Why is Cizhong Village So Special?
Cizhong, a Tibetan word meaning a big village, is a village co-inhabited by Tibetan, Naxi, and Chinese Han. It is famous for a 100-year-old Cizhong Catholic Church. More than 100 years ago, French missionaries built a Catholic church here. There are seven ethnic groups in Cizhong Village, including Tibetan, Han, Lisu, Naxi, Bai and Nu. Today the relationship between Tibetan Catholics and Tibetan Buddhists is generally cordial. The two communities celebrate traditional festivals together and interfaith marriages are no longer rare.
Where is Cizhong Village – Location
Cizhong Village is an administrative village in Yanmen Township, Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Located in a gentle slope on both sides of the Lancang River Gorge, it borders Gongshan County of Nujiang Prefecture in the east, Cikatong Village in Xiaru Township in the west, Badong Village in Yanmen Township in the south, and Chunduole Village of Yanmen Township in the north, with an average altitude of 1,800 meters.
Climate of Cizhong Village
The climate in Cizhong belongs to cold temperate mountain monsoon climate. The climate is greatly affected by altitude. The latitude effect is not obvious. As the altitude rises, the temperature decreases and the precipitation increases. Most of the seasons are unclear. The winter is long and the summer is short. The dry season and wet season are usually obvious. The average annual rainfall is 633.7 mm. The precipitation in the rainy season from May to October accounts for 77.5% of the annual precipitation.
How to Get there
Tourists need to get to Shangrila first and then transfer to Deqin county. Long-distance bus is the main transport means getting to Cizhong Village. Every day, there are many shuttle buses to Cizhong from Deqin County. The last bus from Deqin to Cizhong is 3 p.m.
There are buses running from Deqin to Badong via Cizhong, Deqin to Cizhong Village, and Deqin to Weixi via Yanmen township. It takes less than 2 hours from Deqin to Cizhong. Except the buses from Deqin to Badong, visitors shall take another 20 minutes to get to Cizhong by walking.
Best Time to Go
The best time to visit Cizhong is from March to May and June to August. Of course, every Monday is the best time to visit Cizhong, because visitors can experience Catholic devoutness to Catholicism.
Main Attractions
Cizhong Catholic Church
It is a French Catholic church, first established in the 6th year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (A.D.1867). The church is constituted with French buildings and Chinese pavilions, special in architecture. It is one of Yunnan’s most important churches.
Accommodate at Cizhong Village
A good rest plays a significant part in a travel, so choosing a favored lodging place in Cizhong Village should be taken into account. Most local families can offer accommodation. Here we recommend Songtsam Cizhong Lodge, Deqin Qianxi Hotel.
Attractions Nearby
Yubeng Village
Yubeng Village is situated at the foot of the Meili Snow Mountain Range. From Upper Yubeng, trekkers have access to the Base Camp, and Ice Lake hikes. From Lower Yubeng, you can find the paths to the Sacred Waterfall, and if you are a hardcore hiker, Holy Lake, which from a higher vantage point, has an unobstructed view of the Kawa Karpo Peak (6,740 meters), and most of the rest of the mountain range.
Meili Snow Mountain
Meili Snow Mountain is one of the most sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism. In the 1930s, they were praised by American scholars as the most beautiful mountains in the world. Meili Snow Mountain boasts numerous snow-clad ridges and peaks, thirteen of which are more than 6,000 meters above the sea level. The highest peak Kawagebo, which rises to 6,740 metres, has never been summited.
Feilaisi Monastery, Deqin
Feilai temple, the best place to watch goden peaks of Meili mountain at sunrise. So if u plan to watch sunrise, it’s absolutely a good idea to live at Feilai temple the night before. But actually it is unusual to see the golden peaks. The peaks of the mountains are often surrounded with clouds due to the high altitude they are. And this makes more interesting for Meili.
Useful Travel Tips
►Many villagers have their own wine. Tourists can have a taste if interested.
► Respect local customs and culture.
Tours including Cizhong Village
15 Days Three Parallel Rivers Overland Adventure with Dulongjiang River Valley and Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking
9 Days Shangri-La Circle Tour and Three Parallel Rivers Adventure (Depart from Lijiang)
13 Days Three Parallel Rivers Circle Adventure with Tiger Leaping Gorge and Yubeng Village Hiking Tour
Kunming Shiping Guild Hall, located at No. 24 Zhonghe Alley, Cuihu South Road, is a historic and culturally rich building. Built in the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong period over 200 years ago, it was renovated in 1921 by Mr. Yuan Jiagui and Mr. Zhang Zhijiang, aiming to provide accommodation and a trade venue for students, travelers, and businessmen from Shiping in Kunming.
Location and History
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Location: No. 24 Zhonghe Alley, Cuihu South Road, Kunming
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History: Built in the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong period (over 200 years ago), renovated in 1921
Architectural Features
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Structure: Two – story, three – courtyard traditional wooden structure
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Style: Showcases Kunming’s traditional residential “horsetail – corner – building” style
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Design Elements: Combines Western and traditional Chinese elements
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Brick – built Western – style archway at the front
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Single – eave Chinese – style gate at the back
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Decorations: Exquisite wood carvings with smooth lines and vivid images; carved doors and windows are gilded with beautiful patterns
Cultural and Historical Significance
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Historical Witness: Has seen the close ties between Shiping and Kunming, as well as social changes and progress
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Cultural Artifacts: Inside, there’s a plaque “Three – Island Pure Style” by Lin Zexu, a couplet “Cloud Root Literature” by Yuan Jiagui on the gate柱, and many famous people’s paintings and calligraphy on the walls
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Value: Testifies to Yunnan’s 200 – plus – year economic and cultural exchanges, with high historical and artistic value
Present – Day Experience
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Cultural Atmosphere: Unique architecture and cultural atmosphere
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Culinary Experience: Offers authentic Yunnan dishes like Shiping tofu and Zhuangyuan dried bar – shaped noodles
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Status: The most intact guild hall in Kunming, listed as a “Kunming Cultural Heritage Protected Building” and announced as a provincial – level cultural relic protection unit in 2019
Specialising in the famous Dali cuisine, this restaurant is fitted out and decorated with the Bai ethnic characteristics. Recommended dishes include Dali cheese (ru shan or milk fan), seaweed fried with taro, sour and spicy fish, and chicken fried with Er’kuai (rice cake). Nearby sites include the Green Lake Park, Former Site of Yunnan Military Academy, and Yunnan University etc.
Add: 1st floor of Yunnan Provincial Library, Qianju St.
Tel: 0871-65332212
Transport
Public bus No. 125, 133, stop at Yunnan Provincial Library.
Located in Xigong Dock area (in the Dianchi National Resort) this restaurant is well known for its seafood menu. Besides this restaurant, there are also dozens of other serving seafood and many other examples of local and ethnic food.
Add: Xigong Dock, Dianchi Rd.
Tel: 0871-65710699
Transport
Public bus No. 44, 73, A1, stop at Xigong Dock
Variety of Cuisines
Business Model
Space Design
Business Hours: From 10:00 to 23:00, Monday to Sunday. However, the business hours of each shop may vary.
This elegantly decorated restaurant in a building with Kunming’s vintage architecture serves authentic Yunnan cuisine but at the same time has created a series of enjoyable dishes which are customer favorites. Nearby sites include the Nanping Pedestrian Street, Golden Horse Archway and Jade Rooster Archway etc.
Add: 43, Xiangyun Street, downtown
Tel: 0871-63622929
Transport
Public bus No. 71, 118, stop at east entrance to Nanping Pedestrian Street
Kunming’s Green Lake 1923, also known as the former residence of Wang Jiuling, is located at No. 3, North Green Lake Road. It was built in 1925 by Yunnan University to commemorate the significant contributions of Wang Jiuling, the university’s chancellor, during its early years. The building combines traditional Kunming architecture, known as “Yi Ke Yin,” with Western architectural elements, creating a unique style. It is an important part of Kunming’s historical and cultural heritage and a significant aspect of Yunnan University’s campus culture.
Green Lake Park, a landmark of Kunming, is rich in history and culture. Originally part of Dianchi Lake, it became a separate lake due to the decline in Dianchi’s water level. The park features several attractions, such as the Lake Heart Pavilion, the Fish Viewing Tower, and the Lotus Zen Temple, each with its own charm and historical story. The park is not only a great place for citizens to relax and entertain but also a window for tourists to understand Kunming’s history and culture.
The natural scenery of Green Lake Park is equally enchanting. The park is shaded by green trees, with clear lake water and flowers blooming all year round. In spring, the newly sprouted willows by the lake contrast beautifully with the water; in summer, lotus flowers add a touch of freshness and elegance; in autumn, golden fallen leaves cover the paths, creating a unique charm; in winter, black-headed gulls from Siberia fly to Green Lake, becoming a major highlight of the park.
Kunming’s Green Lake 1923 and the surrounding Green Lake Park are a shining pearl in the city of Kunming. They carry rich historical memories and cultural connotations, providing an excellent place for citizens and tourists to relax and experience the integration of nature and history
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Yunnan Family Restaurant can hold over 1,000 people. With simple and primitive fitment, it is full of amorous feelings of minorities. It also displays furniture, vessel, farm implements and totem and so on with a history of several hundred years.
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Entering this restaurant is just like entering a folklore museum; meanwhile, it concentrates the catering essence of numerous ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province and represents the top level banquet of chieftain at that time.
Recommended dishes include rice liquor, Cross-bridge Rice Noodle, and pork ribs cooked with glutinous rice etc.
Add: No. 146, Baohai Road
Tel: 0871-67158886
Transport
Public bus No.A2, stop at Kunming International Convention and Exhibition centre.
About Chenghai Lake
Situated in the middle of Yongsheng County, Yunnan Province, Chenghai Lake which is also called Heiwuhai is wide in the north and south but narrow in the opposite direction. It is the second largest freshwater lake in western Yunnan as well as one of the three major lakes in the world. Geologically, it is a kind of Diastrophic Lake formed in the middle Cenozoic tertiary period about 12 million years ago when the graben shaped because of the Himalayan orogeny, and hence the water accumulated into the graben to form the lake.
There are three natural sulphur mineral springs in the south bank of Chenghai Lake. The clean in the north side is regarded as the ideal resort for natural bathing and the plateau training place for aquatic sports. In 1988, Chenghai Lake became the world’s most famous “Blue Treasure Lake” when people successfully bred artificial spirulina using the fresh water in the lake.
The most striking thing about Chenghai Lake is the rare natural spirulina which is a unique in Yunnan and even China. At present, there are only three watersheds in the world that grow such kind of unique algae, one is the Tankers Lake in Mexico, the other is Lake Chad in Africa, and the third is Chenghai Lake in Yongsheng County. In 1985, Yunnan university “alpine lake ecological investigation” first discovered Chenghai spirulina groups. Every summer, Chenghai Lake will turn blue-green with a special fragrance, commonly known as “Xiangshuimian”（香水面）, which is a special consor product called “algal bloom” of the natural spirulina.
Chenghai Lake History
Lake chenghai, which flow to the jinsha River, the total length of 38 km.At the end of Emperor Qianlong in Qing dynasty, water drop cannot be dredged.But still have Jiulong spring , Qingyi spring ,empties into the river.
What to see in Chenghai Lake
Chenghai Lake is not only rich in fish, but also beautiful and attractive in scenery. To travel in the boat, tourists can view nothing but the vast shining water and the mysterious frog; to walk along the green coastal terraces, visitors can see hundreds of cottages, as if entering a picturesque wonderland. There is no frost in the four seasons. The beaches in the northern bay are soft and clean, which can be used for swimming and other aquatic entertainment. The existing roads in the west bank of Chenghai Lake connect north and south, to provide a quite convenient transportation. This beautiful and treasure place is great resort.
What are features in Chenghai Lake?
Chenghai Lake is filled with a strong ethnic customs. Yi people living in Jinlan village will celebrate the thrilling and exciting “sword-pole climbing and plunging into a sea of flames” festival which will amazes the visitors beyond our expression.
How to get Chenghai Lake from Lijiang Ancient Town
Drive a chartered bus to Chenghai Lake for three and a half hours from Lijiang Ancient Town.
Other Attractions
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a mountain massif near Lijiang. It is the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. There are 13 peaks all together and the group of mountains stretches about 35 kilometers from north to south. The highest peak is named Shanzidou at an altitude of 5,596m. On the eastern side of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, there is a deep valley where the Yangtze River runs. Tiger Leaping Gorge is in the northern part of the valley and Yuhu Village Is located in the south of the valley. Travelers can see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain over Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yuhu Village, Black Dragon Pool Park and other locations.
Haba Snow Mountain
Haba Snow Mountain is a mountain in southeast of Shangri-La, rising above the northwest side of Tiger Leaping Gorge, opposite off Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with the highest peak of 5,396 m. It boasts glaciers, lakes and waterfalls and contains one of the best preserved nature reserves. Each year from June to August, millions of azaleas are in blossom. To avoid the rainy season, the best time to travel Haba Snow Mountain is mid-March to June, mid-September to mid-December
Why is Dongba Valley so special?
The Dongba Valley is home and livelihood of Naxi people. Traditional houses of Naxi and other peoples are open to visit. Dongba Valley is perched at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and about 15 kilometers southwards to the Lijiang Old Town. It is a rift valley cracked during the ancient orogenic movement period. With the total length of 9 kilometers, Dongba Valley is an uncanny workmanship by nature. It is also the only way to enter the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area.
What to see in Dongba Valley?
Dongba Valley has turned over a mysterious page to the world. Apart form the steep cliffs and caves; it is like an insular paradise for the Naxi people. Various stalactites, dry vines, strange trees, rare birds and flying waterfalls add the Dongba Valley a lot of vitality. Being the home of Naxi people, it has strong ethnic content.
Jiangren Street
Upon entered the Dongba Valley, visitors will see a large plaza and a long and narrow street behind it. Girls and boys are dancing and singing in the plaza in order to welcome the each tourist’s coming. As the main street of Dongba Valley, Jiangren Street is an original trading land with numerous shops scattered. Jewelries, fur and medicines can be found at anywhere.
Linbo Bridge
Located at the end of the Jiangren Street, Linbo Bridge is a suspension bridge beneath where runs a beautiful lake. Standing on the bridge, you are lucky to appreciate the distant mist-covered water and flickering Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Dongba Culture
Dongba Text
Dongba text can be seen in many scenic spots in Lijiang. Used by Naxi people, it has been rated as the only living hieroglyph in the world. Dongba scripture, made from more than 1,400 dongba words has been remained. Religion of geomantic omen, lifestyle and culture of Naxi people can be found in the Dongba scripture. It has a profound collectible value that there are less than dozen countries reserves.
Dongba Lifestyle
Dongba culture is of long standing though it divers from Chinese culture. For Naxi people, the female is responsible to farm and do the housework while the male only needs to remain at home reading. Therefore, females own the predominate roles and men are engaged in culture and crafting, which forms the common fashion.
Trekking in Dongba Valley
Highlights
The walk along the lake on the edge of the forest – another boardwalk – is worth taking and passes a cemetery with memorials for extinct species, giving the name of the animal, the date of death of the last member of the family and the cause of extinction.
The Road to Heaven
To the Jade Water Village – en route, is “The Road to Heaven”. It is a tranquil spot, its main feature is a long, colorful floor mural, showing the three realms: hell, earth and heaven, of the Naxi religion. On the right, sculptures represent good spirits and gods; evil spirits are depicted on the left.
Road and path
At the top of the road is a small hermitage and a set of temples with huge Buddha and Naxi Guides statues, but the favourite is the walk back down through the peace garden. This is a set of glades and paths filled with wind chimes. The temples and garden face the holy Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
What to buy in Dongba Valley
A stone seal, a representation of the Naxi guardian angel and a carved dragon. but the prices here are higher than haggling would achieve in the old town.
Tours Including Dongba Valley
6 Days Lijiang and Shangrila Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking from Daju Town
Attractions near Dongba Valley
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountains (玉龙雪山) are a small group of peaks close to the city of Lijiang. The nearest slope is only about 30 kilometers north of the Dayan Ancient City District, and the mountain can be clearly seen from the Black Dragon Pool next to the ancient district.
The beauty of the Old City is also due to the integrity of geographical nature and harmony. In 30 km northwest to the Old City lies the unconquerable Yulong Snow Mountain of 5,596 m and the relics of glacier in the Quaternary Period. The spring is divided into three branches to flow into the Old City relatively from east, middle and west.
Black Dragon Pool (also Heilongtan), or Jade Spring(Yuquan) Park is the main headwater of the Yushui River which goes through the Old Town. People believe that the gods of the Naxi people are living in the chestnut woods, beside the mouth of springs, behind the carved doors and below the bridges. The springs come from the god-protected mountains and gather in this place and finally form the dragon pool. Then water goes down a waterfall and becomes the Yuhe River, pouring life to the Old Town.
The Dongba culture is a most inclusive term referring mainly to the language and scriptures. The Dongba language is actually composed of 1,400 picture-like characters and symbols that are still used by Dongbas, researchers and artists of the culture. It is by now the only living hieroglyph in the world and is regarded as a precious cultural relic of mankind. On August 30, 2003, the Dongba classical literature was accepted as a written world heritage by UNESCO
How to Get Dongba Valley
- By Bus: you can take the long-distance bus in Kunming West Bus Station. It costs CNY 188/217 per person and takes 7 to 9 hours. The first bus departs at 8:50 and the last departs at 20:30.
- By Train: It takes 7 to 9.5 hours from Kunming Railway Station to Lijiang Railway Station by train. The price for hard seat is CNY 90, hard sleeper is CNY 142/148/153 and soft sleeper is CNY 218/227. Then you can take the bus No.16 to get off at Qixing Street Station, or No. 18 to White Dragon Square Station. It is also convenient to spend CNY 40 to get to Lijiang Old Town by taxi.
- By Air: It takes 1 hour from Kunming Changshui Airport to Lijiang Sanyi Airport. Then you can take airport shuttle bus to reach Lantian Hotel in the downtown area, CNY 20 per person and lasting 30 minutes. And you have to walk about 1 kilometer to reach. Or you can take bus No.8/11/16 to get off at Qixing Street Station.
Attraction Travel Tips
Tourists are required to pay CNY 80 per person as the maintenance fee and received a receipt in validity of one week once they pay. When visiting some scenic spot in Lijiang, they should show the receipt of maintenance fee to staff, such as Mu’s Residence, Black Dragon Pool and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Xizhou Town(喜洲镇) belongs to Dali City of Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province, located in the north of Dali City. Xizhou Ancient Town is located 18 kilometers north of Dali ancient town, Cangshan mountain in the west and Erhai Lake in the east. There are a large number of Bai folk residence, it is also the birthplace of famous Xizhou Baba. Wandering through the ancient town, looking at the old man in Bai costume, the small shops selling Baba(Baba is Yunnan dialect, meaning the food like a round flat cake and pancake), the Bai folk house and so on, are all full of strong Bai customs and amorous feelings.
How to Get to Xizhou from Dali City(Xiaguan)
Xizhou is not far from Dali Ancient Town. With a distance of about 18 kilometers, if you stay in Dali old town and have leisure time, you can walk or ride a bike to Xizhou ancient town, enjoying the beautiful scenery on the way. Surely, other vehicles are also available.
1. By Bus
You don’t have to go to bus station. You can beckon a passing midibus on the roadside of Xiaguan or Dali Old Town. It takes about 5-8 yuan. About detail information, please ask the driver.
2. By Minibus
There is minibus from Dali old town to Xizhou, costing 7 yuan. The point of departure is Cangshan Gate(苍山门), located at No.5, Yuer Road(玉洱路), Dali Ancient Town, Dali City.
3. By Taxi
There are many taxis in Dali City. Departing from Dali Ancient Town, the taxi fare is about 50 yuan, and the journey is about 30 minutes. Obviously, taking taxi is convenient and flexible, but expensive.
4. By Chartered bus
Like taxi, chartered bus is easily available around Dali Ancient Town and scenic spots.
Tips:
1. It takes 1 hour from Xiaguan to Xizhou. You can go back and forth that day or spend the night in Xizhou and attend local evening party. Then, visit the nearby butterfly spring and other attractions on the following day.
2. Tours Including Xizhou: 1 Day Dali Highlights Tour
1 Day Dali City Highlights Group Tour
2 Days Dali City Tour from Kunming by Speed Train
3. If you plan to travel in Dali, we can arrange a tour for you including tour guide and driver. Please contact us, Email: contact@YunnanExploration.com; Tel: +86-871-63511469.
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Mushrooms hotpot is a beloved dish in this area, made from a variety of wild edible mushrooms. The soup includes what the locals call “Tu Ji” (eco chicken) and different types of wild mushrooms, making it a unique and flavorful experience. Both locals and tourists frequently visit Wild Mushroom Street in the Guanshang area to enjoy this delicacy. Visitors to Kunming find it easy to reach this area due to its proximity to the Kunming International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Wild Mushroom Street in Kunming, located in the Guanshang area, is a renowned destination for both locals and tourists who want to savor a variety of wild mushroom dishes. This area is famous for its mushrooms hotpot, a dish that features a broth made from diverse wild mushrooms and includes “Tu Ji” (eco chicken) and various kinds of wild mushrooms.
Experience the Delicacy
Wild Mushroom Street is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy an authentic mushroom meal in Kunming. The best time to visit is between May and September, when wild mushrooms are in season. The street’s proximity to the Kunming International Convention and Exhibition Centre makes it an easy and convenient destination for visitors.
Experience Authentic Mushroom Hotpot
Visitors to Kunming often indulge in an authentic mushroom meal upon arrival. The best time to enjoy wild mushroom hotpot is between May and September.
Recommended Restaurants
- Jing Chuan Ye Jun Wang
- Address: Guanxing Rd., near Kunming International Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Phone: 0871-67152168
- Dian Jun Wang
- Address: 75, Guanxing Rd.
- Phone: 0871-63571660
Recommended Restaurants on Wild Mushroom Street
- Jing Chuan Ye Jun Wang
- Address: Guanxing Rd., near Kunming International Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Phone: 0871-67152168
- Dian Jun Wang
- Address: 75 Guanxing Rd.
- Phone: 0871-63571660
Getting There
Getting ThereTo reach Wild Mushroom Street, you can take public bus numbers 107, 110, or 140 and get off at the Shuangfu Road Crossing stop. To reach Wild Mushroom Street, you can use the following public bus routes:
- Bus No. 107
- Bus No. 110
- Bus No. 140
Get off at the Shuangfu Road Crossing stop.
Visiting Wild Mushroom Street provides a fantastic opportunity to explore the rich culinary heritage of Kunming, especially its famous wild mushroom hotpot.
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