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Blue Moon Valley, Yunnan: Turquoise Lakes & Waterfalls

China’s scenery is rapidly gaining worldwide recognition: You’d never guess this place is in here!

Destination:ChinaProvince:YunnanCity:Lijiang
China’s scenery is rapidly gaining worldwide recognition: You’d never guess this place is in here!
Rafa Goes Around!14 min

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Blue Moon Valley (蓝月谷) is an extremely blue river meandering through a lush valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain between Ganhaizi and Spruce Meadow. It is mainly compose of four large turquoise lakes and dozens of miniature white waterfalls. The incredible scenery in Blue Moon Valley makes the place a perfect spot to feast your eye.

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December 30, 2021, Winter in China

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Rafa Goes Around visits Blue Moon Valley and tries on traditional clothing before exploring the landscape. The valley's turquoise lakes sit beneath mountains, and a clear sky gives reflections on the water. Rafa compares the setting with Switzerland but says his appreciation for China's landscapes is growing. He also sees a couple having wedding photos taken against the scenery and spends time wandering through the area. The visit includes personal reactions to the colors and views, as well as a note that weather can affect the reflections and photos.

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China’s scenery is rapidly gaining worldwide recognition: You’d never guess this place is in here!

Traditional clothing and Blue Moon Valley

Rafa begins with a traditional clothing experience, which he enjoys as a way to engage with local culture and take photos. He then visits Blue Moon Valley. Turquoise lakes lie beneath the surrounding mountains, and the clear blue sky reflects on the water. Rafa says the scene looks unlike anything he has seen before and that the colors are difficult to capture through a screen.

As he walks through the valley, he takes in the water, greenery and mountain views. A couple are having wedding photographs taken against the landscape, a scene that adds another perspective on how visitors use the setting. Rafa compares the valley with places he has seen in Switzerland, but says his appreciation for China's landscapes is growing. He explains that seeing the colors and contrasts in person has a stronger effect than viewing them on a screen.

A personal response to the landscape

The visit combines the clothing experience with a walk around the valley and the wedding photoshoot. Rafa describes the scenery as exceptionally beautiful and emphasizes the turquoise color of the lakes against the mountains. His comparison with Switzerland is part of his own response: he has seen beautiful places there, yet he feels increasingly drawn to China's landscapes as he travels.

The video follows Rafa as he looks around Blue Moon Valley and shares his reaction to the water, sky and surrounding mountains. He finds the experience difficult to convey through a screen, and the couple's wedding photos provide a brief view of another visitor's use of the scenery. The visit stays focused on traditional clothing, the valley's colors and Rafa's changing appreciation of China's natural landscapes.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What is Blue Moon Valley like?
A: It has turquoise lakes beneath mountains, with reflections on the water when the sky is clear. Rafa says its colors are difficult to capture through a screen.
Q: What did Rafa do during his visit?
A: He tried traditional clothing, walked around Blue Moon Valley, and watched a couple having wedding photographs taken against the scenery.
Q: How did Rafa compare the valley with Switzerland?
A: He compares the landscape with places he has seen in Switzerland, but says his appreciation for China's natural scenery is growing as he travels.

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