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Mugecuo Scenic Area, also called Yeren Sea Scenic Area, is located in the northern part of Kangding County, the capital city of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It is a part of Gongge Mountain scenic area, and is composed of scenic spots including fantastic springs, lakes, primeval forests, azalea forest, precipitous peaks, and grotesque rocks of Guanmen Rock Scenic Area. There are four hot springs in the scenic area. The most famous one is reputed as "Pool with Curative Effect". The spring water is 80℃ and very effective on the treatment of dermatitis and neuritis diseases. Diaohaizi Lake is accompanied by primeval forest and lawn. The hot spring spraying out from one end of the lake mixes with lake water.

If you are in Kangding (the seat of Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan province of Southwest China), visiting Mugecuo Scenic Resort is a must. If you do not speak Chinese, you'd experience the economic principles and reaching a price by an old way of bargaining where the disadvantage is on your side. At the entrance to the National Park the way further you need to take an eco bus, which will bring you till the Mugecuo Lake. Now you are almost free and can go everywhere you want. You can find shops, boat station, WC near bus stop. But the further you go, the more untouched nature you see. After your walk near Mugeuo lake you can walk freely. There`s very beautiful river with a lot of small waterfalls and a couple of lakes on the way down. You will discover a Chinese way of tourism, trails everywhere are marked by a prefabricated wooden stairs, so it`s safe and comfortable, and a bit stupid. However, it serves the purpose in two ways - domestic tourists expect and like it (represents the civilisation and safety) and bars the masses from crushing all the wilderness by roaming unorganised.