Simao District Travel Tips

1.Useful Numbers of Simao District

Fire: 119
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Weather Forecast: 121
Consumer Complaint: 12315
Telephone Number Inquiry: 114
Tourist Complaint: 0879-2135724

2. Post Offices in Simao District

China Post Office (中国邮政)
Address: No.30 Zhenxing Avenue, Simao District (思茅区振兴大道30)
Tel: 0879-2122995

3. Banks in Simao District

You can use your credit card, traveler's check or cash to exchange for Chinese Yuan in some branches of Bank of China in this city.

1) China Construction Bank(中国建设银行)
Address: N0.67 of Chacheng Avenue(茶城大道67号)
2) Agricultural Bank of China（中国农业银行）
Address: No.34 of Chayuan Road, Simao District, Pu’er Prefecture(云南省普洱市茶苑路34号)

4. Hospitals in Simao District

Pu 'er Prefecture People's Hospital(普洱市人民医院)
Address: No.44 Zhenxing Avenue, Simao District (思茅区振兴大道44)
Tel: 0879-2122227

5. Book Stores in Simao District

Xinhua Bookstore (新华书店)
Address: No.68 Zhenxing Avenue, Simao District(思茅区振兴大道68号)

6. Language

There are many ethnic groups in Simao District. In addition to the Han nationality, there are thirteen living minorities. Among the ethnic minorities, there are five ethnic groups including Hani, Yi, Lahu, Wa and Dai with a population of more than 100,000. The ethnic groups have their own languages, which are quiet different from Chinese. While most of them can speak good Chinese but hardly English. 

7. How to Get to Simao District

Pu’er can be accessible by air and long-distance bus. Pu’er Airport has flights flying to and from Kunming, Chengdu, Changsha, Xian, Chongqing, Beijing, etc. There are several Passenger Transport Bus Stations in Simao. Tourists can take long-distance buses to Simao from Dali, Kunming, Lijiang, Lincang, Menghai, etc.

8.Best Time to Visit Simao District

It is suitable to visit Simao District all year round. Like many other cities in Yunnan, Simao is a place where the seasons are like spring. There is no cold, no heat, warm and humid, especially suitable for human habitation, so you can go to Simao at any time.

9. What to Visit in Simao District

Simao District is a beautiful city with green hills and clear water, its tourism resources are unique and various. Within the territory, there are over 10 scenic plots such as the Ancient Tea Horse Road (茶马古道), Yunnan Taiyanghe Angeles National Forest (云南太阳河国家森林公园), Ximahe Park(洗马河公园), Chinese Pu’er Tea Expo Garden(中华普洱茶博览苑) and so on.