Riverside tropical rainforest seen in south Yunnan

Hailed as a “treasure trove of biodiversity”, the Lvshui River, a tributary on the left bank of the Red River, flows through the Mengzi, Pingbian and Gejiu localities in southern Yunnan Province, with a total length of 26.5 kilometers and a basin area of 556 square kilometers.

Clear rivers, falling waterfalls, rare plants, and stunning scenery can be seen in this forest. The Lvshui tropical rainforest is 90 kilometers away from Gejiu. The annual average temperature is 23℃, and the highest temperature is 42℃.

The Lvshuihe tropical rain forest is part of the Daweishan national nature reserve, where more than 3,000 species of rare tropical and subtropical plants and animals grow. It is possible that a small, insignificant tree near your feet is a "national treasure".

The first sight for visitors in the forest is a suspension bridge built next to a waterfall. Standing on the staggering bridge, you can enjoy the view of the valley of the rain forest, which is the best view point of the forest.

The Lvshui River still retains its Mesozoic flora, which means that many dinosaur contemporaries are still alive today, demonstrating the biodiversity and antiquity of the area.

Source: Gejiu Media Center; Trans-editing by Mo Yingyi