Sunsets in Yuanmou
Sunsets in Yuanmou
Sunsets in Yuanmou
Sunsets in Yuanmou
Chuxiong Prefecture
Yuanmou

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Sunsets in Yuanmou
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Introduction Sunsets in Yuanmou

Introduction
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Sunset in Yuanmou is an enchanting natural sight. Among them, Langba Pu soil forest is one of the well-known natural landscapes in Yunnan Province, famous for its unique soil forest landform and magnificent sunset landscape. There is also Yunnan Yuanmou soil forest, which is suitable for watching the sunrise and sunset, and the winter weather is sunny and the temperature is moderate, which is the best time to watch the sunrise and sunset. Visitors can walk between the soil forest and feel the strange and magnificent of the soil forest up close. You can also climb the observation deck to overlook the entire earth forest area and the magnificent sunset view.

Trip Moments Sunsets in Yuanmou

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Eternal Marvel: Yuanmou Earth Forest 🌳🌲

Eternal Marvel: Yuanmou Earth Forest 🌳🌲

#Urban Cultural Notes #Hidden Gems Society #Worth Visiting Ancient Towns and Villages #Capturing Urban Culture #Domestic Romantic Travel Destinations 🌟The Eternal Wonder: Yuanmou Earth Forest🌟 The Earth Forest is a natural wonder of the world, consisting of groups of columnar landforms shaped by earth-like deposits, named for their resemblance to a forest from afar. After millions of years of crustal movement, it has formed various peculiar shapes. China's most famous Earth Forest is located in Yuanmou County, Yunnan Province, with Wuma Earth Forest being the best among them. To visit Wuma Earth Forest, one usually takes a sightseeing car directly to the top of the mountain, overlooking the panoramic view, starting from the first scene "Piercing the Sky" and descending step by step. The first impression of Yuanmou Earth Forest is its primitive desolation and rugged grandeur. The layers of soil are not all a single yellow color; they change to red, purple, white, and gray depending on the light. Due to the dense distribution of minerals such as mica and quartz on the earth pillars, they can also reflect brilliant light under the sun, making them even more peculiar. The Earth Forest can be seen as a mountain formed by earth pillars, and various shapes of earth pillars are mixed and distributed, forming a rich and colorful, ever-changing posture. The most beautiful is the "Earth Bud" type, which is formed by surface runoff and rainwater eroding along fissures and soft rock layers, creating smaller earth buds with relatively small height and diameter. This is the prototype of other types of earth forests. The most spectacular is the "Ancient Castle" type, formed by layer erosion and exfoliation, creating shapes such as arch caves, flat caves, and vertical shafts. This type of earth pillar generally has a connected base, a large and round top, or a serrated shape, covering a large area. The most attractive is the "Sharp Bamboo Shoot" type, formed by the erosion and cutting of rainwater and surface water flow, creating conical earth pillars. This type of earth forest has a sharp top, resembling a huge bamboo shoot after the rain or the spire of a pagoda.
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2025 Southeast Yunnan Rape Flower Off-the-Beaten-Track Itinerary

2025 Southeast Yunnan Rape Flower Off-the-Beaten-Track Itinerary

Reject the conventional Kunming-Dali-Lijiang route, Southeast Yunnan's 🌻rape flowers, especially those in Luoping, The best viewing period is in mid-to-late March. With Luoping as the core, Combine it with Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Jianshui Ancient City, Yuanmou Earth Forest, Dongchuan Red Land, and other surrounding landscapes. Here's an 8-day classic southeast Yunnan flower viewing itinerary. Seize the blooming season, and make arrangements!!! 📆Itinerary D1: Arrive in Kunming D2: Kunming-Yuanmou Man Museum-Yuanmou Langbapu Earth Forest D3: Yuanmou-Dongchuan Red Land (Music Score Canyon, Sunset Valley, Wa Fang Liang Zi) D4: Dongchuan (Jinxiu Garden)-Luoping Rape Flowers (Luoping Screw Fields, Golden Rooster Peak) D5: Luoping-Jianshui Ancient City (The Seventeen-Arch Bridge) D6: Jianshui-Zhu Family Garden-Yuanyang Rice Terraces D7: Yuanyang Rice Terraces (full day) D8: Yuanyang Rice Terraces-Kunming 📝Must-see spots: ✅Yuanmou Langbapu Earth Forest Many movies and TV series, such as "The Promise," were filmed here. It is recommended to enter after 3 pm, first visit the valley bottom trail, and then climb to shoot the sunset at 5:30 pm. ✅Dongchuan Red Land ☆Music Score Canyon: A popular spot with old farmers and sheep. ☆Sunset Valley: Perfect for sunset photography. ☆Wa Fang Liang Zi: Suitable for portrait photography. ✅Luoping Rape Flowers (Luoping Screw Fields, Golden Rooster Peak Cluster) The peak blooming season is in late March. The karst peak forest blends perfectly with the rape flowers, making for stunning photos. ✅Jianshui Ancient City (The Seventeen-Arch Bridge) The largest ancient stone bridge in Yunnan ✅Yuanyang Rice Terraces (Duoyishu/Bada) Layer upon layer, like chains and ribbons. March is the irrigation season, and the rice terraces reflect the sky like a mirror. 🥘Must-try food: ◎Kunming: Cross-bridge rice noodles, small pot rice noodles, tofu pudding rice noodles, roasted Rushan cheese, etc. ◎Yuanmou: Local snacks such as cold jelly and sour soup fish. ◎Dongchuan: Farmhouse dishes in the Red Land area, such as chicken stewed with potatoes, pickled cabbage fish, and Red Land potato rice. ◎Luoping: Local specialties such as rape flower honey and Luoping ginger, as well as local Buyi cuisine. ◎Jianshui: Jianshui tofu, steam pot chicken, and Shao Er Kuai. ◎Yuanyang: Hani cuisine, such as bamboo rice and sour bamboo shoot fish. 💗Other tips: ✔You can visit film and television locations: Golden Rooster Peak Cluster ("The Promise"), Bisezhai ("Youth"), The Seventeen-Arch Bridge ("The Rise of Phoenixes") ✔The UV rays here are very strong, so SPF50+ sunscreen and a sun hat are necessary. ✔Do not touch the Hani sacrificial tree (the ancient tree at the entrance of the village). ✔When renting Republican-era costumes in Bisezhai, avoid bright colors (gray-blue student uniforms are recommended). ✔Make reservations 2 hours in advance for the Jianshui Ancient City purple pottery making experience to avoid queuing. ✔Do not step on the rape flowers. Violators will be fined. ✔When photographing sheep at Music Score Canyon, you can pay CNY 20 to have the shepherd drive the sheep to a designated location. ✔Parking spaces at the Sunset Valley viewing platform are limited. It is recommended to arrive before 7:00 am.
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Feel the formation and evolution of natural wonders!

Feel the formation and evolution of natural wonders!

Yuanmou Earth Forest Yuanmou Earth Forest has a long history, dating back millions of years, and is a great natural wonder in China and the world. It is located in Yuanmou County, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, and is the product of crustal movement and wind and rain erosion. The formation of the earth forest has gone through a long geological history, from the juvenile stage of fine ditch earth bud type, to the middle and young stage of round basin earth column type, wide ditch castle type, and finally to the old stage of slope residual column type, constituting a complete development history of the earth forest family. The formation of Yuanmou Earth Forest is a complex and long process. It is mainly composed of sand, clay, trace iron, and a small amount of calcareous cement deposited by Quaternary lakes and rivers. In a dry climate environment, these loose deposits are eroded and washed by seasonal rainwater, gradually forming a landscape of thousands of gullies. Especially in some strata, the enrichment of iron cement forms a hard iron cap after weathering, protecting the underlying clay and gravel layers, weakening the erosion force of rainwater, and thus forming a tower-like and column-like earth forest landscape. This process is the result of the combined action of water erosion, geological structure, climate environment, and other factors.
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The Magical and Enchanting World of Earth: Yuanmou Earth Forest

The Magical and Enchanting World of Earth: Yuanmou Earth Forest

One of Yunnan's "Three Forests": Yuanmou Earth Forest Stepping into it, you'll feel as if you're on another planet 🌍, or perhaps walking alone at the edge of a desert, a magical and indescribable experience. 🌟Highlights: The tall and imposing earth pillars resemble ancient castles, palaces, pagodas, giant swords piercing the sky, sharp ridges across the land, eagles about to take flight, galloping horses… Their shapes are varied and vivid, a testament to the wonders of nature. The earth pillars are covered with dense mica, quartz, and other minerals that reflect sunlight, adding a dazzling array of colors to the already captivating landscape. 📍Address: Yuanmou County, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. 🚗Transportation: Navigation: Yuanmou Earth Forest 🕙Opening Hours: 7:00–19:00 💰Ticket Price: 70 📌Tips: It's best to visit in the morning or evening when the light is soft, resulting in better photos with distinct layers and richer colors. The strong afternoon sun is not ideal for sightseeing. For seniors or children, we recommend taking the sightseeing bus from the top of the mountain down, a comfortable one-way route.
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A Corner Forgotten by Earth|Step into Yunnan's Wonderland

A Corner Forgotten by Earth|Step into Yunnan's Wonderland

Friends! Seriously, don't envy those showing off their trips to Egypt 🇪🇬. Yunnan's "Little Egypt" 🛕 offers incredible value! 🌟 📍Yuanmou Langbapu Earth Forest, a 3-hour drive from Kunming, escapes the hustle and bustle and takes you straight to a hidden wonderland! 🚗 Stepping into Yuanmou Langbapu Earth Forest is like walking onto a movie set. The mystery of *The Promise* and the grandeur of *Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles* are all here! 🎥 🎒Gear up: Water, snacks, and a power bank are essential! Deep in the earth forest, self-sufficiency is key! ⚠️Sun protection is crucial! Sunglasses and sun-protective clothing are a must. 🕤Opening hours: 8:00–18:00, it takes about 4 hours to explore the entire scenic area. ✅Getting there 🚄High-speed rail: Yuanmou West Station. Taxis are hard to come by after exiting the station. Taxis 🚕 at the entrance charge 150 for a one-way trip and 260 for a round trip. 🛻Sightseeing buses cost 20 yuan, a great value! Save your energy for conquering the stunning earth forest! 🏃‍♀️ 🌟Trip notes📋 1⃣️Self-drive from the city center to Yuanmou Earth Forest is about 200 km. We arrived at the Jinsha River first, and it's only about half an hour from there, quite close. 2⃣️Yuanmou Earth Forest tickets: 70 yuan and 50 yuan (It seems like you can buy a 100-yuan package ticket that's also valid for the next day) 3⃣️It is recommended to wear bright, flowing clothes or long skirts, sunglasses 🕶️, hats, down jackets, and knitted sweaters (there's a large temperature difference between day and night). 4⃣️Dianchi West Hill cable car 🚡 is 100 yuan for a round trip. 5️⃣Half-day trip, 4–5 hours of hiking. Remember, the most beautiful "Sphinx" is waiting for you at the end, so don't rush! 📸
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Yuanmou | Discover a Hidden Travel Gem

Yuanmou | Discover a Hidden Travel Gem

| Discover a hidden travel gem. An off-the-beaten-track yet super fun place — Yuanmou! This time, I checked in to the Yuanda International Hot Spring Resort, and the experience was simply amazing! Departing from the hotel, I headed straight to the Earth Forest in the morning. The bizarrely shaped earth pillars, bathed in sunlight, seemed to be imbued with life, each exuding a unique charm, as if I were in a mysterious alien world. After a tiring day of exploring, I returned to the hotel in the afternoon to soak in the hot springs. There were various themed pools, and soaking in the steaming hot spring water washed away all the fatigue of the day, leaving me feeling incredibly happy! Travel tips: 1. For photos at the Earth Forest, it's recommended to wear solid-colored clothing to enhance the visual appeal. 2. While hot springs are great, remember to limit your soaking time to avoid dizziness. 3. The local climate is dry, so remember to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.
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Yuanmou Jiangbian Township: Admire the geological wonders.

Yuanmou Jiangbian Township: Admire the geological wonders.

⛱️Must-see attractions: Jinsha River Scenic Belt Activities: Take a boat trip through the canyon and view the steep mountains along the riverbanks. In winter, when the water level drops, the exposed riverbed is visible. Yuanmou Earth Forest (Wumao/Langbapu) Features: About an hour's drive from Jiangbian Township, featuring bizarre earth pillars. The scenery is stunning at sunset. Red Army's Long March Jinsha River Crossing Site History: The Longjie Ferry crossing point where the Red Army crossed the Jinsha River in 1935. There is a memorial hall and a monument. 🍜Local cuisine: Jiangbian Salted Fish: Fresh fish from the Jinsha River, marinated and then steamed or boiled. Savory and flavorful. Yuanmou Cold Chicken: Free-range chicken with a cold dressing. Sour, spicy, and appetizing. 🏨Accommodation guide: Hotels in Yuanmou County: More choices and better conditions (such as hot spring hotels near the Earth Forest). Guesthouses in Jiangbian Township: Simple facilities, suitable for budget travelers. 💗Other tips: The Earth Forest area has strong sunlight. Remember to wear a hat and sunglasses, and bring plenty of water. Some sections of the riverside roads have sharp bends and steep slopes. Drive carefully.
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Yuanmou Longqi Longhu Hotel: The perfect place to relax and unwind.

Yuanmou Longqi Longhu Hotel: The perfect place to relax and unwind.

✨Yuanmou Longqi Longhu Hotel🏨: The perfect place to relax and unwind Hello everyone~ Today I'm going to share my amazing experience at Yuanmou Longqi Longhu Hotel✨! This is a luxury hotel hidden in natural beauty, and it's definitely the best choice to escape the hustle and bustle of the city! Let's take a look at some of my favorite things about it! . 🌅 Natural Scenery The hotel is located next to the beautiful Longhu Lake, and every room has a lake view🌊. Waking up in the morning, the sun shines on the water, it's really beautiful! I highly recommend taking a walk by the lake, breathing in the fresh air, and feeling completely healed💖. . 🍽️ Delicious Food The hotel's restaurant offers a variety of local specialties🍜, and each dish is made with care. I recommend their Longhu fish and special bamboo rice, which are delicious and unique🥢! The breakfast buffet is also very rich, with fruits, yogurt, hot dishes and everything you need to start your day full of energy! . 🧘‍♀️ Thoughtful Service The staff are very friendly and always smiling😊, making you feel at home. They also prepared a welcome fruit plate for me when I checked in🍉, which made me feel very safe! In addition, the hotel's SPA facilities are great, I recommend trying it out, it's very necessary to relax! . 🚶‍♀️ Convenient Location There are many attractions around the hotel, such as Lugu Lake and Yuanmou Earth Forest🗺️, which are great for taking pictures and checking in📸. It's also very convenient to get around, you can arrange a shuttle service at any time, and easily explore the surrounding area! . In short, Yuanmou Longqi Longhu Hotel really gave me a perfect vacation🌟! If you also want to experience this fresh and natural vacation, I highly recommend coming here! Have you been to any hotels that left a deep impression on you? Feel free to share in the comments!👇💕
MEADOW CHANDLER
MEADOW CHANDLER
Yuanmou: 1.5 hours from Kunming by high-speed rail, a forgotten secret place.

Yuanmou: 1.5 hours from Kunming by high-speed rail, a forgotten secret place.

Yuanmou Earth Forest, with its diverse shapes, has red mountains with rough and magnificent lines, which contrast with the clear Jinsha River. The collision of blue-green and orange-red colors creates a strong visual impact. Compared to Dali and Lijiang, there is not much publicity here, only some foreigners living here in the warm winter, and few tourists, which is especially suitable for avoiding traffic jams during various holidays. Guide: Day 1: Yuanmou ➠ Leiding Village ➠ Langbapu Earth Forest Day 2: Yuanmou Man Museum ➠ Jiangbian Township (Ferry, Red Army Long March Memorial Hall) Day 3: Yuanmou ➠ Waipula Ancient Village ➠ Yongren ➠ Yuanmou Recommended features: 1. Langbapu Earth Forest: The earth forest is a natural wonder formed by billions of years of wind and rain erosion. Yuanmou Earth Forest is the largest earth forest in China, and among the two major scenic spots, Langbapu Earth Forest is larger in scale and has fewer tourists. The earth pillars are towering and have a strong visual impact, just like on an exotic planet. The light and shadow effect is better in the afternoon. Ticket: 50 . 2. Yuanmou Man Museum: The site of the discovery of Yuanmou Man, with thousands of ancient fossils on display Ticket: None · 3. Leiding Village: There are hundreds of thick tamarind trees over 100 years old in the village, and a 1,600-year-old tamarind tree king. The village is full of fireworks Ticket: None . 4. Jiangbian Township: A beautiful village on the banks of the Jinsha River, with a beach and a Red Army Long March Memorial Hall Ticket: None 5. Waipula Ancient Village: An ancient Yi village in the deep mountains, belonging to Yongren, but very close to Yuanmou. The entire ancient village is arranged along the cliffs, with hundreds of houses scattered in an orderly manner, and the unique red earth exterior walls add a special flavor Ticket: None
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Yuanmou Earth Forest: The marvelous work of nature

Yuanmou Earth Forest: The marvelous work of nature

Explore the wonders of nature, this columnar landform shaped by soil-like deposits is named for its forest-like landscape. In China and even the world, Yuanmou Earth Forest is an amazing natural wonder. After millions of years of crustal movement, the god of wind and rain carved the land of Yuanmou into various shapes. This place has attracted photographers, geologists, and famous directors to visit and take pictures, including the shooting locations of movies such as 'The Promise' and 'Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles'. 🎥 According to the genesis and morphological characteristics of the earth pillars, Yuanmou Earth Forest can be divided into four types. Different forms of earth pillars are mixed together, making the earth forest present a rich and varied posture. The Yuanmou Earth Forest, mainly distributed on the west side of the Longchuan River, a tributary of the Jinsha River, shows its unique charm along the edges of valleys and gullies of branch flows. Among them, Banguo, Hutiaotan (Sesame), Wanbao, Xiaoleizai, and Xinhua and other earth forest communities are larger in scale and more typical in development. Here, you will see tall and straight earth pillars, each 'forest pillar' has a unique shape, forming various wonders. 🌲 Some of these earth pillars are like ancient castles🏰, some are like temples🕌, some are like pagodas🗼, some are like giant swords⚔, some are like knife ridges🗡, some are like eagles ready to fly🦅, some are like galloping horses🐎, and even some are like helmeted guards👮‍♂, like fan-shaking scholars🎎, as well as 'Jade Girl Watching Clouds' and 'Mother and Child Touring Together' stereo group images💃🏻👶. This is really a marvelous work, which is amazing. 😮 The earth pillars are densely covered with minerals such as mica and quartz, which reflect dazzling light under the sunlight✨, adding colorful colors to the earth forest. During your trip to Yuanmou Earth Forest, you can't miss the local food! Try a bite of nutritious, cool and beneficial buckwheat noodles🍜, dipped in honey🍯, this is not only a traditional food of the Yi people, but also a way of hospitality. The method of making is very simple, after mixing the buckwheat flour with a moderate amount of water, pour it into a hot pot and let it naturally form a cake over a low heat, then bake it on the side of the fire pit or cook it in the fire ash, and finally enjoy it with honey. The buckwheat cake has a fragrant aroma, sweet but not greasy, easy to carry, and no peculiar smell when stored. 😋
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Mrs. Miracle Legros
Dianzang Line 70

Dianzang Line 70

Dianzang Line 70 2023.09.24 Dianzang Line arrived at the second stop of the day at 10:00: Jinsha River Bay. This is an important scenic spot on the way from Meili Snow Mountain to Shangri-La, 'The First Bend of the Jinsha River', also known as Moon Bay, Jinsha River Bay, Jinsha River Big Bend, etc. Jinsha River Bay is located in Zigeng Township, Derong County, Sichuan, at the junction of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet. Here there are high mountains and deep valleys, layers of mountains, and cliffs. The mighty Jinsha River, coming from the hinterland of Tibet, seems to want to ease the fatigue of long-distance running when it is about to break through this Yunnan-Sichuan fortress, so it slows down and draws an 'Ω' arc around the pyramid-like Rizhui Peak. Unexpectedly, this impromptu work has created a geographical wonder in the world - the First Bend of the Jinsha River. Jinsha River
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This hotel has it all! The perfect choice for family trips.

This hotel has it all! The perfect choice for family trips.

If you're planning a family getaway, the Yuanda International Hot Spring Resort Hotel in Yuanmou is definitely the place to go for an amazing experience! - Luxurious breakfast: The breakfast buffet is as lavish as a five-star hotel abroad, with all kinds of delicacies. Whether you're in the mood for Chinese hot porridge and steamed buns, or Western-style bread and bacon, or fresh fruit and delicate desserts, you'll find it all here. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast. - Fun facilities: Hotel guests can enjoy unlimited access to the hot springs, swimming pool, and children's play area with their room card. Kids can have fun and unleash their energy in the children's play area, while adults can relax and unwind in the warm hot springs or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool. - Exciting performances: During the May Day holiday, there are exciting performances every night at 7pm, with magic, acrobatics, and song and dance shows. The whole family will be captivated by the amazing atmosphere. - Thoughtful transportation: The hotel is very close to the high-speed train station and offers a free shuttle service. The drivers are very friendly and help with luggage, making you feel welcome as soon as you arrive. - Delicious dining: The hotel's dining options are also excellent, with buffets available for lunch and dinner for only CNY 88 per person. With a wide variety of seafood, hot dishes, cold dishes, and desserts, you'll definitely have plenty to eat. This stay was truly amazing. With everything you need for eating, drinking, and having fun all in one place, it's the perfect choice for a hassle-free family vacation. I'll definitely be back for my next getaway!
CHRISTIAN COBB
CHRISTIAN COBB