Chinese Name: 麻栗坡县八布乡
English Name: Babu Town in Malipo County, Wenshan
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Babu Town is located in the eastern part of Malipo County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It borders Yangwan Town and Vietnam’s An Minh County to the east and southeast, Xiakingchang Town to the southwest, Pingzhai Town in Xichou County to the west, and Liuhe Town to the north. The town government is 53 km from Malipo County. It covers an area of 176 square kilometers and had a registered population of 23,066 as of the end of 2019.
Administrative Division: As of June 2020, Babu Town consists of 1 community and 8 administrative villages:
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Chinese Name: 文山国家级自然保护区
English Name: Wenshan National Nature Reserve
Wenshan National Nature Reserve is located in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, within the southeastern part of Yunnan. It lies near the Tropic of Cancer. The reserve covers a total area of 344,406 hectares, including a core area of 10,304.62 hectares, a buffer zone of 7,793.48 hectares, and an experimental area of 8,768.90 hectares. It is classified as a forest ecosystem reserve aimed at preserving various species of Magnoliaceae plants, such as Michelia macclurei, and their ecological environments, including monsoon evergreen broadleaf forests and montane moss evergreen broadleaf forests.
Wenshan National Nature Reserve is located in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, with geographic coordinates 103°53′E to 104°10′E, 104°41′E to 104°52′E, and 23°16′N to 23°25′N, 23°21′N to 23°24′N. The total area is 344,406 hectares, with a core area of 10,304.62 hectares, a buffer zone of 7,793.48 hectares, and an experimental area of 8,768.90 hectares.
Wenshan National Nature Reserve is a forest ecosystem reserve focused on protecting species of Magnoliaceae plants, such as Michelia macclurei, and their habitats, including monsoon evergreen broadleaf forests and montane moss evergreen broadleaf forests.
The complex and stable geological conditions of Wenshan National Nature Reserve make it a critical refuge for many plant species and a significant part of the ancient and unique centers of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi. It houses numerous ancient species, such as Michelia macclurei, and is a crucial area for plant evolution, with a high density of vascular plants. The reserve is also a center for Magnoliaceae plants, requiring high forest habitat quality and humidity. It contains numerous type specimens of new plant species, adding to its scientific importance.
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The Tianhu Lake Scenic Area features the Jia Street Reservoir, a small (Type II) reservoir originally built in 1958 and later upgraded by the county government in 2012. The reservoir, now with a total capacity of 449,000 cubic meters, is located at an altitude of 1200 meters and covers 500 acres. Surrounded by forests with over 80% canopy coverage, the area has developed several hundred acres of scenic forest wetlands.
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Chinese Name: 文山市西华公园
English Name: Xihua Park in Wenshan City
Overview: Xihua Park, also known as Sanyuan Cave, is located on Xihua Mountain, 3 kilometers west of Kaihua Town in Wenshan City. The park offers scenic views and a range of historical and natural attractions.
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Chinese Name: 富宁县驮娘江景区
English Name: Tuoniangjiang River in Funing County, Wenshan
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The Tuoniangjiang River Scenic Area is a national AA-level tourist attraction located in Funing County, Wenshan. It combines the picturesque rural landscapes of the Zhuang ethnic region, subtropical rainforest climate, and unique lava valley topography into a natural reserve.
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Administrative Division: The Tuoniangjiang Scenic Area is located in Funing County, southeastern Yunnan, bordering Guangxi. It is divided into three areas: Tuoniangjiang, Guichao, and Niwang Mountain, with 35 attractions and a total area of 130 square kilometers. The area is known for its picturesque, unique, and tranquil landscapes, including dense cave formations and numerous historical sites. It features rich ethnic culture and a favorable climate. The scenic area is classified as a national 2A-level scenic spot and a provincial-level famous scenic spot.
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English Name: Junlonghu Lake in Wenshan City
Chinese Name: 文山市君龙湖水利风景区
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Junlonghu Lake, located in Mudi Village, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, was originally known as Mudi River Reservoir. The name change came from a local legend. The Wenshan Basin is surrounded by nine dragon pools, and these nine dragons converged in Wenshan, benefiting all living things. However, due to their independent nature, they often clashed, leading to frequent floods in the Wenshan Basin throughout history. At the end of the last century, the Wenshan municipal government decided to build the Mudi River Reservoir. Completed in 2006, the reservoir captured the water from the dragon pools and upstream sources, forming a lake that resembles a giant dragon from the sky. This not only subdued the dragon pools but also transformed the once unruly dragons into refined and calm ones, solving the flooding issues and ensuring a stable water supply for the Wenshan Basin. As a result, the lake was named Junlonghu, meaning “Lake of the Dragon King.”
The area around Junlonghu Lake is characterized by its simple folk customs, fertile land, high mountains, and intricate canyons. It was formed in this natural ecological setting and follows the path of the Mudi River. From the deep valleys and meandering river, the lake emerges from the ancient depths of Laojun Mountain, stretching towards the misty distance. The local population includes Han, Zhuang, Miao, and Yi ethnic groups. The expansive lake enhances the tranquility of the villages reflected in the mountain and water scenery. At night, the moonlight casts a bright, silvery glow over the lake, and the dark mountains, accompanied by the sound of water birds, create a mysterious and uplifting atmosphere.
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In the midst of Junlonghu Lake, you can observe these scenic spots that guard the surrounding mountains and shores. Each location offers unique beauty and charm, waiting to be explored. On the lake’s edge, sights like the Reclining Lion Watch, Sky Dog Moon Gazing, and more await discovery.
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Junlonghu Lake, surrounded by high mountains and intersected by deep canyons, emerges from this natural ecosystem and follows the winding path of the Mudi River. The lake’s curves and numerous bays offer a refreshing experience with a distinct ecological and moist atmosphere. The lake, with its tranquil water and scenic views, provides a perfect escape from the bustling world, rejuvenating one’s spirit and offering a serene retreat.
The Huashan Festival is a significant cultural celebration held by the Miao ethnic minority. The Miao people are one of China’s 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, known for their rich traditions, vibrant clothing, and harmonious relationship with nature. The festival is an important occasion for the Miao community to honor their cultural heritage and express gratitude for the blessings of the land.
The origins of the Huashan Festival are deeply rooted in the agricultural practices and spiritual beliefs of the Miao people. It is traditionally celebrated in spring, coinciding with the planting season, when the fields are being prepared for sowing. The festival is a time for the Miao to pray for a bountiful harvest and to celebrate the beauty of nature, as well as to pay homage to their ancestors. The festival’s name, “Huashan,” translates to “Flower Mountain,” symbolizing the flourishing of flowers and the onset of spring, which is significant to the agrarian lifestyle of the Miao.
Chinese Name: 楚雄市紫溪镇白草花苗族村
English Name: Baicaohua Miao Ethnic Village of Zixi Town in Chuxiong City, Chuxiong Prefecture
Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Chuxiong City is held in Baicaohua Miao Ethnic Village of Zixi Town.
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Baicaohua Village is located within the Lingshui Village Committee of Zixi Town, Chuxiong City, Chuxiong Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is situated in a semi-mountainous area, west of Zixi Town. The village is 6 kilometers from the Lingshui Village Committee and 17 kilometers from Zixi Town. It lies at the foothills of Zixi Mountain, which is a national forest park and provincial nature reserve. The village has 21 households.
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Baicaohua is a typical Miao ethnic village, renowned for its rich ethnic customs and culture. In 2016, it was designated as a provincial model village for ethnic unity. This designation led Zixi Town to seize the opportunity for development by enhancing publicity, coordination, safety quality supervision, and responsibility implementation. The town established a timetable and quickly commenced the development work.
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Baicaohua Miao Ethnic Village is located on the western outskirts of Chuxiong’s capital city. The town government office in Dashi Pu is 10 kilometers from the city government location. The village is situated within the Zixi Mountain national forest park and provincial scenic area. It is intersected by National Highway 320, Anning-Chuxiong Expressway, Guangtong-Dali Railway, and the Zixi Mountain Tourism Circular Road. The village borders Lucheng Town to the east, Donghua Town to the south, Donggua Town and Lühe Town to the north, and connects with Yulu Township of Nanhua County to the west. Baicaohua, belonging to the Lingshui Village Committee of Zixi Town, is a typical Miao village with 21 households and 84 people, all of whom are Miao. The village is 2 kilometers from the north gate of Zixi Mountain Scenic Area, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with excellent water conservancy conditions. This makes it an ideal location for leisure, vacation, and sightseeing. The village has developed rural tourism by growing walnuts, cherries, and winter peaches, and the agritainment industry is thriving.
Zixi Town Rural Tourism Festival and Miao Flower Mountain Festival:
The annual Zixi Town Rural Tourism Festival and Miao Flower Mountain Festival are held in Baicaohua Miao Ethnic Village. On June 22, 2023, the festival’s activities took place in Zixi Yi Village and Baicaohua Miao Ethnic Village. The festival featured ethnic song and dance performances and traditional activities.
The “Flower Mountain Festival” begins with a welcoming wine ceremony. Miao girls, dressed in festive attire, line up at the village entrance to offer wine to visitors, showcasing Miao hospitality.
A significant ritual of the Miao “Flower Mountain Festival” is the traditional “Flower Pole” ceremony. Respected Miao elders perform ceremonial acts and offer rice wine under the colorful flower pole. Miao people surround the pole, playing the lusheng (a traditional reed instrument) and performing a blessing dance. Miao resident Tao Faming stated, “Today is the Flower Mountain Festival. Through erecting the flower pole, we pray for favorable weather, good health for all ethnic groups, and bountiful harvests for our crops and fruit trees.”
The opening ceremony of the Zixi Town 2023 Rural Tourism Festival and Miao Flower Mountain Festival featured vibrant cultural performances. Traditional Miao songs and dances highlighted the deep affection of the Miao people and their positive, energetic spirit, promoting ethnic unity. Visitor Ding Na commented, “Today’s event is very good; the singing is beautiful, and the dances are particularly attractive.”
Following the opening ceremony, activities such as electronic music parties, water parks, fishing, and “chicken” battles were held, creating a lively festival atmosphere.
Visitor Feng Ying remarked, “This event allowed me to experience the warmth of the Miao and Yi people. From the welcoming wine ceremony to the lively Miao girls and the large water pool, the activities were diverse. I am very happy and delighted to have such an event this summer.”
The “Flower Mountain Festival” is the most grand and solemn festival for the Miao people. It showcases their diligence, kindness, hospitality, and serves as a vital platform for expressing unity and gratitude towards the nation. It has become a unique showcase of ethnic charm in Zixi Town, promoting ethnic unity, enhancing the town’s reputation and attractiveness, and driving rural tourism and revitalization.
Overview of The Festival
The Huashan Festival, also known as “Tiaochang,” “Tiaohua,” “Shuahuasang,” and “Caihuashan,” is a festival that honors the ancient Miao ancestor, Chiyou. It typically takes place between the first and fifteenth days of the first lunar month. The main activities include climbing a flower pole, singing duets, jumping the lusheng (a type of musical instrument), practicing martial arts, and holding horse racing and bullfighting contests.
The Miao ancestors’ tribe was invaded by foreign tribes. Under the leadership of their chief, Chiyou, the Miao people rose up to resist but were ultimately defeated due to being outnumbered and were forced to scatter. To gather his people, Miao chief Chiyou erected a flower pole on the mountain and instructed a musician to play the lusheng (a type of wind instrument). Upon hearing the familiar sound of the lusheng, the Miao people gathered from all directions beneath the flower pole and began their new life. Since then, the Miao people have held the “Huashan Festival” every year to commemorate their chief, Chiyou, and to celebrate the reconstruction of their new lives.
Huashan Festival, known as “A Yi Ao” in the Miao language, is held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month each year. According to legend, the Miao people in Chuxiong, Yunnan, lived in a place called “ZhimiLi” during ancient times. The ancestors of the Miao people, such as the elder of the sun and the elder of the Ge Man, led their tribes to build cities. However, the people of the “Shanda Jue Di Ao” tribe came to seize their land, and both sides engaged in battle since the Chicken Year, Chicken Month, and Chicken Day, fighting for an unknown number of years. As the “Shanda Jue Di Ao” tribe grew in numbers, the city was besieged by their troops, leading to a blockade of water and food, and it seemed they would soon be breached.
In a moment of desperation, the Miao people devised a clever plan. They informed the enemy that it was their ancestral worship year, suggesting that they would not fight until after the rituals. Meanwhile, they vigorously prepared to break through and escape. Within the city, they erected two wooden poles; on one, they tied a large sheep, and on the other, a large goat. They placed a trough of food between them, and each animal had a copper drum placed in front of it. The animals, eager to grab the food, stomped and created a loud “dong dong” sound on the drums, causing the besieging enemies to think the people inside were preparing for battle and they nervously craned their necks to look.
The Miao people in the city were led by two leaders: one to organize the breakout and the other to protect the elderly and children during the escape. The sound of battle cries and the chaotic drumming confused the besieging enemies, leaving them unsure of how many Miao fighters were inside. Just as they were in panic, the breakout party cut through a path and escaped the siege, fleeing to safety.
The Miao people who escaped from their homeland deeply missed the cities and homes they had built, as well as the relatives who had died or been separated. They embroidered the rivers, fields, and city walls from their homeland onto their clothing. Additionally, they tied six small copper bells to the back of their outfits, resembling armor; whenever they moved, the bells rang continuously, serving as a reminder of their homeland and loved ones.
The Miao people chose the fifth day of the fifth lunar month to ascend the mountains together to look out over the land, slaughtering pigs and goats to honor the spirits of the deceased. This time of year coincides with the flourishing growth of all living things, with mountains and fields vibrant with wildflowers. The Miao people, inspired by the beautiful scenery, called it the “Huashan Festival,” which has continued to this day.
During the Huashan Festival in Chuxiong, Yunnan, Miao people from all directions don their meticulously crafted traditional attire to gather at the assembly grounds, playing the lusheng (a traditional reed instrument) and dancing the joyful lusheng dance. Men, women, and children pair off to compete in singing contests. Additionally, various sporting events beloved by the Miao people for centuries are held, including wearing flower clothes, bullfighting, horse racing, shooting, crossbow competitions, mountain climbing, basketball, tug-of-war, and the exchange of goods and materials.
镇雄县以古彝族苗族乡Yigu Yi and Miao Ethnic Town in Zhenxiong County, Zhaotong
This tour is one of the most classic tours in Yunnan. It will take you to the best of Yunnan covering all the highlights in Xishuangbanna, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La which will give you a better view of Yunnan. Experience a very different side of China, well away from the factories and big cities.
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Accommodation: Jinghong
Meals: Breakfast
You’ll begin your journey from Jinghong. Upon arrival at the Jinghong airport, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel.
Sightseeing and Activities: Wild Elephant Valley, Dafosi Temple
Accommodation: Jinghong
Meals: Breakfast
Drive to Jinghong. Full day excursion to Wild Elephant Valley and visit Dafosi Temple on the way back to Jinghong City.
–Wild Elephants Valley is the place in Xishuangbanna where wild elephants move about most often and frequently. Convenient in traffic, distinctive in equatorial forest landscape and easy to see wild elephants, it has become the popular tourist site in Xishuang Banna.
Sightseeing and Activities: Menglun Botanical Garden, Dai Minority Garden, Jinuo minority village
Accommodation: Mengla
Meals: Breakfast
Drive to Mengla, visit Menglun Botanical Garden and Dai Minority Garden on the way, visit the Jinuo minority village as well.
—-Located in Menglun town of Menglai county around 80km away from Jinghong city, Menglun tropical botanical garden is the largest tropical botanical garden in China. It was established in 1959 by Chinese famous botanists including Prof. Cai Xitao, who devoted all his life to related scientific research with remarkable achievements. The garden boasts more than 4000 species of tropical plants covering an area of 900 hectares, quite a few of which are rare elsewhere, forming a colorful botanical landscape.
–The Dai Ethnic Garden, located in the Ganlan Basin in Menghan County, proudly holds a national 4A rating as one of China’s top scenic spots. Within the Dai Ethnic Garden, five Dai villages – Manjiang, Manchunman, Manting, ManZha, and Manga – cover an area of 3.36 square kilometers and consist of 309 families, or 1487 individual villagers. Rainforest surrounds and permeates the villages. The well-proportioned bamboo-constructed houses of the Dai people are dotted here and there, hidden in the coconut palms, Areca Catechu palms, mango trees, Litchi trees, Bombay Blackwood, and pomelo trees.
Sightseeing and Activities: Dukezong Ancient Town, Guishan Hill
Accommodation: Shangrila
Meals: Breakfast
Drive back to Jinghong. Take flight to Shangri-la in the afternoon.
Meet your local guide in Shangir-la. Walk around Dukezong Ancient Town, an important town of the Ancient Tea-horse Trade Caravan from Yunnan to Tibet and India. Walk up to the top of Guishan Hill or tortoise Hill, you will see the largest Prayer Wheel of the world and have a panoramic view of shangrila county and Dukezong Ancient Town.
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Sightseeing and Activities: Songzanlin Monastery, Tibetan village, Shudu Lake, Pudacuo National Park
Accommodation: Shangrila
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning, visit the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan. Songzanlin Monastery has another alias – ‘the little Potala Palace ‘, so named because the whole monastery is in the traditional style with mysterious atmosphere.
Then drive to visit a Tibetan Village and a local family.
And afterwards you’ll visit the tranquil Shudu Lake in Pudacuo National Park. Pudacuo National Park is located in one of the most biologically-diverse regions of the world. While the region comprises only 0.7 percent of China’s land area, but more than 20 percent of the country’s plant species, about one-third of its mammal and bird species and almost 100 endangered species.
Sightseeing and Activities: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Iron Chain Bridge, the Red Army’s Long March Memorial Monument
Accommodation: Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
From Shangri-la, drive to Qiaotou Town. Visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world. With 34 rapids of the Yangtze River, it is called the Jinsha River in this area because you can find gold in the river.
Then drive to Shigu Town. Visit the Iron Chain Bridge, the Red Army’s Long March Memorial Monument in the Shigu town. The town of Stone Drum got its name from a large, cylindrical, marble tablet shaped like a drum. The scenery is magnificent as the road running through the Lijiang valley which is filled with wheat fields and drying haystacks.
Drive to Lijiang. On the way, you’ll have a stop to see the First Bend on the Yangtze River with imposing gorge scenery.
Sightseeing and Activities:Yulong Snow Mountain, Ganhaizi Meadow, Baishui River and Terraces, Baisha Old Town and Murals
Accommodation: Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy the sunrise of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lijiang Ancient Town in the morning, drive about 30KM to Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M), you will take the sightseeing bus for a short visiting through the Baishuihe River, take the chairlift up to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The cableway will be arranged according to the condition of the mountain. You will hike around 1 hour in the original forest in Spruce Meadow (3200M).
After lunch, you will enjoy the Impression Lijiang Ethnic Show directed in Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M). A cultural show demonstrating the traditions and lifestyles of the Naxi, Yi and Bai peoples of the area. The show takes place inside Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Park at 3500m in an outdoor theater specifically designed to showcase the mountain which is used as a backdrop. The production itself was designed by Zhang Yimou, Fan Yue and Wang Chaoge, with a cast of over 500 people and a number of horses.
In the afternoon, you’ll stroll through Baisha Old Town, which is an enchanting traditional Yunnan town. Visit the Baisha Murals about 600 years old, which is one part of the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997.
Sightseeing and Activities:Xizhou Town, Zhoucheng Village, Black Dragon Pool, Dongba Museum, Lijiang Ancient Town
Accommodation: Dali
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
In the morning, you’ll head for the scenic Black Dragon Pool and the Dongba Museum to explore the rich Naxi minority culture.
Then explore Lijiang Old Town. Lijiang Old Town has a history of more than 800 years; it was listed as the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997. Here you will see the wonderful wooden architecture of Naxi ethnic people.
Afternoon, drive to Dali. You will head for Xizhou Town to fully appreciate Bai-style traditional architectural courtyards, taste their fragrant Three-Course Tea and explore their distinctive culture. Visit Zhoucheng Village and the Bai people’s Tie-dying cloth workshop where you can take some special souvenir with the Bai ethnic style.
Sightseeing and Activities:Three-pagodas in Chongsheng Temple, Erhai Lake Cruise, Dali Ancient Town
Accommodation: Dali
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
In the morning, visit the Three Pagodas in Chongsheng Monastery which has a history of over 1,800 years and located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain facing to the Erhai Lake. Three Pagodas are made of three ancient independent pagodas forming a symmetrical triangle.
After lunch, you’ll cruise in Erhai Lake by the small boat to the Jinsuo Islet in the east Erhai Lake. There are 200 Bai ethnic families around 1000 people in Jinsuo Island. In Erhai Lake cruise, you will enjoy a view of the green Cangshan Mountain and the Three Pagodas from a far as well as lots of birds and seagulls flying over the lake.
At last, you will visit the Ancient Dali Town, walk around the Foreigner Street and enjoy the relax time with local people. After climbing up to the City Wall of Dali, you will have a panoramic view of the Erhai Lake.
Sightseeing and Activities:Stone Forest
Accommodation: Kunming
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
In the morning, take a bullet train to Kunming. Upon arrival, you will drive 86 km to the Stone Forest. An old local saying says that ‘If you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time.’ Truly, the Stone Forest is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan.
Drive back to Kunming for overnight.
Sightseeing and Activities:Stone Forest
Accommodation: none
Meals: Breakfast
Drive to Kunming airport for departure. Service ends.
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Show you around one of the three largest and most mysterious ancient town in China “Lushi old town” to experience the ancient tea horse road routes, taste the specialty foods, admire the plateau lakes “Xiaowan” and all stone-made village“Tangfang village”, as well as the traditional village “Gumo village”, visit the last primitive tribe of China “Wengding primitive tribe” and one of the oldest rock paintings “Cangyuan rock painting” ever discovered in China.
Sightseeing and Activities: Taste the delicacies of Yunnan
Accommodation: Fengqing
Meals: Lunch
You will head to Lincang by plane or by train, and then go to the hotel in Fengqing county to check in. Then free activity. You can taste the delicacies of Yunnan: the characteristics of stinky tofu, a bowl of delicious rice noodle, all kinds of fresh fruit juice, all dazzling Yunnan snacks and hundreds of varieties for your choice, at the same time feel the ethnic flavor!
Sightseeing and Activities: Lushi Ancient Town, Tangfang Village
Accommodation: Fengqing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, set off for Fengqing for Lushi ancient town, passing through the long lake and crossing the bridge in Mang street, you can taste the special river fish, also take the yacht to admire the scenery of lake and the mountain, and enjoy the plateau lake “xiaowan”; then visit Lushi ancient town to experience the route of the ancient tea horse road and taste the authentic farmhouse food! Visit the village of Tangfang in the afternoon.
Sightseeing and Activities: Gumo Village, Yunxian County
Accommodation: Yunxian
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Start from hotel to “Gumo village” in the morning, belonging to Shili township, Fengqing county, Lincang city, yunnan province, which won the prize of “China traditional village“, “China summer town in 2013 ”as its better preserved ancient mill group, clear and exquisite lover river, unique stone houses, ecological and livable environment and rich folk customs.
From Gumo village to Yunxian county in the afternoon, you can enjoy the most authentic native chicken rice noodle, which looks unassuming and senses not so good especially for its micro black color and lustre of chicken, but aroma overflowing , the thick and fresh sweet soup, the tender meat, neither greasy nor dry, delicious and exquisite, smooth and fragrant, leads people to endless aftertastes .
Sightseeing and Activities: Experience Tea Processing, Cangyuan Rock Paintings, Thousand-meter Picturesque Gallery
Accommodation: Cangyuan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
From Yunxian county to Cangyuan (about 4 hours) in the morning, through Gengma county and Mengyong county, you can go to Gengma to make tea and experience the life of farmers. Arrive at Cangyuan in the afternoon to visit ancient rock painting of Wa ethnic people and Chinese painting corridor in kilometers, appreciate the beauty of the mountain and the Wa! The unique ancient rock paintings, including weddings, hunting, sacrifice and other varieties of life in content, are drawn by ore powder and animal blood, preserved through three thousand years of wind and rain, which have high artistic and historical value.
Sightseeing and Activities: Guangyunmian Temple, Wengding Village
Accommodation: Cangyuan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, go to Guangyun Buddhist Temple. Visit Wengding village in the afternoon and experience the life of primitive tribe.
Guangyun Buddhist Temple located in the north of Mengdong street in Cangyuan county , commonly known as “School Myanmar Temple”, was built in the Qing dynasty. As a Buddhist building of Theravada Buddhism, it is one of the temples with most influence to Theravada Buddhism in southwest of Yunnan province. The style of Temple architecture, mainly influenced by the Han, which retains the form of Theravada Buddhism’s temple , is the organic combination of architectural appearance of Han’s and interior decoration of Dai’s , unique in style of architecture arts . The wood carving in the Guangyun Buddhist Temple, besides the two dragons in front of the door, all the doors and windows are engraved patterns with extremely fine craftsmanship .The interior wall of the hall is painted with 10 mural paintings. The murals are mostly ink-lined and refilled with color, whose style and technique are similar to those of the mainland in Ming and Qing dynasties. Most of the buildings in the painting are multiple eave hiped-roof, which belongs to the architecture style of Han, while the characters are officials, women, soldiers and attendants, etc., different clothing to different ethnic groups. Among them, the warrior wears a crown and a jacket with narrowed horseshoe-shaped cuffs , which is the typical clothing of Qing dynasty .
Guangyun Buddhist Temple, also known as “School Myanmar Temple”, is located in Mengdong town, Cangyuan Wa autonomous county in Yunnan province. Namely the buddhist temple, built in the early years of Qingdaoguang, now only exists in the great hall and the second door. The wood structure style in the hall is triple eave hiped-roof, with six golden pillars juxtaposed inside and painted patterns decorated on the beams .The walls inside the temple are painted with murals, mostly painted with ink outlines and then refilling. The style techniques are similar to those of the mainland in Ming and Qing dynasties.
In the Wa’s language, Wengding is the meaning of “misty villages”.It has been known that this is a relatively primitive Wa’s village. After the founding of new China, it has completed the transition from primitive society to socialist society. The primitive worship has made this place still full of mystery. Before 1957, with the custom of “headhunters to worship” for the sake of good harvest of grain, every Wa village will capture a grown man from other villages before sowing, then sacrifice his head to the Harvest God. Today the pile for sacrificing heads strewn at random can also be seen in the village.
Sightseeing and Activities: Departure from Cangyuan
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Meals: Breakfast
Today, pick you up at hotel and transfer to Cangyuan airport. Service ends.
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Chinese Name: 麻栗坡县八布乡 English Name: Babu Town in Malipo County, Wenshan Overview: Babu Town is located in the eastern part of Malipo County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture,...
Chinese Name: 文山国家级自然保护区 English Name: Wenshan National Nature Reserve Overview Wenshan National Nature Reserve is located in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, within the southeastern part...
Location: Chinese Name: 富宁县天湖壮景生态旅游区 English Name: Tianhu Lake Scenic Area in Funing County, Wenshan Location Details: Situated at the boundary of Guichao Town and Banlun Township, 35 kilometers from...
Chinese Name: 文山市西华公园 English Name: Xihua Park in Wenshan City Overview: Xihua Park, also known as Sanyuan Cave, is located on Xihua Mountain, 3 kilometers west of Kaihua Town...
Chinese Name: 富宁县驮娘江景区 English Name: Tuoniangjiang River in Funing County, Wenshan Overview: The Tuoniangjiang River Scenic Area is a national AA-level tourist attraction located in Funing County, Wenshan. It...
English Name: Junlonghu Lake in Wenshan City Chinese Name: 文山市君龙湖水利风景区 Description: Junlonghu Lake, located in Mudi Village, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, was originally known as...
Overview of The Festival Chinese Name: 马龙村苗族华山节 English Name: Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Mimalong Village of Anning City, Kunming Location:安宁市禄脿街道密马龙行政村/Mimalong Village of Anning City. The Huashan...
Chinese Name: 楚雄市紫溪镇白草花苗族村 English Name: Baicaohua Miao Ethnic Village of Zixi Town in Chuxiong City, Chuxiong Prefecture Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Chuxiong City is held in Baicaohua Miao...
Overview of The Festival Chinese Name: 楚雄市紫溪镇白草花苗族村苗族花山节 English Name: Huashan Festival of Miao Ethnic Minority in Chuxiong City, Chuxiong Prefecture Location:楚雄市紫溪镇白草花苗族村 Baicaohua Miao Ethnic Village of Zixi Town, Chuxiong...
镇雄县以古彝族苗族乡Yigu Yi and Miao Ethnic Town in Zhenxiong County, Zhaotong ...
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