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Being 160 kilometers away from the downtown of Kunming, Jiaozi Snow Mountain Scenic Area is situated at the border between Dongchuan District and Luquan Yi and Miao Autonomous County. Jiaozi Mountain derives its name from its resemblance to a traditional Chinese sedan (Jiao Zi). Jiaozi Mountain Scenic Area consists of Jiaozi Mt., Qiwang Mt., Dongying Mt. and Guanyin Mt. etc., covering over 250 square kilometers. With the highest altitude being 4,223 meters above the sea level, Jiaozi Mountain appears to be the "highest mountain in Central Yunnan".
Jiaozi Mountain belongs to mountainous glacial landforms. Inside the scenic area, one can witness lofty peaks and precipices, well-preserved virgin forests, glacial lakes, alpine meadows and glaciers. The entire scenic area also abounds in fauna and flora resources. Besides, it is famous for its peculiar and intoxicating sceneries of the four seasons and the rich ethnic cultures. Jiaozi Mountain was listed as a natural reserve of Kunming in 1989 and a provincial-level scenic attraction in 1993.
Due to its geographic location between the fault zones of Xiaojiang River and Pudu River, Jiaozi Mountain is made known-by the special geological formations and complicated landforms-for the changeable climate. The famous sights there include alpine lakes, snow, rhododendrons, clouds, sunrise and Buddhist halo etc.
Travel tips:
(1)-160 km from Kunming;
(2)-You can join in tours organized by travel services;
(3)-Tour routes;
1)-The Middle Route: 160 km or 3 hours’ ride: Black Dragon Pool (Kunming)-Aziying Town (Songming County)-Kedu Town (Xundian County)-Tangdian Town (Xundian County)-Zhuanlong Town (Luquan County). Azhiying-hometown of lilies in China; Kedu-Dangui Red Army Memorial; Tangdian-traffic hub, suitable for accommodation; Zhuanlong-tourist service center of Jiaozi Scenic Area, accommodation available;
2)-The West Route: 210 km or 4.5 hours’ drive: Huangtupo (Kunming)-Zhebei Town (Fumin County)-Pingshan Town (county seat of Luquan)-Cuihua Town-Jiulong Town-Tangdian (Xundian County)-Zhuanlong Town. Fumin County is known for Jiafeng Mountain Scenic Attraction, 20,000 acres of red-bay berries, 8,000 acres of grapes and 5,000 acres of cherries; an annual red-bay berry festival is held from May to August in Fumin County. Heading eastwards from Pingshan Town (county seat of Luquan), you can get to Jiaozi Mountain. Going northwards, you can find Jiaopingdu an ideal place with the Red Army sites;
3)-The East route: 220 km: Kunming-Songming County-SongDai Expressway-Dongchuan District. This route will lead directly to Jiaozi Mountain (Dongchuan). Heading westwards, you will arrive at Tangdian Town where the West route and the East route conjoin. By taking this route, you can visit the debris flow in Jiangjiagou and the Red Land etc.
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