Shimiwadi

　　Shimiwadi, the paradise home of the Lisu people！

　　This is a place you’ll want to cherish. Vast grasslands, free-roaming cattle and sheep, with a clear little stream meandering through fantastically shaped trees, while joyful Lisu people sing as they herd their animals amidst the colorful clouds. It’s not grandiose or empty, but delicate and captivating — this is Shimiwadi — “The Source of Clouds, a Place to Call Home！”…

　　This is the homeland of clouds, the source of mist, where the rosy clouds linger. Here, the grasslands stretch wide, the livestock is robust, the green grass flourishes, and the ancient trees tower into the sky. Here, spring brings flowers, summer offers shade, autumn bears fruit, and winter remains green. This is a sacred destination for travelers from China and abroad, a heavenly paradise on earth — “Shimiwadi.”

　　Shimiwadi is located about 40 kilometers north of Yingjiang County, at an altitude of over 1,000 meters. The winters are cold, and the area spans approximately 2 square kilometers. The basin is mainly covered in meadows, with gently undulating terrain. In winter, white frost blankets the ground and yellow grass rustles softly. In spring, pear blossoms bloom like snow, and red flowers spread across the fields. In summer, the green grass reaches above the knees and cool breezes blow gently. It is known as the “Little Shangri-La” of Dehong.

　　This is a place you’ll want to cherish — vast grasslands, free-roaming cattle and sheep, with a clear little stream meandering through fantastically shaped trees, while joyful Lisu people sing pastoral songs as if amid the colorful clouds. It’s delicate and captivating — this is Shimiwadi — “The Source of Clouds, a Place to Call Home！”

　　Heading north out of Yingjiang County, nestled within winding dense forests lies a soft and alluring meadow. Perhaps that’s the intended effect. After an unexpected turn, I was surprised to catch a glimpse of a corner of Shimiwadi among the trees.

　　Address: 40 kilometers out of Yingjiang County