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City & district guides
About Dashanbao
Dahai Lake and other wetlands also form an important wintering environment for black-necked cranes, though birdwatching access is separate from simply visiting the scenic loop. For a first trip, use the operated loop to see the grassland and canyon viewpoints. The glass-platform works announced in June 2026 were followed by an operator notice restoring the full scenic loop from 10 July; recheck any newer weather-related changes.
What to look for
- Jigongshan Grand Canyon contrasts sharply with the surrounding rounded grassland.
- The highland wetland landscape supports seasonal black-necked cranes, observed only from permitted visitor areas.
Location & getting there
Getting to Dashanbao
Travel to the Dashanbao scenic-loop transfer centre in Dashanbao Town, Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong. The operator’s notices identify this as the departure point for internal sightseeing transport; select the current loop there rather than driving into protected wetland tracks.
Combine your visit
Suggested order for the visit:
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Scenic-loop transfer centre
Confirm the current operated route.
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Grassland viewpoints on the loop
Observe the rolling highland landscape.
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Jigongshan Grand Canyon
Finish with the canyon-edge panorama from managed viewpoints.
This is an editorial sequence of named spaces or places. It does not imply a verified walking connection or promise opening, ticket availability or a journey time.
Find Dashanbao
大山包 · 昭通
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