Searching for 'The Last Tear Dropped by God on Earth'—Hiking in Nanjiluo

Yunnan can probably be considered the best hiking destination in China. Various mountain ranges and cultures converge here, creating a diverse and rich selection of hiking routes. While hiking here, you might inadvertently experience different cultures as you cross a river or climb a mountain. Hiking in the secret realm of Nanjiluo, a hidden gem known to few tourists, allows you to see snow-capped mountains and alpine lakes up close, with breathtaking highland scenery. Accompanying you along the way are towering stone mountains. Following the mountain springs, you can explore plants like the large-leaved yellow corydalis, half-lobed purple corydalis, racemose green velvet poppy, and wind-hair chrysanthemum. Nanjiluo, also known as Nanjieluo, is located in Badi Township, Weixi County. It belongs to the Hengduan Mountains and serves as the boundary between Gongshan County and Weixi County, as well as the watershed between the Lancang River and the Nu River. The main landscape features alpine lakes, complemented by snow-capped mountains, alpine meadows, primeval forests, and various waterfalls. Some call it the tear dropped by God on earth. Within the area, there are 15 snow-capped mountains exceeding 4000 meters in altitude. The highest peak, Laowo Mountain, stands at 4435 meters. Above 3500 meters, the terrain consists of grasslands and rocks; between 2800-3500 meters, there are pine and fir forests; below 2800 meters, there are mixed forests and shrublands. The mountain climate is extremely variable, with numerous waterfalls and a concentration of alpine lakes. The core scenic area features alpine lakes all above 3800 meters in altitude. The best times to visit are during the rhododendron blooming season and late autumn. Entering Nanjiluo feels like stepping into a fantastical dreamscape, crafted by nature, leaving visitors in awe and reluctant to leave. You won't truly appreciate its mystery, beauty, and grandeur, or the stunning holy lakes surrounded by countless mountains and valleys, until you visit in person. Nanjiluo's beauty offers countless reasons to fall in love with it, whether it's the dense primeval forests, the tranquil lakes, the unknown flowers, or the various rhododendrons... No one can clearly say how many lakes there are in Nanjiluo or what their names are, but each one will let you experience the meaning of 'a place where gods and humans are equally enchanted.' Nanjiluo