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Towering like a pyramid, Meili Snow Mountain is regarded as a Holy Mountain by local Tibetans. The continuous mountain ridges feature snowy peaks and the sun throws golden lights on the low-floating clouds which form various extraordinary shapes, affording yet another splendid view!

What to explore

You are treated to spectacular view from all vantage points. The continuous mountain ridges feature snowy peaks and the sun throws golden lights on the low-floating clouds which form various extraordinary shapes, affording yet another splendid view! But mostly, the mountain presents itself as mystery when dense fog and clouds made it a gleaming sight to see and you could hardly resist the temptation to unveil it. You can have a panoramic view of the thirteen towering peaks from the Feilai Temple which is in the west of Deqin County.

Kawagebo Peak

Known for the grandest view in Yunnan Province, Meili Snow Mountain boasts numerous snow-clad ridges and peaks, thirteen of which exceed 6,000 meters (19.685 feet) above sea level. The most splendid view is of the Kawagebo Peak, the highest in Yunnan Province rising about 6,740 meters (22,112.86 feet). It is still a “virgin peak” for no one has ever reached the top. Thus, Meili Snow Mountain is a challenge for all mountain explorers from home and abroad.

Kang Karpo Peak

From the foot of the Kang Karpo Peak, you see the peculiar low-altitude glaciers formed in modern times. Strong updrafts collide with cloud airflow from the inner continents in this area producing frequent dense fog and heavy snow. The resulting topographic extremes include hanging glaciers, icefalls and snow slides.

Waterfall

On the south side of the peak, a waterfall named “holy collapsing rain” falls from thousands of meters high. Pure water splashed from snow cracks and with the help of the sunlight, rainbows are often seen hanging above the fall.

In the south of Kagebo Peak is a waterfall, named Yubenshenpu (holy collapsing rain), coming down from a 1,000m high cliff. It is said that to be drenched by the water here will bring you good luck.

There are numerous rocks with different sizes and shapes, scattering along the silvery beach. Among them, these three huge stones respectively engraved with Chinese characters of “Tian Ya” (the Edge of Sky), “Hai Jiao” (the Rim of Sea), “Nan Tian Yi Zhu” (Column of Southern Sky) and “Hai Pan Nan Tian” become a unique scene in Hainan Island, facing the South China Sea quietly.

End of the Earth and the Corner of the Sea

Despite the name, here is not really the end of the earth and the corner of the sea. During the long feudal society in history, this place served as the penal colony of the criminals. In the Song dynasty, some officials were banished here for criticizing the government. For them, the unfrequented wilderness must have been felt the real “end of the earth.”

What to see here

Roaming in Tianya Haijiao, you can see the dreamlike coastal scenery in the fantastic southern atmosphere and you will be lost in wild and fanciful thoughts: Is there a sea beyond the sea and a sky beyond the sky?

This spot is hugely popular with Chinese tourists who flock here to be photographed in front of the huge rock which is featured on the back of the RMB2 note. In fact, there are numerous rocks here of different size and shape, distributed along the silvery beach.

Other enjoyment

In the tourist area, there are sea water swimming beach, fishing station, sea-viewing boats and other facilities enjoying the beautiful natural sceneries and sea swimming.

There are many places such as Fire-lit Platform, the Sea-viewing Pavilion and the Yearning for Su Hall along the winding paths on the mountains. The Tianya Shopping Centre, standing up in the tourist area, consists of both modern and ancient traditional garden styles. Near the beach, there is also Pearl Farm where Hainan’s famous seawater pearls can be purchase.

It has romantic names such as “island of music” or “garden of the sea”. It is said there are many famous musicians born there. As to “garden of the sea,” you may see that from my pictures.Sometimes, when i feel it should, i would like to travel alone. I went to Xiamen for several days, especially to see gulangyu.

Overwhelmed with the blue sea and shining water, i thought i was in a paradise, which is so fierce in Robinson’s world. Yeah, i also want to write a diary, naming it “Gulangyu Cruise”.