Early Spring in Southeast Yunnan - A Riot of Colors Between Heaven and Earth (Part II): Yuanmou (Langbapu) Earth Forest
Today's destination is the Yuanmou Earth Forest. The bus travels from Kunming for 4-5 hours, arriving in the afternoon at the Yuanmou Earth Forest located in Chuxiong Prefecture of Yunnan.
Although named 'forest', the Yuanmou Earth Forest has no trees; and though made of 'earth', it boasts a rich palette of colors and a variety of shapes. Sculpted by millions of years of wind and rain, the Yuanmou Earth Forest has become enchantingly beautiful. Set against the backdrop of the blue sky and white clouds, it resembles a mythical world. The unique and irreplaceable scenery is like majestic temples, formidable watchtowers, grand pagodas, and luxurious ancient castles - a masterpiece of nature beyond count.
The Yuanmou Earth Forest is primitive, desolate, and rugged, with gullies, barren hills, and secluded valleys forming a wild ancient world. Thus, it has also become a popular filming location for many movies, including 'A Simple Noodle Story', 'The Promise', 'Little Big Soldier', 'The Zodiac Mystery',
and 'Monster Hunt 2', among others.
The beauty of the Earth Forest leaves you forever immersed in wonder, from shock to being unable to extricate yourself. It's like abandoned castles and ancient palaces, both tragic and time-worn, are displayed before the eyes of the world. Wandering through the Earth Forest, one can marvel at the greatness of nature and one's own insignificance.
Langbapu Earth Forest, also known as Xinhua Earth Forest, is more than 30 kilometers away from Yuanmou County.
The earth pillars of Langbapu Earth Forest are tall and dense, with a complete range of types. The tops are predominantly purplish-red, the upper-middle part is gray, and the lower-middle part is based on yellow. The tallest pillar reaches 28 meters. Viewed from above, Langbapu Earth Forest looks like a beautiful scar carved into the earth, perfectly blending the boundless expanse and the long history of nature. Facing it is like confronting a heart-stopping desolation and a profound silence of the ages.
Langbapu Earth Forest is the best in terms of landscape quality, color richness, layering, and impact within Yuanmou County, rivaling even the Bryce Canyon in the United States.
The magical and spectacular sights of the Yuanmou Earth Forest allow everyone to capture exquisite and unparalleled works with the press of a shutter. The best times for photography are during the morning glow and sunset, when the mountain patterns are clearly defined, the tones golden, vivid, and rich, creating dreamy and hazy masterpieces of light and shadow!
Yuanmou Earth Forest
I have seen the stone forest for a long time, and I saw the earth forest for the first time. Unfortunately, my legs hurt that day. It was not convenient to climb the slope. I took the shuttle bus and went up to the highest point. I watched it for a while at the top, and then took the shuttle bus back to the visitor center. Although I didn’t go deep, it was still quite shocking. The scenery, Very mythical sense of ancient Greek palaces, worth a look
It takes 1 hour to drive to Kunming city. I went there in the afternoon. There were fewer people and it was very quiet. The battery car in the scenic spot sent you to the top of the mountain and you walked down all the way not particularly tired, but there are many steps, the elderly and children pay attention to their bodies. The scenery is generally OK, the weather is more serious, there is no selling inside, a bit bleak. In the evening, the hotel took a hot spring and returned to Kunming the next day.
The scenery is unique and worth a visit! But the sightseeing car charges are unreasonable. We have a child under 6 years old. We and the ticket seller said that we can hold adults and do not occupy seats, but she insisted on charging. This is something we have not encountered in most scenic spots in the country for so many years.
The scenery is pleasant, that is, the phone number in the scenic spot is difficult to make. After dozens of calls, I finally got through. As a result, I didn't answer any questions. I was very busy and sent me.
The earth forest is still worth seeing. I admire the ghosts and magical work of nature. After years of baptism, some are wonderful and lifelike. The scenic spot is also very reasonable. It does not let you go back. Remember to go when the sun is setting. The sun and moon are the same. The light and shadow are really beautiful.
Very suitable for shooting blockbusters, there are not many people, I went there during the summer vacation, there are no people, just shoot! ! !