Why is Huoba Cave So Special?

Puzhehei is a typical karst landform. There are several karst caves, such as torch(Huoba) cave火把洞, moon cave and Xianrendong cave in Puzhehei core scenic spot. Huoba cave is also called the torch stone cave, there is a bifurcation cave connected to moon cave. There are halls in all sizes, a number of clear ponds, heaven on earth, Tianchi, 800 lohans worship Guanyin, etc, more than 30 scenic spots. Besides, there are many stalactites like forest, under the light, it seems that you enter a magic world in the game. 

Where is Huoba Cave?

Huoba Cave火把洞 is located in Puzhehei Village of Qiubei County, Wenshan, at the foot of Qinglong mountain in Puzhehei Scenic Area, about 13 kilometers away from Qiubei County. It is in the Puzhehei Scenic Area and an important part of Puzhehei Scenic Area.

Nearby Attractions

1. Puzhehei Lake普者黑湖

Puzhehei Lake is a plateau freshwater lake, also known as Lantern Lake. Puzhehei is the transliteration of Yi language, meaning “a pond is full of fish and shrimp.” Local people also call it Pearl Lake. Lake is clear, in summer, boating in the lake, you can see 10,000 mu of lotus blooming, the scenery is amazing.

2. Xianrendong Cave仙人洞

There are mountains with water and caves in Puzhehei. The inner space of Xianrendong cave is narrow and it is cool in the cave. A variety of stalactites not merely are in different shapes, but also retain the relics of the ancients. “Two DragonS Seize Treasure” and “the Great Wall”, the two stalactites are most peculiar. The stalactites are hollow, a tap will make a pleasant echo. Different parts are with different sounds, some are ringing, some are lowering, some are ethereal.

3. Qinglong Mountain青龙山

Qinglong Mountain is located in the central part of Puerhei Lake, the main peak is 1555.8 meters above sea level, opposite to Phoenix Mountain in the south, forming the pattern of “Dragon and Phoenix”. There are 8 karst caves including torch(Huoba) cave, moon cave, Zhangju stone cave张咀石洞 and so on.

4. Guanyin Cave观音洞

Guanyin Cave is originally called Bainiujiao Stone Cave, with a hall in the cave, caves connect caves. The hall is surrounded by 9 karst caves in different length, and is connected with Moon Cave and Huoba Cave. There are more than 2000 statues of Guanyin in various shapes inside and outside the cave, known as “the largest Guanyin Cave in Southeast Asia”, which is the best place to display the Guanyin culture.

How to Get There

The way to Huoba Cave is the same to Puzhehei Scenic Area. You have three ways to get to Puzhehei, bus, train and airplane.

1. By Bus

Departing from Kunming, you should travel to Qiubei County by long-distance bus first. And then, you can take the bus from Qiubei Bus Terminal to Puzhehei. Time is 8:00-17:30 every day, the bus runs every 30 minutes, and the fare is 2 yuan. Qiubei County to Puzhehei Scenic Area is 13 kilometers.

Kunming East Bus Station-Qiubei Bus Terminal

Departure Time: 7:20-20:10

Price: 117 CNY

Distance: 330 kilometers

Consume Time: 4.5 hours

2. By Train

There are trains from Kunming South Station to Puzhehei Station. The ticket price is about 75 yuan, and you will spend 1 hour and 15 minutes on train.

3. By air

You can fly from Kunming to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport first and then take a taxi to the scenic spot. There are daily flights, and the travel time is 50 minutes. It is 80 kilometers from Puzhehei airport to Puzhehei Scenic Area, and The taxi fare is expensive. Therefore, this way is not recommended.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Puzhehei Scenic Area is from May to October, and especially in July and August. May to October is on season. At that time, the lotus flowers are in full blossom. And the local “Painted Face Festival(Hualian Festival)”, the local busiest and happiest festival, usually celebrates around July 18, lasting for about one month.

Accommodation Around Huoba(Torch) Cave

Huoba Cave is in the Puzhehei Scenic Area, accommodation there is easily available.

1. Guyue Lakeview Inn 普者黑沽月精品湖景客栈

Address: Puzhehei Village, Qiubei County, Wenshan Prefecture文山壮族苗族自治州丘北县普者黑村

Tel: 0876-4673288

Starting Price: 270 CNY

2. Pu Zhe Hei Time inn普者黑拾间里精品民俗

Address: No.61, Xianrendong Cave, Qiubei County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州丘北县仙人洞村61号

Tel: 18388665105

Starting Price: 368 CNY

3. Ya Bei Boutique Hotel普者黑雅贝精舍酒店

Address: Close to Lover Bridge, Puzhehei Scenic Area, Qiubei County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州丘北县普者黑风景区情人桥旁

Tel: 0876-4897998

Starting Price: 298 CNY

Useful Travel Tips

1. Be careful of the slippery road in the cave.

2. The Torch cave is located at the foot of Qinglong Mountain, near Puzhehei Lake. Visitors can go by boat from any wharfs. 

3. It is free of charge to enter the Puzhehei Village. Ticket package price is 200, including a round trip boat ticket, Moon Cave, Xianrendong Cave, Torch(Huoba) Cave and Guanyin Cave. If you just want to visit the Karst caves, Guanyin cave is 15 yuan, Moon cave and Torch cave are 20 yuan respectively, Xianrendong cave is 20 yuan(The boat charge in the caves is included).

Tours Including Puzhehei 

6 Days Yunnan Ancient Villages Tour with Puzhehei Scenic Area and Bamei Xanadu Village

3 Days Puzhehei Lotus Flowers Tour and Bamei Xanadu Discovery By Speed Train(June,July,August)

3 Days Yi Ethnic Minority’s Hualian Festival Tour Held in Puzhehei

8 Days Yunnan-Guizhou Karst Landform Tour and Ethnic Minorities Discovery

Puer has a long history before 109 BC, which is located in the southwest of Yunnan Province. It is adjacent to Honghe and Yuxi in the east, Xishuangbanna in the south, Dali and Chuxiong in the north. It is bordered by Vietnam and Laos in the southeast and Myanmar in the southwest. Puer City was once an important station on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. Due to the subtropical monsoon climate, most of the area is frost-free throughout the year. It is one of the important producing areas of the famous Puer Tea and one of the largest tea-producing areas in China.

Highlights of Puer:

• Profound Tea Culture: The Pu’er Tea Culture has a long history. Pu’er Tea is a unique large-leaved tea in Yunnan, which pays attention to the tea brewing skills and tea-tasting art in Chinese famous tea. Tea culture is an attractive tourist factor in the Highlights of Puer tour, especially, Puer Tea Culture. If you are interested in tea culture, China Puer Tea Exhibition Garden will be the best place to know tea processing skills and the history of Puer Tea. What’s more, Jingmai Village covers an area of ​​11.25 square kilometers and is 1,550 meters above sea level, which is also the another place to know the profound Puer Tea culture. 
• The Ancient Tea Horse Road: The Ancient Tea Horse Road(also known as the Southern Silk Road) is a sprawling web of thousand-year-old paths connecting Southeast Asia to southwest China and Tibet. The network once ferried horses and silver from Tibet to China in exchange for tea, but people also traded salt for tea, ivory for gold, and religious instruction for food and shelter. It stretches over 1,000 miles from Sichuan province through Yunnan’s mountains and the Tibetan plateau up to Lhasa, and is still bustling with old and newer kinds of commerce. Today, you can travel the ancient route and find remnants of the caravan road in Puer City, patches of cobbled lane and still-thriving tea plantations.
• Ethnic Culture & Border Culture: There are 9 ethnic minority autonomous counties in Pu’er, which are home to 14 inhabitants such as Han, Hani, Yi, Lahu, Wa and Dai. The minority population accounts for 61% of the total population in Puer. Multi-ethnic settlement makes Puer City full of colorful ethnic culture, whether the festivals or the food. Puer is also bordered by Vietnam and Laos in the southeast and Myanmar in the southwest. One Place Bordering Three Countries and China-Laos NO.7 Boundary Monument are must-visit places for people who are interested in border culture.

Why is Tangna Cave So Special?

Bamei Village is surrounded by mountains and is not accessible by road. Bamei village mainly relies on two natural limestone karst caves to get in and out the village, one is behind the village, one is in the front of the village. The villagers have to touch the rock faces and take the bamboo raft, canoe or boat to pass through a water cave which is several kilometers long. This water cave is called Tangna Karst Cave.

Where is Tangna Cave?

Tangna Karst Cave is located in Babao Scenic Area, the Southeast of Guangnan County, 160 kilometers away from Wenshan. Tangna Cave is an important part of Babao Scenic Area and also an important entrance and exit of Bamei Village.

Nearby Attractions

1. Babao Scenic Area八宝风景区

Babao provincial-level scenic area is located in the southeast of Guangnan County, Wenshan Autonomous Prefecture, 160 kilometers away from Wenshan. The Babao scenic area is dominated by peaks cluster, peak forests and karst waterfalls. It is composed of four sections, including Babao, river, Tangna karst cave汤纳溶洞 and Sanla waterfall三腊瀑布, with a total area of 68 square kilometers.

2. Bamei Village坝美村

Bamei village of Bamei Town, Guangnan County is surrounded by mountains. Because of its unique karst landforms, caves, rivers and villages, people in and out of the village must sail through the cave. The land in front of the village is flat and open and behind the houses there are green bamboos, which are similar to the Jin Dynasty litterateur Tao Yuanming陶渊明 described the Peach Blossom Spring桃花源, so it is called “The Last Xanadu”. People at Bamei are dominated by Zhuang people.

3. Sanla Waterfall三腊瀑布

Sanla waterfall三腊瀑布 is located at 20 kilometers east of Babao Town, Guangnan County, near Sanla Village三腊村. Sanla in Zhuang language means a place where three streams converge. Sanla Waterfall is also known as Xiangquan waterfall响泉瀑布 in ancient times.

Best Time to Visit

Tour is suitable all year round, but the best time to visit is in the early spring. At this time, Bamei Village is full of pink peach blossoms, accompanied by the wild rapeseed flowers, which is the real pastoral scenery. It is the best time to visit Bamei village, and Tangna cave is the way you must pass.

How to Get There

Tangna Cave is in Bamei Village. The way to Tangna Cave is the same to Bamei Village. You have two ways to get to Bamei Village of Guangnan County, Wenshan.

1. By Long-distance Bus

Long-distance route is Kunming-Wenshan-Guangnan-Bamei, you need to transfer three times. After arriving in Guangnan County, you can directly take the No. 3 tour bus to Bamei, about 1-1.5 hours.

Kunming East Bus Station-Wenshan Bus Terminal

Departure Time: 7:20-20:10

Price: 126 or 117 or 140 CNY

Distance: 317 kilometers

Consume Time: 4-4.5 hours

Wenshan Bus Terminal-Guangnan Bus Terminal

Departure Time: 6:20-17:40

Price: 47 CNY

Distance: 178 kilometers

Consume Time: 2.5-3 hours

2. By Railway

Now, train is more convenient and faster than long-distance bus from Kunming to Bamei. After arriving in Guangnan county, you can take the shuttle bus to Bamei.

Kunming Station-Guangnan County Station

Departure Time: 10:36, 12:00, 12:19, 13:35, 13:52, 17:12

Price: 119.5 CNY

Distance: 424 kilometers

Consume Time: About 2.5 hours

Kunming South Station-Guangnan County Station

Departure Time: 7:30-17:40

Price: 109 CNY

Distance: 417 kilometers

Consume Time: About 2 hours

Accommodation Around Tangna Cave

For accommodation, you can choose to stay at Bamei Village or return to Guangnan County.

1. Bamei Da Rong Shu Xia Farmhouse广南坝美大榕树下农家乐

Address: Bamei Scenic Area, Guangnan County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州广南县景区内

Tel: 15969065768

Starting Price: 118 CNY

2. Di Bei Gui Yuan Boutique Hotel广南坝美帝贝归园特色大酒店

Address: No.103, Bamei Scenic Area, Guangnan County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州广南县坝美景区内103号

Tel: 0876-5956588

Starting Price: 420 CNY

3. Guangnan TeAnNa Hotel广南特安呐酒店

Address: No.255, Beining Road, Guangnan County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州广南县北宁路255号

Tel: 0876-5151299

Starting Price: 260 CNY

Useful Travel Tips

1. Zhuang People live around. So you are supposed to learn some culture and custom of Zhuang minority in advance, respect Zhuang minority culture.

2. In highland area, temperature difference is large between daytime and night, you must bring sun cream, sunhat, sun glasses, umbrella, coats and some medicines that protect from heatstroke.

3. You will need to take a boat to enter the cave, so keep your valuables and don’t fall into the water.

Tours Including Bamei Village

2 Days Bamei Xanadu Village Tour from Kunming by Speed Train

3 Days Puzhehei Lotus Flowers Tour and Bamei Xanadu Discovery By Speed Train(June,July,August)

6 Days Yunnan Ancient Villages Tour with Puzhehei Scenic Area and Bamei Xanadu Village

8 Days Yunnan-Guizhou Karst Landform Tour and Ethnic Minorities Discovery

11 Days Yunnan Spring Photograph Tour with Luoping Rapeseed Flowers Festival,Bamei Xanadu Village and Yuanyang Hani Rice Terrace Field

Why is Jiegao Jade Town So Special

For the most people, it is still strange to “Jiegao Jade Town”, but for those who love jade, it is the topic they can talk about. Friends who love jade know that more than 95% of the commercial grade jadeite in the market comes from Myanmar. Although Japan, Russia, Mexico, California America and other places also produce jadeite, its quality and output are far less than that of Myanmar. Coincidentally, the opposite of Ruili’s Jiegao is Muse City of Myanmar, so Jiegao Ruili mainly focuses on the jade market, among which “Jiegao Jade Town” is one of them.

“Jiegao Jade Town” is currently the most mature and prosperous jadeite and jade trading entity market in China. The existing jadeite raw material and finished counters are 1,180 meters. In the market, there are 979 households of jade and wood jade and finished products, including 352 households of Myanmar.

Where is Jiegao Jade Town

It is located in No. 1 Dongjin Road, Jiegao, Ruili City, Dehong Jingpo and Dai Autonomous Prefecture.

How to Get Jiegao Jade Town

Jiegao Jade Town is located in the downtown of Ruili City. It is very convenient to get to Jiegao Jade Town by taxi.

Best Time to Go

It is suitable to visit Jiegao Jade Town all year round. The opening time is from 8:00-12:30, so the morning is the best time to visit Jiegao Jade Town.

Nearby Attractions

One-Tree Forest

In fact, One-Tree Forest is a large banyan tree, which has a history of more than 900 years, with 32 earial roots streight pinning into the earth. Banyan is a special and unique landscape in Ruili, it’s everywhere no matter in the vallies or villages or on the sides of the roads. people value banyan as holy tree, so they only plant these trees but don’t cut them. The big Banyan is in the one-tree forest park, and it’s 28 meters, what makes it more precious is that it has been standing there for over 200 years. The tree has many aerial roots hanging down from above, and they are interwined with one another, ending in the root. there are also so many aerial roots hanging down and they took roots in the earth, forming a forest that makes up of pillar-like roots, thus one-tree forest is shaped. It’s a very attractive and magical natural scenery. One-tree Forest has become a scenery that tourist must go, and it’s one of the hottest sceneries in Ruili. 

Zhaduo Waterfall

Moli Waterfall is located in Moli Valley, also called Zhaduo Waterfall, and hides in deep mountains and forest. the clean water falls from 40-meter cliff, it’s like a white silk flying and dancing in the wind, you can hear the falling sound of water far away. There is a small brook flowing under the waterfall. The whole part of the waterfall is the soul of the scenic area, it’s very enjoyable to watch and feel the waterfall in the morning when the sun rises. It’s also very worthy to go there in summer, you can feel splashes from the waterfall and splash on your face, it’s very nice and cool.

Moli Tropical Rainforest

Moli Tropical Rainforest, is known as its tropical rainforest view and Buddhist holy land, the whole scenic area is 1.5 kilometers long. Moli, also known as Zhaduo, refers to a grand waterfall. Moli is known as a natural oxygen bar, which is healthy for people.

Travel Tips

Those jade and jadeite are fragile items, and visitors should pay attention to it when you appreciate it.

Why is Dihai Hot Spring So Special

Jingcheng Dihai Hot Spring Resort Center was invested and developed by the famous Jingpo private enterprise Yunnan Jingcheng Group Co., Ltd., and officially started construction in 2007. It is one of the major tourism development projects in Yunnan Province in 2009. It was built according to five-star standard. Low-density resort hotel, elegant and luxurious decoration, beautiful environment, integrating hot spring culture, water culture, border culture, national culture and ecological culture.

It is a beautiful place, beautiful hotel and rest harbour. The Ruili River flows gently from the resort center. The subtropical buildings in the green trees reflect the water. The lake is full of waves and caressing the surrounding soft green trees. You can enjoy the Southeast Asian style and the Ruili human landscape, and you can enjoy the beauty of the hot spring and the infinite comfort of the body and mind in the mist.

Where is Dihai Hot Spring

Jingcheng Dihai Hot Spring Resort Center is located in Ruili City, Yunnan Province, a beautiful place in the “Key Development and Open Experimental Zone of China”. It is located in East Section of Ruili Avenue, the main road of Ruili City, close to the beautiful Ruili River and looks Muse across the river, the largest land border of Burma in the north.

How to Get to Dihai Hot Spring

After arriving in Ruili, car rental and self-driving are the best ways to get to Dihai Hot Spring. Dihai Hot Spring is 4.3 km from Ruilijiang Square (about 8 minutes); 4.9 km from Ruili Border Trade Street (about 11 minutes); 5.3 km from the city center (about 12 minutes).

Best Time to Visit

It is suitable to visit Dihai Hot Spring all year around. Of course, the chilly winter is the best time.

Nearby Attractions

One-Tree Forest
In fact, One-Tree Forest is a large banyan tree, which has a history of more than 900 years, with 32 earial roots streight pinning into the earth. Banyan is a special and unique landscape in Ruili, it’s everywhere no matter in the vallies or villages or on the sides of the roads. people value banyan as holy tree, so they only plant these trees but don’t cut them. The big Banyan is in the one-tree forest park, and it’s 28 meters, what makes it more precious is that it has been standing there for over 200 years. The tree has many aerial roots hanging down from above, and they are interwined with one another, ending in the root. there are also so many aerial roots hanging down and they took roots in the earth, forming a forest that makes up of pillar-like roots, thus one-tree forest is shaped. It’s a very attractive and magical natural scenery. One-tree Forest has become a scenery that tourist must go, and it’s one of the hottest sceneries in Ruili. 

Zhaduo Waterfall
Moli Waterfall is located in Moli Valley, also called Zhaduo Waterfall, and hides in deep mountains and forest. the clean water falls from 40-meter cliff, it’s like a white silk flying and dancing in the wind, you can hear the falling sound of water far away. There is a small brook flowing under the waterfall. The whole part of the waterfall is the soul of the scenic area, it’s very enjoyable to watch and feel the waterfall in the morning when the sun rises. It’s also very worthy to go there in summer, you can feel splashes from the waterfall and splash on your face, it’s very nice and cool.

Moli Tropical Rainforest
Moli Tropical Rainforest, is known as its tropical rainforest view and Buddhist holy land, the whole scenic area is 1.5 kilometers long. Moli, also known as Zhaduo, refers to a grand waterfall. Moli is known as a natural oxygen bar, which is healthy for people.

Jiegao Border
Jiegao, an old town refurbished taking on a new look, has become an export-oriented economic experimental zone in Yunnan, thus won its name “Shenzhen in Yunnan”, a most important port in Southwest of our motherland. It can be predicted that the rapid rise in Jiegao will be an emerging new international business and tourist city, with the border characteristics, ethnic characteristics and modern facilities competing with cities of Shenzhen, Zhuhai and so on.

Why is Wanding Museum So Special

In Wanding, Yunnan, as the border of China-Myanmar, there is a museum for antique cars, which collects more than a hundred of “Jeeps of Second World War”. It is the same as the most famous local Wanding Bridge, which tells that period of war years to the later generations.

There are 227 world-class antique cars in the museum, in which, there are 105 American Jeeps, which are most eye-catching. The army green jeeps are lined up, which are magnificent. There are many well-maintained vehicles, which can be practicable now.

The Wanding Border Cultural Garden was established at the end of the Yunnan-Burma Road, also built China-Burma Friendship Memorial Hall, China-Burma Boundary Memorial Hall and World  border culture park was established at the end of the Burma Road, and also created the China-Myanmar Friendship Memorial Hall, the Sino-Myanmar Boundary Memorial Hall, and so on. It reproduces the legendary role that Wanding has played as a jewel on the border as the carrier of the museum.

Where is Wanding Museum

It is located at the end of the Yunnan-Burma Road.

How to Get Wanding Museum

After arriving in Ruili City, car rental and self-driving are the best way to get to Wanding Museum, which takes about 40 minutes.

Features

The 105 American Jeeps collected by Wanding Border Cultural Garden have a special meaning. After the completion of the Stilwell Highway, the US road construction expert General Pique led a team from the border crossing of the Wanding Bridge in Myanmar, including 105 Willis American Jeeps. In addition, the Chinese Expeditionary Forces’ allies in the West of Yunnan Province in the war against the Japanese out of the country, also called 105 Ma, and joined with the Allied forces in India.

The purpose of the usage of 105 is to hope that everyone can remember that Wangding was the base camp for the Anti-Japanese War in western Yunnan, and that China’s 100,000 expeditionary forces fought in the anti-Japanese War from Wanding to Burma.

In the Second World War, the US Jeep once supported the Chinese anti-Japanese war with the US Air Force “Flying Tigers”. General Stilwell used the American Jeep to command the Chinese Expeditionary Force to fight against the Japanese in Myanmar. The important role of the American Jeep in the Second World War at first glance reminds you of the period of war years.

Best Time to Visit

It is suitable to visit Wanding Museum at any time.

Nearby Attractions

One-Tree Forest
In fact, One-Tree Forest is a large banyan tree, which has a history of more than 900 years, with 32 earial roots streight pinning into the earth. Banyan is a special and unique landscape in Ruili, it’s everywhere no matter in the vallies or villages or on the sides of the roads. people value banyan as holy tree, so they only plant these trees but don’t cut them. The big Banyan is in the one-tree forest park, and it’s 28 meters, what makes it more precious is that it has been standing there for over 200 years. The tree has many aerial roots hanging down from above, and they are interwined with one another, ending in the root. there are also so many aerial roots hanging down and they took roots in the earth, forming a forest that makes up of pillar-like roots, thus one-tree forest is shaped. It’s a very attractive and magical natural scenery. One-tree Forest has become a scenery that tourist must go, and it’s one of the hottest sceneries in Ruili. 

Zhaduo Waterfall
Moli Waterfall is located in Moli Valley, also called Zhaduo Waterfall, and hides in deep mountains and forest. the clean water falls from 40-meter cliff, it’s like a white silk flying and dancing in the wind, you can hear the falling sound of water far away. There is a small brook flowing under the waterfall. The whole part of the waterfall is the soul of the scenic area, it’s very enjoyable to watch and feel the waterfall in the morning when the sun rises. It’s also very worthy to go there in summer, you can feel splashes from the waterfall and splash on your face, it’s very nice and cool.

Moli Tropical Rainforest
Moli Tropical Rainforest, is known as its tropical rainforest view and Buddhist holy land, the whole scenic area is 1.5 kilometers long. Moli, also known as Zhaduo, refers to a grand waterfall. Moli is known as a natural oxygen bar, which is healthy for people.

Why is Huangcaoba Pasture So Special

Shimiwadi – Huangcaoba is located 43 kilometers north of Yingjiang County, with an elevation of about 1,700 meters and an area of about 3.4 square kilometers. There are many meadows in the pasture, cattle and horses are in groups, and a small river passes through them. There are many hundred trees on both sides of the river, and the terrain is gently undulating. The winter climate is cold; hoar-frost is filled with the ground. In spring, the pear flowers are like snow; and there are many flowers around the mountains. In summer, the green grass grows at the height of the knees of people. The clear breeze blows gently, which forms a beautiful and unique alpine grassland scenery. The clear spring water flows quietly in the jungle of ancient trees. The rhododendra in the mountains and plains blossom on the green grass, and the flocks of cattle and sheep are leisurely. What’s more, the rich Lisu style makes people forget to leave. Huangcaoba is known as the “Western Shangri-La”. On the vast grassland, the songs of the happy Lisu people resound between the sky and earth, and the Lisu people are warm and hospitable. At night, the bonfire that ignited, accompanied by singing and dancing, greeted you with enthusiasm. Here is the hometown of the cloud, the source of the fog; here is the place where the colorful clouds are nostalgic; here the grassland is vast; the cattle and sheep are fat; the grass is verdant; the old trees are towering; here there are flowers in spring, shade in summer, fruits in autumn, and snow in winter. It is a paradise on earth – “Shimiwadi”.

Where is Huangcaoba Pasture-Location

Located 40 kilometers away from the seat of Yingjiang County, Dehong Prefecture, Huangcaoba covers an area of about 3 square kilometers and has an elevation of more than 1,000 meters. There are better vegetation, swamps and towering ancient trees in the pasture. The small river flowing through it adds a bit of charm to the entire Huangcaoba Pasture, and is known as Dehong’s “Little Shangri-La”.

How to Get to Huangcaoba Pasture

It is about 40 kilometers of asphalt road from Yingjiang County to Huangcaoba, which takes about 1 hours by car. It is about 170 kilometers from Mangshi to Yingjiang, which takes about 2.5 hours by car.

Features

Shimiwadi,  which means a fairy land in Lisu language, is known as Huangcaoba in Chinese. It is located in Sudian,Yingjiang County. It boasts of natural landscape and ethnic custom. Surrounded by rolling mountains and clear streams, the plain is covered by snow in winter and dotted with flowers in spring, gaining the reputation as “Shangri-la in western Yunnan”.

Since ancient times, the family has had the consciousness and tradition of protecting the ecological environment. Therefore, the forest on the mountain has not been damaged and grown densely. A row of cedar trees near the edge of the field is as thick as a bucket, and the torso is smooth and straight, and is ten meters high, becoming a landscape.

Although Huangcaoba Pasture does not have the romance, which as wing lowers grass livestock can’t hide, the vastness of the sky and the earth still makes people stop.

Best Time to Go

It is suitable to visit Huangcaoba Pasture all year round. Every seaon has its own unique beauty.

Nearby Attractions

XiangEhu Lake
Located in the southwest of Jiucheng Town of Yingjiang County, the beautiful XiangEhu Lake is the gateway and business card of Jiucheng Town. There are natural wetlands, sparkling natural lakes, and thousands of acres of lotus ponds with unique charm. XiangEhu Lake has a large amount of water, is not dry all year round, has good water quality, and contains many trace elements needed by the human body. There are more than ten kinds of wild fish in the lake, as well as birds such as egrets, yellow ducks and wild ducks, as well as aquatic plants such as lotus, reed and water hyacinth.

Yunyan Stupa
Yunyan Stupa in Yingjiang County, also known as Manmengding Stupa, is located on the top of Yunyan Mountain, 1 km east of Yingjiang County. “Yunyan” in Dai Language means an auspicious, joyful and fascinating place. It is one of the most important Buddhist pagodas of Hinayana in Yunnan. The pagoda was built in 1947 and it took eight years to complete the work. Although it is a modern product, it is rich in ancient style and is listed as a key cultural relic protection unit in Yunnan Province.

Yingjiang Hornbill Valley
The forest coverage rate in Yingjiang County is 73.9%. There are many kinds of birds living here. At present, there are 550 species of birds found and recorded in Yingjiang, accounting for more than one-third of the national birds. The unique and precious Buceros bicornis, anthracoceros coronatus and Rhyticeros undulatus settle here. Therefore, it has the reputation of “Chinese Hornbill Valley”. Yingjiang is a beautiful and magical place, a paradise for birds, a kingdom of flora and fauna.

Travel Tips

• Accommodation: At present, there is no reception capacity in the scenic spot, you can choose to stay in the county seat, where the hotels are at the price of about 100 to 300 yuan. What’s more, you can choose to stay at the Sudian Township Government at the price of 100-200 yuan, which is 10 kilometers away from Huangcaoba. For those camping lovers, they can choose to make camp in the field.
• Food: Visitors can go to the seat of Sudian Township Government, which is 10 km away from Huangcaoba, and eat local alpine beef, fish, wild vegetables, etc., and feel the Lisu style.
• Attractions: The main scenic spots are meadows, rivers, and ancient trees, and the cattle and horses and the surrounding primeval forests. The scenery of the four seasons varies from season to season. In spring and summer, the grass is verdant. In autumn, the yellow grass is spectacular. In winter, the winter frost is picturesque. The pear flowers blossom in April, which is constituted of a beautiful scenery with the trees around Huangcanba.

Dongba Shiluo Temple

The Dongba Shiluo Temple is located in the Jade Water Village Scenic Area of ​​Lijiang. It is an important place for the Dongba Conference, the largest activity of the Naxi traditional Dongba ritual. During the period, the main offerings were grain, ghee, sesame oil, and livestock, but not for wild animals. In front of the Zhengge, it is an incense burner that burns incense.
Above the top of Dongba Shiluo Temple, is a personal guardian. There are two guards on both sides of the Dongba Shiluo, the left side is Dupang Xigen, and the right is Wuhan Bairu. On the north and south sides of the Dongba Shiluo, they are the five high-ranking apprentices of Dongba Shiluo.

Dongba Shiluo

The whole life of Dongba Shiluo is vicissitude. His father and mother were ordinary people, but Dongba Shiluo was extremely smart. Before he was born, he was talking to his mother in his mother’s stomach. The demon knew this and was shocked and wanted to kill Dongba Shiluo. Dongba Shiluo certainly knew the tricks of the demon. He was born from the left armpit of his mother. However, Dongba Shiluo was unable to escape and was killed by the demon. Later, the gods Shaoying Wude(少英五德) rescued the soul of Dongba Shiluo, and brought him to the Heaven Scripture Manager Pangdu Shaomei(上天经文总管旁都少美), studying the Book of Heaven. Dongba Shiluo made it. Then the beautiful book was given to the Dongba Shiluo by Pangdu Shaomei, who let him return to the world to serve the people. Since the return of the Book of Heaven by Dongba Shiluo, the Naxi Dongba culture, such as ethics, morality, folk customs, were based on the book. The Naxi people must follow the scriptures. Because Dongba Shiluo is the ancestor of the Naxi Dongba, people who are engaged in sacrificial activities and master the Naxi scriptures are disciples of Dongba Shiluo. Later generations called them Dongba.

The way to worship

The Naxi culture is also the Dongba culture. In the traditional Dongba rituals of the Naxi people, Dongba Conference will be the biggest activity. During the period, the main offerings were grain, ghee, sesame oil, and livestock, but not for wild animals. In front of the Dongba Shiluo Temple , it is an incense burner. Each person burns three pillars of incense, first people need to insert the incense stick into the incense burner, and then bow their heads to worship and make a offering. The goods and money provided can be measured according to the condition of their own financial resources without affecting their normal life. Because Dongba Shiluo is generous and kind, people with poor economic conditions only need to burn three pillars of incense and express sincerity. Under normal circumstances, large families should kill pigs and slaughter sheep, then offer the gold, silver and pearls. People who have no ability to work or the begger just burn three pillars of incense, and Dongba Shiluo will bless them and let them realize their wishes. If the foreigner worships Dongba Shiluo and comes to worship him, he can bring items on the Naxi land, such as earth, wood, gold and silver jewelry. He need to ask Dongba to open it and store it personally. Dongba will let him become his subject, let them be safe and happy in the world, prosper and develop, avoid disasters, and live long and healthy. Dongba Shiluo struggled with demons and ghosts in his life, fighting all the disasters of the human world, and seeking happiness for the people of the world.

Overview of Falcon Valley

Falcon Valley Scenic Area is adjacent to Lijiang Ancient Town, Shuhe Ancient Town, and Baisha Ancient Town, the birthplace of Dongba Culture.

The valley is fascinating and beautiful, and the stream is sloppy. The mouth of the valley corresponds to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain of the prominent civilization. It is natural and simple, with mountains and rivers, and beautiful scenery. It is a unique place of eagle hunting culture. The Falcon Valley has a vast expanse of green grass, alpine meadows and awe-inspiring earthquake rift in the Falcon Valley.

What to see in Falcon Valley

The Falcon Valley has fresh air, green trees, flowers and plants, squatting under the blue sky and white clouds, listening to the whistling of the original Falcon of Naxi and the mysterious hunting dance of the Naxi Dongba to sacrifice god. The soft and romantic synchronization, mysterious and passionate coexistence, here is the dreamy “Xiangbala” where everyone experiences the beauty of the landscape, the national customs and the Naxi falconry culture and historical heritage. At the same time, it integrates the natural landscape and the human landscape, and forms an eco-cultural tourism scenic spot where people and eagle, heaven and people are united. The Falcon Valley is also a place for artificial prey breeding, where you can experience the ancient civilization of falconry and experience the thrill and fighting of hunting.

In the scenic area, there are ” Hunting Performance”, “Hunting Sacrifice”, “Hunting Dance”, “Hunting House”, “Hunting Experience”, “Hunting Exhibition Hall”, “Pistol Shooting”, “Shotgun Flying Saucer”, “Dongba Prayer”, “Watching the Eagles”” Tusi Hunting Grounds, “Prey Picnics” and other projects. It is the best place for Naxi’s unique falconry, hunting culture experience. It is the best choice for sightseeing and leisure.

Falcon Valley historical and cultural development

Since the ancient Northern Eagles migrated southward, they passed the Yulong Snow Mountain and flew over Lijiang. The beasts gathered in the mountains around the Falcon Valley. More than 800 years ago, the sages of Naxi migrated to the beautiful land of Lijiang. The ancestral Kublai Khan passed here, “Crossing the Jinsha River With Leather Case” , and brought the nomadic culture and hunting customs of the prairie to this mysterious snow-capped mountain in northwest Yunnan between the meadows. Since then, hunting has become an indispensable element of survival here. Therefore, the Naxi people rely on the unique geographical conditions of the Falcon Valley, falcons, training falcons, relieving falcon, and long-term hunting activities here, thus creating a unique Naxi falconry culture and hunting culture.

The Falcon Valley is a place where the Naxi ancestors hunt, falconry, and catching the beasts. Today, the ancient wisdom civilization of hunting culture has gradually disappeared into the long river of history, and the hunting of this precious human sensational heritage, which is rare and even less known and loses its integrity. We cannot simply use hunting as a cultural symbol of original production, but as a kind of human civilization wisdom, which requires us to explore. Therefore, the Falcon Valley Ecological Scenic Area has carried out excavation, sorting, inheritance, protection, research and display of the falconry culture.

How to get to Falcon Valley

Get to Lijiang Old Town

From Kunming

By Bus:

By Train: Kunming Train Schedule
Take fast trains from Kunming Railway Station. It takes around 7 to 10 hours. Then change bus no. 16 to get off at Qixing Street Station, or bus no. 18 to White Dragon Square Station. It costs around CNY 40 by taxi.

By Air: Kunming Flight Schedule
Take plane from Changshui Airport. It takes around 40mins. Upon arrival, visitors can take airport shuttle bus to reach Lantian Hotel in the downtown area. Bus fare is around CNY 20. It takes around 30 minutes. Then they can walk around 1 kilometer (1,100 yards) to reach there. Or they can take bus no. 27 and get off at Zhongyi Guangchang. If taking a taxi from Lijiang Airport, taxi fare should be around CNY 80 to 100.

From Dali

By Bus:
Take bus from Tourist Bus Station near the South Gate of Dali Ancient Town, Dali North Bus Station or Dali Express Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Station in the Lijiang Old Town.

By Train:
Take fast trains from Dali Railway Station. Train ticket prices are CNY 34 for a hard seat, CNY 69.5 for a hard sleeper and CNY 104. 5 for a soft sleeper. It takes around 1.5 to 2.5 hours. After arriving, use local public bus to reach the old town.

Get to Falcon Valley

There is a special bus to take from the Lijiang Ancient Town.

Accommadation

People can choose different places to stay with your tour, for the valley is near many places. 

Recommended Accommodation

1.Inter Continental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort(丽江和府洲际度假酒店)

Located in the southern of Lijiang Old Town, the InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort is the international five-star conference and resort which combines modern luxury, traditional Naxi architectural, and the local representative landscape. Hotel has 274 spacious rooms and suites, 4 restaurants and bars, Spa and Fitness center. It is a 10-minute walk from Sifangjie (Market Square), a 30-minute drive from Lijiang Airport.

2.Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town(丽江古城英迪格酒店)

Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town is located in Lijiang Ancient Town. It features a wellness center, an indoor pool and a fitness center. The luxurious rooms offer free wired internet. At Hotel Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town you will find a la carte restaurant and buffet restaurant. Breakfast can be served in the comforts of guests’ rooms. 

3.Lijiang Wangfu Hotel(丽江王府饭店)

Lijiang Wangfu Hotel is located in the South Gate Square in Old Town. Featuring colorful traditional Chinese architecture and décor, it offers rooms with flat-screen TVs and free internet. Guest can enjoy Naxi bonfire party every Friday. The hotel provides car rental and concierge services. A tour desk can help with travel and sightseeing arrangements.

4.Manty House(漫庭美宿酒店)

Situated in Lijiang, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Mu Family Mansion, Dayan and Wang Gu Lou. It features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance.

5.Lijiang International Hotel(丽江国际大酒店)

Lijiang International Hotel is located in Lijiang, 400 m from Wangu Pavilion and 600 m from Square Street Dayan Ancient Town. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a coffee machine in the room. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers.

Travel Tips

1. Pay attention to some local folk customs and respect the folk customs of local ethnic minorities so as not to cause unnecessary disputes.

2, Mainly with some commonly used cold medicine, gastrointestinal drugs, anti-mosquito dew water, heatstroke drugs, seasick motion sickness drugs.

3, It is best to travel with you, especially at night. It is best for single women or children to be prepared to write the necessary defense tools.

4, The camera is essential, you should also choose whether you need sunscreen and other supplies according to the specific conditions of the destination.

5, Lijiang is a high-profile southwest monsoon climate, the temperature is low, the temperature difference between day and night is also very large. Before coming, it is best to check the Lijiang weather forecast.

6, Lijiang sunshine, strong UV. For long periods of time outdoors, wear a sun hat and apply anti-frost to protect your skin.

 Giant Camellia Tree in Yufeng Monastery, Lijiang

There are three courtyards in Yufeng Monastery, all decorated with ancient trees including ginkgo, magnolia and camellia. Wherein, the famous camellia tree “Ten Thousand Camellias” grows in the northern courtyard. According to the legend, the camellia tree was planted during the reign of Emperor Cheng Hua in Ming Dynasty (1465 – 1487), before the monastery was built. 500 years ago, two different breeds of camellia “Lion Head” and “Early Peach Blossom” were grafted into one and live as one ever since, thus creating the unparalleled camellia tree. Only 34 centimeters in diameter and 2 meters in height, the tree is surprisingly to have a crown area of 56 square meters, able to shade the whole courtyard in red when in full blossom. February to April is the blossom season of Lijiang, when the camellia tree blossoms merrily in a total of 20 batches, each batch with more than 1,000 flowers, reaching a number of 20,000 flowers at the end of the season, thus named the “Ten Thousand Camellias.”

How to Get There 

● Taking public bus No.7 can reach Yufeng Temple or take taxi from Ljiiang downtown.

● Take bus no. 6 from Qixing Street in the Lijiang Old Town, and get off at Yufengsi (Yufeng Temple) Station.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to experience the ravishing views of Yufeng Temple is in late spring and early summer, because the famous camellia tree is in full blossomy during the period. It is said that camellia tree was planted in Emperor Chenghua’s era of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and that is to say, the tree is older than Yufeng Temple. The flowers of the camellia tree could bloom for more than 100 days, and there are altogether twenty thousand flowers bloom in 20 batches. The camellia tree is three meters (ten feet) in height and 34 centimeters (one foot) in diameter and the Lamas in the temple pleach the blanches of the camellia tree subtly into a 56 square meters (67 yards) flowery canopy. When stepping close to the tree, you find yourself plunging into an ocean of redolent and beauteous flowers. Look at the flowers carefully and see if you can find out the uniqueness of this old camellia tree: the intoxicating flowers are of two different varieties. The bigger ones are pink and nine pistillate while the smaller ones are white and single pistillate; two trees, which originally grew side by side, have now, over the years, entwined. With the irradiation of the brilliant sunglow and the contrast of the green grassland, the flowering tree looks like burning flames from beyond. It is the real ‘King of the Camellia Trees’.

Others Scenic Area:

• Lijiang Old Town: 

Lijiang old Town is officially called “Dayan Town”, “Dayan” literally means a “great ink stab”, a graphic description of the town’s location on a piece of rich flatland fed by a river and surrounded by green mountains. It is a well-preserved Naxi ancient town, listed as UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997. It is one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China. The unique geographical location, historical background and multiracial inhabitants make it one of the most popular travel destination in China.

• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: 

Located in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is 15 kilometers north of the downtown, which has a highest altitude of 5596 meters and an area of 455 square kilometers. With thirteen perennial snow peak, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence the name. Featured by its magnificence, precipitousness, uniqueness and beauty, the scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain changes in accordance with seasons and weathers.

• Shuhe Old Town: 

Nestled at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 6 km northwest of Lijiang old town, Shuhe Old Town was once a staging post at ancient Tea & Horse Road. With an altitude of 2440 meters above sea level, it is a tranquil town with a population of about 3000 people. Along with its sister town Lijiang, it is also part of the UNESCO Heritage site. Shuhe is the earliest settlement of Naxi people in Lijiang when their ancestors first moved to this region.

• Baisha Ancient Town

Baisha Old Town is one of the oldest towns in Lijiang City. It got its name “Baisha” meaning “white sand” from the natural white sand in the area. It was the cradle-land of the Tusi Dynasty evolved from the Mu Clan. It was also the earliest settlement of the Naxi people. In ancient times, Baisha was a center of silk embroidery in southwest China and an important place on the Ancient Tea and Horse Road.

Where is Dajue Palace

Dajue Palace is located beside the ancient street of Shuhe Village, 7 kilometers northwest of Lijiang City. It is a courtyard and the main hall in the north. Although it is not tall, the building structure is well-balanced, the four-corner room is tall, the arch structure is curved, and the forehead beam is decorated with Various bird and animal reliefs. Dajue Palace is a private residence of a local Chieftain, and it was later transformed into a mural exhibition hall. In the entire small courtyard, the antique, traditional arched architectural style is no different from that of the Central Plains.

The Dajue Palace mural

The Dajue Palace mural is located in the main hall of the courtyard. The hall is dimly lit, but it is still possible to distinguish the murals on all sides. At present, there are only 6 faces in the Dajue Palace murals, a total of 21 square meters, which are the same as the murals of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. The picture is different from the Baisha Dabaoji Palace murals. It is a unique and it is another treasure of the Lijiang murals of the Ming Dynasty.

As an important part of Lijiang murals, the murals of Dajue Palace were formed during the Ming Dynasty. More than 400 years that the time did not smother these fine works of art, especially in Yunnan.

Going to see these murals, although it is not rich in Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, its drawing is also very delicate and exquisite. It is said that the Dajue Palace murals are painted by the famous Jiangnan painter Ma Xiaoxian. A Jiangnan painter came to the border of the motherland, which shows the influence of the ancient Tea Horse Road and the strong commercial atmosphere in Lijiang.

The formation and preservation of the Dajue Palace murals has to mention the ancient tea-horse road. As another form of the Silk Road, and the ancient tea-horse road has strengthened the connection between Yunnan and Southeast Asia and West Asia, and also strengthened the exchange of Buddhist culture. Of course, Yunnan has promoted Buddhism since the Tang Dynasty. It is the best testimony that many emperors of the Dali Kingdom finally converted to Buddhism.

How to get to Shuhe Ancient Town from Lijiang

1. Daily shuttle buses depart from Lijiang Ancient City to Shuhe Ancient Town, a great convenience for travelers.
2. Visitor also can take a taxi there, which takes about 20 minutes, or they can bike, which takes about 1.5 hours.

● Take bus no. 11, and get off at Shuhe Crossing. Then turn left and walk around 10 minutes.
● Take bus no. 6, and get off at Shuhe Shangcun Station.
●Take a taxi. The fare is around CNY 20.
● Ride a bicycle to reach there. It takes around 40 minutes from Lijiang Old Town.

‣ Best Time to Visit

● The peak period for visiting Shuhe Ancient Town is from May to October. Actually, Shuhe is worth visiting during any season, so if you do not want to experience a crowded scene, avoiding that period might be a good option.

Recommended Tour with

1 Day Lijiang Cycling Tour from Lijiang Old Town to Shuhe, Baisha and Yuhu Village

Shuhe Ancient Town Accommodation

Shuhe Ancient Town is an important constituent part of Lijiang Ancient City, a world cultural heritage site in China. There are many high-quality hotels in the old town although the quantity is not as good as that of Lijiang Old Town. Shuhe old town is much more tranquil than Lijiang Old Town, less crowded and less noisy, and the air is very good at the foot of the mountain. Follow Yunnan Exploration to discover the best hotels in Shuhe Old Town such as Banyan Tree Lijiang.

1.Lijiang Conifer Lishui Yangguang Hotel(康年丽水阳光酒店)

At Lijiang Conifer Lishui Yangguang Hotel, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. The hotel offers access to a vast array of services, including 24-hour room service, casino, facilities for disabled guests, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park.

Add: Entrance of Shu He Ancient Town, Suburbs, Lijiang, China

2. Lijiang E-Outfitting Boutique Hotel(丽江首译精品客栈)

Lijiang E-Outfitting Boutique Hotel also offers many facilities to enrich your stay in Lijiang. While lodging at this wonderful property, guests can enjoy 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage.

Add: No.35 Qingyun Village, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

3.Banyan Tree Lijiang(丽江悦榕庄)

Located in Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, Banyan Tree offers a relaxing retreat away from the city. Surrounded by fresh mountain air and green landscapes, the property features luxurious accommodations with traditional Naxi-style décor and free Wi-Fi in all areas.

Add: No.1, Yuerong Road, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

4.The Bivou Lijiang(佖屋酒店)

Only a short 1-minute stroll from Shuhe Ancient Town, The Bivou features accommodations in local and modern styles combined together. Blending in by making use of the barbecue facilities, lazing in soothing massage, going horse riding or enjoying a fun time with your children at kids’ club seems like a nice getaway. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

Add: 16 Zhonghe Cun, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

5.K2 International Youth Hostel(束河K2国际青年旅舍)

K2 International Youth Hostel Lijiang offers a comfortable setting while in Lijiang. It also provides luggage storage, a 24-hour reception and wireless internet. Lijiang Sanyi Airport is a 55-minute drive from K2 International Youth Hostel Lijiang. Black Dragon Pool and the Dongba Culture Museum are just a short drive from the hostel.

Add: No. 1 Guailiu Lane Kangpu Road, Shuhe Old Town, Lijiang, China

Travel Tips

Altitude Sickness

The altitude is about 2,400 meters or about 7,800 feet. Some people may get some altitude sickness. So take it easy the first day or two.

What to Pack

Travel light when strolling in the old town. Bring a camera with you that you can take photos along the way. Sunlight is very strong in Lijiang, wear sun protection such as hats, sunglasses and use sun block, etc.

Entertainment

Do not miss the bars in Lijang. They are a part of life. The bars in Shuhe Old Town is more quieter than Lijiang old town. 

Dining

In Shuhe Old Town, some small restaurants are also surprising. The famous local dishes includes Chickpeas Bean Jelly, Lijiang Salted Pork Ribs, Naxi barbecue and other Lijiang delicacies.

Hotels

Just like Lijiang Old Town, Shuhe Old Town has many high-qualify hotels or hostels for you to choose from. The recommended hotels are Banyan Tree Lijiang, Lijiang Conifer Lishui Yangguang Hotel, etc.

Other Tips

1. If you plan to travel to Lijiang during the peak tourist season (Spring Festival, May Day, Summer holiday, and National Day holiday), be sure to reserve a room in advance.

2. There used to have carriages getting in and out of this town, so be careful.

3. It is best to wear cloth shoes or sneakers when walking in the old town, because they are all slabstone path, it is easy to twist your feet with high heels.

4.Take rain gear when you visit in the rainy season, and the slabstone path are slippery after the rain. Pay attention to that.

About Lancang River

The Mekong River, known as the Lancang River in China, is the heart and soul of mainland Southeast Asia. Taking its source from the Zhaqu of the Guangguori Peak of Tanggula Mountain Range in Qinghai Province, it is one of the biggest rivers in Southwest China, the longest river in Southeast Asia, the 4th longest river in Asia and the 9th longest river in the world. 

About the Great Bend of Lancang River in Deqin

Lying at the north of Deqin County, the Great Bend of Lancang-Mekong River is located in Mekong Grand Canyon, at the foot of Meili Snow Mountain. It is composed of several major turns, which is not only known for its deep and long valley, but also for its rapid river flow. The water in summer is muddy and surging, and in winter is clear and rapid, with the narrow river waves hitting the shore and the water sound of thunder, very spectacular.  

Compared with the First Bend of the Nu River and the First Bend of the Jinsha River, the Great Bend of Lancang-Mekong River is relatively remote and few tourists go there. At the Lanceng River Great Bend, you can see the main snow peak of the Meili Snow Mountain – Kawakbo peak from afar.