Baima Snow Mountain Yakou

As early as the National Day of 2022 when I drove to Yunnan, I planned to drive around Yunnan on the newly built Deqin Road, but at that time the road construction time on the announcement board was extended, so I didn't make it. Four months later, during the Spring Festival of 2023, I finally got my wish‼️ 🚗Self-driving loop Kunming➡️Lijiang➡️Diqing➡️Nujiang➡️Baoshan➡️Dehong➡️Dali➡️Chuxiong➡️Kunming 🌟The most essence section of the journey Diqing (National Highway 214)➡️Deqin Road➡️Nujiang (National Highway 219) 🛣️Old National Highway 214｜The old road to Tibet is still worth it On the way from Shangri-La to Deqin, there is a section of the old National Highway 214, which was an important route from Yunnan to Tibet. After the new National Highway 214 was built, this old national highway was downgraded to Provincial Highway 236, from an altitude of over 3000 to 4292 meters, you can enjoy the Baima Snow Mountain, the cascading roads and grassland vegetation at close range, and you can see the Meili Snow Mountain in front when the weather is good. The drive to Baima Snow Mountain Pass is the highest road section in Yunnan, and it is also the border between Deqin and Shangri-La. 🛣️Deqin Road｜Difficult and beautiful The construction of Deqin Road started at the end of 2009. It is an important road connecting Diqing Tibetans and Nujiang Lisu. The completion of this road also means that the large loop of Yunnan tourism is finally opened, and there is no need to detour. It is more convenient to go from Yunnan to Sichuan! The Peacock Mountain Tunnel was the most difficult section during the construction of Deqin Road. It used to have to cross the Peacock Mountain Pass at an altitude of 3800 meters. Due to the harsh climate and perennial snow, it was affected by heavy snow from December to June every year and had to be closed, making the road impassable. Now that the Peacock Mountain Tunnel is open, it only takes less than three kilometers and an altitude of 3400 meters to drive through easily. 🛣️National Highway 219｜The picturesque mountains and rivers When I first saw this border line National Highway 219, I was a bit surprised. There are at least 200 kilometers of artificial sightseeing trails built along the road, with picturesque Bingzhongluo and the first bay of the Nujiang River. Continue north along Bingzhongluo to Tibet. National Highway 219 runs from north to south through the entire Nujiang Prefecture, with the Biluo Snow Mountain and Gaoligong Mountain on both sides of the river, forming a canyon landscape. There are many places to stop along the way, especially like sitting by the rolling waves of the Nujiang River, and taking pictures casually is very cinematic!

Starting from Deqin, the old 214 really gave me a lot of surprises. Looking at the mountain peaks from a different angle, it's a completely different scenery. It's too amazing. Navigate to the White Horse Snow Mountain Pass (you can use this from Deqin to Shangri-La) or the Pillow Basalt Landform is to go to the old 214 (make sure the navigation shows the 236 Provincial Road for the White Horse Snow Mountain section), don't go through the White Horse Tunnel, most of the roadside does not have guardrails, drive carefully.

The most beautiful autumn in Yunnan| is hidden on this forgotten national road||Living in Dali for seven years and having traveled to every prefecture in Yunnan, if we talk about natural scenery, Diqing Prefecture is definitely Top 1, but most people only stop at Shangri-La, not knowing that Shangri-La is just the starting point of the landscape in Diqing Prefecture. Starting from Shangri-La, follow National Highway 214, cross the pass of Baima Snow Mountain, and reach Meili Snow Mountain. This nearly 200km journey is the most beautiful scenic road in Yunnan, especially in autumn, the landscape is three-dimensional, the colors are rich, it's like walking into a national park. The beauty of Meili Snow Mountain is known to all, but the beauty of Baima Snow Mountain is rarely noticed. After the tunnel was opened, it was forgotten. The old National Highway 214 on the mountain has now become Provincial Highway S236. If you drive or charter a car, don't make a mistake, just navigate to Baima Snow Mountain Observation Deck. 1️⃣Depart from Shangri-La Dukezong Ancient City in the morning, take the Napahai Lake Road, the autumn scenery by the lake is also very beautiful, you can challenge the water road, the water is shallow in autumn and winter, be careful in summer. 2️⃣Start climbing the mountain after Benzilan Town, it is recommended to have lunch in the town, the attractions along the way include the First Bend of the Jinsha River and Dongzhulin Temple, you can stop if you have time. 3️⃣There are scenic spots everywhere in Baima Snow Mountain, the first half is to see the brilliant autumn colors, the second half is to exclaim the appearance of Meili, be sure to control the time, it's cold on the mountain when it's too late and the light is not good, don't miss the U-shaped valley and the pass. 4️⃣Arrive at Feilai Temple of Meili Snow Mountain in the evening, choose a room that can directly face the snow mountain, and be awakened by the sunrise on the snow mountain the next day. 🌄The best time to watch the autumn colors: the end of October, check the weather forecast before departure, the sunshine on the plateau is the most beautiful filter. What color is the heart-moving autumn? You will have the answer after a trip to Baima Snow Mountain.

I chose the entire National Highway 214 from Shangri-La to Deqin. Navigating into the old National Highway 214, which is Provincial Highway 236, in the middle of the White Horse Snow Mountain pass, it takes about 1 hour more. But it's really worth it. The White Horse Snow Mountain is close at hand, as if you can touch it by reaching out. We didn't follow the online search for the viewing platform. We stopped to take pictures when we saw the beautiful scenery. Because the altitude has reached more than 4000, I dare not run wildly when I get off the car. I simply took some pictures of the scenery. I have always regretted missing the autumn scenery in western Sichuan this year, but I saw the most beautiful autumn at the White Horse Snow Mountain. What you miss will reward you in another way.