Dali

China

‘Wind，Flower，Snow and Moon'

Beautiful Mount Cangshan and Erhai Lake

Animals

Beasts

The species of endangered wild beasts is with high diversity.

Birds

Know birds under national protection in the geopark.

Reptiles

Some of reptiles are species endemic to Yunnan Province, and some others are endemic to China.

Plants

Protected Plants

104 protected plant species in the Geopark has been on the CITES appendix II.

Endemic Plants

These species are the most striking flora features of Cangshan Mountain.

Plant Type Specimens

They are extremely important to botanists who are making attempts to define the correct application of a name.

Guideline

Landscape

Including Mount Cangshan, piedmont alluvial plain and Erhai lake.

Scenic Spots

Wind, Flower, Snow and Moon, the most romantic and charming four sceneries.

Field Trip Guide

Be prepare for your visit and exploration.

Geo-Heritage

Structural Feature

Explore the recorded changes during the orogenesis and abundant structural features left such as the fold, fault and rift.

Rock Landform

This geopark enjoys a special tectonic location, a complex geological evolution and rich rock types.

Water Landform

There are many waterscapes such as streams, waterfalls and lakes with an extremely high ornamental value.

Metamorphic Rock

The marbles have complex superimposition which form peaks and cliffs or other wonderful patterns with diversified shapes and colors.

Glacial Landform

Cangshan Mountain in Dali is the palce where the last glacial epoch of Quaternary glacial activity, "Dali glaciation" is named.

Local Culture

Folk Custom

Sanyue Street Fair（also called March Street Fair） is a local gala with ethnic trade fairs, competitive sports activities and ethnic cultural performances.

Historical Sites

A long history with splendid and profound historical culture leaves behind abundant historical and cultural heritage in Dali region.