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Xiaocaoba Ecotourism Area is located in the Chaotianma area of Wumengshan Nature Reserve in Yunnan Province. It is located in the northeast of Yiliang County, 32 kilometers away from the county seat, covering an area of 163 square kilometers, spanning two counties and four townships - Yiliang County. Liang County, Yanjin County, Xiaocaoba Township, Lianghe Township, Longhai Township, and Miaoba Township have a forest coverage rate of 78.6%. Xiaocaoba Scenic Area is a masterpiece of nature. It integrates primitive forests, rivers, strange peaks, waterfalls and other landscapes as well as Miao and Yi ethnic customs.
Xiaocaoba ecotourism area is famous for its five characteristics. One is the origin of Gastrodia elata in the world. Due to the special climatic conditions formed by the confluence of warm and humid air flow in the scenic area, the well-known Xiaocaoba Gastrodia elata was born. Second, the scenic spots are rich and unique. There are more than 600 interesting, ornamental, scientific exploration, leisure and entertainment attractions scattered on 13 large and small rivers, such as the thirsty camel drinking spring, the Milky Way waterfall, the rock around the river, and the book of heaven. The third is to cherish the variety of animals and plants. There are more than 1,200 species of higher plants and 96 species of wild vertebrates, including 29 species of national rare and endangered plants such as Davidia involucrata and Aquaphytum; 10 species of national precious trees such as basswood and southern yew, and 5 provincial key protected plants 96 species of vertebrates have been found in the scenic area, including 16 species of national key protected wild animals such as black bears, macaques, and golden pheasants. It is particularly worth mentioning that the national protected plant Davidia involucrata in the scenic area has reached a scale of ten thousand 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 snow in winter. It can be called a "fairyland on earth" and a "paradise" for photography lovers. Fifth, unique historical folk culture. Xiaocaoba still has legends and allusions full of legends and allusions, such as Zhuge Wuhou conquering the barbarians, building the Seven Star Camp, recruiting the leader of the Yi nationality, General Jihuo, two horses facing the sky, British missionaries and Gastrodia elata, etc. Traditional folk cultures such as Miao and Yi are mysterious. And fascinating. Xiaocaoba ecotourism area has unique natural advantages and historical origins.
Xiaocaoba Gastrodia elata is of good quality, and its gastrodin content can reach 1.13%, which is much higher than that in Shaanxi Hanzhong and Hubei Enshi Gastrodia. It is the representative of Zhaotong Gastrodia and even Yunnan Gastrodia.
opening hours
08:30-17:30 throughout the year; the specific business status is subject to the opening of the day.
