On the eastern bank of the Chuanhe River in Jingdong Yi Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, a stretch of auburn mounds and pillars stand out, making up a dense forest guarding the foot of the Ailao Mountains. This is one of the four unique earth forests in Yunnan, Jingdong Earth Forest. Comprising many earth pillars, the forest presents a special water-eroded landform.

About 'Journeys in Nature': Ailao Mountains Series

Sitting in the middle of southwest China's Yunnan Province, the Ailao Mountains are famous for their biodiversity. From endangered wild beasts like black crested gibbons and green peafowls to rare plants and various landscapes, the Ailao Mountains will never disappoint you.

For more:

Ailao Mountains Series | Ep. 8: Misty forest

Ailao Mountains Series | Ep. 7: A dynamic valley

Ailao Mountains Series | Ep. 6: Red junglefowl

Ailao Mountains Series | Ep. 5: Jiutian wetland

Ailao Mountains Series | Ep. 4: Flowering cycas

Ailao Mountains Series | Ep. 3: Neighbors in the mountains

Ailao Mountains Series | Ep. 2: King of birds

Ailao Mountains Series | Ep. 1: Phoenix at the river

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