A great place to escape the summer heat - China's Honghe Butterfly Valley

A great place to escape the summer heat - China's Honghe Butterfly Valley is recommended as an off-the-beaten-path travel destination from mid to late May to early June each year General Introduction: Ma'andiba Township is located on the eastern side of Jinping County, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 146 kilometers away from the county seat of Jinping. It is a border township with rich natural resources and stunning scenery, boasting the Watershed National Nature Reserve with a forest coverage rate of over 76%, dense vegetation, fresh air, and extremely well-preserved biodiversity. It is home to 320 species from 11 of the 12 butterfly families in China, earning the reputation of 'China's Honghe Butterfly Valley'. Embrace nature in the deep valleys Within the Butterfly Valley, there are natural landscapes such as the Wutai Mountain Waterfall Group, Bianshuiyan Waterfall, Tianshengqiao Waterfall, Pinghe Grassland, Yunhai Viewing Platform, and Yingpanshan Mountain. You can take your time to explore the Wutai Mountain Waterfall Group, experience the dense forests, interlacing rivers, and magnificent waterfalls; head to the Bianshuiyan scenic area to experience the Hani ethnic minority's homestays, taste Hani specialty cuisine, enjoy the pastoral scenery, and indulge in the slow life of the countryside; or plan a camping trip with a few good friends to Pinghe Grassland, clear your mind with friends, and wake up early the next day to watch the sunrise at the Yunhai Viewing Platform, 'encounter' the sea of clouds, and feel the natural wonders. A romantic getaway for two, dancing with butterflies The period from mid to late May to early June each year is the 'butterfly outbreak' period in China's Honghe Butterfly Valley, with approximately 80 to 100 million butterflies erupting, the most numerous of which is the Common Jay. In addition, there are also species such as the Golden Birdwing, Purple Spotted Swallowtail, and Golden Spotted Birdwing. During the outbreak, you can have close contact with butterflies in the bamboo forests and dance with them, feeling the harmony and inclusiveness between humans and nature. Local flavors, ethnic charm Ma'andiba Township is a multi-ethnic border town inhabited by the Miao, Yao, Hani, Yi, and Han ethnic groups. The cohabitation of multiple ethnicities has brought a diverse and unique food culture. When visiting Ma'andiba, be sure to experience the bustling market days and taste the local ethnic specialty foods.