The Western Route
Starting from Zhongdian head for Songzanlin Temple, then to Napa Lake, to Benzilan (where visitors can view the geological legacy of the collision of the European-Asian plate with the Indian Sea Plate), then on to the Dongzhu Temple Group, and then proceeding to Baimang Snow- Capped Mountain, and the Feilai Temple in Deqin, and on to Meili Snow-Capped Mountain, Mingyongqia Glacier, and Xidang Hot Springs from which one can continue on to the Yuben Fairy Waterfall. Visitors can then head north to experience the death-slide over the Tongjiang along the bank of the Lancang River and continue on to Cizhong Church, then to Yongzhi, Nagu, and the ruins of the cemetery of stone coffins, then to the Yezhisheng Cave, and on to the Samagong Nature Reserve, from which one can easily reach the cultural ruins of the New Stone Age in Geden, the Damo Ancestor's Cave, Wujingcongshui Solution Cave, the ruins of the east twon of Tufantieqiao, the Stone Gate Pass, Cock's Stone, Wuzhu Dragon Pool and the First Bend of the Yangtze.

Five Big Scenic Areas
The scenic spot along Lancangjiang river
It covers Baohe town in Weixi country, Hejiang bridge (30 km from the town of Weixi). Xiaoweixi, Shouguo temple, Yanzi cave, Cizhong catholic church, Yezhishengsheng cave. This scenic spot is most famous for the grand gorge of Lancangjaing river. The nearly vertical slope of the gorge, the narrow river, raging waves striking the bank, the thunderous waterflow, everything are just magnificent. The sleep terrain with mountains and gorges and the marvelous geographical structure are really rare in the world. Also you can enjoy the wonder of "three river flowing together", which is the nearest to the watershed of Lujiang river, Lancangjiang river and Jinshajiang river.

Lancing River and the Scenic Spots along the bank
This scenic area includes such sites as Baohe Town and Hejiang Bridge, 30 km from Weixi County, along with Minor Weixi, Shouguo Temple, Swallow Cave, Cizhong Catholic Church, and Yezhishengsheng Cave. The most outstanding attraction of this area is the magnificent Lancang River Valley. The vertical valley slopes, the narrow river pass, the violent waves crashing against the river bank, and the thundering water, combine to create an awe-inspiring sight. In addition, the steep mountain valleys and beautiful mountain topography, along with the intricate geological formations of the landforms make the site uniquely spectacular. By continuing along this route, one can also appreciate the 'Confluence of three rivers' as the Nujiang River, Lancang River and Jinsha River flow into one.

Jinsha River and the Scenic Spots along the bank
This region includes such sites as Tiger-Leaping Gorge (97 km from Zhongdian County), the First Bend of the Yangtze River (130 km away), the Wuchu Dragon Pool (180 km), the Cock's Stone (215 km), the Tang Dynasty Tufan Iron Bridge (about 240 km), the Stone Gate Pass (about 240 km), the Wujingzhongshui Solution Cave (about 256 km), the Damo Ancestor's Cave (about 253 km), the archeological ruins of the Gedeng New Stone Time civilization (about 270 km). Convenient sightseeing is possible along this route due to readily available transport and the highly accessible locations of most of the scenic spots along the riverbank. Traveling from north to south enables tourists to visit scenic spots such as the ruins of New Stone Time, and the solution cave, as well as the rural landscape of south Yangtze River in Diqing, the natural landscape along the Jinsha River Valley, along with the folklore of various minorities, including the Lisu, Tibetan, Naxi and Miao peoples.

White Water Platform Scenic Area
This Scenic area includes such places such as Haba Snow-Capped Mountain (a provincial-level nature reserve about 153 km from Zhongdian), White Water Platform (101 km), the Zha'ri Cliff Paintings, and Longwangbian (150 km). In addition visitors have the chance to experience firsthand Naxi folklore and Dongba culture. The natural landscape, the Naxi people's rich customs and the mysterious Dongba culture are the principle delights of this region.

Meili Snow-Capped Mountain Scenic Area
This area includes places like Baimang Snow-Capped Mountain (a state-level nature reserve about 153 km from Zhongdian), Dongzhulin Temple (105 km), Feilai Temple (192 km), Meili Snow-capped Mountain (202 km) and Prince Snow-Capped Mountain, Liutongjiangdu (about 243 km), Mingyongqia Glacier, Siqiao Glacier, Xidang Hot Springs, the Chendongjixian Caves, the Yubeng Fairy Waterfall, and many other places of interest. In a single visit to Meili Snow-Capped Mountain, one can view the beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, primeval forests as well as experiencing the local customs of the ethnic minorities living in the region.

Bita Lake Scenic Area
This area includes Bita Lake (about 22 km from Zhongdian), Napa Lake (about 8 km), the Mountain of a Thousand Lakes (about 50 km), the ruins of King Mutian Castle in Minor Zhongdian (about 36 km), Bigutianchi (about 51 km), as well as the Twelve Railings. Also included are the Birang Valley, Red Soil Fairy Cave, Buddhism Classics Preservation Hall, White Chicken Temple, Five Phoenix Mountain, Natural Bridge, Xiagei Hot Springs, Songanlin Temple, Dabao Temple, Shudu Lake. The main attraction of this area is the Tibetan folklore, the primeval forest, the highland meadow, highland lakes and the highland flowers and plants.