The Spruce Meadow (Yun Shan Ping)

The Spruce Meadow (Yun Shan Ping)

Also named “Splendid Vale”, the Spruce Plateau is a large meadow hiding
 behind a primeval forest. It lies at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow
 Mountain, and is encircled by lofty spruces. An excellent environment
 makes the plateau just fairies’ bower.

The plateau is located at an altitude of over 3,000 meters. Standing on
 the plateau, you will feast your eyes on a vast extent of verdant meadow
 which is both quiet and intriguing. Animals like yak, scalpers and goats
wander here, dipping their heads from time to time to gnaw the fresh grass.
 Far away, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is lofty and rises highly into
 the air beside the plateau, seeming to overlook the meadow. What separates
 the plateau and the mountain is a forest lying on the edge of the plateau.
 In the forest, trees are lofty and deadwood and lichen are everywhere,
making the forest look like a fairyland that hasn’t been disturbed by the
 mundane world for thousands of years.

The plateau is regarded by Naxi people as an entrance to the heaven that
 is rooted in their minds. Legend goes that the first death for love in
Naxi took place on the plateau. In the past, lovers came here to suicide
for love when their love and marriage were strongly rejected. From generation
 to generation, tragedy has become romantic story and attracts numerous
lovers coming here together to enjoy romantic hours.