It is the heart of the cradle of the Ancient Dian Culture. In the Yuan Dynasty (1273-1368), the highest governor of Yunnan Liangwang (a Mongolian Prince) established the Liangwang Palace and trained soldiers on the mountain. Today, several historical sites of the drilling fields can be seen clearly. Highest altitude: 2,820 metres Duration: one day Route: Kunming-Qiumuqing (Chenggong District), or Kunming-Hengchong Reservoir (Chengjiang County)
Introduction
Liangwang Mountain is located between Chenggong District and Chengjiang County, over 40 kilometers away from Kunming. It is featured with characteristic karst landform. Ranging over hundreds of kilometers from south to north, the mountain boasts its magnificence and craggedness.
Grand views of four lakes and three rivers can be seen on the top of Liangwang Mountain. The four lakes are Dian Lake, Fuxian Lake, Xinyun Lake, Yangzonghai Lake, and the three rivers are Nanpan River, Panlong River, Tanglang River respectively.
Climate and Soil
Liangwangshan belongs to the monsoon climate area of the northern subtropical low latitude plateau, with mild climate, abundant illumination, obvious dry and wet, and the same season of rain and heat, which has the climatic characteristics of not synchronizing light and temperature. The annual mean temperature is 11.7 ℃, the maximum month (July) is 16.1 ℃, the lowest month (January) is 6.1 ℃, and the extreme minimum temperature is -3.9 ℃ -10.2 ℃. Annual rainfall of 1100-1400 mm, relative humidity 76 meters. Winter frost is more frequent, the average number of frost days in Liangwangshan is 92-144 days, the whole year is mostly south wind. The vertical distribution of most soil types is obvious, and the altitude is 1800. -2400 meters for red soil, purple soil alternate distribution zone, purple soil distribution is narrow, in the soil layer or thick, acidic.
The Resource of Liangwangshan Mountain
Because of the great difference in altitude and the vertical change of temperature, Liangwang Mountain is rich in resources.
Plant Resources
The total area of Liangwangshan is 34281 mu, including 28702 mu of forestry land, accounting for 83.7 mu, and 5578 mu of non-forestry land area, accounting for 16.3 mu. The forest land area was 20710 mu (72.1 mu); the shrub land was 2835 mu (9.9 mu); the unformed forest land was 5157 mu (17.9 mu). Liangwangshan has forest coverage of 60, shrub coverage of 8.3. The total volume of living trees is 55040 cubic meters. The main plant species are Pinus huashanensis, which are distributed in Pinus yunnanensis, Alnus cremastogyne, Cypress, Cunninghamia lanceolata, wild cherry and so on. Shrubs are mainly plants of Rhododendron family, with bamboo, wild privet, salt skin wood, Hypericum, water mahogany, Liang Wang tea, Myrica rubra, south candle, water mulberry, save gold grain and so on; Chinese herbal medicines have Pinellia ternata, Poria cocos, grass, heavy-green, gentian, wild Codonopsis, paeoniflorus and hundreds of other species.
Animal Resources
Protected areas include leopard cats, pangolin, foxes, pythons and other national secondary protected animals, Caragana, muntjac, owls, grass pigs, nine spirits, deer and other provincial secondary protection animals, as well as many other wild animals.
Major Scenic Spots
Liang Wangshan has the reputation of “the first famous mountain in central Yunnan, the king of mountain in Yunnan”, the reputation of “one mountain is divided into four seasons and 04:00 scenery is different”, is one of the ten scenery of Chengjiang River.
Recommended Travel Route
Kunming-Majinpu(马金铺, 30 kilometers, 45 minutes’ drive)-Fengkou Village(风口村, 3 kilometers, 45 minutes’ drive)-the mountain top(3 kilometers, 90 minutes by foot)
Why is Laowo Mountain Peak So Special?
Laowo mountain is the main peak of Biluo Snow Mountain, 4,435 meters above sea level with snow-covered all year round, which is called “the mountain of thousands of waterfalls and thousands of lakes”. Regarded as the gate of three rivers, Laowo Mountain Nature Reserve is the beginning area of “Three Parallel Rivers” which belongs to the original natural ecological environment with high altitude. This is a diversified region integrating alpine lakes, rivers, primeval forests, plants and flowers, mountains and rock formations, and is the virgin land to be explored.
Where is Laowo Mountain Peak – Location
Laowo mountain is located in Zhongpai Township of Lanping Bai and Pumi Autonomous County, on the west bank of Lancang river, east of Biluo Snow Mountain, west to Fugong county separated by a hill, north to Weixi county, south to Shideng Township(石登乡) and Panying Town(营盘镇).
Features
Laowo Moutain Nature Reserve are divided into four parts: Nuduo Area(怒夺片区), Longwuhu Area(龙窝湖片区), Biluo Snow Mountain Area and Xinhua Area(新化片区). There are 15 alpine lakes of different sizes. The alpine lakes in the Laowo Mountain nature reserve have peculiar shapes, with extremely current difference, resulting in numerous alpine waterfalls, the highest of which is nearly 200 meters. The lake ranges from 3,500 meters to 4,000 meters above sea level, and the largest one is Jiduoluhu lake(鸡夺鲁湖), which covers an area of about 5,000 square meters.
Laowo Mountain Nature Reserve has forested Taiwania, sequoias, torreya, spruce, fir, wild walnut trees and miscellaneous wood as well as more than 40 varieties of wild azalea and a variety of wild flowers. The clear water of alpine lake flows through the forest and forms numerous natural sceneries of riverbed meadows, river, and waterfalls, which are extremely beautiful. Regardless of the spring, summer, autumn and winter, the mountain is always full of magical features. Nowadays, Laowu mountain area has become a resort for science, exploration, and natural eco-tourism.
Culture
The region is mainly inhabited by Lisu ethnic minority and Lama People(拉马人) of Bai Ethnic Minority. They are ancient, simple and generous, and in the living environment of long-term mountain farming, they always keep a traditional, primitive and pure mountain national culture with strong local features.
How to Get there
Tourists can take the shuttle bus to Lanping county from the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture and then transfer to Laowo Mountain by a local mini-bus to go there. For tourists, renting a car to Laowo Mountain Peak is the best way.
Best Time to Visit
At the end of the spring and beginnings of summer, as the cloud and mist rise in the mountain, tourists can stand on the top of the mountain to see the sunrise and the sunset, which is very spectacular. Steep and vertical, the accumulated snow remains unchanged at the top of the mountains all over the years even in the hottest summer. When winter comes, the silver-clad mountain is like a silver dragon intwine on the plateau, shining together with its neighbour Gaoli gongshan Mountain.
Attractions Nearby
Cizhong Church
Cizhong Catholic Church is a model which combines the architecture features of both western countries and China’s Tibet, Han and Bai ethnic groups. The church and its wing-room, gate, cellar and grape yard were well preserved by local government. It was listed as the key national cultural protection relics by the State Council in 2006.
Meili Snow Mountain
It is one of the most sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism. It boasts numerous snow-clad ridges and peaks, thirteen of which are more than 6,000 meters above the sea level. Kawagebo Peak, the highest in Yunnan Province, has the most splendid view rising about 6,740 meters.
About Sansheng Palace
Sansheng palace三圣宫 was built in the late Yuan dynasty, which has been reconstructed and restored in the past dynasties. The existing buildings were built in the early Qing dynasty and the late Qing dynasty. There are 6 well-preserved wood carvings partition doors carved by woodcarving artist, Gao Yingmei高应美 in Qing dynasty, having the reputation of “the first wood carving within the country”. The wood carving door is 3.2 meters high, 0.6 meters wide and 0.07 meters thick. There are 7 dragons, 4 cows, 20 horses, 149 figures, stone and trees, towers and courtyards carved on the toon, fantastic and beautiful.
Where is Sansheng Palace?
Sansheng palace三圣宫 in Tonghai County is located at the Xiaoxin Village小新村, Gucheng Village Committee古城村委会, Yangguang Town杨广镇, Tonghai County, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province, 6 kilometers away from the county seat of Tonghai County. In 1993, Sansheng palace was listed as the 4th batch of provincial cultural relics protection unit.
Nearby Attractions
Hexi Confucius Temple in Tonghai County
Xiushan Mountain Park in Tonghai County
Best Time to Visit
Sansheng palace visit is mainly indoor activities, therefore tour is possible all the year round.
How to Get There
Sansheng palace三圣宫 is only 6 kilometers from the county seat of Tonghai County. Therefore, for transportation, you can refer to Xiushan Mountain Park. After arriving at Tonghai County, you can take a taxi or minibus to Sansheng palace.
Accommodation Around Sansheng Palace
Sansheng Palace is not far from the county seat of Tonghai County. You can stay in Tonghai County for Overnight.
Brief Introduction
Dimaluo valley is located in Dimaluo village(迪麻洛村), Pengdang township(捧当乡), 29 kilometers away from the county town. The front of the valley was narrow, but with birds’ singing and sweet flowers. At the back of the valley, there are alpine pastures and the world’s highest corn growing plantation. In the middle of the valley there are Congni Churches(从妮教堂) and more than 100-year-old Baihanluo Church(白汉洛教堂).
How to Get there
There is midibus heading to Pengdang town and then you can move to Dimaluo valley by van or on foot. Alternatively, go there by van directly from the county seat.
Why is Dongfeng Village So Special?
This is a real village: no eyesores to spoil the view, no commercialism to dampen your spirits, just large farm houses set amongst gorgeous fields and fed by running water canals, all under the shadow of towering mountains. At the heart of the village is the 300- year- old Tibetan Temple Pu Hua Temple. It does have its own unique, rural, even naive charm.
Where is Dongfeng Village – Location
The Tibetan Village of Dong Feng offers one of the easiest day trips from Bingzhongluo. Head north out of town along the main road and you’ll soon find yourself on a wide dirt tract with a river running below it. Continue for a few meters and the path veers sharply left; all of a sudden, Bingzhongluo has disappeared and Dong Feng comes into view. The steepness of the mountain slopes makes everything look closer than it actually is, and the path to Dong Feng is no exception.
How to Get there
After arrive at Bingzhongluo, tourists can hike to the Puhua Temple or take a chartered car to.
Attractions Nearby
The First Gulf of Nujiang River(怒江第一湾)
When Nujiang River flows through Ridan Village of Bingzhongluo, it is obstructed by Wangqing Grand Cliff so that Nujiang River is forced to flow in east-west trend instead of north-south trend. After running 300 meters, Nujiang River is cut off by Danla Mountain so it turn round from west to east. Hence the half-round gulf of Nujiang River.
Shimen Pass(石门关)
In the north of Bingzhongluo, two cliff straight up along the river bank and form a large stone pass in the height of 500 meters and in the width of 200 meters hence the name ‘Shimen Pass’. Shimen Pass is a stunning landscape lying on a beautiful slope along the river bank. The local people call it ‘Nayiqiang’. It is the essential way to get into Yunnan-Tibet.
Chongding Catholic Church(重丁教堂)
Zhongding Catholic Church is the most famous church in Bingzhongluo, built in 1904 and founded by a Frech missionary. There is a simple tomb behind the church where the founder missionary is buried.
Useful Travel Tips
► Shimen Pass seems more dangerous if be seen from Puhua Temple. This location is better than the bank of Nu River.
► Puhua temple is usually locked, you can go to the side small room to ask the Lama to open the door.
► There is no ticket for Puhua temple, but just give some money to maintain the temple.
► Outside Puhua temple is the famous First Bend of the Nu river.
► The main activities of Puhua temple are the “Gedou Festival”, which falls on the 25th to 29th days of the lunar 12th month, and the “Youjing Festival”, which falls on the 15th day of the lunar 6th month.
Why is Nanhao Village So Special?
Honghe River(It is called Moshajiang river in Mosha Town of Xinping County) comes from the north, and all the way south to Ailao mountain, alluvial out a lot of fertile lands along the river platform. These platforms are located in the deep valley with hot weather. Because of lush vegetation and good light and heat conditions, they are rich in rice, mango, banana, pineapple and other products, can be called as the Xanadu of agrarian age. As early as thousands of years ago, there was a mysterious ancient Baiyue ethnic group百越民族 migrated and settled here. They dressed in gorgeous costumes, dyed the gold teeth, believed all things have spirits, and claimed to be the royal descendants of ancient Dian kingdom. After thousands of years, gradually, they extended to Jiasa Town of Xinping County新平县戛洒镇 in the north and the narrow river valley in Yuanjiang County of Yuxi玉溪元江县 in the south, formed a cultural peculiar “Huayao Dai ethnic corridor花腰傣民族走廊”. There are hundreds of Huayao Dai villages in all size distributed on this corridor, Nanhao village南薅村 is one of them.
Nanhao village南薅村 is a very small village, with 40 families and 168 people. They are all Huayao Dai people. The village is surrounded by streams and rivers. The environment is elegant and clean, and the village is clean and tidy. Almost all the houses in Nanhao Village are typical Huayao Dai traditional architecture, Tuzhangfang土掌房(Earthen House), which has a solid structure and flat roof. The biggest advantage is warm in winter and cool in summer. If properly maintained, they can stand at least 100 years. Most of Tuzhangfang houses in Nanhao Village look old. In recent years, as the villagers become richer, a small number of villagers have begun to renovate or build new houses, but the new buildings still follow the ancient style. As a whole, Nanhao village is still a rare and original Huayao Dai traditional village.
Features of Nanhao Village
Although Nanhao Village南薅村 is thought to be one of the ancient Huayao Dai花腰傣 villages in Xinping新平, because there is no written language in the history of Huayao Dai, it is impossible to verify when the village was built. All the cultural traditions of Huayao Dai are still preserved in the Nanhao Village. And different from the Dai minority in Xishuangbanna西双版纳 and Dehong德宏, Dai people in Nanhao Village worship natural totem, advocate primitive religion of everything has their spirits, so they don’t believe in Buddhism. You can’t see the pagoda in the village, but you can see sacrifice trace under the big banyan tree, the advocation of all things have spirit faith has been prevalent among the Baiyue ethnic people in the ancient time. Up to now, Huayao Dai people still regard it as an important part of daily life.
In 2010, Nanhao village南薅村 was listed as a special tourist village in Yunnan province. In 2013, it was listed as a special cultural tourism village of ethnic minorities in Yunnan province again. At present, all roads in the village have been hardened, the folk culture museum has been taken on a new look, some of the traditional Tuzhangfang 土掌房buildings have been effectively protected. The village is close to the main road of traffic, and more and more tourists have paid attention to this small village with strong flavor of Huayao Dai.
Where is Nanhao Village?
Nanhao南薅 means pure water in Dai language. Nanhao Village is a village with the administration of Manxian Village曼线村 Committee of Mosha Town漠沙镇 in Xinping county新平县, located in the southeast of Mosha Town and the west bank of Moshajiang River漠沙江. It is 440 meters above the sea level, and highway runs through the village. Nanhao village is 20 kilometers from Mosha Town, 84 kilometers from Xinping County, 182 kilometers from Yuxi City and 270 kilometers from Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan Province.
How to Get There
There are 6 non-stop buses a day from Kunming to Xinping County. Then another 2 hours and a half drive needs to spend from Xinping county新平县 to Nanhao Village南薅村. Of course, you can also take the regular bus from Xinping bus terminal to Mosha town漠沙镇, then go to Nanhao Village by chartered bus.
Kunming-Xinping County
Departure Time: 8:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:10, 16:30
Ticket Price: 73 CNY
Distance: About 180 kilometers
Consume Time: About 2.5 hours
Recommended Hotels Around Nanhao Village
Here are several recommended hotels in Xinping County.
1. Shiguang Xiaozhu(Golden Time) Hotel新平时光小筑酒店
Address: Jiaxia Avenue, Jiasa Town, Xinping County, Yuxi玉溪新平县戛洒镇戛洒大道
Tel: 18887730188
Starting Price: 115 CNY
2. Nature Outdoor Villa新平大自然户外农庄
Address: Daha Liangzi, Daha Village, Jiasa Town, Xinping County, Yuxi玉溪新平县戛洒镇达哈村达哈梁子
Tel: 15758024198
Starting Price: 93 CNY
3. Xinping Ailao Mountain Hotel新平哀牢山酒店
Address: The Middle of Jiasa Avenue, Jiasa Town, Xinping County, Yuxi玉溪市新平县戛洒镇戛洒大道中段
Tel: 0877-7393878
Starting Price: 111 CNY
Useful Travel Tips
1. Respect and learn Huayao Dai culture;
2. Transportation to Nanhao village is convenient.
Brief Introduction
Pianma is the only one provincial-level port in Nujiang Prefecture, Northwest Yunnan. It’s situated in the west part of Gaoligong Mt. Natural Reserve. Located in the west of Lushui County and adjacent to Myanmar in the south, north and west, Pianma is only 200 km from Myityina (Mizhina), the capital city of Kachin State, Myanmar. As a frontier tourist destination of China, Pianma port has become a wing of the economic takeoff of Nujiang Prefecture, and is an important window of the opening up of Yunnan province, which is developing towards the multi-functional comprehensive port of resources development, processing, import and export trade. It exhibits dense and lush primeval forest and pastoral landscapes; it also notably features vegetation distribution on the basis of vertical “stereoscopic” climate.
How to Get there
We can take a local mini-bus at Liuku Bus Station to Pianma, around 100 KM. It’s 580km from Kunming to Liuku. Express and sleeper buses leaving from Kunming daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 13hrs ride. There are also buses from Dali(8hrs) and Baoshan(4hrs) to Liuku. Or take the bus to Lushui and then transfer to Pianma County.
Why is Pianma Anti-British Monument and Museum So Special?
Covering an area of 950 square metres, with a height of 20 meters, Pianma Anti-British Monument, consists of 3 swords and 3 shields, meaning the great unity of Han, Lisu and Nu people to fight against British troops.
Where is Pianma Anti-British Monument and Museum – Location
It is located in Pianma Town of Lushui County, Nujiang Prefecture, Yunnan.
History and Culture
After swallowing up Myanmar in 1986, British Empire tried to invade China. British Empire imposed a series of unequal treaties upon China during Guangxu 12 years of Qing Dynasty(A.D. 1886). British troops occupied Pianma area in Xuantong year (A.D. 1910, December 26th ), making use of the ignorance of the officials sent by Qing government, they forced Qing government to divide line with Gaoligongshan Mountain in the unequal treaty.
Local ethnic people struggled against strong resistance in the crisis of Pianma, they united an army made up of Lisu, Nu, Jingpo and Dulong ethnic group, which is equipped with Suoyi (蓑衣), crossbow, broadsword, and spear to fight against British invaders in the primitive forest. They gave a hard hit to the troops, the latter fled to Gulang(古浪). This army was called “Suoyi Soldiers(蓑衣兵)” by the local people. The news spread across the whole country, Yunnan provincial official and Qing government raised a protest against British Empire, ordered all the villages to organize a civil corps to combat with British. The civil corps equipped with crossbow and broadsword, named “Crossbow Soldiers(弩弓队)”, then they joined with“Suoyi Soldiers(蓑衣兵)”. They attacked enemies at night, poisoned them and cut their water supply, so as to compel the British to have a meeting with China, admitting that Pianma(片马), Gulang(古浪), and Gangfang(岗房) is part of China. After the Revolution of 1911, a patriotic general of Yunnan Army, Li Genyuan(李根源), lead troops to station troops in Nujiang, breaking the conspiracy of British invaders.
In 1960, China and Myanmar signed a treaty on the land border between the two sides, Pianma finally returned to motherland. When Hu Yaobang(胡耀邦同志) made an inspection tour in Pianma, he thought highly of the spirit of resistance among the local ethnic group, meanwhile, he suggested to build a monument, and inscribed for the monument ”片马人民抗英胜利纪念碑”.
Pianma Museum
Apart from the special nature in the Gaoligong mountain range, Pianma has two small museum dedicated to historic events in the area. Pianma Museum is a famous WWII Museum in Pianma, Yunnan.
The Nujiang Tuofeng Aerial Line Memorial Hall housing “CNAC #53” the rebuild Douglas C53 of the China National Aviation Corporation which took part in the “Hump” flights to transports war supplies to and from China.
The “Pianma Anti British Victory museum” dedicated to the border dispute between colonial Britain and China known as the Pianma Event.
How to Get there
We can take a local mini-bus at Liuku Bus Station to Pianma, around 100 KM. It’s 580km from Kunming to Liuku. Express and sleeper buses leaving from Kunming daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 13hrs ride. There are also buses from Dali(8hrs) and Baoshan(4hrs) to Liuku. Or take the bus to Lushui and then transfer to Pianma County.
Zhoucheng Town
This small town is 28km up the highway from Dali Ancient Town. Zhoucheng is a tie-dyeing center, is named “the Land for National Tie-Dye” by China Culture Administration. Tie-dye is an old Chinese textile dyeing technique. Tie-dyeing is the traditional folk art of the Bai ethic minority. It can be dated back to 1,000 years ago. This traditional technique is still popular in Zhouzheng. Behind Zhoucheng’s main marketplace, the Butterfly Spring is a deep, blue pond haunted by clouds of butterflies in early summer. The Butterfly Festival is held on the 15th of the fourth lunar month (Late May or early June).
Why is Zhoucheng Town so special?
Zhoucheng Town is known as the hometown of tie-dyeing of Bai ethnic group. Tie-dyeing is the traditional folk art of the Bai ethic group. The history of tie=dyeing can be traced back to 1,000 years ago. Travelers can watch how the Bai people make their tie-dyed pieces and learn to make it. The tie-dyeing products in Zhoucheng Village are well sought after, both at home and abroad. Do drop by and witness for yourself the process of this historical craftsmanship. Who knows, you will return home with some cheap and beautiful crafted cloths. Zhoucheng also maintains the traditional wedding of Bai people.
Where is Zhoucheng Town?
Zhoucheng Town is located in Binchuan County of Dali, 23 km north away from Dali Ancient Town, Yunnan Province.
How to Get to Zhoucheng Town?
Zhoucheng Town is located in the 23 km north of Dali Ancient City, people can take bus from Dali Ancient City.
1. Take bus from Xiaguan North Bus Station to Zhoucheng Town directly. People can take public bus No.8 or No.9 in Jianshe Road or Jianshe Shopping Mall in Tai’an Road to Dazhantun and then people will reach North Station. From Xiaguan North Station take bus to Heqing and Eryuan. The midibus to Heqing or Eryuan will pass by Xizhou, Zhoucheng Town and Butterfly Spring.
2. Walk from the west gate of Dali Ancient City, there are many midi buses going to Xizhou and Zhoucheng Town.
Introduction
1.Architectural Form
Here you can see a typical “a reflecting wall while the other three serve as living spaces”, “quadrangle courtyard with two extra patios in the two sides” enclosed courtyard formed Bai local-style dwelling houses building.
Bai Dwelling House pays attention to decoration of reflecting wall, door and window, gable and gate house. The reflecting wall is a necessary main building of two wing-rooms and three courtyards, it is cornice grey tile and caping wall; the main house is to connect gable of two wing-rooms and make it an enclosed courtyard. The center of the reflecting wall was whitewashed by lime, written inscription, and embedded with marble wall; the surrounding sector inlaid and drawn the outline of rectangular and circular design, and painted with pastel. Doors and windows, especially the panelled door of main room, mostly are cloud wood, toon, Chinese catalpa wood, and other rare wood, carved on the golden chicken, kylin, and other auspicious patterns.
2.Zhoucheng Town Belief
Zhoucheng Town Bai ethnic believes in mainly Buddhist. In Zhoucheng Town, there is Yinxiang Temple and Longquan Temple and other buddhist temples, etc. Like other Bai village, Zhoucheng Town has their own local deity worship, in Zhoucheng there are two local temples. Lingdi Temple consecrates its local deity hero Du Chaoxuan who chopped the boa in the Butterfly Spring; Jingdi Temple consecrates Zhaomulanggang who was the earliest ancestor of Zhoucheng Town. They were the legendary heroes and ancestors, also the patron saint of the local village. Here people can visit Bai local-style dwelling houses, street market, Bai tie-dye, and can appreciate Bai wedding, but also taste the Bai flavor food, buy Bai folk arts and crafts.
3.Ethnic Features
► National tie-dye products
In Zhoucheng Town, you can see the rich ethnic tie-dye products. Since the late Ming dynasty and early Qing dynasty, tie-dye is Bai people’s traditional folk craft in Zhoucheng Town, tie-dye crafts are in collection of culture and art as a whole. Tie-dyed cloth is made by hand suture needle, repeatedly immersed by cold dyeing method. The color is green, dignified and elegant, and it is fine production, design pattern is pure and fresh, colorful, sold at home and abroad. The handicraft made of tie-dyed cloth is full of strong ethnic flavor, is also full of modern flavor.
► The ancient stage
In the north square, there is a brick structure of the ancient stage, built in Guangxu period 21th year (1895) in Qing dynasty. The ancient stage face east, stage up to 2 meters high, and it is gablet roof and raised-beam frame construction with hanging written words. Ancient stage is in front of the two big green trees, this is the place for fair trade in the afternoon daily. During the Torch Festival, Dali Zhoucheng erected huge torch here, and here became a celebration performances place.
4.Festival Activities
Zhoucheng Town Bai ethnic in addition to celebrate the same festivals like the Spring Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival with the Han nationality, they also celebrate traditional Third Month Fair, Raosanlng, Torch Festival and other national holidays. Every June 25 in the lunar calendar, the annual Bai Torch Festival was held here, strong ethnic characteristics, and large scale scene create the Torch Festival a lively atmosphere.
Recommended Tours
1 Days Dali Ancient Culture Tour with Dali Old Town, Three Pagodas, Xizhou, Zhoucheng and Erhai Lake
Best Time to Visit Zhoucheng Town
March to November is the best time to visit Zhoucheng Town. During that time there is traditional Third Month Fair, Raosanling, and Torch Festival. Every June 25 in the lunar calendar, here will host annual Bai Torch Festival. At that time everywhere is full of ethnic features.
Nearby Attraction
Butterfly Spring is the gather place of butterflies. Butterfly Spring where thousands of butterflies flutter among the branches and blossoms and over the spring forming an amazing ‘ Kingdom of Butterflies’. Travelers can view the spectacular sights of thousands of flying butterflies and booing blossom.
Useful Travel Tips
Travelers should respect the local ethnic custom and protect the traditional architecture.
Why is Bamei Village So Special?
Located in Guangnan County of Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 30 kilometers from county seat, Bamei village is hard to find because of its unique location. It is surrounded by hills, and visitors have to travel by small boat through a long and dark limestone tunnel.
Because of the remoteness and inconvenient transportation, it is very difficult to communicate with the outside world. Bamei village is isolated from the outside world for a long time and is in semi-closed status, therefore it is known as Xanadu.
Features of Bamei Village
Bamei village of Bamei Town, Guangnan County is surrounded by mountains. Because of its unique karst landforms, caves, rivers and villages, people in and out of the village must sail through the cave. The land in front of the village is flat and open and behind the house there are green bamboos, which are similar to the Jin Dynasty litterateur Tao Yuanming陶渊明 described the Peach Blossom Spring桃花源, so it is called “The Last Xanadu.”
Traditional Zhuang culture and customs
The inhabitants at Bamei Village belong to Zhuang minority. Bamei means ‘cave in the forest’ in Zhuang language. It is said that the ancestors of Bamei residents are a Zhuang family of Guangdong Province. 600 years ago, they escaped from brutal outlaws and found the cave by chance. They believed it was a perfect place to hide, so later they invited some friends to live with them. Since then, Bamei Village had become a Peach Blossom Spring for these virtuous and amicable Zhuang people. Life is simple and easy for them. They can do everything for themselves. They plant rice paddies and cotton, spin and weave their own clothes, make bean curd with stone grinders, and even produce their own cooking oil. As long as they have enough salt, they can stay in the village without contacting with the outside world.
The traditional Zhuang culture and customs are still maintained at Bamei Village. Every year, the village holds festivals to sacrifice dragons, worship ancestors, sing folk songs, celebrate colorful glutinous rice festival, fight roosters, play lion dance, kick leaf ball, kick shuttlecock and other activities; Marriage and funeral are strictly carried out according to the rules of custom and etiquette; the traditional festivals are held according to the time, such as the off year (worshiping Yang Liulang), the third day of the third lunar month. The unique folklore activities preach the ancient symbols of Zhuang culture.
Nearby Attractions
1. Babao Scenic Area八宝风景区
Babao of Guangnan county广南八宝, also known as “Little Guilin”, is composed of four areas including Babao八宝, Heye河野, Tangna Karst Cave汤纳溶洞 and Sanla Falls三腊瀑布. There are winding stream, standing peak jungle, flying waterfalls, karst caves and village farmhouses, with beautiful scenery. You can sit on a bamboo raft, drift along the Babao River to downstream, along the way you can see karst peak forest, 10,000 mu of rice fields and a dozen Zhuang villages, beautiful scenery as fairyland.
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.
How to Get there
You have two ways to get to Bamei Village of Guangnan County, Wenshan.
1. By Long-distance Bus
Long-distance route is Kunming-Wenshan-Guangnan-Bamei, you need to transfer three times. After arriving in Guangnan County, you can directly take the No. 3 tour bus to Bamei, about 1-1.5 hours.
Kunming East Bus Station-Wenshan Bus Terminal
Departure Time: 7:20-20:10
Price: 126 or 117 or 140 CNY
Distance: 317 kilometers
Consume Time: 4-4.5 hours
Wenshan Bus Terminal-Guangnan Bus Terminal
Departure Time: 6:20-17:40
Price: 47 CNY
Distance: 178 kilometers
Consume Time: 2.5-3 hours
2. By Railway
Now, train is more convenient and faster than long-distance bus from Kunming to Bamei. After arriving in Guangnan county, you can take the shuttle bus to Bamei.
Kunming Station-Guangnan County Station
Departure Time: 10:36, 12:00, 12:19, 13:35, 13:52, 17:12
Price: 119.5 CNY
Distance: 424 kilometers
Consume Time: About 2.5 hours
Kunming South Station-Guangnan County Station
Departure Time: 7:30-17:40
Price: 109 CNY
Distance: 417 kilometers
Consume Time: About 2 hours
Accommodation at Bamei Village
If you want to enjoy the journey, it is recommended to return to Guangnan County for overnight. If you want to experience farmhouse life, you can choose to stay at Bamei. There are many guesthouse at Bamei village.
1. Guangnan TeAnNa Hotel广南特安呐酒店
Address: No.255, Beining Road, Guangnan County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州广南县北宁路255号
Tel: 0876-5151299
Starting Price: 260 CNY
2. Di Bei Gui Yuan Boutique Hotel广南坝美帝贝归园特色大酒店
Address: No.103, Bamei Scenic Area, Guangnan County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州广南县坝美景区内103号
Tel: 0876-5956588
Starting Price: 420 CNY
3. Bamei Da Rong Shu Xia Farmhouse广南坝美大榕树下农家乐
Address: Bamei Scenic Area, Guangnan County, Wenshan文山壮族苗族自治州广南县景区内
Tel: 15969065768
Starting Price: 118 CNY
Best Time to Visit
The most beautiful season of Bamei village is in the early spring of each year. At this time, the river valley is full of pink peach blossoms, accompanied by the wild rape flowers, which is the real pastoral scenery.
Useful Travel Tips
1. Zhuang People live there. So you are supposed to learn some culture and custom of Zhuang minority in advance, respect Zhuang minority culture.
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.
Tours including Bamei Village
2 Days Bamei Xanadu Village Tour from Kunming by Speed Train
3 Days Puzhehei Lotus Flowers Tour and Bamei Xanadu Discovery By Speed Train(June,July,August)
6 Days Yunnan Ancient Villages Tour with Puzhehei Scenic Area and Bamei Xanadu Village
8 Days Yunnan-Guizhou Karst Landform Tour and Ethnic Minorities Discovery
Shanzidou (Fan Peak)
The Shanzidou (扇子陡) is the main peak of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with an elevation of 5,596 meters. The highest latitude in the northern hemisphere and the highest altitude. Also known as Xuedou Peak(雪斗峰), it is also the highest peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is second only to the Kawakarpo Peak (卡瓦格博)in Meili Snow Mountain in Yunnan Province. In 1991, the Kunming Mountaineering Expedition Association climbed to the altitude of 4,500 meters. In 2002, Jin Feipiao and others climbed to the altitude of 5,100 meters.
The Shanzidou is located 15 kilometers north of Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, at an altitude of 5,596 meters. The peaks of the mountains are snowy all the year round. With the alternation of seasons and light and dark, the landscape is also fickle, sometimes the clouds are steaming, sometimes the sky is like water, and the clouds are cloudless. It is the symbol and tour center of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. There are modern glaciers hanging around the year, like a “Jade Dragon”, lying on the cloud table, and jumping into the Jinsha River.
Other Attractions
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountains (玉龙雪山) are a small group of peaks close to the city of Lijiang. The nearest slope is only about 30 kilometers north of the Dayan Ancient City District, and the mountain can be clearly seen from the Black Dragon Pool next to the ancient district.
The beauty of the Old City is also due to the integrity of geographical nature and harmony. In 30 km northwest to the Old City lies the unconquerable Yulong Snow Mountain of 5,596 m and the relics of glacier in the Quaternary Period. The spring is divided into three branches to flow into the Old City relatively from east, middle and west.
Black Dragon Pool (also Heilongtan), or Jade Spring(Yuquan) Park is the main headwater of the Yushui River which goes through the Old Town. People believe that the gods of the Naxi people are living in the chestnut woods, beside the mouth of springs, behind the carved doors and below the bridges. The springs come from the god-protected mountains and gather in this place and finally form the dragon pool. Then water goes down a waterfall and becomes the Yuhe River, pouring life to the Old Town.
The Dongba culture is a most inclusive term referring mainly to the language and scriptures. The Dongba language is actually composed of 1,400 picture-like characters and symbols that are still used by Dongbas, researchers and artists of the culture. It is by now the only living hieroglyph in the world and is regarded as a precious cultural relic of mankind. On August 30, 2003, the Dongba classical literature was accepted as a written world heritage by UNESCO.
Tours Including The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
1 Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with Impression Lijiang Show
1 Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Small Group Tour
Recommended Route to Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Classic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area Route
Enjoy the charming natural landscape and the grand view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at Ganhaizi, and take the tramway to appreciate the wonder of the “Green Glacier Peaks” at the Glacier Park. Then go to the Blue-Moon Valley to see the crystal clear water. After that, enjoy yourself in the natural paradise in Spruce Meadow and the best scenery of the snow mountain. Then, watch the magnificent Impression Show at the outdoor theater in Ganhaizi or Blue-Moon Valley. (For about a half to 1 day)
In-depth Huge Jade Dragon Scenic Area Route
Appreciate the natural landscape at Ganhaizi, and take the tramway to see the wonder of the “Green Glacier Peaks” at the Glacier Park. Enjoy the crystal clear water at Blue-Moon Valley. Next, have a relaxing time at the natural paradise of Spruce Meadow. Then, take the tram to Yak Meadow to see the idyllic view and the picturesque view of the snow mountain. And come down to watch the magnificent Impression Show at the outdoor theater in Ganhaizi Valley. After that, appreciate the characters and carvings of immortals of Dongba. Then, admire the historic Baisha Murals in Baisha Village. (For about 1-2 days)
Fee in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area
Huge Yulong Scenic Area through Ticket: RMB 230/p
(Including Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Dongba culture sites, Baisha Mural area, Jade Water Stockade Village, Yuzhuqingtian, Jade Peak Temple; excluding tramway, Lijiang Ancient City Protection fee, and the fee of Impression Lijiang Show, etc.; valid for 2 days)
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area: RMB 130/p
(Including Ganhaizi, Blue-Moon Valley; excluding tramway, Lijiang Ancient City Protection fee, and the fee of Impression Lijiang Show, etc.; valid for that one day)
The Glacier Park: RMB 172/p
Tramway to Glacier Park: RMB 182/p
Tramway to Spruce Meadow: RMB 57/p (round trip)
Tramway to Yak Meadow: RMB 62/p (round trip)
Fees of other sites are from RMB 25-65/p.
(The above time and fee are for reference only, for the detail and updated information, please contact our Travel Consultant)
Attraction Travel Tips
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Admission Fee: |
CNY 130 for the entrance charge Note: |
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Ropeway Fare: |
Glacier Park: CNY180 for the big ropeway (round-trip). Note: |
How to Get There
- Take the 6 bus from Lijiang Ancient Town, get off at Baisha Station, and walk 3 kilometers to the scenic spot
- Take the 7 bus at the Red Sun Square, get off at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Ride bike all along the road from the Lijiang Ancient Town
Lige Village
Lige Village is located on the north side of Luguhu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang City. It is surrounded by water on three sides of the east and west, and it has become the “Lige Bay” with the Lige Peninsula as its core. The village is located at the foot of the Lion Mountain. The houses are located on the lake and the peninsula. The unique location makes the Lige different from the other villages. The small Lige Peninsula is more popular. What’s more, it is a village without noise and busy.
How to get Lige Village
First, people can get to Luguhu Lake.
By shuttle bus: Tourist can easily get the ticket from Lijiang to Lugu Lake (no need to get to Ninglang county firstly). The round-way ticket between Lijiang and Lugu Lake is available at only RMB140 yuan, the car departs at 9:30 am every morning. Usually the bus will stop at Luoshui village, the most popular village is Lige, it still has about 11 kilometers from the Big Luoshui Village to Lige Island, you can hire car at Luoshui or tell the driver your destination is Lige village before the boarding.
Hiring cars: If you have a group or can find some people with same itineraries as yours, you can hire cars to Lugu Lake, the price is about RMB400-600 per car (based on the type of the car, tourist car, off-road car, etc.). If you are traveling along, ask for it at the hotels and get help.
If you are going to visit the Lake from Sichuan province, you may need to get to Xichang first, (there are trains, flights available from Chengdu to Xichang). The bus ticket from Xichang to Lugu Lake is about RMB70 yuan.
Second, people can order the bus tickets from tourist center or the local ink.
Highlight attractions and things
Dwellings at Lugu Lake: Most of the folk houses here are built by lumps of wood and planks, every piece of the wood was has slots, and people built the house without nails and bricks. The houses are warm in winter and cool in summer and they are shock resistant, the dwellings are the symbol of Lugu Lake.
Culture: The Mosuo minority has its own language and culture, the most special one is their ‘walking marriages’. The concept for marriage, love, women, man and family is quite different from the traditional ones in other parts of China; people only hold a simple and fast ceremony with the presentation of the couples and one witness, after marriage, most of them do not live together, they will stay living in their homes. The men here are usually called ‘ A Zhu’ and the wowen are called ‘A Xia’ , they work and live as usual and the men only come out to the home of ‘A Xia’, and the doors will only be opened for their lover ‘A Zhu’ after confirming their own secret signals, and then they date and have private time.
The local Mosuo people believe that men and women are equal, so the ‘third people between a couple’, the ‘marry someone under the pressure of parents or relatives’ and ‘women should be tolerant to her husband’s living habits’ doesn’t exist here! Men have their home, so does the women, you don’t live by me and I don’t live by your money, men are everywhere, and women are everywhere. So people finally know why there are no problems like divorces, widows, children with no parents, inheritance of property and waifs. People have their own ideas for love, sex, and morality, much different from ours.
Changing husband (A Zhu) before having a baby is allowed by Mosuo people, but it doesn’t mean sexual chaos, people get to know each other from daily working, learning, and other social activities, they will only hold a ‘walking marriage’ together with time passing by and the level of love increasing. The matriarchal family is the sanctuary for everybody here so it lasts year after year.
Recommended Tour with Lugu Lake
2 Days Lijiang Lugu Lake Tour and Matriarchal Society Discovery
Best Time to Visit Lugu Lake
Lugu Lake is surprising beautiful place which can be visited all year round. Flowers are blossom in different season, presenting you a charming painting scenery. The best time to visit Lugu Lake is from March to November and as for photographers, come from March to May and September to October that you will shoot brilliant pictures.
Spring: it is a land of idyllic beauty – emerald lake like a clear mirror with the surrounding peach flowers and pear flowers blossom happily, mountains reflecting in water, boats sailing quietly on the tranquil lake…
Summer: it is a summer resort – pleasant and cool weather with gentle breezes blowing, mist floating in the midair after rainy, azalea in pink and white blossom in the mountain…
Autumn: it is a fairyland as beautiful as Jiuzhaigou – the surrounded mountains turn into a red and golden world with leaves changing, the glittering lake, the gorgeous sunglow, geese chirping in the sky that you can image how beautiful the scene is.
Winter: it is a world of waterfowl – different kinds of wild ducks playing on the water.
If you interested in the grandest festival of Mosuo people, come to the lunar July 25 that you can see Mosuo people dressed in traditional festival to pay a worship to Gemu Goddess Mountain.
Luguhu Lake Accommodation
In the Lugu Lake tourist area, there are more than 400 hotels and rooms ranging from inns and guesthouses to five-star hotels. The accommodations are mainly located in Caohai village, Dazshui village, Sanjia village, Lige village and Dazui village. If you have a fixed budget, it is recommended to live in local dwellings and experience local Mosuo’s customs. Here we list some of the accommodations for your reference.
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Hotel Name |
Rating |
Add. |
Tel. |
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Lijiang Lugu Lake Daughter States Hotel(丽江泸沽湖女儿国大酒店) |
3 star |
Daluoshui Village, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
0888 – 5881266 |
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Lijiang Lugu Lake Nagu Hotel(丽江泸沽湖纳古大酒店)
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3 star |
Daluoshui Village, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
0888 – 5881076 |
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Valley Inn(宁蒗阿夏谷梦家园客栈) |
3 star |
Sanjia village, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
15108864818 |
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Lugu Lake Bishuiyuntian Inn(泸沽湖碧水云天客栈) |
3 star |
200 meters to the entrance of Sanjia village, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, LIjiang |
1309997618 |
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Lige Holiday lnn(泸沽湖里格假日酒店) |
3 star |
Lige Bay, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, LIjiang |
15708898820 |
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Lugu Lakeside Apu Guest House(泸沽湖阿普驿馆) |
3 star |
In the middle of Lige village, Ninglang County, LIjiang |
0888-5881366 |
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Lugu Lake Mosuo Hotel(泸沽湖摩梭大酒店) |
4 star |
Daluoshui Village, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
13988821439 |
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Bai Ge Lian Diao Hotel(安驿客栈) |
4 star |
Crossroad of Daluoshui Village, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
1810888712 |
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Lugu Lake Biyunju Inn(泸沽湖碧云居客栈 ) |
4 star |
Near Ninglu Road, Sanjia village, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
0888-3011555 |
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Qingfeng Yard(宁蒗彝族自治县泸沽湖清枫别院) |
4 star |
Near Ninglu Road, Sanjia village, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
1886908708 |
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Lige Half Insland, No.7 Inn(泸沽湖里格半岛7号客栈) |
4 star |
Near Lige Pier, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
1889599110 |
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Traveller＇s house(泸沽湖旅行者之家) |
4 star |
Near intersection of Lige Half Island |
0888-5881196 |
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Comfort Home Hotel(良宿观景客栈) |
5 star |
No.5, Daluoshui New Village, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
13980836403 |
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Manidui Hotel(泸沽湖玛尼堆精品酒店 ) |
5 star |
Daluoshui pier, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
0888-5881234 |
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Ting Yuan Ge(泸沽湖庭缘阁店) |
5 star |
Daluoshui pier, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
18869083251 |
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Yi cloud unadorned Hotel Lugu Lake(泸沽湖逸水云缦酒店) |
5 star |
Near S307, between Daluoshui village and Sanjia village |
18288891866 |
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Yonsamity Inn Lugu Lake() |
5 star |
No.4 Sanjia village, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
1318775972 |
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Lu Gu Lake Qian Wang Hotel(泸沽湖里格半岛浅忘小筑 ) |
5 star |
Lige Half Island, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
0888-5822400 |
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Island Sunsine Holiday(泸沽湖里格半岛阳光会所) |
5 star |
Near Lige Pier, Lugu Lake, Ninglang County, Lijiang |
0888-5881677, 15368608177 |
Luguhu Lake travel tips
1. The average temperature here is only 17 degree centigrade, although there is no chilly winter here, don’t forget to take more cloth as the temperature differences between morning and night is huge. Bring your umbrella and rain coat as it rains sometime (most of the time it has no rain at the Lake, it stops soon even when it rains). Take care of your skins as the sunlight and ultraviolet rays here is sufficient due to the high elevation.
2. Please respect the local culture, religions and living habit there. Don’t swimming in the lake as the water is cold and dangerous. Never hunt the wild animals here or collect the herbariums. Bring some common medicines and try best not getting ill there as the medical condition there is poor.
3. Lugu Lake is of fantastic scenery but touring there is not easy, a driving between Lijiang and Lugu Lake requires time and skillful driving skill; a good health is required to visit the Lake, both physically and mentally. Make sure your car is a safe and with high chassis.
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