Wenhai Lake

Wenhai lies northwest of Lijiang city, nestled in a sub-alpine valley, against the towering backdrop of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain peak,lies Wenhai Lake and neighboring Wenhai village. The village of Wenhai surround the Wenhai lake, Wenhai is located 3000m above sea level, was established in this valley over 300 years ago. Wenhai is a undeveloped area, most close to Jade Draon snow mountain and peaceful area! You can hear nothing besides the cow, horse, pig, dog…Wenhai is one of most important grazing grassland for during the Tea Horse Road. In 2002, Wenhai had a total population of 798 people, from 217 households. The “Upper” and “Lower” villages near the Wenhai lake are inhabited by the Naxi, while Yi people live in villages to the north, further up the mountain. The local Yi and Naxi people still keep their traditional custom and life, normally their speak their own language, wear the Yi and Naxi traditional clothing.