Laying Village in Longchuan County, Dehong

? Laying Village (拉影村) — Border Charm in Longchuan’s Zhangfeng Town

Laying Village, under the Diesa Village Committee (迭撒村委会) in Zhangfeng Town (章凤镇), Longchuan County (陇川县), is a natural village on the China–Myanmar border. Located 9 km from Zhangfeng Town at an altitude of 920 meters, it enjoys a subtropical climate and offers visitors a rare blend of cross-border culture and rural scenery.

? Location & Features

? Border Village

Situated in the southwestern border area of Zhangfeng Town, adjacent to Myanmar. The village is home to the Laying Border Gate (拉影国门, Zhangfeng Port 章凤口岸), where visitors can experience unique border trade culture and cross-border vibes.

? Linked Attractions

Only 2 km from Diesa Village Committee (迭撒村委会). Nearby attractions include Jingpo Garden (景颇园) — famous for Dai-style hand-grab rice, and Mangla Village (芒拉村) — known for lively Water Splashing Festival experiences.

✨ Core Experiences

? Cross-Border Culture

• Visit the Laying Border Gate to observe daily exchanges between Chinese and Myanmar residents. Local schools even enroll Myanmar cross-border students.

• Join the Dai Water Splashing Festival in April to dance with villagers and exchange blessings through water splashes.

? Countryside Views

Walk among sugarcane fields — the village’s main crop. In summer, the green waves are perfect for photography.

? Getting There

? By Car

Navigate to "Zhangfeng Town Laying Village (章凤镇拉影村)" (Coordinates: 97.801697, 24.191374). Roads are a mix of asphalt and dirt.

? By Public Transport

Take Bus No. 10 in Longchuan to "Zhangfeng Bus Station (章凤客运站)", then transfer to the Laying branch rural bus.
Contact: +86 692-7173788

⚠️ Border Reminder

Carry your ID card for inspection. Do not enter restricted border zones without permission.

? Travel Tips

? Best Seasons

• April (Water Splashing Festival) — The most important Dai festival. Contact villagers in advance to join the celebrations.

• November to March — Cool and comfortable weather, ideal for sugarcane field walks.

? Suggested Itineraries

• One-Day Trip: Laying Border Gate + Sugarcane Field Cycling + Jingpo Garden Green-Leaf Banquet (within 2 km).

• In-Depth Trip: Combine with Lameng Village (拉勐村) for handmade silver jewelry, or Husa Royal Monastery (户撒皇阁寺, 30 km).

? Nearby Food Picks

• Jingpo Garden Green-Leaf Banquet (景颇园绿叶宴) — Bamboo-tube pork, spicy “ghost chicken,” all served on banana leaves.

• Zhangfeng Town Hand-Grab Rice — Lemongrass grilled fish with colorful sticky rice (try “Ruili Jingyuan” restaurant).

• Village Snacks — Homemade rice wine and fresh sugarcane juice (sold by local roadside stalls).

? Notes

• Facilities are basic — bring mosquito repellent and light walking shoes.

• Follow border regulations. Photography at the border gate requires prior approval.