Honorable Mention TIFA 2025 Nature / Aerial

The Frozen Waterfall: Baishuitai Terraces

  • Photographer
    Ka Chon Chiang
  • Technical Info
    DJI Air 3
  • Photo Date
    2025 Jul 29

Baishuitai, meaning 'White Water Terraces,' is a stunning geological marvel in Shangri-La, Yunnan. Formed over thousands of years by calcium-rich spring water, these terraces resemble a cascade of giant lotus leaves or a frozen waterfall. Known as the 'Terrace Left by the Immortals,' its turquoise pools and pristine white deposits create a truly otherworldly landscape.