Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, located in Dali City in southwest China's Yunnan Province, are a favorite of tourists because of their magnificent scenery. But there's more to these two than just beauty. There, you'll find the "giant panda of the plant kingdom," a tree species that emerged about 60 million years ago, a snail species that was once endangered, and sunflowers in the water.

On January 15, CGTN Nature will release its new series, "Journeys in Nature: Southern Yunling Mountains Series," taking you to the mountain and the lake to see the amazing creatures and the historical stories behind them. Stay tuned!

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