Chuxiong City
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This 5-day tour takes you on a fascinating journey through Chuxiong, Lufeng, and Yuanmou in Yunnan Province, China. These areas are known for their rich prehistoric sites, unique geological landscapes, and deep-rooted local culture. From ancient dinosaur fossils to dramatic earth formations, this tour offers a complete Yunnan experience that combines nature, history, and local traditions.
The itinerary features visits to some of Yunnan’s top attractions, including the Lufeng World Dinosaur Valley, Yuanmou Earth Forest, and the Yuanmou Man Site, providing an unforgettable opportunity to explore the ancient history and cultural heritage of the region.
Tour Highlights
- Kunming City Tour: Explore the vibrant capital of Yunnan Province, renowned for its parks, markets, and unique cultural history.
- Lufeng World Dinosaur Valley: Visit one of the richest dinosaur fossil sites in the world, with well-preserved dinosaur skeletons and a museum showcasing the findings.
- Yiren Ancient Town: Experience the culture and architecture of the Yi ethnic group, a local minority known for their rich traditions.
- Ten-Month Solar Calendar Park: Understand the Yi ethnic group’s agricultural calendar system, which has been integral to their farming practices for centuries.
- Yuanmou Earth Forest: Admire the striking earth pillar formations, a natural wonder created by erosion over millions of years.
- Yuanmou Man Site: Explore the archaeological site where fossils of the Yuanmou Man, one of the earliest humans discovered in China, were found.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kunming
Arrival: Upon arrival at Kunming Changshui International Airport, your guide will greet you and assist you with the transfer to your hotel.
Kunming City Tour:
Green Lake Park (翠湖): Take a relaxing walk through this iconic Kunming park, known for its clear waters, willow trees, and traditional pavilions. It’s an ideal place to stretch your legs after your flight.
Flower and Bird Market（花鸟市场）: This bustling market showcases the local love for nature, with vendors selling birds, flowers, and a variety of plants. It’s a great place to pick up local souvenirs and enjoy the colorful atmosphere.
Evening: Check into your hotel in Kunming. You can either rest after the long journey or explore the local nightlife. The city has plenty of options, from street food stalls to trendy cafes and restaurants.
Meals: No meals included on Day 1 (meal recommendations available)
Day 2: Kunming – Lufeng World Dinosaur Valley – Chuxiong
Morning:
Depart Kunming for Lufeng (approx. 2.5-3 hours, 150 km).
Lufeng World Dinosaur Valley（禄丰恐龙谷）: Explore one of the world’s most important dinosaur fossil sites. You’ll visit the museum where the Lufeng Dinosaurus and other dinosaur species were discovered, as well as walking through an open-air fossil excavation site. The valley is filled with life-size replicas and exhibits showing the creatures that once roamed this area 100 million years ago.
Lunch: Enjoy a local meal at a restaurant near the Dinosaur Valley. Try traditional Yunnan dishes such as over-the-bridge rice noodles or wild mushroom hotpot.
Afternoon:
Travel from Lufeng to Chuxiong (approx. 1.5-2 hours, 90 km).
Yiren Ancient Town（彝人古镇）: This town is known for its historical value and its unique architecture, with buildings designed in the traditional Yi ethnic style. Walk along its narrow lanes, visit local handicraft shops, and interact with the local people to learn about Yi culture.
Ten-Month Solar Calendar Park（十月太阳历文化园）: Discover how the Yi ethnic group has long used the Ten-Month Solar Calendar, a traditional system that guides agricultural activities throughout the year. The park includes a range of informative exhibits and sculptures depicting the calendar’s role in Yi daily life.
Chuxiong Museum: If time permits, visit this small museum, which offers insights into the region’s rich prehistoric and cultural history. It houses artifacts from various historical periods and a collection of fossils from the area.
Evening: Check into your hotel in Chuxiong and enjoy a leisurely dinner in the city. You can opt for local dishes such as steam pot chicken or grilled fish, specialties of the region.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lunch and dinner on your own
Day 3: Chuxiong – Yuanmou
Morning:
Depart Chuxiong for Yuanmou (approx. 2.5 hours, 130 km).
Yuanmou Earth Forest: Upon arrival, you’ll visit this otherworldly landscape known for its earth pillars—tall, thin spires of earth that have been carved by centuries of erosion. The area is often called “the China’s Grand Canyon” for its similarly impressive formations, although on a smaller scale. Take a guided walk to explore the park, learn about the geological processes at work, and enjoy the stunning natural beauty.
Lunch: Enjoy a local lunch in Yuanmou, sampling grilled fish or rice noodles served with wild herbs and spices.
Afternoon:
Continue exploring the Yuanmou Earth Forest at your leisure. There are several viewpoints to take in panoramic vistas of the earth pillar formations. For those who are interested in photography, this is the perfect place to capture the unique landscapes.
Evening: Check into your hotel in Yuanmou for a restful night. If time permits, explore the local markets and try some of the local snacks like dried fruits or roast sweet potatoes.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lunch and dinner on your own
Day 4: Yuanmou – Kunming
Morning:
Yuanmou Man Site and Museum: Visit this important archaeological site where the earliest fossils of Yuanmou Man were discovered. These fossils are among the oldest evidence of human presence in China, dating back over 1 million years. The museum offers detailed exhibits on the history of these prehistoric humans, the tools they used, and the environment they lived in.
Yuanmou Earth Forest (optional second visit): If you want to explore more of the Earth Forest, you can return to the park for additional time to hike and photograph the landscape.
Lunch: Enjoy a simple lunch before departing for Kunming.
Afternoon:
Transfer back to Kunming (approx. 3 hours, 170 km).
Depending on the time of arrival, you may have the option to visit other attractions like Yunnan Nationalities Village（云南民族村）, which offers a rich experience of the province’s diverse ethnic cultures.
Evening: Arrive in Kunming and check into your hotel. The evening is free for you to explore more of the city or relax.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel, lunch on your own
Day 5: Departure from Kunming
Morning:
You’ll have some leisure time for shopping or optional activities in Kunming. Consider visiting the Stone Forest（石林）, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its towering limestone formations, or simply enjoy a relaxed breakfast in one of Kunming’s charming cafes.
Transfer to Airport: Your guide will assist you with your transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast at hotel
Service Included:
- Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary;
- Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
- Private English-speaking tour guide;
- Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
- Service charge & government taxes;
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
- Service charge and all government taxes;
- Travel Agency’s Responsibility Insurance coverage.
Service Excluded:
- Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
- Chinese visa fees;
- Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
- Single room supplement;
- Tips to guides and drivers;
- Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
- Personal travel accident insurance;
- All optional programs.
Chuxiong Airport, also known as Chuxiong Yunrui Airport (楚雄云瑞机场), is located in Shangdu Town, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. It serves the city of Chuxiong and its surrounding areas. The airport is situated approximately 10 kilometers northeast of the downtown area of Chuxiong City. As of my last update, Chuxiong Airport operates as a domestic airport with connections to various cities within China. However, specific details regarding its facilities, runway length, and passenger throughput may require verification from recent sources.
The news was updated on Ocotber 10, 2019.
An embroidery scroll, which is 70 meters long, was finally completed in Chuxiong City, central Yunnan’s Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture on October 1 as people across the country are holding various activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China(PRC).
The scroll is named “Shenzhoujinxiu” which literally means “Splendid China”. Its length 70 meters symbolizes the 70th anniversary of the founding of PRC. The completion ceremony was held as part of the series activities of the “Silk Road, Colorful Yunnan” 2019 Ethnic Costumes Competition Cultural Festival opened on the same day.
Starting from this February in Yongren County of Chuxiong Prefecture, more than 1,000 embroiders from Yi ethnic group had participated in the creation of the artwork. During the completion ceremony, eight skilful embroidery women finished the last stitches.
The scroll has more than 40 patterns including ornamental columns, the Tian’anmen, the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, landmarks of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. At its four corners, there are four pomegranate flowers, symbolizing all ethnic groups of China embracing each other as if they were the seeds of a pomegranate.
Source from http://english.yunnan.cn/html/2019/ethnics_1010/17887.html
In Yunnan, long-distance buses are the main transportation method. Of course, the same applies to Chuxiong. There are four main bus stations, namely, Chuxiong Bus Station, Chuxiong North Bus Station, Chuxiong South Bus Station and Chuxiong East Bus Station. Therefore, it is very convenient to get to Chuxiong by long-distance bus. The specific information, such as address and telephone, is as follows.
- Chuxiong Bus Station(楚雄客运站)
Add: No. 197 West Lucheng Road, Chuxiong City(楚雄市鹿城西路197号)
Tel:0878-3139888
Timetable of Chuxiong Bus Station
| Departure Station | Arrival Station | Departure Time | Fare | Duration |
| Chuxiong | Zhenyuan | 07:15 | 81.00 | 10.5 hs |
| Chuxiong | Yuanmou | 07:30 | 31.00 | 2 hs |
| Chuxiong | Yuanmou | 07:30 | 31.00 | 2 hs |
| Chuxiong | Yongren | 07:40 | 56.00 | 2.5 hs |
| Chuxiong | Yuxi | 08:00 | 81.00 | 2 hs |
| Chuxiong | Yuanmou | 08:00 | 31.00 | 2 hs |
| Chuxiong | Yuanmou | 08:00 | 31.00 | 2 hs |
| Chuxiong | Mojiang | 08:00 | 77.00 | |
| Chuxiong | Panzhihua | 08:00 | 82.00 | 4 hs |
| Chuxiong | Jingdong | 08:00 | 101.00 | 10.5 hs |
| Chuxiong | Yongren | 08:10 | 56.00 | 2.5 hs |
| Chuxiong | Qiaojia | 08:15 | 150.00 | 10 hs |
| Chuxiong | Yongren | 08:20 | 56.00 | 2.5 hs |
| Chuxiong | Xiangyun | 08:30 | 54.00 | 2.5 hs |
| Chuxiong | Yuanmou | 08:30 | 31.00 | 2 hs |
| Chuxiong | Xuanwei | 08:30 | 120.00 | 5.5 hs |
| Chuxiong | Yuanmou | 08:30 | 31.00 | 2 hs |
| Chuxiong | Yuanmou | 09:00 | 31.00 | 2 hs |
| Chuxiong | Jinghong | 09:00 | 251.00 | 9.5 hs |
| Chuxiong | Anning | 09:00 | 48.00 |
1.5 hs |
More Bus Stations in Chuxiong
- Chuxiong North Bus Station(楚雄客运北站)
Add: No. 130 North Lucheng Road, Chuxiong City(楚雄市鹿城北路130号)
Tel:0871-67177644 - Chuxiong South Bus Station(楚雄客运南站)
Add: No. 298 West Lucheng Road, Chuxiong City(楚雄市鹿城西路298号)
Tel:0871-67177644 - Chuxiong East Bus Station(楚雄客运东站)
Add: No. 352 Xiongbao Road, Chuxiong City(楚雄市雄宝路352号)
Tel: 0878-3010681
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Why is Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture Museum So Special
The Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture Museum was opened in July 1995, with covering a floor area of 60 mu (Chinese acre, 1 mu=0.6667 ha) and an usable area of 11,200 square meters. Among them, the exhibition hall, with covering an area of 7,000 square meters, is a comprehensive local museum combining with cultural relics collection, exhibition education, academic research and cultural tourism, which displays the world-famous “Wanjiaba Bronze Drum”, “Lufeng Dinosaur Fossil” and “Yunnan Man Fossil”. At present, it is a national second-level museum, national AAAA-level tourist scenic spot; a national base for science education; a base for Yunnan patriotism education, national defense education base and environmental education base and Yunnan provincial social science popularization demonstration base. It has been open to the public free of charge from January 1, 2009. The Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture Museum is an important cultural window of Chuxiong Prefecture and has played a positive role in spreading the advanced culture of Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture and promoting the construction of “three civilizations”.
Where is Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Museum
It is located in No. 471 South Lucheng Road, Chuxiong City, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture.
How to Get There
After arriving in Chuxiong City, it is very convenient to get to Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture Museum. There are some bus routes, such as No. 8, 7, 10, 6, 1, 13, 15 buses. Taxi is also a good choice, which only takes about 13 minutes at the price of 10 Yuan.
Best Time to Go
It is suitable to visit Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture at any time. Come here and experience the unique culture of Chuxiong Prefecture.
Nearby Attractions
Yiren Ancient Town
Yiren Ancient Town is an outcome of modernization, built in 2005. As the core of Yi culture, it is integrated into the Yi dynamic museum of Chinese traditional architectural culture, regional folk culture and leisure culture. The collision between modernization and ethnic culture has spawned Yiren Ancient Town. Yiren Ancient Town imitated the building groups of Ming Qing built in small towns in the south of Yangtze river, clean, tidy and elegant.
Chuxiong Confucius Temple
Chuxiong Confucius Temple is located in Lucheng Primary School, Middle Street, Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province. Chuxiong Confucius Temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty, it was relocated in the Ming Dynasty. Chuxiong was located at the important site of the Southern Silk Road. In 1987, the Yunnan Provincial People’s Government designated Chuxiong Confucius Temple as provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit.
Wanjiaba Ancient Tombs
The Wanjiaba Ancient Tombs are located on the banks of the Qinglong River, 3 km south of Chuxiong City. They are the ancient tomb sites of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. They have a history of more than 2,000 years.
Futa Pagoda Park
Futa Pagoda Park is located in Dongshan Mountain, Lucheng, Chuxiong City, donated by social members who are mobilized by the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of Chuxiong Prefecture, which was built in the ancient pagoda site of the Ming Dynasty (later destroyed).
Why is Futa Pagoda Park So Special
Futa Pagoda Park is located in Dongshan Mountain, Lucheng, Chuxiong City, donated by social members who are mobilized by the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of Chuxiong Prefecture, which was built in the ancient pagoda site of the Ming Dynasty (later destroyed). It is an octagonal nine-story pavilion-style steel-concrete structure pagoda with a high-rise building of 59 meters and a building area of 1,217 square meters. It is the first pagoda in Chinese history to display the profound connotation of Chinese Fu(good fortune) culture in various forms of artistic presentation. It is also one of Chuxiong’s most important landmarks.
Chuxiong Futa Pagoda has a rich collection of Fu, and the outer wall is engraved with patterns of the Qinglong(青龙, the God in the East worshiped by the Taoists), White Tiger, Vermilion Bird(朱雀), Tortoise(玄武) and the handwritten Fu characters written by Emperor Taizong of Tang(唐太宗), Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty(宋徽宗), Qianlong Emperor(清高宗), and Emperor Xuanzong of Qing Dynasty(清宣宗). Each storey of the pagoda displays a theme of Fu, for example, the first storey: abundant wealth; the second storey: prosperity in business.
Where is Futa Pagoda Park
It is located at 0.1 km north of Chuxiong City, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture.
How to Get There
After arriving in Chuxiong City, it is very convenient to get to Futa Pagoda Park. There are some bus routes, such as No. 6, 5, 11 buses. Taxi is also a good choice, which only takes about 7 minutes at the price of 8 Yuan.
Best Time to Go
It is suitable to visit Futa Pagoda Park at any time.
Nearby Attractions
Yiren Ancient Town
Yiren Ancient Town is an outcome of modernization, built in 2005. As the core of Yi culture, it is integrated into the Yi dynamic museum of Chinese traditional architectural culture, regional folk culture and leisure culture. The collision between modernization and ethnic culture has spawned Yiren Ancient Town. Yiren Ancient Town imitated the building groups of Ming Qing built in small towns in the south of Yangtze river, clean, tidy and elegant.
Chuxiong Confucius Temple
Chuxiong Confucius Temple is located in Lucheng Primary School, Middle Street, Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province. Chuxiong Confucius Temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty, it was relocated in the Ming Dynasty. Chuxiong was located at the important site of the Southern Silk Road. In 1987, the Yunnan Provincial People’s Government designated Chuxiong Confucius Temple as provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit.
Wanjiaba Ancient Tombs
The Wanjiaba Ancient Tombs are located on the banks of the Qinglong River, 3 km south of Chuxiong City. They are the ancient tomb sites of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. They have a history of more than 2,000 years.
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Why is Zixi Yi Ethnic Village So Special
Zixi Yi Village, in Zixi Town, Chuxiong City, is an immigrant village. In 1994, it relocated here from Qianliangqiao Village Committee in Lvhe Town(吕合镇钱粮桥村委会) due to supporting the construction of Xijinghe Reservoir(西静河水库), a national key project. It is located in the beautiful national forest park, at the foot of Zixi Mountain in the provincial scenic spot, 12 kilometers from the city center. The village has 151.5 mu(unit of measurement, 1 mu=0.667 ha) of cultivated land, including 41.5 mu of paddy fields and 110 mu of dry land. There are 80 households with 319 people, including 303 Yi people, accounting for 95% of the total population. It is the Yi ethnic village, which is the closest to the capital of Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture and the most completed preservation of the traditional culture of Yi people.
Where is Zixi Yi Ethnic Village
Zixi Yi Village is located in Zixi Mountain, Zixi Town, Chuxiong City, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is 12 kilometers away from the city center. In 2013, it was built into a special tourist attraction in Yunnan, and it is known as “the beautiful village of Yunnan” and “the First Yi Village in China”.
How to Get There
After arriving at Chuxiong City, it is very convenient to get to Zixi Yi Village. Taxi or car rental is the best way to get there, which takes about half a hour.
Best Time to Go
It is suitable to visit Zixi Yi Village at any time. Every season has its own beauty. Come here and experience the original Yi ethnic culture.
Nearby Attractions
Yiren Ancient Town
Yiren Ancient Town is an outcome of modernization, built in 2005. As the core of Yi culture, it is integrated into the Yi dynamic museum of Chinese traditional architectural culture, regional folk culture and leisure culture. The collision between modernization and ethnic culture has spawned Yiren Ancient Town. Yiren Ancient Town imitated the building groups of Ming Qing built in small towns in the south of Yangtze river, clean, tidy and elegant.
Chuxiong Confucius Temple
Chuxiong Confucius Temple is located in Lucheng Primary School, Middle Street, Chuxiong City, Yunnan Province. Chuxiong Confucius Temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty, it was relocated in the Ming Dynasty. Chuxiong was located at the important site of the Southern Silk Road. In 1987, the Yunnan Provincial People’s Government designated Chuxiong Confucius Temple as provincial-level key cultural relics protection unit.
Wanjiaba Ancient Tombs
The Wanjiaba Ancient Tombs are located on the banks of the Qinglong River, 3 km south of Chuxiong City. They are the ancient tomb sites of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. They have a history of more than 2,000 years.
Futa Pagoda Park
Futa Pagoda Park is located in Dongshan Mountain, Lucheng, Chuxiong City, donated by social members who are mobilized by the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of Chuxiong Prefecture, which was built in the ancient pagoda site of the Ming Dynasty (later destroyed).
Chinese Name:楚雄太阳历公园
English Name: Ten-Month Solar Calendar Park, Chuxiong
Chuxiong is a fascinating land fostering an age-old minority with brilliant culture, among which the Ten-month Solar Calendar is the most striking one. According to this calendar, one year was divided into ten months in five seasons. There were 36 days in a month and two months constituted a season. So, the total was 360 days. The rest 5 or 6 days were defined as annual festival.
It shows that the revolution time of the earth rounding the Sun was 365.25 days, It’s the most precise ancient calendar then and in the long years to come. It is not only a treasure with great scientific and humanistic value in Yi’s culture, but the intellectual crystallization of Chinese people, the cultural heritage of the whole world.
The Ten-month Solar Calendar Park, constructed with the aim to show the quintessence of the world civilization, is a place combining the study of ethnic culture, the demonstration of folk custom, the exhibition of local art, and the trade and entertainment together. It is undoutfully an unique assembly of the marrow of the Yi heritage and a dynamic museum of the Yi culture.
Situated in the suburb of Chuxiong city, The Ten-month Solar Calendar Park covers an area of more than 500 mu. With its own feature and the beautiful landscape of Chuxiong around, it is absolutely a great place for tourists.
Bishan Tiger is found under the roof of almost every house in the residence neighborhood of Yi ethnic groups. Some of them are made from stone, some from mud, and some from wood. Whenever a new house is built, the owner will choose a lucky time, asking people to recite or chant scriptures, praying to Buddha while the Bishan Tiger is put under the roof. It is believed such a tiger may protect those who live under the roof from all the devils and bad luck. Goddess of gourd£º This was the worship of maternal procreation in the early Yi era.
It is also an important part in the totem of the Yi ethnic groups. Dancing of the Yi people£º This scene shows how Yi people of different areas and ties dance when the festivals come, including the left foot dance and three stamping dance in the Chuxiong area, the female moon dance and the cigarette case dance in Honghe area, the carrying of bride, fighting of bulls, wrestling, the dance of March, the dance of dress competition and so on. The Ten-month Solar Calendar Square This is a round square covering 5220.4 square meters with three stages.
The low stage is 72 meters in diameter and 8.4 meters in height; the middle stage is 54 meters in diameter and 5.7 meters high. The upper stage is 36 meters in diameter and 4.2 meters high. All together there are about 40 embossments on the surface of the stages, telling the major folk stories abut the Yi people. The embossments inscribes 7275 people of different characters and 1858 animals of different shapes, which boasts to be one of the greatest embossment groups in China.
Memorial Altar
The ten-month calendar is based on the observation of the move of the sun and the position of the Big Dipper, which is scientific, simple and easy to understand. This altar tells exactly how the ten-month solar calendar works. Ten animals for ten months In the ten-month calendar there are ten animals which are used to symbolize the ten months in a year. It begins with black tiger of January, followed by otter of February, crocodile of March, python of April, pangolin of May, muntjac of June, rock sheep of July, monkey of August, panther of September, and lizard of October. Because of this reason, the ten-month calendar is also called the ten animal’s calendar.
Travel Tips
The calendar is created by the Yi people almost 5000 year ago. According to this calendar, one year was divided into ten months in five seasons. There were 36 days in a month and two months constituted a season. So, the total was 360 days. The rest 5 or 6 days were defined as annual festival. It shows that the revolution time of the earth rounding the Sun was 365.25 days; it’s the most precise ancient calendar then and in the long years to come.
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Tips Before Travel
Bring copies of your passport
Don't assume you're restricted to the main hubs of Beijing and Shanghai, our tours can start from any city.
Register with your embassy
For your safety, please register with the Embassy.
Always have local cash
Exchange some local currency for your trip
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