Escape to Paradise | The Last Naxi Secret Realm - Muli Eya

Deep in the folds of the Hengduan Mountains Lies the real-life version of "Lost Horizon" The untouched Eya Grand Village When muleteer bells pierce the sea of clouds Pushing open the wooden plank house door I felt myself tumbling into the living fossil epic of the Naxi people 200 households' homes interlock like Rubik's cubes growing together Shared exterior walls create rooftop sky corridors At dawn, you can step onto tiles to greet neighbors through windows An 80-year-old grandmother keeps records with knotted ropes by the hearth Witnessing plant-dyed prayer flag totems Suddenly understanding the azure greens of "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains" Hidden all along in these mountain mineral pigments Retracing the romance of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road Follow mule caravans along the historic salt transport path Butter tea still swaying in woven back-baskets Looking up to see the Jinsha River meet the Chongtian River Turquoise whirlpools like overturned jade boxes Xichang - Muli - Eya route Depart from Xichang via Lugu Lake to Muli Then continue from Muli to Eya Township The long journey rewards with exceptional scenery Large temperature variations between day and night Bring warm clothing Strong UV radiation at high altitude - sun protection recommended Dry climate - bring moisturizing skincare items