In the mystic Dulong River Valley, the snow-capped mountain lives side-by-side with the lush rainforest. With an elevation drop of over 4,500 meters from the highest to the lowest point, the Dulong River Valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province is a fantastic biodiversity hotspot. About one tenth of over 2,000 seed plants in the valley are solely found here.

This unique geographical location, together with the influence of warm and humid air from Bay of Bengal, make around 300 rainy days in a year. That's why the moist fog can be seen most of the time in the valley.

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Timeless Valley Series Ep. 1: Access to valley with only one road

Timeless Valley Series Ep. 2: Forest dwellers' order of coexistence

Timeless Valley Series Ep. 3: The mountain villagers' wisdom

Timeless Valley Series Ep. 4: Using technology to understand Mishimi takins

Timeless Valley Series Ep. 5: How does it feel to wear a rainbow?

Timeless Valley Series Ep. 6: Dulong women's awe of nature

Timeless Valley Series Ep. 7: Dulong people's sacred cattle

Timeless Valley Series Ep. 8: Amazing plants, food or detergent?

Timeless Valley Series Ep. 9: 'Mirrors' that can tell the weather

Timeless Valley Series Ep. 10: A river that connects all life forms

(Cover image a video screenshot; video by the CGTN Nature film crew)

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