Tianchi Lake (Yunlong)
天池（云龙）
A high mountain lake at about 2,500 metres, surrounded by Yunnan pine forest. It lies within a reserve that is home to the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey.
Yunlong Tianchi lies about 15 km west of the county town, within the Yunlong Tianchi National Nature Reserve. At about 2,500 metres, the long, narrow lake is surrounded by dense forests of Yunnan pine and alpine oak. This is the southernmost range of the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey. A path encircles the lake, with viewpoints along the way, and rhododendrons bloom in spring. From the county town you can drive along the switchback road via the Taiji Viewing Platform. It suits a half-day self-drive trip. Mountain temperatures drop in the morning and evening, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
All day