The breathtaking terraces cascade down the slopes of the towering Ailao Mountains to the banks of the Honghe, where is settlement of Hani ethnic people. They are mainly good at agriculture, and the terraced fields are hewn from the rolling topography by the Hani throughout hard work.Yuanyang Rice terrace is in remote, which is hard to be disturbed by culture from outside and reserve pure ethnic culture. The breathtaking landscape is treasure who loves nature.  Next, I will tell you the the top 6 Honghe tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor.

1. Xishan Mountain Pavilion, Yisa(迤萨西山阁)

Xishan Pavilion, located in Xishan Park, Yisa Town, Honghe County, was built in 1871. Xishan Pavilion in Tisa is about 10 meters high and covers an area of 106 square meters. The best time to travel to Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture is March-April and September-November, when the light is mild and the rainfall is less.

2. Sama Ba Ethnic Cultural Relics exhibition room(撒玛坝民族文物陈列室)

Ethnic Cultural Relics exhibition room  is located at 022 township road, Honghe county, where many ethnic cultural relics are collected. these cultural relics have a long history, convey strong historical memory and are a treasure house of national culture.

3. Wenxing Pavilion, Yisa(迤萨文星阁)

It is located in 654401, Yisa Town, Honghe County. There is also a rich culture of ethnic minorities. Many ethnic minorities live in this land. They live, cultivate, and live from generation to generation, creating a rich and wonderful culture.

4. Nanuo Terrace(那诺梯田)

Nanuo Township covers an area of 152 square kilometers, with an average altitude of 1700 meters and a population of less than 20,000. The Hani nationality is dominated by the Hani nationality. The Hani people in Nanuo are hardworking and kind. They have created many cultural miracles in their thousands of years of struggle with nature. The Xiong Nanuo Terrace reflects the Hani nationality’s long-standing farming culture.

5. Wenxing Pavilion, Jiayin (甲寅文星阁)

It is located in Jiayin Village, Jiayin Township, Honghe County. It is a famous and precious landmark and scenic spot. It is a cultural exhibition of ethnic minorities and a witness to the evolution of ethnic minorities over thousands of years. It is worthy of our protection.

6. Mt. A’mu Natural Reserve

Amshan Nature Reserve is located in the south-central part of Honghe County. A large area of mountainous evergreen broad-leaved forest is preserved here, which is a natural ecosystem in its original state. It is of great value in many aspects to carry out multi-disciplinary comprehensive research, bring various benefits of forests into play, and promote the development of surrounding economy.

These are the 6 Honghe tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor. If you want to know more about other Honghe tourist attractions, you can inquire on the website or consult relevant staff.

Pu’er City is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, 400 km south of the capital Kunming. In 2007, the city of Simao changed its name to Pu’er City. By doing so, it has had an effect the size of the official Puer tea production area. The urban administrative center of Pu’er is Simao District, which is also the former name of the city itself. Pu’er tea is a major product from this region. Next, I will tell you the the top 5 Puer tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor.

1. Ancient Road for Tea and Horse, Simao

This is the birthplace of the ancient tea-horse road. Entering the tea garden, the tea trees with neat pruning grow quietly in the background of the beautiful scenery of the vast tea garden. It seems as if they have instantly returned to the ancient road thousands of years ago and arrived at the post station of the ancient tea-horse road. The bell of the horse gang seems to be floating from a distance.

2. Plum Lake Park

Plum Lake Park is located in the Meizi River, 4 kilometers southeast of Puer City. It was established as a park in 1982. Plum Lake is 3.2 kilometers long, with a water area of 600 mu and an average water depth of 15 meters. Crowds of waterfowl came to the lake to roost in a beautiful environment. During festivals, tourists are like clouds and are the main tourist attractions in Simao region.

3. Laiyang River National Forest Park

Laiyang River National Forest Park is a national forest park integrating tourism, vacation, hunting, natural ecological protection and teaching. Entering the dense and deep primeval forest, with flowers everywhere, birds singing cicadas, ancient trees towering and ever-changing forest seasons, it presents the ecological harmony of nature and makes people forget to return.

4. Wuyi Pedestrian street

The pedestrian street is located in the Wuyi pedestrian street in pu’ er city. it is a famous shopping center in the area. it has convenient transportation and can be reached by many ways. at the same time, it is also a good place for leisure and entertainment, gathering various brands.

5.  Hejing Pagoda

Hejing Tower is a place of worship for believers in Southern Buddhism. More than 140 years ago, the whole tower was painted with gold powder and national patterns. Every year during the Water Splashing Festival, local Dai and Lao worshippers keep coming and going. It is a very important place for Mahayana Buddhists.

These are the top 10 Puer tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor. If you want to know more about other Puer tourist attractions, you can inquire on the website or consult relevant staff.

As one of the key tourism cities in China, Xishuangbanna is famous for its magnificent tropical rainforest scenery and traditional minority customs. Besides, its special geographical position – borders Laos and Burma, adjacent Thailand and Vietnam, made it the important access to Southeast and South Asia and the gateway of Yunnan Province opening to the outside world.The following is the top 10 XishuangBanna Tourist attractions and things to do rated on TripAdvisor.

1. XiShuangBanNa Tropical Botanical Garden,Chinese Academy of Sciences

XiShuangBanNa Tropical Botanical Garden is a comprehensive botanical garden integrating tropical scientific research, species conservation and popular science education. It is the botanical garden with the largest area, the richest species collected and the largest number of specialized botanical gardens in China.

2. WangTianShu Scenic Spot

Wangtianshu Scenic Attraction is the only oasis at 21 degrees north latitude, and has been recognized internationally as China’s unique tropical rainforest. What is the most impressive in the park are the towering Shorea chinens is (Sky Trees) that are the rainforest iconic images in South and Southeast Asia. An Air Corridor (Kong Zhong Zou Lang), 2500 meters long and 36 meters high, has been built on the high canopies. It remains a challenge to both visitors and scientists.

3. Xishuangbanna Dai Nationality Garden

Xishuangbanna Dai Garden consists of the five best-preserved Dai natural villages. Entering the gate of the scenic spot, the first is the welcome square, where enthusiastic Dai people dance welcome dances. The most solemn festival for Dai people in Xishuangbanna is the Water Splashing Festival. The lively scenes of the Water Splashing Festival can be felt every day in the Water Splashing Square of the Dai Garden.

4. Gajah Liar Valley （Wild Elephant Valley）

Jinghong Wild Elephant Valley Forest Park is a special theme park for Wild Asian Elephant sightseeing and observing and rainforest sightseeing. With h ills rolling gently at an altitude ranging between 747 and 1055 metres, the valley is covered by tropical rain forests, crisscrossed by rivers and streams, and teeming with such endangered species as Asian wild elephants, wild oxen, green peacocks and monkeys.

5. Peacock Garden, Sipsongpanna

Peacock Lake which covers an area of 18,700 square meters is situated in the center of Jinghong City, the lake was built as a townspeople park since 1977. In the park, there are styles of pavilions, exotic flowers and rare herbs. Peacock Lake is surrounded by lake water in three sides, with peacocks, foxes, wild boar, monkeys, and other rare animals.

6. Tropical Flower Garden

Tropical Flower Garden is situated in downtown Jinghong City, It is an assembly for scientific research, popularization of science, tourism, and holidays, where various flowers and plants are well preserved as well as nearly 1000 species of economic plants. When you wander in the park, you will find it a beautiful world with rare flowers, extraordinary trees and colorful plants.

7. Manting Park

Manting Park is the oldest garden in Xishuangbanna area. It used to be the imperial garden in ancient times.In the day time, people can appreciate the beauty of varied tropical plants and creatures, but at night, a different experience can let the tourists get a closer look of local customs and culture – Minority Dancing Show and Bonfire Party.

8. Jinuo Mountain

Jinuo Mountain Village is the traditional ethnic culture protection area of Xishuangbanna Prefecture. It is the essential window to learn more about Jinuo culture and also the only one place to show Jinuo culture through local performance. Jinuo Mountain is also the famous tea mountain.

9. Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park

Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park is located in Jinghong City. This forest park is very famous. Tourists from home and abroad come here to see peacocks, various plants and various rare treasures. Moreover, Xishuangbanna is very close to Southeast Asian countries, so it also feels like a Southeast Asian country.

10. Gaozhuang Night Market

Gaozhuang night market is located in Jinghong city and is a very interesting place. Xishuangbanna is located in a tropical region, where fruits abound. You can eat all kinds of fruits in this night market, even fruits you have never seen before. The stalls here also sell all kinds of snacks and various things related to ethnic minorities.

These are the top 10 XishuangBanna tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor. If you want to know more about other XishuangBanna tourist attractions, you can inquire on the website or consult relevant staff.

Enjoying the reputation of “the big natural greenhouse” and cradle of the Wa people, the city of Lincang lies in the southwest of Yunnan. Lincang, so named because of the Lancang River that flows nearby, has a land area of 24, 469 square kilometers. Proud of its gorgeous landscape, lovely climate, colorful cultures and customs of multiple nationalities, Lincang has become a very hot tourist destination in recent year and a most preferred city for studying the folk customs of the Wa people. Next, I will tell you the the top 10  Lincang tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor.

1. Wengding Wa Ethnic Village

Ongding, which means “a place where clouds twine”, is an ordinary village in the central and western part of Cangyuan County. All of them are Wa people. Ongding has built a village for nearly 400 years. The village was first built for the young clan, so the position of the village leader was inherited by the young clan.

2. Nangunhe River National Nature Reserve

Nangunhe River National Nature Reserve is also known for its gorgeous landscape. Numerous rivers flow through the pretty peaks forest which gives rise to the favo rable local natural conditions: mild climate, rich rainfall and fertilized soil. A large variety of plants and wild lives live in this Shangri-La which is often quoted as the “Plants Kingdom” or “Animal Kingdom” of Yunnan.

3. Cangyuan Cliff Paintings

Cangyuan Cliff Paintings include the images of animals, architectures, trees, boats, heavenly bodies like the sun or the moon, mountains and many abstract symbols etc. Apart from artistic meanings and value, many important life activities of these human ancestors such as hunting, dancing, recreation and sacrifice rituals and suchlike are vividly displayed and recorded, which seems to bring the viewers back to those mysterious and remote prehistoric ages.

4.The Cloud Sea Wonders of Awa Mountain

In the southwest border areas of China, a mysterious Wa nationality live in the depths of the beautiful Awa Mountain, mainly located in the Pu’er and Lincang Cities. Primitive villages scatter all over the rolling hills and Wa people still preserve their old customs and cultures. This seems like an ideal world with beautiful scenery and tranquil environment. Fascinated by the Sea Cloud, the original Wengding Village, the Heavenly Lake and the Cliff Mural in Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, a great many tourists come here every year.

5. Guangyun Burmese Temple

Guangyun Burmese Temple is one of the most influential temples that have influence on Theravada Buddhism among southwestern ethnic groups of Yunnan. It is a Theravada Buddhism building that located in the north of Mengdong town in Canyuan county, which is built in Qing dynasty, and also called “Xuetang Burmese Temple”.Its constructing style was influenced mostly by Han people; meanwhile, it maintained the basic style of Theravada temples. It is a combination of external style of Han buildings and internal decoration style in courtyard of Dai people, such a unique construction style it is!

6. Canglongdong Cave

Canglong Cave is the hiding place of Prince Dragon, located in Cangyuan County, Yunnan Province, China. It’s located in the Yungui Plateau, is a cave. At present, it is in the initial stage of development and has now invested nearly 1 million yuan. It takes about 150m from the entrance of the hole to reach the fork entrance of the scenic spot. The right hole has now been developed more than 600m, and the left hole has been developed more than 800m.

7. Ximen Park, Linchuang

Lincang Ximen Park is located in Fengxiang Town, Lincang County. The park is full of green trees and picturesque scenery. Ximen Park is the only city park in lincang. It was built and opened in 1990. The park is a perfect place for Lincang people to have leisure, fitness and entertainment on weekends and in their leisure time.

8. Sigangli Cave

Sigangli Cave in Cangyuan is 3 km from Menglai Village of Cangyuan County. Geological evolvement for numerous years forms plenty of hall in the hole, stalagmites in the hall, stalagnate in different poses and with different expressions, and rich spectacle combination. Some of them seem petty monkey playing around, lion squatting, tiger looking for food etc. Especially, there is a stalagnate, about 20 m high, 1.6 m root thick, standing upright between heaven and land.

9. Dalangba Forest Park

The Dalangba Forest Eco-tourism Area is the Yunnan Provincial Forest Park. he 105, 000 mu artificial Huashan pine and virgin forest are surrounded by five reservoirs, forming a unique resource landscape integrating mountain, water and forest. It has high ornamental value and scientific research value, pleasant climate and evergreen season, as an ideal destination for sightseeing, summer vacations and rest and recuperation.

10. Menglai Caryota Urens Forest

Caryota urens is a kind of valuable, ornamental plants protected by Chinese government. Caryota urens is a species of flowering plant in the palm family from the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and China where they grow in fields and rainforest clearings. The Caryota urens grows in the valley in a large scale, its leaves are rustling in the wind. The large area of the Caryota urens is an unique picturesque scenery in Yahua Valley.

These are the top 10 Lincang tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor. If you want to know more about other Lincang tourist attractions, you can inquire on the website or consult relevant staff.

These are the the top 10 Chuxiong tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor. Chuxiong has a long history and splendid culture. Yuanmou County has found fossils of Yuanmou people 1.7 million years ago, as well as traces of stone tools and fire. Chuxiong is a unique tourist attraction due to its beautiful natural scenery, beautiful mountains and clear water, lush vegetation, famous local products, myths and legends and rich Yi customs. 

1. Yuanmou Clay (Earth) Forest

Although clay forest is the product of soil erosion, it can also be called the masterpiece of nature. This is a very worthwhile place to visit. You can fully exert your imagination and think of the forest inside as a myriad of animals, plants and buildings. While imagining, one sighs at the uncanny workmanship of nature.

2. Exhibition Hall of Yuanmou Man

As one of the birthplaces of human ancestors, when you arrive in Yuanmou, you should go to a museum to learn about the history of human evolution.The museum displays different scenes of life in which primitive human beings and nature are accompanied and struggle and utilization are combined.

3. Miyilu Folk Custom Valley

Miyilu Folk Custom Valley is a minority community with beautiful scenery, rich ethnic customs, profound Yi culture and well-preserved folk customs. Come here to see those rich ethnic customs and listen to those beautiful legends.

4. Jiyi Grand Valley

The Jiyi Grand Rift Valley, also known as Central Yunnan Grand Rift Valley, is located in Wuding County in the central part of Yunnan Province, 123 kilometers from the county seat. The scenic area is about 30 square kilometers and there are more than 10 scenic spots. The Grand Rift Valley is about 12 kilometers long. The widest part is about 200 meters, and the narrowest part is about 6 meters. The deepest part of the rift valley is more than 300 meters and is bottomless, which forms the thrilling cliff wonder.

5. Lion Mountain in Wuding County

Regarded as an ideal land for taking a closer touch to nature, Lion Mountain in Wuding County is now full of cloud-capped ancient trees——a sea of forest that shadows the sun, the towering crags, the strangely-formed rocks, beautiful flowers such as peony, attractive landscapes and sweet spring. The relics and the legends about the Emperor Hui of the Ming Dynasty who shaved his own hair to become a reclu sive monk at Lion Mountain make the resort even more interesting.

6. Huafo Mountain

Huafo Mountain is located in Mouding County in Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture. Huafo Mountain is one of the famous mountains for Buddhists congregat ion in Central Yunnan. The mountain stands there like a powerful lion, facing the east, striding forward with his chin up.Standing on the Mountain, visitors can enjoy themselves in the forest of nature. Various shapes of bamboos and plants can be seen here and there.

7. Ten-Month Solar Calendar Park

Chuxiong is a fascinating land fostering an age-old minority with brilliant culture, among which the Ten-month Solar Calendar is the most striking one. According to this calendar, one year was divided into ten months in five seasons. There were 36 days in a month and two months constituted a season. So, the total was 360 days. The rest 5 or 6 days were defined as annual festival.

8. Lufeng World Dinosaur Museum

The Lufeng Dinosaur Museum includes the hall of ancient living beings where four complete dinosaur skeletons ranging from 2.4 meters to 9 meters in length are on display. In addition, there is a display of photographs and diagrams of dinosaurs from around the world. The museum includes the hall of ancient bronzeware and earthenware and the hall of ancient Pithecanthropus.

9. Dayao White Pagoda

It is known that Dayao White Pagoda is the only one Tibetan style Lamaist Pagoda in Yunnan. It has an important position in the history of Yunnan anci ent pagodas. The architectural mechanics principles of white pagodas are cleverly applied. After more than a thousand years of wind and rain, the Pagoda still stands. In 2006, the White Pagoda was announced as the sixth batch of key cultural relics protection units in the country.

10. Ejia Rice Terraces in Shuangbai County

The Ejia Rice Terraces are the rare landscapes sprinkled by the celestial beings. It is the witness of the farming culture of Ejia. The hundreds of thousands of acres of natural scenery along the mountain can make people people enjoys as much as to fo rget to leave, and can be compared with the Yuanyang Rice Terraces that is well-known at home and abroad.

These top 10 Chuxiong tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor. If you want to know more about other Chuxiong tourist attractions, you can inquire on the website or consult relevant staff.

These are top 10 Baoshan tourist attractions rated on TripAdvisor. In Baoshan, you can follow the thousand-year-old ancient road deep in the hoof pit to explore the footprints of the ancient silk road caravan, and you can also feel the bitter resistance in western Yunnan from the rut eroded by years. Baoshan will definitely not disappoint you as long as you set foot on this magical land.

1. Heshun Ancient Town

Heshun ancient town is located 4 kilometers west of tengchong county. it is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese in Yunnan province. it is also an important town along the tea-horse ancient road and a necessary route for the southwest silk road.

2. Tengchong Hot Sea

Located in Qingshui Township, southwest of Tengchong County, the hot sea covers an area of about 9 square kilometers and has more than 80 gas springs and hot springs. Hot springs can be seen spewing everywhere. The hot air shrouds this place in a white mist, , it is not only an important part of natural resources, but also a precious and non-renewable geological natural heritage.

3. Tengchong Volcano Park

When you enter the volcano park, all the mountains you can see are volcanoes, and every volcano is an active volcano in dormancy. It is said that the latest eruption is 7,000 years apart. In the Volcano Geothermal National Geopark, you can take a hot air balloon to spy on the panorama of the park from a height. In addition to taking a hot air balloon, climbing stairs and watching the volcano, you can also see the introduction of the volcano at the gate. There are many pictures and volcanic rocks. You may as well calm down and feel the charm of history and geography.

4. Three Parallel Rivers Natural Reserve

Three Parallel Rivers Natural Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a nature reserve extending over 170, 000 km2 within the undulating mountains of northwest Yunnan Province. It is the combination of seven geographical features over eight geographic region s. The whole reserve is composed of the drainage areas of the three great rivers – Nu River, Lancang River, Jinsha River, and the mountains around.

5. Beihai Wetland Reserve

The wetland is surrounded by mountains, located in a special geographical position, and is a typical subtropical volcanic lava barrier lake marsh wetland. The reserve features a “floating blanket style” marsh, complex biodiversity and high productivity. The reserve is not only a garden of national protected plants like Brasenia schreberi and wildwater chestnuts, but it is also a paradise for water birds.

6. Longjiang Bridge

The Longjiang River Bridge or Longjiang Bridge is a suspension bridge near Baoshan. The bridge project is also part of a larger effort to connect Yunna n’s impoverished west to the province’s more prosperous central region and, eventually, to neighboring Southeast Asian countries. The construction of the project is a landmark building to create “the journey of the history and culture, the journey of the natural landscape, the journey of the international channel” in Yunnan Province.

7. Ruilijiang River

Floating along Ruilijiang River, you can experience the unique beauty of Ruilijiang River, which will make you enjoy yourself so much as to forget to leave here. There are many tourist attractions, such as Bambusa multiplex and subtropical fruit trees, when you come here, your eyes are occupied by these beautiful attractions.

8. Yunfeng Mountain

Yunfeng and its main peak of 2, 450 meters above the sea level stands in Ruidian Township and over 50 kilometers away in the northwest of the county seat. Seen from a distance, the mountain looks like a bamboo shoot towering into the sky. The mountain got its name because there are often clouds covering its top. “The three fl ights of steps” is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Tengchong. Climbing up to the top, tourists have to get hold of chains and to walk very close to the precipice.

9. Laifeng Mountain National Forest Park

Laifeng Park lies at the foot of the Laifeng Mountain. It was built where the Laifeng Temple was built in the Qing Dynasty. Climbing on scores of steps, you will reach the gate of the Laifeng Temple, over which is a board engraved with “Laifeng Temple”, which was written by Zhao Puchu, president of the Chinese Buddhism Association. Everywhere you can see ponds, winding corridors, rockeries, little bridges and pavilions, which will remind you of the gardens in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

10. The Graveyard of the National Heroes

The Graveyard of the National Heroes  constructed to honour the martyrs at the battle of recovering Tengchong lies in the west of the county seat at about 1 kilometre’s distance. The construction was started in 1944 and completed on the 7th of July, 1945. It was Li Genyuan who called for the construction of the memorial graveyard. Covering over 10,000 square meters, the main structures are the memorial tower, the martyrs’ tombs, the memorial hall and the gate.

These are the top 10 Baoshan tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor. If you want to know more about other Baoshan tourist attractions, you can inquire on the website or consult relevant staff.

These are top 10 Nujiang tourist attractions rated on TripAdvisor, The full name is Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, and it Situated in the northwest of Yunnan Province, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture neighbors Lijiang City, Diqing and Dali prefectures in the east. It is also bordered by Tibet in the north and shares a boundary of nearly 450 kilometers (280 miles) with Burma in the west.

1. Nujiang River Grand Canyon

Here live Lisu minority, Nu minority, Drung minority and Pumi minority etc. They are industrious and brave, bold and vigorous, created the unique way of life and national characteristics of culture. Their costumes, singing and dancing, festival activities, the form of marriage, living customs, religious activities, such as unique and charm characteristics, constitute a harmonious canyon graffiti.

2. The First Bend of Nujiang River

When flowing near Ridan village of Bingzhongluo in Gongshan County, the river encircles a small area of land while turning 180 degrees in only a few hundred meters, with beautiful high cliffs providing a vantage point for sightseers. The river surface has an elevation of 1710 meters above sea level, having a relative fall over 1000 meters comparing with the mountains along the banks of the river.

3. Bingzhongluo Scenic Area

Bingzhongluo, which is called ‘A Heaven of Peace and Happiness’, is the most beautiful place in Nujiang Grand Canyon. When you walk on the Tea Horse Road of millennium, see the roaring Nujiang River running among the steep cliff and deep valley, splendid church and temple, tranquil villages, thick forest and towering snow mountain, you may lose yourself in the wonderful landscape.

4. Stone Moon in Gaoligong Mountain

The Stone Moon lies on the Gaoligong Mountains. It’s a hole about 40-50 meter wide and 30 meters high. Viewing from the distance, people would find the hole just like a bright moon over the sky. Local people also call it Yabaha, which means Stone Moon. The precipice is very cliffy and the weather on the mountain top is very changeable, so you can’t get to the top if without courage and perseverance.

5. Three Parallel Rivers Natural Reserve

Three Parallel Rivers Natural Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The whole reserve is composed of the drainage areas of the three great rivers – Nu River, Lancang River, Jinsha River, and the mountains around. It is a very rare phenomenon that the shortest distance between the Lancang River and Jinsha River is only 66 kilometers and between the Lancang River and Nu River the distance is less than 19 kilometers.

6. Biluo Snow Mountain

Biluo Snow mountain is one of the major mountain ranges in Hengduan Mountain in Yunnan. There are 15 snow mountains, which stand 4000 meter above sea level. The Laowo Mountain is the most beautiful a highest mountain than the others, which is 4500 meters above sea level. The climate changes unconventionally in the mountain. It is also called the “Mountain of thousands of Waterfalls and Lakes”, indicating the rich in the beautiful landscapes.

7. Zhongding Catholic Church

Zhongding church is the most famous church in Bingzhongluo area.It was destroyed during the “cultural revolution” and rebuilt in 1996. Smaller than the original church, the inside of the church is very simple, with a number of long wooden benches, and faded paintings hung on the wall. Behind the church is a simple little grave hidden by the trees where the missionary who built the church was buried.

8. Puhua Temple

Nujiang Puhua temple also called Lama temple, belongs to Tibetan Buddhism Temple, located in Dongfeng Village of Bingzhongluo, Gongshan county, Nujiang Prefecture, Yunnan province. There are 11 wall paintings under the porch and inner walls, more other 2000 small pictures of “Songji”. A clay sculpture of Buddha stands in the middle of two tigers and one lion. The whole temple is built in Tibetan style, simple but not primitive.

9. Jinji Temple

The temple was fist built in Jiaqing 15, Qing Dynasty (1810), and rebuilt in Guangxu 33 (1907), so it owns more than 100 years history. The ancient building group includes Kwan-yin Pavilion, Maitreya Temple, Jade Emperor Palace, Sanguan Temple, Dragon Spirit Hole etc. Jinji Temple got its name because of its precipitous location (in Chinese, jinji means Golden Cock, which means precipitous location). The Kwan-yin and the offering desk in Kwan-yin Pavilion are all carved by stone.

10. Baihanluo Catholic Church

Located in Baihanluo village, Baihanluo church was built in the 24th year of the reign of emperor Guangxu of the Qing dynasty (1898), in wooden construction combined in Chinese and Western style. It covers 454 square meters. The door is of the arch style with six matting fan, the second floor with arched windows, the third floor for the bell tower. In 1905, the local people held an anti-foreign religious revolt and burned down the church, which was known as the “Baihanluo case”.

These are the top 10 Nujiang tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor. If you want to know more about other Nujiang tourist attractions, you can inquire on the website or consult relevant staff.

Shangri-la, which means “the sun and moon in one’s heart” in Tibetan, is also the site of the world natural heritage “three rivers flowing in parallel”. The unique snowy mountains, plateaus, meadows and Tibetan customs make this area known as “the last piece of pure land on the blue planet” . The following is the top 10 Diqing Tourist attractions and things to do rated on TripAdvisor.

1.Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)

Tiger Leaping Gorge is famous for its “danger”. Its main peak is as high as 5,596 meters above sea level. The mountain on the west bank is 600 meters higher than that of Hell Gorge in the United States. Tourists enter the valley and the scenery is very frightening. Due to the collapse of mountain rock faults, numerous Liang Shi falls and ridges form a forest of rocks in the river.

2. Sumtsaling Monastery

Sumtsaling Monastery is built on the mountain. It looks quite similar to the Potala Palace in Lhasa. Because of its large scale, it is reputed as “Little Potala Palace”. Not only are the buildings here exquisite, but there are also many religious artifacts and precious cultural relics hidden in the temple. Also known as “Tibetan Art Museum”.

3. Guishan Park

All the way to  Guishan Park, which is the highest point of the whole ancient city, overlooking the dukezong ancient city built on the mountain, guishan park has the world’s largest prayer wheel. The whole warping drum is about 5 stories high.

4. Potatso National Park

Located in the central area of the Great Shangri-La Scenic Area, it is an important part of the world natural heritage “Three Parallel Rivers”. Putatso is a paradise for photography lovers. The spring and autumn seasons are especially beautiful. It is the best time to visit Putatso or take photos.

5. Shudu Lake

Shudu Lake is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with an elevation of 3705 meters. The primeval forest is well protected. The lake water is clear and blue. The lake is a stretch of plateau pasture. Wild flowers bloom in spring and summer, and the forest in autumn is completely dyed. The scenery is very beautiful.

6. Dukezong Ancient Town

Dukezong Ancient Town is a beautiful moonlight city, where you can relive the vicissitudes of the tea-horse ancient road. The architectural layout of the ancient city is like an eight-petal lotus flower, with the moonlight square in the center, surrounded by ancient Tibetan wooden houses one by one. It is the best preserved and largest group of Tibetan dwellings in China and the hub of the ancient tea-horse road.

7. Birang Grand Canyon

Shangri-La Canyon is famous for its mysterious depth. The average elevation of these canyons is over 3,000 meters. Today, the ecological environment in the canyons is well protected. The full wall height is over 1,000 meters. At least the sky is cloudy, which makes appall.

8. SongZan LinSi ZangBao ZhanLanGuan(松赞林寺藏宝展览馆)

Located in the center of Songzanlin Temple Treasure Exhibition Hall has beautiful Tibetan-style Huangjiao temple buildings, exquisite murals, Xiu Xiang, Buddha statues, and sculpture, which one likes very much.

9. Napa Hai Nature Reserve

Napahai Nature Reserve, located in Yunnan Province of China, is a tourist resort with beautiful natural landscape and charming scenery. Here, surrounded by green mountains and lakes, it can be described as a wonderful world. The terrain here is flat and broad, surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the scenery is extremely beautiful.

10. Shika Snow Mountains

Although it is called snow mountain, there is snow only from November to April and may of the following year. the rest of the time, the rocks are bare and azaleas are in full bloom. Shika Snow Mountain Scenic Area is equipped with two sections of ropeways, which can easily reach the peak. If the ropeway goes up and down, the scenery along the way is very worth seeing.

These are the top 10 Diqing Tourist attractions and things to do rated on TripAdvisor.. If you want to know more about other Zhaotong tourist attractions, you can inquire on the website or consult relevant staff.

These are top 10 Lijiang tourist attractions rated on TripAdvisor, Lijiang used to be a transit point for the Silk Road and the Tea-Horse Ancient Road. It has a very long history. Because of its unique cultural and natural landscape, Lijiang has become a very popular tourist destination in China. It is also one of the few ancient cities of ethnic minorities in China. Lijiang has been rated as a “world cultural heritage”: it has rich ethnic customs, a small bridge and flowing water layout, scattered residential buildings, and a loose life rhythm and rich nightlife.

1. Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake, at the border between Sichuan and Yunnan Provinces and about 200 kilometers (124 miles) from Lijiang city, is an alpine lake renowned for its stunning scenery and unique Mosuo culture. Lugu is called the “mother lake” by the local Mosuo people, who comprise what is sometimes described as the last matriarchal society in the world.

2. Blue Moon Valley

Blue Moon Valley originated from melting snow and ice on snowy mountains, flowing down cliffs, and finally forming a crystal clear and extremely cool river in the deep valley on the upper reaches of Blue Moon Valley. Moreover, the valley is crescent-shaped. From a distance, it looks like a round of blue moon inlaid at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, hence its name is Blue Moon Valley.

3. Lijiang Impressions Show

Impression Lijiang is a cultural show which demonstrates the traditions and lifestyle of local Naxi, Yi and Bai ethnics of the area. It is the second outdoor production of famous Chinese film director Zhang Yimou, The open-air performance takes place inside Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Park at 3500 meters in an outdoor theater specifically designed to showcase the m ountain which is used as a breath-taking backdrop.

4.  Old Town of Lijiang

Lijiang Ancient Town 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.

5. Mu’s Residence

Located at the southwest part of Lijiang, the Mu’s Residence was the mansion of the Mu family, the ruler of Naxi people that ruled Lijiang for about 470 years in ancient China, as well as the government office of Lijiang, which was built symmetrically according to imperial palace of Han minority ethnic group.

6. Black Dragon Pool

Black Dragon Pool  is not only the water source of Lijiang’s ancient city, but also the place where Lijiang’s state-level protected cultural relics are most concentrated. Black Dragon Pool is the best place for shooting Yulong Snow Mountain.

7. Shuhe Ancient Town

Shuhe is in the former commercial district known for its leather and fur artisans. Known locally as Longquan village, Shuhe is thought to be the birthplace of the eminent Mu family of the Naxi minority ethnic group. A walk along it narrows streets and alleyways affords a glimpse into a previous era.

8. Square Street (Sifangjie)

Square Street is the core of Lijiang’s ancient city. The center of the street stretches out four main streets and is a famous snack street. There are many snacks and restaurants around, and you can eat a lot of Naxi delicacies at random. Every morning, many people dance Naxi dance here. In the evening, some people jump around the bonfire.

9. Ganhaizi Meadow

Ganhaizi Meadow is an open meadow and a natural pasture. The vast meadow is littered with low pine trees. Yaks pass by from time to time. It is a landscape of highland pastures. It is the closest and best place to look up the whole picture of Yulong Snow Mountain. There is the longest fairway in the world, the highest elevation in Asia and the only golf course at the foot of snow mountain.

10. Three Parallel Rivers

The Three Parallel Rivers refer to the three rivers of the Jinsha River, the Lancang River and the Nujiang River, which originate from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and run more than 170 kilometers from north to south in Yunnan Province, cross the mountains between Dandang Lika Mountain, Gaoligong Mountain, Nu Mountain and other high mountains and lofty hills.

These are the top 10 Lijiang tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor. If you want to know more about other Lijiang tourist attractions, you can inquire on the website or consult relevant staff.

We listed the top 10 Kunming attractions for someone who is the fist time to visit Kunming. Kunming is the capital of Yunnan Province and is located in southwest China. It is warm and spring-like all the seasons, so it is also known as “Spring City”. It has flowers that bloom all the seasons, just like a large city garden. In addition to the beautiful scenery, there are many ethnic minorities gathered here, so that tourists can feel the simple national culture.The following is the top 10 Kunming Tourist attractions and things to do rated on TripAdvisor.

1.Kunming Dragon Gate

Dragon Gate is on the western mountain. I heard that if you jump over Dragon Gate , you can succeed in your studies. you can still see Dianchi lake when you climb to the top. moreover, under the western mountain is the ethnic village, which is very beautiful.

2. Yuantong Temple

Yuantong Temple is located in Kunming, Yunnan Province. It is the most famous Buddhist temple with the longest history, largest scale and most famous culture in Kunming. Yuantong Temple was founded in Tang Dynasty and has been built for more than 1200 years.

3. Green Lake Park (Cui Hu)

Green Lake Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the city and is called “Jade in the city”. Every winter, tens of thousands of red-billed gulls flying from the north overwinter in the Cuihu Lake, frolicking in the water and competing for bait, adding infinite interest to the Cuihu Lake.

4. Kunming West Hill (Xishan Forest Park)

The Western Hills are also called Biji Hill. Looking from a distance, the Western Hills are like-women lying on the banks of Dianchi Lake. They are called “Sleeping Beauty in the Western Hills”.Here, with dense forests and fresh environment, overlooking the vast Dianchi Lake, has always been a good place for tourists to climb mountains and enjoy the scenery.

5. Dongchuan Red Land

Dongchuan Red Land has dazzling colors due to the high content of iron and aluminum in the soil. This is regarded as the most imposing red land in the world except Brazil. Seen from a distance, it is colorful and a paradise for photography lovers.

6. Yunnan Nationalities village

There are 25 ethnic villages such as Dai, Bai, yi and Jingpo in Yunnan ethnic villages. during ethnic festivals such as the water splashing festival and the torch festival, celebrations will be held in the scenic spot, which is worth visiting.

7. Dian Lake (Dian Chi)

Dianchi Lake, with beautiful scenery, is a national tourist resort in China and the largest fresh water lake in Yunnan. You can stroll along the east coast along the lake or take a boat tour. You can feed red-billed gulls in winter.

8. Kunming Golden Temple

Golden Temple is also called Tongwa Temple because its main hall is made of brass and shines brightly in the sunshine, reflecting the golden light of the emerald valley forest. The famous Golden Hall is part of the Taoist Taihe Palace. It was built in the Ming Dynasty (1602) and is one of China’s four largest bronze halls, with the best preservation.

9. Nanping Business Street

Nanping Street is an ancient commercial street in Kunming’s history and an old financial, commercial and entertainment center in Kunming. Now it is also the core area of Kunming, with a long history and prosperous streets. It is worth visiting.

10. Yunnan University

Yunnan University has beautiful scenery. The Huize and Yingqiu Gardens are worth appreciating, especially the famous Ginkgo Road, which is one of the most beautiful scenery in Yunda campus. Yunnan University has a long history and its campus is full of historical feelings.

These are the top 10 Zhaotong tourist attractions and to-do items selected by TripAdvisor. If you want to know more about other Zhaotong tourist attractions, you can inquire on the website or consult relevant staff.

Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, is also known as the “spring city”. It is an important tourist city and state-list famous historical and cultural city in China. With a long history, numerous ethnic groups and unique natural conditions, Kunming features a wealth of cultural relics and scenic spots.

Top Attractions

Kunming is one of the top ten tourist cities and the first batch of excellent tourist city in China. There are various types of famous tourist spots in Kunming, including ethnic villages, lakes, geological lanscape, karst caves and flowers. The top sights are the stone forest and Dianchi lake. For more information, click on the attractions below.

• The Stone Forest in Kunming
• Dianchi Lake in Kunming
• Western Hill in Kunming
• Jiuxiang Cave in Kunming
• Flower and Bird Market in Kunming
• Dongchuan Red Land in Kunming
• Jiaozi Snow Mountain in Kunming
• Yunnan Ethnic Villages in Kunming
• Golden Temple in Kunming
• Yuantong Temple in Kunming

Stone Forest Scenic Spot in Kunming

Walking through the stone forest, visitors will be marveled at these natural stone masterpieces and fascinated by their intricate structures. Magnificent, strange, and precipitous stones have created numerous labyrinthine landscapes, including the great stone forest, the small stone forest, and the Naigu stone forest, etc, featuring with stones of various shapes.

• Naigu Stone Forest, Kunming
• The Small Stone Forest in Shilin County
• Large Stone Forest in Shilin County
• Liziqing Stone Forest in Shilin County
• Dadieshui Waterfall in the Stone Forest
• Qifeng Cave in the Stone Forest
• Zhiyun Cave in the Stone Forest
• Changhu Lake Scenic Spot in the Stone Forest

Dongchuan Red Land in Kunming

Dongchuan in Kunming boasts the most typical and featured red soil in Yunnan highland. Experts regard it as the second marvelous red land in the world following the one in Rio Brazil. People who have been the first time to visit this land will be deeply impressed by the gorgeous scenes. Lands in deep red, purple, bright red, etc cover thousands of mountains. The most beautiful time to visit and shoot Dongchuan Red Land is from May to June and September to December.

• Damakan Village of Dongchuan Red Land
• Jinxiuyuan of Dongchuan Red Land
• Dayakou Village of Dongchuan Red Land
• Luoxiagou Scenic Spot of Dongchuan Red Land
• Huashitou Village of Dongchuan Red Land
• The Ancient Dragon Tree of Dongchuan Red Land
• Huagou Village of Dongchuan Red Land
• Lepuao Village of Dongchuan Red Land
• Shuipingzi Moon Rice Terraces of Dongchuan Red Land

Lakes in Kunming

Dianchi is the most famous lake in Kunming. The Dianchi Scenic Area is quite mesmerizing, where natural scenery and human landscape blend perfectly. It can be divided into two districts, namely West district and East district. What makes Dianchi Lake distinctive is that the color of its water changes with the clouds and sunshine of the day.

• Dianchi Lake, Kunming
• Yeyahu Lake, Kunming
• Yangzonghai Lake in Yiliang County, Kunming
• Mingyuehu Lake in Yiliang County, Kunming

More Lakes and Ponds in Kunming.

Mosques, Temples and Churches in Kunming

In Yunnan, there are some places where Hui people gather, such as Zhaotong, Qujing, Kunming, Baoshan, Dali, Chuxiong and the like. There are some famous mosques in Kunming, like Nancheng mosque. Our Muslim Tours will help travelers to get around the most well-known Muslim sites in Yunnan and share their knowledge of Islam, dinning features and other aspects of Muslim culture. In addition, Kunming owns many temples, and Golden temple and Yuantong temple are most popular.

• Yixigong Mosque in Kunming
• Shuncheng Mosque in Kunming
• Yongning Mosque in Kunming
• Nancheng Mosque in Kunming
• Dangui Mosque in Kunming
• Jinniujie Mosque in Kunming
• Beiying Mosque in Kunming
• Yuping Mosque in Kunming
• Baijiashao Mosque in Kunming
• Tangzi Mosque in Kunming
• Daying Mosque in Kunming
• Ciba Mosque in Kunming
• Taihua Temple in Kunming
• Tanhua Temple in Kunming
• Shaolin Temple in Kunming
• Bamboo Temple, Kunming
• Huating Temple in Kunming
• Golden Temple in Kunming
• Yuantong Temple in Kunming
• Caoxi Temple in Kunming
• Longquan Taoist Temple in Kunming
• Fading Temple in Kunming
• Puzhao Temple in Kunming
• Kunming Trinity International Protestant Church
• Beijing Road Catholic Church in Kunming
• Kunming Saint John Gospel Church
• Kunming XiAn Christian Church

More Mosques in Kunming and Temples in Kunming.

Museums in Kunming

Kunming has museums with various themes, including Pu’er tea culture, railway, zoology, ethnic minorities, geology and history, etc. If you want to have a general understanding of Kunming and even Yunnan, you might as well go to the museum.

• Yunnan Pu’er Tea Culture Museum in Kunming
• Yunnan Railway Museum
• Kunming Natural History Museum of Zoology
• Kunming City Museum
• The Flying Tigers Museum
• China Stone Forest Karst Geology Museum
• Yunnan Provincial Museum
• Yunnan Nationalities Museum, Kunming
• History Museum of Yunnan Military Academy and School
• Technology Geology Museum in Kunming University of Science

Villages in Kunming

As Kunming is a multi-ethnic city, there are many featured villages in it.

• Sibeihou Village in Shilin County
• Nuohei Village in Shilin County
• Wafang Liangzi Village of Dongchuan Red Land
• Fuan Village of Jincheng Town in Jinning District
• Leju Village of Tuanjie Town in Xishan District
• Doupo Village in Wuhua District
• Hemo Village in Shilin County
• Xinzhai Village in Jinning District
• Dahei Village in Jinning District
• Muzha Village in Jinning District
• Tianba Village in Jinning District
• Suogeyi Village in Shilin County
• Baishiyan Village in Xishan District

Natural Beauties in Kunming

• Liangwangshan Mountain in Kunming
• Laoyeshan Mountain in Yiliang County
• Dagu Niuzhai Mountain in Dongchuan District
• Panlong River in Kunming
• Xiaojiang River in Kunming
• Bajiang River in Shilin County, Kunming
• Yaolingshan Mountain in Songming County
• Matihe River in Yiliang County
• Mazongling Mountain Peak in Luquan County
• Tanglangchuan River in Anning City

More Rivers in Kunming and Mountains in Kunming.

Parks in Kunming

• Black Dragon Pool Park, Kunming
• The Green Lake Park, Kunming
• Kunming World Butterfly Ecological Park
• Haigeng Park, Kunming
• Daguan Pavilion Park, Kunming
• Luolong Park in Chenggong District
• Jiaoye Park in Kunming
• Zhuantang Park in Kunming
• Dongchuan Forest Park in Kunming
• Haichaosi Forest Park in Songming County
• Guandu Forest Park in Kunming
• Dongdahe Wetland Park in Kunming
• Xihua Wetland Park in Kunming
• Jialize Wetland Park in Kunming
• Crescent Pond Park in Kunming
• Haidong Wetland Park in Kunming
• Wujiatang Wetland Park in Kunming
• Xihua Park in Kunming
• Zhenghe Park in Jinning District, Kunming
• Baohai Park in Kunming
• Yunnan Wild Animal Park, Kunming

Historical and Cultural Sites in Kunming

• Tomb of Tang Jiyao in Kunming
• Former Residence of Luhan in Kunming
• Site of Fulintang in Kunming
• Compound of Ma Family in Kunming
• Former Residence of Nie Er in Kunming
• Yunnan Gongyuan Examination Hall
• Former Residence of Xiong Qinglai and Li Guangtian
• Fahuasi Temple and Grottoes in Anning City
• Wenquan Cliff Inscriptions in Anning City
• Former Residence and Memorial Hall of Zhu De
• Victory Memorial Hall of Anti-Japanese War
• Tomb and Ancestral Shrine of Lan Mao in Kunming
• Former Site of National Southwest Association University
• Poetry Tablet to Ying Kong Monk Presented by Zhu De
• The Founding Site of the CPC Yunnan Underground Party

Other Attractions in Kunming

• kunming zoo
• Kunming Botanical Garden
• Nanping Business Walking Street in Kunming
• Jingang Pagoda in Guandu Old Town, Kunming
• West Pagoda in Kunming
• East Pagoda in Kunming
• Dragon Gate of Western Hills in Kunming
• Aning Hot Spring in Kunming
• Haigeng Dam in Kunming
• The Kingdom of the Little People
• Zhongaifang Archway in Kunming
• Dianchi Lake Scenic Area in Kunming
• Guandu Ancient Town, Kunming
• Jinma Biji Archways in Kunming
• Zhengyi Archway in Kunming
• Sanqing Pavillion of Western Hills
• Huazhicheng Flower City in Kunming
• Dounan Flowers Market in Kunming
• Jingxing Flowers and Birds Market
• Bailong Flowers and Birds Market
• Yunnan Normal University 
• Yunnan University(Wuhua District Campus)
• Xundian Black-necked Crane National Nature Reserve
• Fenglongwan Lavender Manor in Xundian County

This 35 day cycling tour takes you from Kunming in China to Bangkok of Thailand where you’ll discover a world of dramatic rock formations melding into tropical forests, traditional farming villages and ethnic minority communities, on both sides of the border. Travelers will tackle some outstanding mountain trails cut by local hill tribes. Most days feature afternoons out of the saddle to rest and explore on ground level with a variety of Buddhist temples and local markets adding to opportunities to check out the regional cuisine and compare how one town or village compares to the next. Roads are mainly well paved with some mountainous terrain inviting long climbs although luggage transfers, support cars and knowledgeable guides ensure that every effort has been made to increase enjoyment levels on this fair to moderate cycling tour. This tour will offer the fantastic view and give different experience.

Highlights:

• Cycle from China to Thailand, with charming scenery along the way.

• Have grand view of Yunnan and learn more about culture of Laos and Thailand, especially Buddhist culture.

• View some famous spots and Buddhist Temples.

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Brief Itinerary:

• Day 1 Arrive in Kunming
• Day 2 Kunming-Yuxi
• Day 3 Yuxi-Huanian
• Day 4 Huanian-Ganzhuang
• Day 5 Ganzhuang-Mojiang
• Day 6 Mojiang-Tongguan
• Day 7 Tongguan-Ninger
• Day 8 Ninger-Puer
• Day 9 Puer-Dadugang
• Day 10 Dadugang-Jinghong
• Day 11 Jinghong-Menglun
• Day 12 Menglun-Mengla
• Day 13 Mengla-Mohan-Boten-Na Teuy
• Day 14 Na Teuy – Oudomxay
• Day 15 Udom Xai – Pak Beng
• Day 16 Pak Beng – Huai Xai
• Day 17 Huay Xai – Chiang Khong (Biking)
• Day 18 Chiang Khong – Chiang Rai (Biking)
• Day 19 Chiang Rai – Mae Salak (Biking)
• Day 20 Mae Salak – Chai Prakan (Biking)
• Day 21 Chai Prakan – Chiang Dao (Biking)
• Day 22 Chiang Dao – Chiang Mai (Biking)
• Day 23 Chiang Mai Day Tour
• Day 24 Chiang Mai–Lampang
• Day 25 Lampang–Phrae
• Day 26 Phrae–Uttaradit
• Day 27 Uttaradit–Sukhothai
• Day 28 Rest day in Sukhothai
• Day 29 Sukhothai – Kamphaeng Phet
• Day 30 Kamphaeng Phet–Nakhon Sawan
• Day 31 Nakhon Sawan–Sing Buri
• Day 32 Sing Buri–Ayutthaya
• Day 33 Ayutthaya – Bangkok
• Day 34 Bangkok
• Day 35 Departure from Bangkok

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Detailed Itinerary

Recommended Hotels

Destination	5 Star	4 Star	3 Star	Hostels
Kunming	Sofitel Hotel	Kunming Jinjiang Hotel	Kunming Longteng Hotel	Local Hostel
Yuxi	/	/	/	Local Hostel
Puer	/	/	/	Local Hostel
Jinghong(Xishuangbanna)	InterContinental Hotel	Jinghong Dai Garden Hotel	Jinglan Business Hotel	Local Hostel

Service Included:

• Accommodation with daily breakfast as indicated in the hotel list;
• Chinese lunches as listed in the itinerary;
• All land transfers & transportation with private air-conditioned car;
• All transfers and sightseeing with skilled English-speaking tour guide;
• All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary;
• All government taxes;
• Luggage transfers between hotels;
• Travel Agency’s Responsibility Insurance coverage

Service Excluded:

• Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
• Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
• Chinese visa fees;
• Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
• Single room supplement;
• Tips to guides and drivers;
• Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff.
• Personal travel accident insurance.
• All optional programs;

Travel Tips:

• Visitors are advised to always carry changes of clothing due to the large variations in temperature between day and night.
• The climate is relatively dry, so drink more water every day.
• Protecting oneself from strong UV radiation at high altitude.
• Protecting oneself from altitude sickness. Lessen the effects of altitude sickness, avoid strenuous exercise and have plenty of rest. 
• Respect local customs , habits, and religious beliefs.

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Mocui Tea House and Tea Plantation is located in Taoxigu Valley of Cangshan Mountain. Tourists can pick tea in Taoxigu Valley Tea Plantation and learn how to cook tea in the workshop. Taoxigu Valley is located in the halfway of Cangshan Mountain, you can have a panoramic view of Erhai Lake from a far.

Chinese Name: 大理苍山桃溪谷
English Name: Taoxigu Valley in Cangshan, Dali

Overview

Taoxigu Valley is a scenic area located within Cangshan Mountain, Dali, Yunnan. It is renowned for its pristine natural beauty and rich ecological resources. The valley is nestled at an altitude of around 2,200 meters and is adjacent to the famous Chongsheng Temple.

Attractions

1. Taoxigu Creek

• Description: Taoxigu Creek originates from the snow-capped peaks of Cangshan Mountain, flowing continuously throughout the year. The creek is known for its clear, untainted waters.
• Activities: Visitors can explore the creek and its surroundings, enjoying the fresh mountain air and picturesque scenery.

2. Ecological Tea Garden

• Tea Variety: The valley features a 100-acre ecological tea garden with Yunnan large-leaf tea trees aged over 50 years.
• Experience: Guests can learn about traditional tea cultivation and processing, and participate in tea picking and making activities.

3. Villas and Accommodation

• Villas: The resort includes eight uniquely styled villas set against the backdrop of the valley’s stunning landscape.
• Views: The villas offer breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Best Time to Visit

• Climate: The region benefits from a mild plateau monsoon climate, making it suitable for visits throughout the year.
• Recommended Duration: A visit can typically be enjoyed in 3-4 hours, allowing time to explore the key attractions and enjoy the natural beauty.

Activities and Highlights

• Nature Immersion: Experience the beauty of Cangshan’s high-altitude environment and enjoy the serene landscapes.
• Tea Experience: Explore the historical and ecological significance of the tea gardens, and take part in tea-making activities.
• Scenic Beauty: Enjoy the spectacular views of the valley, with opportunities for leisurely walks and photography.

Additional Information

• Local Agriculture: The area is known for its organic farming practices, including the cultivation of vegetables and the raising of local livestock.
• Dining: The resort offers fresh, healthy food sourced from local produce, including vegetables free of pesticides and chemical fertilizers.

Taoxigu Valley is a destination that combines natural beauty with cultural and ecological experiences, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and exploration in Dali.

Experience Introduction

For a deep connection with nature, visit the Mo Cui Tea House at Taoxigu Eco-Tourism Resort. Located in the scenic area of Cangshan Taoxigu Valley, the tea garden offers a unique experience. With tea trees about 70 years old, the environment is perfect for producing high-quality, organic tea. The area provides stunning views of Dali ancient city and Erhai Lake. Enjoy the beauty of blooming flowers in spring and the soothing sounds of streams in summer. Engage in tea picking, enjoy the mountain breeze, and savor tea made with your own hands. The experience is both relaxing and rewarding, allowing you to create a personal tea blend infused with the essence of the mountains.