Yunnan's Baishuitai terraces gleam under clear spring skies

The beauty of the white water terraces in Shangri-La, Yunnan province. (Photo by Hu Yuya/provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

As spring approaches, Baishuitai, also known as the white water terraces in Shangri-La, Yunnan province, has been displaying its unique beauty under clear skies, according to Yunnan.cn, a local news outlet.

As one of the biggest limestone terraces in China, Baishuitai reveals distinct textures under the sunlight. The milky white pools resemble jade-carved terraces. Streams of water flow with a sapphire hue, creating a picturesque scene alongside distant mountains, blue skies, and white clouds.

The beauty of the white water terraces in Shangri-La, Yunnan province. (Photo by Hu Yuya/provided to chinadaily.com.cn)

Baishuitai is located in Baidi village, Shangri-La, within the core area of the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Baishuitai's clear springs, bright light and shade, and distinct layers of color attract visitors from all over the world.

The beauty of the white water terraces in Shangri-La, Yunnan province. (Photo by Hu Yuya/provided to chinadaily.com.cn)