Zhaotong Things to Do and Attractions

When you come to Zhaotong, do not worry what to do in Zhaotong. Zhaotong Attractions are abundant and are full of all kinds, including natural sceneries, human sceneries and villages where you can experience the rich ethnic culture. Zhaotong is well-known for Zhaotong Apple and boasts its abundant tourist resources. Zhaotong is a great city to visit. If you are a first time visitor, solo traveler or travelling with family, it is always good to know popular attractions to visit. As a multi-ethnic place, its attractions are definitely related to the ethnic minority culture except the natural landscapes and historical sites. What's more, Zhaotong is a place suitable for traveling and in-depth exploration. Under the background of long history, numerous ethnic groups and unique natural conditions, Zhaotong is the best place to experience the rich ethnic culture. There are a number of places of historical interest and natural scenic spots in Zhaotong for your exploration. Come to Zhaotong and take a unique Zhaotong Tour for your Yunnan Travel.

Top Attractions in Zhaotong

Zhaotong, a place with long history, is always a heaven for many people all over the world. Zhaotong is also a perfect destination for people who want to seek for antiquity, explore the fascinating natural sceneries. When you come to Zhaotong, the top attractions in Zhaotong are must-visit. Zhaotong, known as a land of wonders, both natural and man-made, will make you forget to leave.

• Dashanbao Black-necked Crane Nature Reserve
• Jigong Mountain of Dashanbao Nature Reserve
• Tongluoba National Forest Park 
• Huanglianhe River Scenic Area
• Memorial Hall of Zhaxi Conference 
• Doushaguan Scenic Area
• Zhaotong Old Town
• Wanghailou Tower
• Long Family Ancestral Temple
• Guandoushan Stone Carving
• West Grand Canyon
• Duojundong Cave 
• Dalongdong Cave 
• Yaoshan Mountain
• Wuchi Ancient Road
• West Grand Canyon Hot Spring 
• Dahaizi Wetland
• Xiaocaoba Scenic Area
• Qingguanting Park

Best Place for Bird-Watching

Dashanbao Black-necked Crane Nature Reserve is one of the most popular destination for Yunnan Birding Tours. Covering a total area of 19,200 hectares, the Reserve is a plateau marshland. There are more than 1,300 black-necked cranes wintering in Dashanbao Reserve which has become the largest winter habitat of black-necked cranes and is regarded as one of the “Hometowns of Black-necked Cranes in China”. The reserve  has been designated as a Ramsar site since 2004.

Ancient Towns in Zhaotong

The ancient towns are full of stories with thousands year. The ancient towns are also evidences what happened in the past. Zhaotong Old Town is always full of quietness of life, which is the best place to trace the architecture culture of Zhaotong.

• Niujie Old Town
• Menggu Old Town
• Dousha Old Town
• Zhaotong Old Town

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Best Places to Experience the Red Tourism

The red tourism sites are encouraged to increase cooperation with surrounding schools, the Communist Party of China (CPC) committees and government institutions, to attract more students and party members to learn about the country's revolutionary history.

• The Memorial Hall of General Luo Binghui
• Headquarter Site of The Second and Sixth Legions of Red Army
• Zhaxi Mausoleum of Red Army Martyrs

Best Places to Experience Religious Culture in Zhaotong

Religious culture seems like complex idea to study from the perspective of concepts. After all, scholars and philosophers have long debated the meaning of these terms and the impact they have had on our comprehension of the social world around us. For visitors, the temples, mosques, churches are the best places to experience the religious culture.

• Tuogu Mosque 
• Guanyin Pavilion
• Islamic Town
• Ningbian Mosque 
• Ganhe Mosque 
• Heishiwa Mosque
• Longtoushan Mosque
• Baxian Grand Mosque
• Zhongying Mosque

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Lakes, Ponds and Rivers in Zhaotong

For those who love the natural sceneries, Zhaotong is really a good choice for you. The beautiful Jinsha River and the Sun Lake are constituted a beautiful picture, which make people enjoy themselves so much that they forget to leave. Zhaotong City has many famous rivers, which will make you linger.

• Jinsha River
• Fengjing Reservior 
• Sun Lake 
• Yanchishan Reservoir
• Hengjiang River 

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Mountains in Zhaotong

• Wufeng Mountain
• Tanglang Mountain
• Yulongshan Mountain
• Yaoshan Mountain
• Meier Mountain 

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Ethnic Towns in Zhaotong

If you are interested in the ethnic culture, these ethnic towns are the be places to experience the rich ethnic culture atmosphere.

•  Shouwang Hui Ethnic Town
• Xiaolongdong Hui and Yi Ethnic Town
• Qinggangling Hui and Yi Ethnic Town
•  Buga Hui Ethnic Town
• Manan Miao and Yi Ethnic Town
• Wuzhai Yi and Miao Ethnic Town
• Guozhu Yi Ethnic Town
• Linkou Yi and Miao Ethnic Town

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Traditional Ethnic Villages in Zhaotong

If you are interested in Zhongtong for its ethnic culture, the traditional ethnic villages will be the best places to experience the colorful ethnic culture of Zhongtong City. Traveling to the traditional ethnic villages, you can explore the most authentic ethnic traditions which can't be seen anywhere else.

• Houfang Village 
• Cheping Village
• Tuoche Village 
• Shibazi Village
• Fengzhu Village
• Fada Village
• Nanan Village
• Yimagou Village

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Gorges and Waterfalls in Zhaotong

• Luozehe River Gorge
• Mohan Waterfalls 
• Niulanjiang River Gorge
• West Grand Canyon
• Waterfalls of Huanglianhe River

Historical & Cultural Sites in Zhaotong

• The Relics of Mahufu
• Xiaodongmen Neolithic Tombs
• The Tomb and Murals of Huo Chengsi
• Mengxiaoju Tablet 
•  Machang Neolithic Site 
• Yeshi Village Neolithic Site
• Yezhudong Cave Neolithic Site
• Guoshandong Cave Paleolithic Site
• The Ancient Culture Sites
• Cliff Inscriptions of Yuanzi 
• Louba Ancient Tomb Site
• Former Residence of Liu Pingkai
• Shoushishan Mountain Stone Carving
• Zhaxi Mausoleum of Red Army Martyrs
• Kuixiang Martyr’s Tomb
• Bo People Hanging Coffin of Doushaguan
• The Relics of Yeshishan Mountain
• Headquarter Site of The Second and Sixth Legions of Red Army 

Other Attractions in Zhaotong

• Shuifu Port 
• Doushaguan Pass
• The Grape Well 
• Rice Terraces
• Chongwen Pavillion
• Shushi Culture Square 
• Luohanba Forest Park
• Maolin Wetland
• Tianxing Forest Park 
• Tiantaishan Cave 
• Makou Caves
• Daxueshan Primitive Forest
• Haiziping Nature Reserve 
• Xiaoshanxia Gorge Scenic Area
• Shaonvping Tourist Town
• The Cloud Sea of Manan Mountain

Regional Attractions in Zhaotong

• Qiaojia County
• Shuifu County
• Zhaoyang District
• Ludian County
• Yanjin County
• Daguan County
• Yongshan County
• Suijiang County
• Zhenxiong County
• Yiliang County 
• Weixin County

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