If you can't make it to Antarctica, come to Haba Black Sea Lake

Yunnan Haba Black Sea Lake Trip ✨ Explore the stunning alpine lake

📖 Itinerary:
👉 DAY 1:
🚗 Depart from Lijiang → Haba Village (about 3 hours by car)
🏡 Haba Village → Dela Pasture (1 hour by car)
🚶‍♀️ Dela Pasture → Orchid Flat Campground
🔸 Hiking distance: 6 km
⏱ Estimated time: 3 hours
🌿 Scenery along the way: pass through primeval forest, encounter wildflower meadows
🌄 Accommodation experience: overnight in a cabin, 360° snow mountain sunset view

👉 DAY 2:
🌅 Orchid Flat → Black Sea Lake
🚶 Hiking distance: 18 km
⏰ Duration: at least 6 hours
💕 Highlight: lake reflecting snow mountains, breathtakingly beautiful ✨
🎒 Return: retrace the route back

🚗 Transportation tips:
1️⃣ Private car from Lijiang city: about 500-800 RMB/car
2️⃣ Carpool service from Lijiang Old Town: 150-200 RMB per person
3️⃣ Self-driving navigation: [Haba Snow Mountain Base Camp]

🏡 Accommodation guide:
1️⃣ Orchid Flat Campground cabins: ¥200-300/night
2️⃣ Recommended inns in Haba Village: Haba Snowy Starry Sky Inn

🍲 Must-try food:
🔥 Haba Village mushroom hotpot
🐂 Highland yak meat hotpot
(50-80 RMB per person, great value!)

🛒 Shopping tips:
✔️ Village entrance convenience store sells:
- Red Bull/mineral water
- Snickers and other supplies
- Basic hiking gear

⚠️ Important reminders:
1️⃣ Beginners must hire a guide (local Tibetans available)
2️⃣ Equipment checklist:
✅ Waterproof jacket
✅ Quick-dry clothes
✅ Trekking poles
✅ Thermos flask
3️⃣ Altitude sickness medicine is essential!
4️⃣ Prepare raincoat for rainy season

📸 Photo spots:
🏞️ Panoramic view of Black Sea Lake (wide-angle lens recommended)
🌲 Primeval forest trail
🏔️ Best time to capture snow mountain reflections: 9-11 AM