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Explore the last secret place in Yunnan: Antarctic Luo hiking full guide Friends, the place hailed by National Geographic as “the palette of God’s legacy on earth” has finally unveiled its mystery to the world and is open! As a veteran player who has a wealth of hiking experience and has set foot in Yubeng, Abu Gitso and other places, I can responsibly tell you that the beauty of Antarctica is a beauty with a unique aura of isolation from the world. Keep this carefully compiled nanny-level guide! ## Secret Land Coordinates: A beautiful place hidden deep in the Biluo Snow Mountain Antarctica, quietly nestled in Weixi County, Diqing, Yunnan, is like a reclusive hermit, hidden in the deep embrace of Biluo Snow Mountain. Among the snow-capped mountains at an altitude of 4,000 meters, 12 emerald-like alpine lakes are like a string of exquisite necklaces, encrusted in this magical land. Different from those well-developed scenic spots where people come and go, only 50 people are allowed to enter every day, which is like a truly undisputed paradise. When you step in here, it’s as if time has slowed down and your mind has received unprecedented tranquility. ## 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Route: A fantastic journey through the beauty ### D1: Lijiang/Shangri-La → Badi Township (2800m above sea level) From Lijiang or Shangri-La, embark on a journey to Badi Township. Before you leave, be sure to contact the inn ahead of time to help arrange an off-road vehicle (cost is $200/person). When you come to this 2800 meters above sea level, there are three things you must do in order to be able to better adapt to the plateau environment. First, drink a warm cup of butter tea, the rich milk and tea aroma, not only can dispel the fatigue of the journey, but also can help you adapt to the plateau climate; ### D2: Hiking Core Area (11km/6h all the way) This day, will be the most exciting part of the trekking journey. - **Level 1: Lake Falls No. 3**: This is the shooting point for the first picture! In the early morning, the waterfall is always shrouded in clouds and fog, like a fairyland. Don’t worry, though, wait until after 10 o’clock and the clouds will gradually dissipate, revealing the spectacular true face of the waterfall. Standing in front of the waterfall, listening to the sound of rushing water, feeling the water vapor rushing towards your face, as if you are one with nature. - **Hidden Route: Sea of ​​Azaleas**: Bypass Lake 4 and take the East Ring Road directly, you will encounter a sea of ​​azaleas more shocking than Pudacuo. Every year during the blooming season, azaleas bloom all over the mountains and plains, red, pink, purple and colorful, like a beautiful picture scroll. Being in it is like walking into a fairy tale world. - **Ultimate Challenge: Climb the 4500m barrier and meet the sun, moon and radiance of Twin Lakes**: When you muster up the courage and climb the 4500m barrier, the beautiful scenery in front of you will surely make you feel that all the hard work is worth it. The Twin Lakes lie there quietly, its crystal clear waters shining mesmerizingly in the sunlight. What’s even more amazing is that sometimes you can still see the magnificent sight of the sun and the moon and the radiance, as if time is frozen at this moment. ### D3: Antarctic Lo Village → Return Make sure to taste it before you leave Wild honey water brewed by the grandmother of the Lisu ethnic group. The sweet taste, with the freshness of nature, is endlessly memorable. Every Thursday, there is also a lively mountain market with a wide variety of mountain goods. Among them, the price of matsutake is even more unbelievably cheap, the average price is only 1/3 of the city! If you love tasting mountain delicacies, don’t miss this great opportunity. ## Video Guide: Freeze the stunning moments of Antarctica - **Drone Usage**: Using a drone is a good option if you want to overlook the beauty of Antarctica from the air. However, be aware that the height of the drone is limited to 120m, and you need to report in advance. - **Best shooting weather**: Many people may think that sunny days look better, but in Antarctica, cloudy days have more rhyme. On cloudy days, the water will reflect a scene like the Middle-earth of the Lord of the Rings, full of mystery. - **Spot recommendation**: The prayer flags on the east side of Lake 5, the prayer flags flutter in the wind, with the lake and snow-capped mountains, is a very out-of-the-moment place; ## Blood and Tears Experience: So that your trek is safer and smoother 1. **Please guide**: Be sure to hire a local guide (cost is $300/team). There are many forked roads and most places are unsigned, making it easy to get lost without a guide. 2. **Prevent mites**: July - August is the season when mites are active, be sure to prepare salt and leggings. Salt can repel mites, while leg binding can prevent them from crawling on the body. 3. **Accommodation Preparation**: The accommodation conditions here are relatively simple, to ensure the quality of sleep, it is highly recommended to bring your own sleeping bag inner tank. 4. **Descent Time**: Must go down before 3pm! The weather in Antarctica is unpredictable, and transient rainfall can cause creeks to swell, making it very dangerous. ## Lightweight equipment list: Make your luggage more relaxed - **Essential Gear**: Waterproof hiking shoes are essential, but never wear rhubarb boots, they are too heavy for long hikes. Emergency insulated blankets must be brought on, just in case. - **Artifact Recommendation**: Lisu herb pack, this is an artifact to prevent high anti-high reaction, pro-test effective. Take it with you so you can stay in good shape even on the plateau. - **Dress Advice**: Light colored rush suits not only serve to keep you warm during the hike, but also make you more visible in the beauty. Sunglasses are no less, and even on cloudy days, UV rays are strong and it’s important to protect your eyes. ## Traceless Mountain Initiative: Guard this pure land The water in Antarctica Lo is very clear and can be drunk directly. Such a pure environment needs each of us to guard. Please take all your rubbish and don’t leave any pollution in this beautiful land. It is a local custom and belief to make a clockwise detour when you encounter a mani pile of prayer flags. I heard from the villagers that last year someone messed with the mani pile of prayer flags, which resulted in continuous torrential rains, and while this may be just a coincidence, we should all respect the local culture and customs. Let us protect this pure land with action, so that the beauty of Antarctica will continue forever. We hope this guide will help you kick off an unforgettable trekking trip to Antarctica to feel the unique charm of that mysterious land!