Pudacuo National Forest Park Travel Guide

Nestled in the heart of the "Three Parallel Rivers" World Natural Heritage in northwest Yunnan, Pudacuo National Forest Park is a breathtaking haven of alpine forests and crystal-clear waters. The park's name, "Pudacuo," is a Sanskrit transliteration meaning "zhou lake," and its origins date back to the 10th Karmapa Living Buddha's written record of a serene lake with "Eight Kinds of Virtues." This enchanting landscape, featuring lush meadows, dense forests, and diverse tree species, is a testament to nature's beauty.

Attractions distribution:

The park consists of Bitahai Nature Reserve, an internationally important wetland, and Duhu Scenic Area, part of the Hongshan area of ​​the "Three Parallel Rivers" world natural heritage. It is 22 kilometers away from Shangri-La County and is located at 99°59′16″-100° east longitude. 02′38″, north latitude 27°43′52″-27°58′30″, with a total area of ​​about 300 square kilometers. The park has mirror-like mountain lakes, pastures with beautiful water and abundant grass, wetlands with blooming flowers, and primeval forests where birds and animals often appear. The two beautiful freshwater lakes, Bitahai and Shudu Lake, are known as the pearls of the plateau. The lakes are rich in schizothorax and heavy lip fish. In autumn and winter, a large number of yellow ducks and other birds play by the lake, which is a natural attraction.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Photography, nature tours, parks, mountain lakes, pastures, wetlands, virgin forests