Cloud Ridge | Hiking in Dali's Primeval Forest
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Cloud Ridge | Hiking in Dali's Primeval Forest

Gather near the Three Pagodas, then drive about 1.5 hours to the trailhead. The entire hike is approximately 5 km with an elevation gain of 350 meters, passing through a primeval forest on an uninhabited ridge and the forest meadows where local Yi people graze their livestock. At the high point of the meadow, you can overlook the layered mountain ranges of Dali. Moss hangs like curtains between the trees. Midway, the guide will prepare tea and fruits, and we will have a picnic in the forest. After the hike, we return to the vicinity of the old town in the evening.

SIMPLE STONE BAKERYAge · Healthy SeniorActivity Type - HikingAges 10 and aboveAge · 6+
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Activity Schedule:

Activity requires at least 2 participants.

Total hiking distance: 5 km, total elevation gain: 350 meters. Suitable for most adults and children aged 6 and above.

Departure time: 10:00 AM, meet at Sule Restaurant near the Three Pagodas. Drive about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the trailhead. It is recommended to bring your own trail snacks (bread, chocolate, sandwiches, etc.). The guide will provide tea and fruits during the hike.

Return time: Around 6:30 PM, back near the old town.

After the car started, I took a closer look at He Chen's car. It had acquired many more interesting plants and stickers, and the movable space inside was getting smaller, full of life. I felt like I was curled up inside a gently roaring animal. We drove onto the highway, circling around Cangshan, watching its silhouette grow farther and farther away…

More than ten days ago, Zhen Hao mentioned this forest we were going to visit with great excitement, and she searched for photos from a year ago on her phone to show me.

Among the layered mountains of Yunnan, I have walked into many forests, and we have gradually come to perceive that each forest, due to climate, terrain, vegetation, and human activities, develops its own unique character.

We slowly climbed the slope, bypassed a pile of adorable stone figures, and entered this long-planned forest.

Trees, ferns, mosses, and lichens grow and spread here, with light and shadow flowing, constantly shifting through different shades of green.

Seeing the scene before us, I believe everyone will be moved by the unique vitality of this place.

The "feathers" of these ancient trees form a soft curtain in the wind, and we gently brushed past them as we advanced.

Stepping onto the emerald green meadow in the forest, the clouds came closer and closer. "Like a primeval forest on the clouds," He Chen suddenly said. I think that is an apt name if this forest needs one.

At the end of the sightline, there is the undulating ridge line of Cangshan, as if gazing at a world that is too noisy.

And the clouds are at our feet.

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潘思妘★★★★★

Sometimes words pale before the magnificent beauty of nature, so let the photos speak for themselves. Thank you to our dedicated guide Hanhan, not only for their exceptional photography skills but also for the professional botanical knowledge shared along the way. Thanks to our model 'prop' — the gentle and lovely Egg Custard. Grateful for yesterday's clouds ☁️ and the cattle and sheep we encountered. All of these together form another unforgettable memory. The healing power of the forest has quietly taken root in my heart.

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grace wang★★★★★

The tour guide and his dog were really nice!

小亭★★★★★

Today's trip was absolutely amazing. Led by Huanhuan, along with my fellow travelers, we saw scenery in the deep primitive forest that I've never seen before, and learned about different plants and mushrooms. Although we were quite tired from walking, it was an unforgettable wonderful experience!