Dashanbao Alpine Meadows
大山包高山草甸
The Dashanbao highlands, at around 3,000 metres above sea level, offer open scenery of rolling meadows, windmills and seas of cloud, and are home to the Dashanbao Black-necked Crane National Nature Reserve.
Dashanbao lies in the west of Zhaoyang District, with an average elevation of about 3,000 metres. It is home to the Dashanbao Black-necked Crane National Nature Reserve and an internationally important wetland, covering the Tiaodun River, Dahaizi and other wetlands as well as extensive alpine meadows. The meadows are green in summer and autumn, with wildflowers everywhere, making them ideal for road trips and hiking. In winter the meadows turn yellow-brown, which is the season for watching black-necked cranes. The area is about 60–80 kilometres from Zhaotong city, a drive of roughly 1.5–2 hours. There are guesthouses in town and near the scenic area where you can stay overnight and watch the sunrise. UV levels are high on the plateau and the weather changes quickly, so bring sun protection and warm clothing. Admission prices are announced on site.
Opening hours
Open during the day
Nearby sights
- Tiaodunhe Wetland
- Jigongshan Canyon
- Dahaizi Lake
- Sayu Apple Orchards
- Tuogu Mosque
- Long Family Ancestral Hall
- Wanghai Park & Wanghai Tower
- Zhaotong Old Town (Doujie & Wenyuan Street)