3 Days Kunming Jiaozi Mountain Hiking and Dongchuan Red Land Photography Tour

Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province, China, is known for its beautiful landscapes, lush greenery, and diverse cultural heritage. In this travel blog, we will take you on a 3-day hiking and photography tour that explores two of the city’s most iconic attractions: Jiaozi Mountain and Dongchuan Red Land.

Day 1: Jiaozi Mountain Hiking Our journey begins with a visit to Jiaozi Mountain, which is located about 70 kilometers away from Kunming. Jiaozi Mountain, also known as “The City of Stone Forest,” is famous for its unique rock formations, which resemble dumplings hanging from the sky. The mountain is home to several hiking trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Our first stop is the Stone Forest Scenic Area, where we will explore the magical rock formations and take in the breathtaking views of the mountains. From there, we will hike to the top of Jiaozi Mountain, where we can enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the surrounding area.

Day 2: Dongchuan Red Land Photography After a refreshing night in Kunming, we will head to Dongchuan Red Land, which is located about 200 kilometers away from the city. Dongchuan Red Land is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is known for its stunning red soil landscapes, which are caused by a unique soil composition and the presence of iron oxide. The red land is divided into several areas, each with its own unique characteristics and scenic beauty. Our first stop is the Red Land Gallery, where we will learn about the history and geology of the area. From there, we will visit the Red Land Village, where we can capture stunning shots of the local people and their traditional way of life.

Day 3: Dongchuan Red Land Hiking and Photography Our final day in Dongchuan Red Land will be spent hiking and photographing the stunning landscapes of the area. We will start our day by visiting the Red Land Plateau, where we will enjoy panoramic views of the red soil and the surrounding mountains. From there, we will hike to the top of the plateau, where we can capture some incredible shots of the sunset over the red land. Our final stop is the Red River Valley, where we will take a boat ride and explore the stunning red river and its surrounding landscape.

Conclusion: The 3-day hiking and photography tour of Kunming’s Jiaozi Mountain and Dongchuan Red Land is a truly unforgettable experience that offers stunning visuals and a unique glimpse into the local culture and heritage. Whether you are a hiking enthusiast or a photography buff, this tour is sure to leave a lasting impression on your heart and mind.

Departure time / 2017-05-05

Travel days / 3 days
People / Others
Each person/ 420RMB
Itinerary: This trip all have 3 days, full by bus

5th: Gathering in the afternoon and go to Xueshan Township(雪山乡) for one night

6th: we will have breakfast At 6:30 in the morning, and go to the foot of JiaoZiXueShan(轿子雪山) at 7:00 by bus. We will cross the south slope and climb to the top of the mountain at 4223 meters. Then we will go down to the ZhengTanFang(镇碳芳村) village of Red Land, and stay at the House of YeLang(野狼家)for one night, eat roasted whole lamb for dinner

7th: Eating breakfast at 7:30 in the morning, going to the red land(红土地) at 8:20, and eating lunch at the red land scenic spot.

(Everyone pay 400 yuan for this trip and the fee is average)

Gathering in the South Gate of Kunming Yueyatang Park (昆明月牙塘公园)

We all Gathering in the South Gate of Kunming Yueyatang Park At 5 pm on May 5th, 2017, and  were excited to participate in such a walk for the first time. Two of them were friends who had been riding bicycles before, and my aunt was also come with me, and several of them have never seen it. There are 15 friends who have completed of the mountain crossing in JiaoZiXueShan(轿子雪山). There are two dog members. One is the Labrador dog called Dole (多乐), the other is called Dudu. This trip was so awesome.

Our organizer is called YeLang(野狼). It is a resident of the Dongchuan Red Land(红土地). I rented a medium-sized bus. We took the trip money and departed at 6:00 Am.
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Xueshan Township

We got to know each other in the bus and each person was excited for the trip.

We all totally drove 5 hours and got to the destination Xueshan Township(雪山乡)at 11:10 in the evening. We two people arranged a room and slept early.
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JiaoZiXueShan(轿子雪山)

Get up at 5:30, collect the good things, separate the daily necessities in the car, and put a down, raincoat, gloves, knee pads, eating and water in the bag.

At 6:30 in the morning, I had a breakfast. There were a lot of people, and I gathered a group of 20 people. Then we had more than 30 people crossing the sedan chair.

The 7 o’clock shuttle took us to the foot of the sedan chair. We walked from the south slope, and the beautiful scenery all the way, met many new friends, came from Guangzhou, and came from Guizhou. I was the youngest team before. After the assembly, there is also a 16-year-old high school kid who is so young that he can love such outdoor sports.

This road is estimated to be found only by local residents. There are many stones on the mountain road. It is not good to go. I also wore the wrong shoes and did not buy trekking poles. It was almost. . Fortunately, a sister borrowed me a trekking pole. All the way to talk and laugh, and Hai Ge to help take pictures, happy, there is a small section in the middle is Dole pulled me away, awesome dog.

At half the top of the mountain, it was almost 12 o’clock. We found a shelter and ate our snacks for lunch. After we finished eating, we went on to go to the top of the car and went on. If we don’t go, we will keep things here. We wear the coat. On, go ahead, board the car at an altitude of 4223 meters, take a group photo on the mountain, then take the bag down, and then go down to the charcoal village of Red Land.

It’s easy to go down the mountain. It’s a profound experience, because the road down the mountain is a horse road. Many stones, big and small, the shoes are not good. I can only use my thumb to support the slide. I almost collapsed and went down the mountain. It is estimated that only one-third of the time has passed. My knees have already started to hurt. Fortunately, Haige has helped me down all the way. There is no mood in the back road to see the scenery. I am thinking about hurrying to hurry. When I walked to Xiaoxikou, my feet barely listened. At this time, Tianyao gave me his knee pads and finally went to the wolf brother’s house.
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On the way to Jiaozi Mountain in Kunming
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Tanfang Village in Hongtudi Town (红土地镇炭芳村)
I went to the wolf brother’s house at 7:00 in the afternoon, and I ate the whole lamb for dinner. I stayed for one night. I was already unable to move. After taking a meal, the whole talent came alive. . The journey was almost 20 kilometers, and I walked 11 hours, surpassing myself.

Although very tired, but tired enough to sleep, more than 12 o’clock in the evening is still very awake. . . .

I got up at 7 o’clock the next morning and went downstairs to eat breakfast at 7:30. I heard the following skeletal movements in the early morning, and several people may have been tired and couldn’t get up. They came to eat very late. When they set off, 8 Point 20.

After sleeping, everyone came alive and said and laughed in the car. .

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Dongchuan Red Land(红土地景区)
Later, I arrived at the Red Land Scenic Area and saw the red land, then went to lunch and returned.

Arrived in Kunming, 4 o’clock, everyone is reluctant to leave, looking forward to the next gathering.

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Luoxiagou Valley of Dongchuan Red Land in Kunming

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Summary: After this lesson, you must have a professional team professional equipment (hiking shoes, trekking poles, raincoats, jackets, mugs, gloves, hats are essential). I am going to be innocent like me. Is not working.
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