BaiShuiTai Landform: Where Turquoise Water Meets Deep Blue Sky

#chinatraveltips Baishuitai is located in Baidi Village, Sanba Township, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is a natural wonder at the northern foot of Haba Snow Mountain. Baishuitai is the largest cold spring-type freshwater carbonate spring platform discovered in China. It covers an area of about 3 square kilometers and is 2,380 meters above sea level. Geography and Geology The main cause of Baishuitai is that the dissolved calcium carbonate in the spring water decomposes and precipitates after exposure, forming a spring. The calcium carbonate in the water decomposes and reacts with sunlight to form a white precipitate of calcium carbonate, which continuously covers the ground and forms a variety of landforms. Diqing Prefecture, where Baishuitai is located, has become one of the most biologically rich regions in the world because of its three rivers flowing in parallel and its vertical zones are significantly different. Historical and cultural background Baishuitai is one of the birthplace of the Naxi Dongba Sect and has a rich historical and cultural background.It used to be the birthplace of the Naxi Dongba culture, and there are many ancient Naxi buildings around it, which reflect the traditional architectural style and artistic pursuit of the Naxi people. In addition, Baishuitai also carries a rich historical and cultural heritage, and the nearby ancient villages inherit excellent ethnic and folk cultures such as Dongba papermaking and Akabala song and dance. Travel information The Baishuitai Scenic Area is rich in natural and cultural landscapes, including colorful calcareous sedimentary layers and ancient Naxi architecture.After entering winter, the surrounding mountains are wrapped in silver, echoing each other with the white spring platform, forming a strange picture.Visitors can enjoy the magnificent snow-capped mountains, clear lakes and quiet environment here. In addition, every year on the eighth day of February of the Lunar calendar, Baishuitai will hold worship ceremonies and cabaret performances, attracting a large number of tourists to visit.