Chengzi Ancient Village: A Millennium Yi Secret Hidden in Yunnan

🌿Chengzi Ancient Village, nestled between mountains and rivers, features unique earthen houses that are layered and staggered, resembling castles built with earth and time. - 🌿This village was first built during the Qing Dynasty. Its architectural style is unique, with every household connected, creating a truly magnificent structure. - 🌿Walking into the village, there are three small bridges. Local residents lead cattle and sheep across them slowly, creating a moment that feels like a paradise. - 🌿The village also preserves the old sites of the caravan station and the Tusi mansion, where you can trace the historical footprints of the Honghe River in Yunnan. - 🌿The roofs of the villagers' houses can be freely walked on, truly realizing the concept of "your roof, my courtyard." It's amazing! - 🌿The village has more than 1,000 earthen houses, all interconnected, creating an extremely spectacular scene. - ✅How to get there 🚗Self-drive: Just navigate directly to Chengzi Ancient Village. It's about 180 kilometers from Kunming to Chengzi Ancient Village, which takes about three hours. 🚄High-speed rail: First take the train to Mile Station, then charter a car or carpool to Chengzi Ancient Village, which takes about an hour. - 🌈What to do Chengzi Ancient Village Visitor Center➡️General's Residence➡️Li Family Courtyard➡️Su Family Courtyard➡️Yunwei Temple and village snacks➡️Twenty-four Rooms➡️Yang Family Courtyard➡️Chengzi First House - 📷Where to take photos Check-in Point 1️⃣: General's Residence rooftop➡️Walk into the General's Residence and go up the stairs to reach the rooftop. The view here is fantastic, allowing you to capture a large area of rice fields in front and the layered ancient village houses. Check-in Point 2️⃣: Next to the boutique homestay in the ancient village, there is a big tree. Opposite it is the Twenty-four Rooms, which makes for excellent photos. Check-in Point 3️⃣: The village snack shop, where you can take photos from below or on the roof. - 🏠About food and accommodation Currently, tourism in the ancient village is still under development, but don't worry about food and accommodation. There is a village snack shop and a boutique homestay in the village, located together. The boutique homestay is well-decorated and offers great views. - 🌿Recommended nearby attractions 1️⃣Luxi Alu Ancient Cave 2️⃣Mile Dongfeng Yun Scenic Area, Taiping Lake Scenic Area