Adventure Meets Risk as Tourists Flock to Yunnan’s Wild Peaks

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Fueled by viral videos, tourists are flocking to Yunnan’s uncharted forests during the National Holiday, prompting safety warnings and fines for entering restricted areas. Deep within the Ailao Mountains, an uninhabited stretch of southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a surge of thrill-seekers is risking everything for a taste of adventure. Drawn by viral videos by influencers capturing the treacherous beauty of the region, tourists are flooding this once-hidden destination during the National Holiday between Oct. 1 and Oct. 7. But as visitors venture into the mountain’s core zones — areas known for unpredictable weather, weak communication signals, and dangerous wildlife — authorities are sounding the alarm, warning that the surge in foot traffic could lead to serious accidents or worse. The Ailao Mountains, Yunnan province, 2021. VCG Stepping in to address the growing risks, the Chuxiong branch of Ailao Mountain Natural Reserve on Sunday issued a notice prohibiting unappr ………………………………