Scenic spot introduction:
Shibao Mountain in Jianchuan, Dali, Yunnan, was praised by Mr. Jin Yong as the "Treasure of the South". It is especially famous for its grottoes and cliff statues, and enjoys the reputation of "Dunhuang in the Southwest". "One mountain is divided into four seasons, and every mile is different." Shibaoshan is such a magical place. The Shizhongshan Grottoes here are rare physical materials for studying the economy, politics, culture, and religion of Nanzhao and Dali in the Tang and Song Dynasties; the Danxia landform with "flowering stones" is extremely magnificent and unparalleled; and it is a treasure called "Yunnan Xuankong Temple" Xiangsi Temple stands on a dangerous cliff and has a unique charm. Coupled with the exquisite pavilions and pavilions decorated by the Bai people's skilled craftsmen among the green forests and strange peaks and rocks, Shibaoshan forms a beautiful landscape picture.Attractions distribution:
Shibaoshan is located 25 kilometers southwest of Jianchuan County, with a radius of more than 30 kilometers. There are religious buildings such as Haiyunju, Baoxiang Temple, Shizhong Temple, Lingquan Temple, and the most famous grotto landscape on the mountain. These grottoes are located in Shizhong Temple, Shishiguan and Shadenqing, stretching for six or seven kilometers, and contain about 140 statues. When you climb to the top of the mountain and look around, you'll see rugged rocks with various postures.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A level scenic spot, national key cultural relics protection unitScenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, pilgrimage, cliff statues, religion, grottoes, mountainsScenic spot map:
travelling guideline:
1. The "Shibaoshan Song Festival" is the grandest traditional ethnic festival in the Bai area. The festival runs from the 26th of the seventh lunar month to the first day of August. You can enjoy the song and dance performances of various branches of the Bai ethnic group. It is the most charming cultural landscape in Jianchuan, Dali. .
2. The entire tour takes about 2-3 hours. There is no need to stay in the mountain, as long as you bring an appropriate amount of drinking water. There are small restaurants serving food and drinks near the parking lots next to Baoxiang Temple and Shizhong Temple. The prices are not expensive. You can take a break and eat here if you are tired from walking. If you can persist, it is recommended to return to Shaxi Ancient Town for food and accommodation, and visit the ancient town together.
Best time to visit:
June-October
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Yunnan Province>Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture>Jianchuan County
How to get there:
Bus route:
From Xiaguan to Shibaoshan, you can first take the shuttle bus to Jianchuan County, the fare is 20 yuan, and then transfer to the minibus to the scenic spot, the fare is about 12-15 yuan.
From Dali Ancient City to Shibaoshan, you can take the tourist bus bound for Jianchuan from the urban passenger station (Jianshe Road), the ticket is 30 yuan, and then transfer to the minibus to Shibaoshan.
Self-driving route: Dali Expressway, drive towards Diannan/Lanping, turn into G214/S311, turn into X084 at the Shibaoshan service area, turn into Shibaoshan Just take Baoshan Highway.
Scenic area map:
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Jianchuan Shibaoshan ticket price:
65 NTD
Scenic area opening hours:
07:00~21:00
