Yunnan is located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with intertwined rivers, crisscross mountains, and many mountains and rivers. However, looking at the mountains and rivers of various prefectures in Yunnan, it seems that no city can compare with Dali Cangshan Mountain.

Why do you say that? Listen to my eloquence.

Lijiang's Yulong Snow Mountain has 13 peaks, Shangri-La's Meili Snow Mountain also has 13 peaks, and Dali Cangshan has 19 peaks, 6 more peaks than the previous two peaks. It can be imagined that there are not many mountains and rivers in Yunnan that can compete with Cangshan Mountain.

Yulong Snow Mountain and Meili Snow Mountain are snow-capped mountains. The snow on the top of the mountain does not melt all year round, and all the scenery that can be seen are snow scenery. Cangshan Mountain is seasonal. The green mountains are evergreen all year round, surrounded by clouds and clouds in summer, and snow covers Cangshan Mountain in winter. Peak and mountainside,"Yincang Jade Er" describes Cangshan and Erhai Lake at this time.

The largest altitude difference of Cangshan Mountain is close to 2000 meters. The mountain is steep and the temperature in the mountains is low. It is too dangerous to climb Cangshan Mountain by relying on manpower. Therefore, three cableways have been built on Cangshan Mountain to make it convenient for tourists to visit Cangshan Mountain.

In late November, Cangshan is ready to remove the summer clouds and mist and welcome the arrival of heavy snow!

The three cableways in Cangshan take you around Cangshan and see all the scenery of Cangshan!

The three cableways in Cangshan are from south to north: Gantong Cableway, Ximatan Cableway, and Zhonghe Cableway.

The Cangshan Ximatan Grand Cableway is the longest, with a one-way length of 5555 meters, followed by the Gantong Cableway, with a one-way length of 2630 meters, and the shortest is the Zhonghe Cableway with a one-way length of 1668 meters.

Although the three cableways are all shuttled between Cangshan Mountains, they give people completely different feelings. The cableway can feel the endless expanse of Cangshan Mountains and Forests and the tranquility and depth of Qingbi River. The Ximatan Grand Cableway can feel the crisscrossing ravines of Cangshan Valley., the undulating mountains and the spotless nature of Ximatan, Zhonghe Cableway can learn about the long history of Zhonghe Temple.

These three cableways are connected in series through a bluestone path 11.5 kilometers long from south to north-Yudai Yunyou Road. This is a hiking route. The path winds and winds in Cangshan Mountain, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent and magnificent peaks of Cangshan Mountain Peak., outstanding mountain views and dangerous peaks.

The Gantong cableway backs Cangshan Mountain and faces the Erhai Lake. It is adjacent to the ancient temples-Gantong Temple and the Internet celebrity temple-Jizhao Nun. By taking the cableway, you can overlook the Baili Erhai Lake and the ancient city of Dali, the three towers of Chongsheng Temple, and the continuous Cangshan Mountains. scenery.

The main attractions of Gantong Cableway are Zhenlong Chess, Cangshan Canyon, and Qingbi Creek. Qingbi Creek is one of the eighteen streams of Cangshan Mountain and is also a classic scenery of Gantong Cableway. A stream connects three ponds, and the scenery of the three ponds is different. So it looks very unique, and at the same time, the Gantong Cableway is also the starting point of Yudai Road.

The scenery you can see in Cangshan is completely different from what you can see on a cableway. In Cangshan, a leaf blocks your eyes, and your eyes can only wander as far as a hundred meters away. However, the tranquility of the surrounding environment and the freshness of the air are unmatched in other places.

Especially in summer, the city is extremely hot, but Cangshan Mountain is cool and pleasant, and there is a large amount of water vapor floating in the air, which not only nourishes the trees, but also makes the air particularly good.

This is the best time to visit Qingbi River, because at this time you can feel another artistic conception of winding paths leading to the tranquility.

In the Gantong cableway, whether you are shuttling between narrow valleys or riding in a car suspended high in the sky, you can feel the most obvious characteristic of this place-tranquility.

The Ximatan Cableway is located next to Tianlong Babu Film and Television City. It is by far the tourist cableway with the largest height difference in the world and the longest climbing in the country.

You can also overlook the Erhai Lake and the ancient city of Dali by taking this cableway, and you can better experience the ultimate scenery of Cangshan Peak, because this cableway connects Tianlong Babu Film and Television City, Qilongnu Pond and Ximatan into a line.

A cableway allows you to enjoy the snow in winter and see the flowers and water in summer. The majesty of Cangshan Mountain is vividly displayed during the journey of this cableway.

The Ximatan Cableway passes through a total of three scenic spots: Tianlong Babu Film and Television City at the foot of the mountain, Qilongnu Pond on the mountainside, and Ximatan on the top of the mountain.

This cableway is the one with the richest and most special scenery among the three cableways. However, due to the high altitude, visiting Ximatan, where the cableway stands, will be affected by the weather.

The scenery along the Ximatan Cableway varies greatly in four seasons, and the scenery varies greatly at different altitudes in the same season.

In spring and winter, the forest at the foot of the mountain is lush and lush. Snow gradually appears from the mountainside. By the time you reach the Xima Tan on the top of the mountain, it is completely covered by heavy snow.

In summer, the top of Cangshan Mountain is often dense, but the sun is shining high at the foot of the mountain. When rhododendrons are in full bloom, various varieties of rhododendrons bloom one by one from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain according to the season.

In autumn, the rainfall has decreased, but the trees on Cangshan still maintain their emerald green color, and Ximatan has not dried up and there is no sign of autumn.

The end of the Zhonghe Cableway is located in the "Zhonghe Temple", hence the name "Zhonghe Cableway".

This cableway is different from the Gantong Cableway and the Ximatan Cableway, because the cabin of the Zhonghe Cableway is not a fully enclosed cableway, but a two-seat open cableway, which can intuitively feel the coolness and suspension in the air. feeling.

Because it is an open open-air gondola cableway, you can clearly see the layout of the open space between Dali Erhai Lake and Cangshan Mountain by sitting on the cableway. Coupled with the short distance, this cableway can experience Cangshan regardless of rain or shine. Beautiful scenery.

In addition to the beautiful scenery on the Zhonghe Cableway, there is also a famous temple in Dali-Zhonghe Temple at the end of the cableway. It is located on the central peak of the 19th Peak of Cangshan Mountain.

Zhonghe Temple may not seem impressive, but it has a long history and culture. It was first built during the Nanzhao period of the Tang Dynasty and was awarded the "Dianyun Arch Bridge" by Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. It has been continuously repaired and is still preserved to this day.

Gantong Cableway, Ximatan Grand Cableway, and Zhonghe Cableway. All three cableways can reach Cangshan. Gantong Cableway and Zhonghe Cableway can reach the mountainside of Cangshan Mountain. Ximatan Grand Cableway can reach the top of the mountain. The three cableways have different scenery, and the best scenery is the Ximatan Grand Cableway.

In different seasons, no matter which cableway you choose, you can see the unique scenery of Dali!

If you don't know how to choose, please follow these suggestions:

You can choose the Cangshan Ximatan Cableway in spring, summer, autumn and winter. In spring and winter, you can see the silver-clad Cangshan and Ximatan. In summer, you can see the Cangshan surrounded by clouds and the sea of azaleas.

Choose the Gantong Cableway and the Zhonghe Cableway in summer and autumn. In summer, you can see the Qingbixi River when it is most beautiful, and you can also feel the coolness of the Yudai Yunyou Road. In autumn, whether you choose the Gantong Cableway or the Zhonghe Cableway, you can feel the Cangshan Mountains. The sky is high and the clouds are wide, and you can see the golden fields of Dali.

After understanding the three cableways in Cangshan, we will soon learn about the eighteen rivers in Cangshan and the legends related to it.

There are 19 peaks in Cangshan Mountain from south to north. There are exactly 18 streams formed in the valley between every two ridges, so they are called "Eighteen Streams of Cangshan Mountain".

From north to south, there are Xiayi River, Wanhua River, Yangxi River, Mangyong River, Jinxi River, Lingquan River, Baishi River, Shuangyuan River, Yinxian River, Meixi River, Taoxi River, Zhongxi River, Lvyuxi River, Longxi River, Qingbi River, Mocan River, Tingming River, and Yangnan River.

The stream of the Eighteen Rivers of Cangshan Mountain develops from Cangshan Mountain and eventually flows into the Erhai Lake. It not only embellishes the scenery of Cangshan Mountain, but also nourishes the land in the dam at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, raising Dali people.

The scenery formed by each stream in Cangshan Mountain has its own merits. Some are elegant and handsome, some are majestic, and some are small and exquisite.

In addition to the beautiful scenery of Cangshan Shiba River, the legends related to it are also very interesting!

In ancient mythology, Cangshan was transformed into a Canglong, and the formation of Shiba River is related to this legend.

Legend has it that the Emperor of Heaven asked Canglong to take charge of the wind and rain in Dali, but it was playful and caused trouble. When heavy rain was needed, it was dry, and when rain was not needed, it was flooded, flooding villages and destroying farmland.

Faced with the repeated warnings of the Emperor of Heaven, Canglong ignored them, so the Emperor of Heaven finally punished Canglong and came into the world. His body turned into Cangshan, his ribs turned into the nineteen peaks of Cangshan, and his ribs turned into the eighteen streams of Cangshan.

According to legend, there are eighteen dragons living in the eighteen streams of Cangshan Mountain. Each dragon is in charge of a stream. The big black dragon of the Dragon River is the head of the group of dragons.

However, the big black dragon has a perverse and cruel character. Every year when the crops are ripe, it uses the dragon seal to order the dragons to flood the fields and villages.

The little white dragon in charge of the Mocan River was very kind. When he saw the big black dragon wreaking havoc on the people, he used clever tactics to seize the big black dragon's seal and suppress it in the Longxi River. From then on, the weather in the dam was smooth and the grain was abundant.

In addition, the origins of the names of many streams in Cangshan Eighteen Rivers are also closely related to legends.

For example,"Yinxian River". According to legend, there is a huge stone in the cave in the upper reaches of the stream. Because it resembles a human figure, the local people call it "Hermit Immortal" and believe that there are immortals living in seclusion here, so this stream is named "Yinxian River".

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