Diqing Tour (10) - Baishuitai

We toured Pudacuo National Park along the East Loop Line heading southeast, with our destination being a niche spot, Baishuitai Scenic Area, located in Baidi Village, Sanba Township, at the foot of Haba Snow Mountain. The straight-line distance from Pudacuo to Baishuitai is about 40 kilometers, but the driving distance is almost double. Two years ago, the East Loop Line was not fully paved with asphalt, and some sections were rugged and difficult to navigate. Now, the mountain road, though winding, is well-paved and easy to drive, with beautiful scenery along the way. Baidi Village belongs to the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, but it is a village predominantly inhabited by the Naxi people and is the birthplace of Dongba culture. The dining and accommodation facilities in the village are relatively underdeveloped. Baishuitai features layers of jade terraces and countless cups of nectar. Viewing from different angles provides various sensory experiences. When we reached the mountain in the scenic area to watch the sunrise, the sunlight was supposed to cast a magical color on Baishuitai. Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, and we did not see the sun, but the colors of Baishuitai were still enchanting. Baishuitai is formed by calcium carbonate precipitated from mountain spring water, slowly accumulating over time. The Naxi people have a legend of the 'Fields Left by Immortals.' Following the stream upwards, you can find three ever-gushing mountain springs, clear and refreshing.