Guizhou, People's Republic of China
Weining et lac Caohai
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Lake · Marshes and wetlands · Countryside · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Weining et lac Caohai
Wetland, migratory birds and yi crops surround Weining on highlands near Yunnan.
To understand what Weining and Caohai Lake is, you must look at Lake Caohai, Old Town of Weining and Black-necked Cranes of Caohai. These places give us a view of a territory marked by shores and lakes, wetlands, countryside and natural areas and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lake Caohai
- Old Town of Weining
- Grues à cou noir de Caohai
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lake
Lac Caohai
This shallow lake bordered by reeds is a major stopover for the migratory birds of the Yunnan-Guizhou plateau. The season, wind and water level greatly alters the experience; it is also necessary to respect the fragile banks and any local restrictions.
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Vieille ville de Weining
Markets and ordinary neighborhoods give an overview of the diversity yi, hui and miao of the north-west of Guizhou. Collections and remains take time to exceed a simple photographic stop; to reserve a sufficient beach helps to understand their regional historical context.
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Grues à cou noir de Caohai
Cranes use the shallow and wet meadows of Caohai as one of their main wintering sites in China. An early-day visit allows to better observe local usages and details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
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