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Name: Lu Wenxue (also known as Luo Hou)
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Hani
Date of Birth: 1954
Place of Birth: Dayutang Village, Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Lu Wenxue is a representative inheritor of the ritual ceremony known as “Jizhai Shenlin” (祭寨神林), part of the Hani ethnic group’s Angmatu Festival. (红河州元阳县祭寨神林(哈尼族昂玛突节)项目代表性传承人 – 卢文学)
The Jizhai Shenlin is a solemn and sacred ritual ceremony of the Hani ethnic group during the Angmatu Festival. The Lu family is a hereditary family of “Migu” (meaning priest) among the Hani people, with his great-grandfather being a renowned “Migu” in the local area. Since the age of 17, Lu Wenxue has been learning the rites and rituals of the Jizhai Shenlin from his father, Lu Wenming (Hani name: Luoga). At the age of 33, he joined the group of village priests responsible for conducting the Jizhai Shenlin ceremony. Since 1995, he has been elected by the masses to serve as the main “Migu” presiding over the Jizhai Shenlin ceremony.
Lu Wenxue possesses essential ceremonial instruments such as the oxhide drum and bronze gong, and he is proficient in the entire set of procedures and rituals, including selecting auspicious days, preparing sacrifices, conducting the Jizhai Shenlin ceremony, distributing sacrifices, holding the Long Street Feast, and evaluating ethical conduct. For over a decade, he has led the annual Angmatu Festival of the local Hani ethnic group, presiding over core rituals such as supplicating the gods, offering blessings, and sitting at the head of the Long Street Feast to bless the villagers on behalf of the village deity.
Additionally, during the annual Jizhai Shenlin ceremony, Lu Wenxue leads the group of priests in evaluating the conduct of all adult villagers, either praising or criticizing their actions, aiming to maintain a good social atmosphere.
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Name: Kui Shouxing
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Yi
Date of Birth: 1968
Place of Birth: Shangma’an Village, Baihe Village Committee, Jinbi Town, Da Yao County, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Kui Shouxing is a representative inheritor of the Chahua Festival (插花节) of the Yi ethnic group in Da Yao County, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture. (楚雄州大姚县金碧镇插花节项目代表性传承人 – 奎寿兴)
The Chahua Festival is an important traditional festival celebrated annually by the Yi ethnic group in Da Yao County, Chuxiong Prefecture. It serves as a significant platform for promoting and inheriting the excellent traditional culture of the Yi ethnic group, gaining recognition both domestically and internationally.
Kui Shouxing is a key organizer of the traditional Chahua Festival in Da Yao County. Since the age of 12, he has been learning various customs and activities of the Chahua Festival from his grandfather and father. He also studied under several local elderly artists, specializing in playing folk instruments such as the hulusi and suona.
Over the years, Kui Shouxing has passed on over 70 traditional tunes for the suona and the etiquette of the Chahua Festival to more than ten local Yi teenagers, including Puguoqing, Wan Rongming, Pu Wencai, and Kui Shouzhong. He is well-versed in the local etiquette of the Chahua Festival and has led the Chahua Festival suona team to participate in various important ethnic cultural and artistic activities at the provincial, prefectural, and county levels multiple times. His contributions to the preservation and inheritance of the excellent traditional culture of the Yi ethnic group in Da Yao County have earned him high respect among the local Yi people.
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The Anning Hot Spring is a popular holiday resort and tourist destination in Kunming. It lies at 1,795 meters above sea level and is nestled at the foot of the Yuquan Mountain, also known as the Jade Spring Hill, in an area that is lush with trees and a beautifully preserved natural park. Aside from the Yuquanshan, it is also near Congshan Hill in the west and Bijiashan Hill in the northeast.
Since it is flanked by graceful mountains on three sides and is also near the Tanglangchuan River, the area is the perfect place for those who love nature. The quiet atmosphere and the hot springs provide everything one will need for a truly relaxing experience. For this reason, the place is sometimes dubbed as ‘the best hot spring under the sun’.
The Anning Hot Spring was discovered during the Eastern Han dynasty, which lasted from 41 to 44 AD. This means Kunming natives have known the hot spring’s existence for nearly 2,000 years now. According to legend, a Han General Su Wenda came to the area for a battle that occurred during the 17th to 20th years of the reign of Emperor Guangwu.
When Su Wenda went hunting near the summit of Congshan Hill, he saw wisps of water coming from the foot of the hill, so he went to get a closer look to find a crystal clear spring. Workers were immediately brought in to further develop the spring. It has been used ever since, and has undergone a major renovation during the Tang dynasty. Its popularity as a scenic spot began during the Yuan dynasty.
The Anning Hot Spring is famous because its water is not only crystal clear, but is also wonderfully warm despite the high altitude location of the area. Throughout the year, the spring has an average temperature of 42 degrees Celsius and has a dark green color. Unlike other hot springs, it is free from sulphur and is instead composed of carbonic acid.
According to studies, it has high levels of potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, silicon, barium, manganese, copper, zinc, iron, strontium, and others. It is safe for both bathing and drinking. Due to its high mineral content, it is said to be helpful in treating rheumatoid arthritis vertebral diseases, gastric ulcer, chronic gastritis, chronic colon inflammation, insomnia, dermatitis, and gynecological diseases.
The Anning Hot Spring may be centered around nature, but it does not mean visitors have to make do without the usual conveniences in life. Aside from the hot spring and the verdant natural garden around it, the area also houses several guesthouses and sanatoriums where guests can stay. These facilities offer modern conveniences such as transportation and telecommunications.
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1. The first pink pool was rose-scented, and there were flower petals floating in the water.
2. The green pool smelled exactly like lemon-lime Gatorade.
3. The red pool was impossible to figure out, it didn’t smell like anything.
4. Though a bit strange looking, the white pool was our favorite as it was scented with coconut milk
5. The second pink pool smelled like strawberry Jello. Andrew didn’t like it so went to rinse off in one of the clear, unscented pools pretty quickly.
6. Last but not least, the hot springs had a fish pool! We’d seen this elsewhere in China and knew they were popular in Asia, but had not yet tried them. You put your feet in the water and the fish eat all the dead skin off your feet. It’s a strange tickly feeling that I found immensely entertaining. After a couple minutes, we adjusted and sat comfortably for our feet cleaning. Below is a video of me right after I stuck my feet into the pool.
The temple remains the architectural styles of the Song and Yuan Dynasty. On the dome of the main hall is a round opening through which moonlight penetrates to the Buddha image, hence the saying “Moon reflection on the Buddha’s navel” on the night of Mid-autumn after a cycle of 60 years. “The Huayan statues of the three sages” carved in wood in the back hall are works of the Song Dynasty.
To discover that carvings of this era existed only 25 kilometers to the southwest of Kunming warranted some exploration. The grottos and carvings of Fahua Temple (法华寺岩石窟) are believed to have been the handiwork of stonemasons working during the Nanzhao era when Yunnan had yet to become part of greater China. The Southern Silk Road once passed through Yunnan and was likely the means by which Theravada Buddhism found a following in the countryside surrounding Kunming.
Touring with us will make your time well-spent well spent and your trip in Aning Hot Spring with a unique experience. Join us in the following tours:
1 Day Anning City Hot Spring Tour
We provide tourists with some place to enjoy the Hot Spring in Anning City, including 3-star to 5-star hot spring hotel.
Anning Hot Spring Xinjing Garden Hotel (安宁温泉心景花园酒店)
Address: In Shenan South Road of Wenquan Town
Telephone: 0871-68633006
Anning Hot Spring Valley International Resort Hotel (安宁温泉山谷国际度假酒店)
Addrss: No.688, Hot Spring Scenic Area
Telephone: 0871-6868600
Anning Ria Hot Spring Reort Hotel (安宁温泉半岛凯莱度假酒店)
Adress: In Hot Spring Tourists Resort of Wenquan Town
Telephone: 0871-66039777
Anning Jinfang Forest Hot Spring Hotel (安宁金方森林温泉半山酒店)
Address: No.1, Longxi Road in Hot Spring Tourists Resort
Telephone: 0871-68632788
Anning Hotel Spring Commercial Center Hotel (安宁温泉商贸中心酒店)
Address: No.23, Anbei Road in Wenquan Sub-district
Telephone: 0871-68631288
Anning Ruimei Hot Spring Resort Hotel (安宁瑞美温泉度假酒店)
Address: No. A1, Wanhui Star City
Telephone: 0871-68666668
Anning Lanyue Valley Hot Spring Hotel (安宁蓝月谷温泉酒店)
Address: Wenquan Sub-district, Next to Fo School
Telephone:0871-68685588
The Anning Hot Spring is located 38 kilometers from the city center near Yuquan Mountain in Anning City.
To get to Anning from the Kunming city center, take city bus no. 18 or rent a small van from the station located at Renmin Xilu and Xiao Ximen. This bus goes directly to the Anning hot spring and costs 3 yuan. If you want to do a bit of sightseeing around Anning first, you can also take buses no. 15 and 35, which will take you to the city center. From Anning City, you can then take a taxi to the spa area for around 30 yuan.
There are hot tub rooms available near the hot spring. You can rent them for 40 to 100 yuan.
Puzhehei Swan Lake is an ecotype lake, composing of karst solitary peak group, lake group, karst cave group and wetland ecological group, located in Puzhehei national scenic area and national AAAA level tourist attractions. The wetland organism in the lake area is extremely rich, and there are more then 100 species and 10000 migratory birds, like wild geese, swans, herons, egrets and so on. Since October 1, 2013, Puzhehei Swan Lake has been open to tourists. Visitors can choose to walk or ride in battery cars and battery boats to roam the lake area, watch the view of all birds fly together, as well as feel the harmony between people and nature, human beings and animals.
Since October 1, 2013, Puzhehei Swan Lake of Qiubei County has been officially open to tourists, the time for migratory birds to fly is 8: 30, 11: 00, 14: 00, 16: 00. Visitors can watch the view of all birds fly together.
There are tourist recreation area, viewing pavilion, photography platform, bird feeding area, popular science propaganda column, battery car waiting station and other facilities in Swan Lake, which can provide visitors with a lot of services, such as garden tour, leisure and popular science study and so on.
Swan Lake, located in Puzhehei Scenic Area, is the most representative karst wetland migratory birds habitat in the southwest of China. The integration of wetland and mountains forms a unique natural landscape and peculiar karst lake wetland ecosystem, presenting the plateau waterside scene of “the water and sky merge in one color” and “Thousands of Birds gather and fly together”.
1. Luoshuidong Lake落水洞湖
It is the first leg of the Puzhehei tour. Stretching 10 km from south to north, it is the deepest lake in the scenic area with an average depth of 4 meters, and the deepest point is 30 meters. Tourists can hear the Zhuang girls singing their love songs while sailing along with the current on the crystal water. The Yi, Sani and Miao live a peaceful life here.
2. Puzhehei Lake普者黑湖
Puzhehei Lake is a plateau freshwater lake, also known as Lantern Lake. Puzhehei is the transliteration of Yi language, meaning “a pond is full of fish and shrimp”. Local people also call it Pearl Lake. Lake is clear, in summer, boating in the lake, you can see 10,000 mu of lotus blooming, the scenery is amazing.
3. Qinglong Mountain青龙山
Qinglong Mountain is located in the central part of Puerhei Lake, the main peak is 1555.8 meters above sea level, opposite to Phoenix Mountain in the south, forming the pattern of “Dragon and Phoenix”. There are 8 karst caves including torch cave, moon cave, Zhangju stone cave and so on. Cave entrance is connected with lake, exceptionally mysterious. Standing on Qinglong Mountain, overlooking the full view of Puzhehei, Qinglong mountain top is also the best place to watch sunrise and sunset.
4. Puzhehei
The Puzhehei Scenic Area is in Qiubei County of Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, 13 kilometers away from county seat. It is a charming fairyland boasting beautiful karst landscapes, lakes and the unique cultures of the Zhuang, Miao, Yi and Bai ethnic groups.
The best time to visit Swan Lake in Puzhehei Scenic Area is from May to October, and especially in July and August. May to October is on season. At that time, the lotus flowers are in full blossom. And the local “Painted Face Festival(Hualian Festival)”, the local busiest and happiest festival, usually celebrates around July 18, lasting for about one month.
You have three ways to get to Puzhehei, bus, train and airplane.
1. By Bus
Departing from Kunming, you should travel to Qiubei County by long-distance bus first. And then, you can take the bus from Qiubei Bus Terminal to Puzhehei. Time is 8:00-17:30 every day, the bus runs every 30 minutes, and the fare is 2 yuan. Qiubei County to Puzhehei Scenic Area is 13 kilometers.
Kunming East Bus Station-Qiubei Bus Terminal
Departure Time: 7:20-20:10
Price: 117 CNY
Distance: 330 kilometers
Consume Time: 4.5 hours
2. By Train
There are trains from Kunming South Station to Puzhehei Station. The ticket price is about 75 yuan, and you will spend 1 hour and 15 minutes on train.
Kunming Railway Station-Puzhehei Station
Departure Time: 10:36, 12:00, 12:19, 13:35, 13:52, 14:05, 14:31, 17:12, 17:42
Price: 85.5 CNY
Distance: 324 kilometers
Consume Time: About 1 hour 40 minutes
Kunming South Railway Station-Puzhehei Station
Departure Time:
Price: 75 CNY
Distance: 318 kilometers
Consume Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
3. By air
You can fly from Kunming to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport first and then take a taxi to the scenic spot. There are daily flights, and the travel time is 50 minutes. It is 80 kilometers from Puzhehei airport to Puzhehei Scenic Area, and The taxi fare is expensive. Therefore, this way is not recommended.
There are hotels and hostels in Puzhehei Scenic Area. Accommodation in Puzhehei is convenient.
1. Guyue Lakeview Inn 普者黑沽月精品湖景客栈
Address: Puzhehei Village, Qiubei County, Wenshan Prefecture文山壮族苗族自治州丘北县普者黑村
Tel: 0876-4673288
Starting Price: 270 CNY
2. Pu Zhe Hei Time inn普者黑拾间里精品民俗
Address: No.61, Xianrendong Cave, Qiubei County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州丘北县仙人洞村61号
Tel: 18388665105
Starting Price: 368 CNY
3. Ya Bei Boutique Hotel普者黑雅贝精舍酒店
Address: Close to Lover Bridge, Puzhehei Scenic Area, Qiubei County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州丘北县普者黑风景区情人桥旁
Tel: 0876-4897998
Starting Price: 298 CNY
1. In summer, the most joyful thing in Puzhehei is to fight a water war. If you like photography, you’d better prepare a waterproof cover for your camera.
2. In highland area, temperature difference is large between daytime and night, you must bring sun cream, sunhat, sun glasses, umbrella, coats and some medicines that protect from heatstroke.
3. It is free of charge to enter the Puzhehei Village. Ticket package price is 200 yuan, including a round trip boat ticket, Moon Cave, Xianrendong Cave仙人洞, Torch Cave and Guanyin Cave. The opening hours of the Lake are from 8:00 to 17: 30, and the time for migratory birds to fly is 8: 30, 11: 00, 14: 00, 16: 00.
4. Swan lake is open for free on Sept 30 and Oct 1, and charge starts on Oct 2.
5. Try to avoid Chinese legal holidays and festivals, especially Labor’s day and National day, at that time, there are a crowd of people traveling.
Name: Hu Xuezong
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Lisu
Date of Birth: 1965
Place of Birth: Sanchahe Village, Lushui County, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Hu Xuezong is a representative inheritor of the Knife Pole Festival (刀杆节) of the Lisu ethnic group.(怒江州泸水市鲁掌镇三岔河村傈僳族刀杆节项目代表性传承人 – 胡学忠)
In 1980, Hu Xuezong became a disciple of the renowned master Li Xueqiang, known far and wide for his mastery of the Knife Pole Festival’s traditional rituals of ascending Knife Mountain and descending into the Sea of Fire. Over time, Hu Xuezong has surpassed his master in skill. Ascending Knife Mountain and descending into the Sea of Fire are the core activities of the Knife Pole Festival, involving rituals such as igniting fires, wielding knives, performing acrobatics with knives, and erecting knife poles. These are essential ceremonial procedures that Hu Xuezong has mastered.
According to Lisu tradition, during the Knife Pole Festival, the first person to ascend the Knife Pole is called the “Breaker of the Knife,” a title reserved for the most skilled individual. Hu Xuezong has consistently served as the “Breaker of the Knife” in every Knife Pole Festival event. He can flawlessly perform acts such as handstands, rotations, blessings with wine, and blessings with sugar on the sharp blades of the knives. During the descent into the Sea of Fire, Hu Xuezong not only navigates and treads through the flames but also holds and carries burning charcoal in his mouth and hands. Due to his exceptional skills, he has been interviewed by various news media outlets, including China Central Television (CCTV), and has performed during major festivals such as the 6th Yunnan Provincial Folk Games and the “Bathtub Meeting” in Nujiang Prefecture.
Hu Xuezong has taken on two apprentices, breaking the tradition that Lisu women do not participate in ascending the Knife Pole. His efforts contribute significantly to the preservation and development of this folk activity.
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Zhao Guangzong – Representative Inheritor of Bai Raosanling Ceremony Project in Xizhou Town, Dali
大理州大理市喜洲镇庆洞村绕三灵项目代表性传承人 – 赵光宗
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A Yunv – Representative Inheritor of Bulang Ethnic Costume-making Skill Project in Shidian County, Baoshan
保山市施甸县木老乡布朗族服饰项目代表性传承人 – 阿玉女
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Cao Xianmei – Representative Inheritor of Deang Ethnic Costume-making Skill Project in Zhenkang County, Lincang
临沧市镇康县南伞镇德昂族服饰项目代表性传承人 – 曹仙梅
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Yu Zhaodi – Representative Inheritor of Lisu Ethnic Costume-making Skill Project in Longling County, Baoshan
保山市龙陵县平达乡傈僳族服饰项目代表性传承人 – 余照娣
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Pu Yuzhen – Representative Inheritor of Yi Ethnic Costume-making Skill Project in Wuding County, Chuxiong
楚雄州武定县猫街镇彝族服饰项目代表性传承人 – 普玉珍
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Name: Lu Wenxue (also known as Luo Hou) Gender: Male Ethnicity: Hani Date of Birth: 1954 Place of Birth: Dayutang Village, Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture,...
Name: Kui Shouxing Gender: Male Ethnicity: Yi Date of Birth: 1968 Place of Birth: Shangma’an Village, Baihe Village Committee, Jinbi Town, Da Yao County, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan...
General Information The Anning Hot Spring is a popular holiday resort and tourist destination in Kunming. It lies at 1,795 meters above sea level and is nestled at the...
Why is Swan Lake in Puzhehei So Special? Puzhehei Swan Lake is an ecotype lake, composing of karst solitary peak group, lake group, karst cave group and wetland ecological...
Name: Hu Xuezong Gender: Male Ethnicity: Lisu Date of Birth: 1965 Place of Birth: Sanchahe Village, Lushui County, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province Hu Xuezong is a representative...
Zhao Guangzong – Representative Inheritor of Bai Raosanling Ceremony Project in Xizhou Town, Dali 大理州大理市喜洲镇庆洞村绕三灵项目代表性传承人 – 赵光宗 http://www.ynich.cn/view-ml-13111-3170.html...
Yang Guizhen (杨桂珍), a female of the Dai nationality, was born in 1955 in Xiama Village, Longhe Village Committee, Mosha Town, Xinping Yi and Dai Autonomous County, Yuxi City....
Luo Meiying (罗美英) is a distinguished representative inheritor of the Dai Nationality Costume Project in Yaojie Town, Xinping County, Yuxi City. She has dedicated her life to preserving and...
A Yunv – Representative Inheritor of Bulang Ethnic Costume-making Skill Project in Shidian County, Baoshan 保山市施甸县木老乡布朗族服饰项目代表性传承人 – 阿玉女 http://www.ynich.cn/view-ml-13111-3161.html...
Cao Xianmei – Representative Inheritor of Deang Ethnic Costume-making Skill Project in Zhenkang County, Lincang 临沧市镇康县南伞镇德昂族服饰项目代表性传承人 – 曹仙梅 http://www.ynich.cn/view-ml-13111-3162.html...
Yu Zhaodi – Representative Inheritor of Lisu Ethnic Costume-making Skill Project in Longling County, Baoshan 保山市龙陵县平达乡傈僳族服饰项目代表性传承人 – 余照娣 http://www.ynich.cn/view-ml-13111-3163.html...
Pu Yuzhen – Representative Inheritor of Yi Ethnic Costume-making Skill Project in Wuding County, Chuxiong 楚雄州武定县猫街镇彝族服饰项目代表性传承人 – 普玉珍 http://www.ynich.cn/view-ml-13111-3164.html...
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