The postcard-like beauty of Yunnan’s Shangri-La
By Bruce Connolly |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2017-12-20 08:19
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The lake and surrounding area, packed with biodiversity, today forms a national nature reserve. Early summer warmth promotes snow melt on surrounding hills. The water flowing down into Napa Hai spreads over seasonal meadows attracting migratory birds, including black-necked cranes. Himalayan vultures have also been sighted. Commencing in autumn, the long dry season leads to water shrinkage and meadows reappearing.
