Bitahai introduction: Bitahai is located in the east of Zhongdian County, 25 kilometers away from the county seat. The most attractive thing is the tower-shaped hill and the clear and quiet water of the lake, which are endowed with a mythical meaning. Bitahaisu is known as the "Pearl of the Plateau" and is the highest lake in Yunnan Province. It was once a submerged depression in history. In the Quaternary Period, the Tibetan Plateau was strongly uplifted to form the current plateau appearance. There is no pollution in Bitahai, and the fish resources are relatively intact. Among them is a kind of "Bita double-lipped fish" named by Chinese biologists, which actually has three lips. It is a species left over from the Quaternary Ice Age and has a history of 2.5 million years. Every year in June and July, people can see a unique landscape "Azalea Drunken Fish" in Bita Sea. This is because the leaves of azaleas contain slightly poisonous substances. When they fall on the water, they are swallowed by swimming fish, causing the fish to eat. The fish floated on the water as if they were drunk. Forming the unique spectacle of Bitahai. It is also said that the old bear in the forest will take advantage of the moonlight to catch the drunken fish.
Bitahai is the "holy mountain and holy water" in the eyes of the Tibetan people. She is sacred because the scenery here is magical and magnificent. It naturally displays the "eight auspicious treasures" in Tibetan Buddhism and the scene of all living beings praising Buddhist scriptures. . The "Eight Auspicious Treasures" of Tibetan Buddhism are based on the eight auspicious treasures in the shape of a vase, which are the vase, the lotus, the Dharma wheel, the goldfish, the auspicious knot, the umbrella, the victory banner and the right-handed white conch.
From Shangri-La County to Shuangqiao, you can ride on horseback on the road to Bitahai. Ride on the horses prepared by Tibetans, cross rivers and streams, walk through forests and grass, and a plank road will lead you to Bita Sea. Bitahai is named after the tower-shaped hill in the lake. The clear and quiet water is the beautiful eye of God. It is extremely clear and quiet, like a mirror. It is a holy place under the protection of God. Around the tower island, the surrounding trees are reflected in the water. There are green forests in the water, water in the green forests, and clear waves. It has the feeling of "half lake with green mountains and half lake water". Seeing this tower, the image of the so-called "Bita Sea" becomes even more vivid.
Transportation information: To get to Bitahai, you can take a bus at Shangri-La County Bus Station. The fare is about 20 yuan. You can also charter a bus from your hotel. The ordinary Xiali costs 100 yuan and can seat 4 people. The first 25 kilometers are accessible by road. You first need to drive to Shuangqiao. The last 7 kilometers require riding or walking to Bita Beach. The rental fee for each horse is about 50-60 yuan.