Scenic spot introduction:
Zhaotong Dashanbao National Park is a fairyland holy land where people and cranes blend together, a nature reserve close to the sky, and a rural town with simple folk customs. People know Dashanbao almost all because of the black-necked crane, a world-endangered rare species and a national first-level protected animal that lives here. Every winter, a large number of black-necked cranes come here to spend the winter. The originally silent grasslands and silent lakes suddenly come alive, bringing a sense of vitality to the boring cold winter. As a result, the entire mountainous area welcomes tourists and photographers from all directions. The subsequent establishment of the national park and black-necked crane reserve has added a lot to Dashanbao's tourism experience. It can be said that if you want to see black-necked cranes, watch the sea of clouds, and appreciate nature, you must go to Dashanbao.Attractions distribution:
Dashanbao is located in the northwest of Zhaoyang District in Zhaotong, Yunnan Province, with a total area of 192 square kilometers and an altitude of 2215-3364 meters. With the Black-necked Crane National Nature Reserve as the core, the park is divided into the Tiaodunhe Jigongshan Black-necked Crane Area, the Dahebian Wetland Area, the Oatland Plateau Area, the Xianrentian Plateau Meadow Area, and the Dayangwo Reception Service Area. In the Damachang Waterfall area of Malu Village, the main attractions include the black-necked crane habitat, Dahaizi, Luojiapingzi, Xianrentian, Tiaodun Lake, Jigong Mountain, etc. Visitors can walk along the wooden plank road, shuttle between canyons and plateaus, and take in the majestic mountain scenery and sea of clouds; they can also meander along the lakeside and fields to appreciate the tender corner of the valley.Scenic spot qualifications:
Black-necked Crane National Nature ReserveScenic spot features:
Mountaineering, photography, crane watching, mountains, animals, lakestravelling guideline:
1. The best season is winter and after snowfall, when there are the most black-necked cranes and the "Crane Welcome Festival" is held. It is especially recommended for photographers or people who like to take pictures of wild animals.
2. The local area is relatively desolate, and transportation, meals, and accommodation fees are relatively expensive. If you are not going specifically for photography, it is recommended to go and return on the same day.
3. The weather is very cold in winter, so be sure to wear more clothes and take windproof measures.
Best time to visit:
winter
Scenic spot location:
China>Yunnan Province>Zhaotong City>Zhaoyang District>Dashanbao Township
How to get there:
Self-driving route: Drive along G040 to Daguan County, Zhaotong, and turn into Dashanbao Township at the Haiyu River Bridge.
Scenic area map:
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Dashanbao ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day