The Bandier Blue Lake is incredibly photogenic

There's a kind of healing called Bandier Blue Lake. There's a kind of blue called Bandier Blue. Originally a river, the Bandier Blue Lake was turned into a reservoir for water storage. The lake water, being glacial meltwater, appears blue due to special minerals. Generally, the Bandier Blue Lake is turquoise in summer and deep blue in winter. However, the color of the lake changes with different weather, times, seasons, and lighting, sometimes appearing deep blue or light blue. When there's no wind, the lake surface perfectly reflects the mountains on both sides, creating a stunning view. Location: Navigate to Bandier Township and choose the route to Vacha Township. Travel TIPS: 1. Bandier Blue Lake is free to visit. The signal is quite weak on the way, so it's best to download the map in advance or keep the navigation on. 2. If you have a drone, taking aerial shots from the bridge is highly recommended for great photos. 3. Whether the lake is blue or reflects the surroundings depends on the weather and natural wind. When we went, the lake surface was as clean as a mirror, perfectly reflecting the mountains on both sides, which was very impressive. 4. If you come in autumn or winter, make sure to check if the Panlong Ancient Trail is open. If the Panlong Ancient Trail is closed, you cannot reach Bandier Blue Lake. Overall, if you go to the Panlong Ancient Trail, you definitely shouldn't miss Bandier Blue Lake, as it's very close. Moreover, the lake surface really varies with the weather. When we visited, the lake was as clear as a mirror, but upon closer inspection, the water was a distinct emerald green. Since we didn't have a drone, we couldn't capture the aerial view of the bridge complementing the blue lake.