2026.05.22 11:06 GMT+8

Butterfly explosion! Yunnan valley sees biggest swarm in a decade

Updated 2026.05.22 11:06 GMT+8
CGTN

In southwest China's Yunnan Province, a hidden valley is turning into a fluttering sea of wings. Butterfly Valley in Jinping Miao, Yao and Dai Autonomous County is witnessing its largest butterfly emergence in nearly a decade, as billions of butterflies fill the sky in a breathtaking seasonal spectacle. Usually occurring in May, the phenomenon is a vivid sign of the region's rich biodiversity and successful ecological conservation efforts.

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