Natural Creation - A Three Dimensional Picture of Snow Mountains, Sacred Lakes, and Meadows
The natural beauty of Yuhu Village lies in its unobstructed embrace of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, creating a layered and stunning scene.
Yuhu - the mirror of snow capped mountains dressing up
Yuhu Lake (also known as "Dragon Maiden Lake") located at the entrance of the village is a plateau lake formed by the convergence of melted water from snow capped mountains and glaciers. The lake is clear and blue, like a huge gem set between the snow capped mountains and meadows. When the lake surface is calm, the magnificent figures of the Jade Dragon Thirteen Peaks will be fully reflected in it, with symmetrical landscape and ethereal and holy scenery. This is an excellent location for capturing the reflection of snow capped mountains, especially in the early morning and evening when it is most dreamy. Riding horses or hiking along the lake shore, you can enjoy panoramic views of the snow capped mountains and villages from different angles.
Snow Mountain Ranch - A Green Corridor Leading to Snow Peaks
Yuhu Village is surrounded by open alpine meadows and pastures. At the turn of spring and summer, green grass is lush, wildflowers are everywhere, and herds of cattle and sheep leisurely stroll. A winding dirt road leads to the foot of the snow capped mountain, where you can hike or ride a horse, as if walking in a magnificent landscape oil painting, and feel the breath and pulse of the snow capped mountain up close.
Humanistic Craftsmanship - Epic of Life in Stone Castles
The cultural charm of Yuhu Village is embodied in every stone and the continuous traditional life.
Glacier stone dwellings - the crystallization of rough wisdom
Strolling through the village, the most shocking thing is the glacier stone walls that are several meters high. The stone wall is thick and steady, standing firm through wind and rain, and the mottled texture on the wall tells the story of time. The alley is narrow and winding, with sunlight shining through the cracks of the stone walls, casting mottled light and shadow, full of tranquility and ancient poetry. These residential houses are not just museums for viewing, most of them still have villagers living there, with smoke rising from the kitchen, chickens and dogs smelling each other, filled with the real atmosphere of fireworks.
Locke's Residence - A Window for Century Dialogue
This inconspicuous Naxi courtyard was once the place where Locke worked and lived. There are many old photos, manuscripts, and artifacts displayed in the former residence, vividly reproducing the scene of this legendary figure studying and writing here in the past. Standing in the courtyard of the former residence and looking up at the snow capped mountains, it seems like one can travel through time and space, see the same scenery as this explorer, and feel the reasons why he chose this place back then.
Naxi Life Scene - Undisturbed Daily Life
In Yuhu Village, you can see elderly Naxi people basking in the sun at the entrance, women carrying baskets walking through stone alleys, and horses carrying goods clanking. Some villagers in the village still wear traditional Naxi costumes. This everyday scene, which has not been overly commercialized, is a precious material for experiencing simple folk customs and filming humanistic documentaries.
Photography tips:
The south bank of Yuhu Lake is a classic spot for capturing the reflection of snow capped mountains on the surface of the lake, which needs to be taken on a calm morning;
The highland behind the village can capture a panoramic view of the stone village and snow capped mountains in the same frame, with smooth afternoon lighting;
Using the narrow stone alleys in the village for composition, one can capture a strong sense of depth and contrast between light and shadow;
Please maintain respect when shooting humanistic themes, and it is recommended to have friendly communication beforehand.
