Liming Danxia
黎明丹霞（千龟山）
A high-altitude Danxia landform in the Liming Lisu Ethnic Township of Yulong County. The turtle-backed red rock layers of Thousand Turtle Mountain can be reached by cable car and boardwalk.
Liming Danxia lies in Liming Lisu Ethnic Township, Yulong County, on the northern part of Laojun Mountain. It is one of the highest and largest Danxia landform areas in China. The most famous feature, Thousand Turtle Mountain, is covered in dense turtle-shell-like patterns weathered from red sandstone. The scenic area has a cable car and walking boardwalks. From the top you can look over the red Danxia peaks and forests and the valleys of the Jinsha River tributaries. Nearby are Lisu villages and rock-climbing spots. The scenic area is generally open from 8 am to 5 pm. Ticket and cable car prices depend on the official scenic area notices. It is about 3 hours by car from Lijiang Old Town. The mountain roads are winding, so a full-day hired car trip or staying overnight in Liming Township is recommended.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Shigu Town & First Bend of the Yangtze
- Laojun Mountain
- Zhiyun Temple
- Lashi Lake
- Wenhai Lake
- Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Yufeng Temple
Places to eat nearby
- Fuxian Xiaoguofan Yunnan Folk Flavor Restaurant (Shuhe Ancient Town Store)
- Apoqing Cured Rib Hotpot (Old Town Flagship Store)
- No. 88 Snack Shop
- Erge Rice Noodles (Lijiang Store)
- Xiaoxike Yunnan Specialty Restaurant (Naxi Courtyard Store)
- Junziyou Wild Mushroom Hotpot & Specialty Courtyard Restaurant (Lijiang Old Town Store)