Qibie Village in Tacheng of Weixi County, Diqing

? Qibie Village – Where Mountains, Rivers & Cultures Meet

Hidden deep in the core area of the Three Parallel Rivers World Natural Heritage Site and the heart of the Shangri-La East Loop, Qibie Village is known as the place where “a rooster’s crow echoes across four counties” – Weixi, Shangri-La, Deqin, and Yulong.

With 86.46% forest coverage, an altitude of 2,000 m, and a pleasant average temperature of 15 °C year-round, Qibie enjoys cool summers and mild winters. It is officially recognized as:

• China’s Key Rural Tourism Village

• A Beautiful Leisure Village of China

• A Model Village for Ethnic Unity

? Location & Access

• Province / County: Qibie Village, Tacheng Town, Weixi Lisu Autonomous County, Diqing Prefecture, Yunnan, China

• From Weixi Town: 70 km, 1.5 h drive (paved road)

• From Shangri-La City: 110 km, 2 h drive via Xiangwei Highway

• From Lijiang: 165 km, 3.5 h drive via Dali–Lijiang Expressway + Xiangwei Highway

• From Kunming: 720 km, ~7 h (high-speed train + drive)

? Must-See Attractions

? The Millennium Ginkgo King

• Height: 40 m | Trunk diameter: 2.8 m | Crown area: 130 m²

• In autumn, its golden leaves blanket the village in shimmering light — hailed as China’s largest living plant fossil.

? Lapu River Countryside Boardwalk

• A wooden path meanders through rice fields.

• Spring: canola flower seas ?

• Summer: emerald rice waves ?

• Autumn: golden terraces ?

• Every step is a postcard moment.

? Hada Winery & Ice Grape Corridor

• 640 acres of high-altitude ice grapes.

• Try grape-picking, witness wine-making, and taste sweet yet crisp highland ice wine.

? Paddy-Field Fishing & Duck Chasing

• From July to September, roll up your pants and hop into the fields.

• Whatever you catch can be cooked fresh on site.

? Multi-Ethnic Culture Square

• Evenings feature Naxi, Lisu, and Tibetan dances: Ali Li, Xianzi, and Reba.

• Visitors are welcome to join the Guozhuang circle dance for free.

? Boutique Mountain Stays

26 boutique guesthouses, including:

• Songtsam Tacheng Lodge

• Manlaiyue

• Habuda Yun Valley
  Wake up to snow-capped peaks above and rice paddies below. Rooms from ¥380–1,680/night include breakfast and a traditional ethnic welcome.

? Foodie’s Guide to Qibie

• Three-Milk Jelly – Made from goat’s, cow’s, and horse’s milk; melts in your mouth, served with a tangy chili dip.

• Hada Farmhouse Pork – Free-range pigs raised 300 days; charcoal-grilled belly pork that’s rich but never greasy.

• Paddy-Field Sashimi – Thin slices of just-caught fish paired with ice-wine vinegar — fresh, sweet, and crisp.

• Tsampa & Butter Tea – Learn to roast highland barley and churn butter tea with a Tibetan ama (grandmother).

• Wildflower Honey – Pesticide-free, high-altitude honey; ¥120/jin, shipping available.

? Accommodation Guide

? Festivals & Cultural Events

• Spring Festival Games – Basketball, crossbow shooting, tug-of-war, all-village participation.

• Zhuanshan Festival (1st of the 4th lunar month) – Pilgrimage to the Dharma Patriarch Cave for hiking & blessings.

• Torch Festival (June 24 lunar calendar) – Bonfire night & thousand-person Guozhuang dance.

• Harvest Culture Festival (mid-October) – Rice cutting, threshing, fishing, and a grand long-street banquet.

? Suggested 2-Day / 1-Night Itinerary

DAY 1
09:00 Depart Shangri-La → 11:30 Arrive Qibie, check in
12:00 Lunch: Paddy-Field Fish Feast
14:00 Ice-Grape Picking + Winery Tour
16:30 Photo session at Lapu River Boardwalk
19:00 Bonfire Dance Party
21:00 Stargazing from guesthouse terrace ✨

DAY 2
06:30 Sunrise at the Millennium Ginkgo King
08:00 Lodge breakfast
09:00 Paddy-Field Fishing / Horseback Ride through primal forest
12:00 Long-Street Banquet + Ethnic Performances
14:00 Depart for Shangri-La or Lijiang

? Travel Tips

• Tickets: Entire village free entry; specific experiences ¥20–60.

• Altitude: 2,000 m — generally no altitude sickness, but strong UV protection needed.

• Weather: Cool mornings/evenings — pack a windbreaker; rainy season (Jun–Sep) bring a raincoat.

• Connectivity: Full 4G coverage; Wi-Fi in premium stays; Alipay & WeChat accepted.

• Driving: Xiangwei Highway has many curves; suitable for sedans; avoid night driving.

? Your Invitation

Snow-capped mountains, golden rice terraces, ancient ginkgo trees, sweet ice wine, and vibrant ethnic dances…

In Qibie Village, life becomes poetry — and all that’s missing is you.
Pack your bags, call your travel buddy, and let’s meet in the paddy fields of Qibie in 2025! ???