Gesala Ecotourism Area is a national AAAA scenic spot, a provincial-level resort area, and a provincial-level ecotourism area. Located in the northwest part of Panzhihua, it is nearly 110km away from the urban downtown. This scenic spot is famous for the four unique attractions: the 10,000-mu gnarled pines, the sea of azalea, the special charms of Yi people, and the sinkholes and floor drains.