Xiaocaoba Eco-tourism Area is located in Chaotianma Area of Wumeng Mountain Nature Reserve in Yunnan Province. It is located in the northeast of Yiliang County, 32 kilometers away from the county, covering an area of 163 square kilometers, spanning two counties and four townships - Yi Liangxian, Yanjin County, Xiaocaoba Township, Lianghe Township, Longhai Township, Miaoba Township, the forest coverage rate reaches 78.6%. Xiaocaoba Scenic Area is a masterpiece of nature. It integrates virgin forests, rivers, strange peaks, waterfalls and other landscapes as well as Miao and Yi ethnic customs. It is famous for its majestic, strange, dangerous, secluded, beautiful and simple. Xiaocaoba Eco-tourism Area is famous for its five characteristics. One is the origin of Gastrodia in the world. Due to the special climatic conditions formed by the intersection of warm and humid air currents in the scenic area, the famous Xiaocaoba Gastrodia elata was born. Second, the attractions are rich and unique. There are more than 600 scenic spots with interesting, ornamental, scientific exploration, leisure and entertainment scattered on 13 large and small rivers, such as Thirsty Camel Drinking Spring, Galaxy Flying Waterfall, Huanhe Rock, Tianshu, etc. The third is to cherish the variety of animals and plants. More than 1,200 species of higher plants and 96 species of wild vertebrates have been recorded, including 29 species of national rare and endangered protected plants such as dove tree and water green tree; 10 species of national precious tree species such as basswood and southern yew, and 5 provincial key protected plants. 96 species of vertebrates have been found in the scenic spot, including 16 species of national key protected wild animals such as black bear, macaque, golden pheasant. It is particularly worth mentioning that the national protected plant Dove tree in the scenic spot has reached the scale of 10,000 mu. Fourth, the four seasons of the scenic spot are very charming. It is a good place to enjoy flowers in spring, waterfalls in summer, red leaves in autumn, and snowfall in winter. Fifth, the unique historical folk culture. Xiaocaoba still has legends and allusions full of legendary legends and allusions, such as Zhuge Wuhou's expedition to the barbarians, the construction of Qixingying, the Yi leader of Yihuo, Shuangma Chaotian, British missionaries and Tianma. Traditional folk cultures such as Miao and Yi are mysterious. And fascinating. Xiaocaoba Eco-tourism Area has unique natural advantages and historical origins. Xiaocaoba Wu Gastrodia is of good quality, and its gastrodin content can reach 1.13%, which is much higher than that in Shanxi Hanzhong and Hubei Enshi Gastrodia. It is a representative of Zhaotong Gastrodia, and also a representative of Yunnan Gastrodia.
The original ecology is especially suitable for summer, low consumption. If you have the psychology of hunting, it is not recommended. If you are a family, it will be very comfortable to live for a few days. There are no entertainment facilities at night. The family can go out for a walk and come back to play mahjong. The scenic area is especially suitable for hiking.
The scenic spot is mainly to watch three waterfalls, and the scenery along the way is infinite. Although Zhaotong has drought this year, the waterfall looks small, but the scenery in the scenic area is still green and pleasant, the ancient trees are on the stone, the vines are on the path, all the way to hear the sound of the waterfalls, the sound of the streams, the river in the big stones are randomly cross, the mountain canyons are fun. The Galaxy Waterfall could have been climbed to the top, but because it was too steep, it was blocked by barbed wire and prohibited from passing. Wangfuya Buddha Light Waterfall is the most beautiful, but it is rare for tourists. The moss-growing trails go up and down the mountain, which is extremely physical. Generally, tourists only visit two large waterfalls and leave. The sightseeing car is 28 yuan per person, and the car is11.7 kilometers to the center of the scenic spot. There are three waterfall steps nearby. Each waterfall is two roads. Follow one of them to the waterfall. Crossing the waterfall is another road. Along the way, there are many observation decks, as well as a glass observation deck built on the cliff, and through the observation deck in the middle of the two big trees. In order to make people feel full, it can be seen that the construction is extremely difficult. Although there are many waterfalls in various places, they are never the same, and they have their own beauty. This year, due to the impact of the epidemic, more than 50 yuan of tickets are exempted, and only sightseeing tickets are charged. The route is cold and there are not many tourists. There are no vendors in the scenic area. If you want to buy water and food, you need to buy it at the entrance of the scenic spot, and there is a restaurant to eat. The scenic spot is also a forest area, no smoking.
The couple began to talk about the trip, to the small grass dam scenic spot for a day trip, the scenery in the scenic spot is not bad, there are not many tourists, take pictures with you, although most of the red leaves have fallen, the multi-colored scenery of the mountain is still silver.
It is not recommended to come in the off-season, there are few staff, only one point, and it is over in half an hour.
The natural scenery is beautiful, there are few people, suitable for taking pictures, taking children to play in the water, you can play for a day! The price of the ticket is a very cheap kind of domestic scenic spots!
This scenic spot is very good, the key is that the weather in Zhaotong is cool, the climate is good, and everything in your eyes is beautiful.