2025 Yimen Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

Explore Yimen: Embrace the tranquility of the mountains and rivers In the south of the clouds, there is a quiet little town called Yimen. It is like a pearl hidden in the mountains and rivers, exuding a unique charm. Come and unveil its mystery and embark on a unique journey. Step into Yimen, and the rolling mountains will come into view, quietly embracing the town like loyal guardians. Longquan National Forest Park is a gift from nature. Enter the park, and the fresh air mixed with the fragrance of soil and plants will instantly dispel your fatigue. Stroll along the winding path, with lush trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves, casting golden spots. Birds sing, streams flow, and a symphony of nature unfolds. Climb to the top of the mountain, and the panoramic view of Yimen County will be in your sight. The scattered buildings and the green mountains and clear water are in harmony and tranquility. The water charm of Yimen is unique. The surging Luzhi River is like a green ribbon, running through the land. The river is clear and the waves are sparkling. The strange rocks on the riverbank are like eagles spreading their wings, and some are like sheep with a simple and honest appearance, which are thought-provoking. In summer, you can also play in the river and enjoy the coolness. Taiji Gorge in Pubai Township is deep and the cliffs are towering. The stream rushes into a spectacular waterfall. Standing under the waterfall, you feel like you are in a fairyland. The cultural and historical heritage of Yimen is also worth exploring. The county museum has a rich collection of artifacts, including bronzeware and paintings, which tell the stories of the past. The traditional folk villages in the countryside, with their ancient architecture and simple folk customs, take you back to the past. Here you can appreciate traditional crafts such as embroidery and woodcarving, and feel the wisdom of folk artists. Travel is inseparable from food. Yimen wild mushrooms are a must-have. In summer, the streets are full of fresh mushrooms. After cooking, they are fragrant and delicious, and the taste is refreshing. The special bean paste is made from high-quality soybeans. It is black and shiny, spicy and strong, and is a good seasoning for stir-frying and mixing vegetables. There is also Yimen cold rice noodle, which is refreshing and chewy, with spicy seasonings and fresh vegetables, which is refreshing and appetizing. Yimen has intoxicating natural scenery, profound cultural heritage, and diverse cuisine. Here, you can get away from the hustle and bustle, enjoy nature, and savor life. Whether it's a weekend getaway or an in-depth exploration, Yimen will leave you with unforgettable memories. Come and embark on an exciting journey in Yimen!

Yunnan not only has 18 wonders, but also 72 turns... Yuxi Yimen Lvzhi Town, the most dangerous road in Yunnan... Entering the town, the handmade buildings come into view, as if you have returned to the era of the older generation, red houses, old streets, and Li Shulin's shade, all showing the prosperity and bustle of the last century... Lvzhi Town is naturally famous for its water, the river is clear to the bottom, revealing a layer of deep green, quiet and mysterious... Surrounded by mountains, with mountains and rivers, the climate is pleasant, walking on the country road, you can see a strong buffalo 🐃 grazing on the riverbank... Navigate to Yuxi Yimen County Lvzhi Town to reach... Interested friends, hurry up and go~

Every May, the phoenix flowers bloom all over Green Juice Town, as if fulfilling a thousand-year-old promise, offering a touch of bright red to the sky, passionate as fire, attracting us to step into this mysterious and colorful town. 🌸 Phoenix flowers all the way Along the 323 County Road on the banks of the Green Juice River, you can see phoenix trees standing proudly, like scattered torches, lighting up the main street of Green Juice Town along the road. (TIPS: The phoenix flowers on both sides of the main street are spectacular, but there are many people taking photos. You can also take photos under the phoenix trees on the national road.) 🏗️ Return to the glorious years Green Juice Town is home to the Yimen Copper Mine, a national industrial heritage site, and a historical epitome of Yunnan copper civilization, known as the "Ancient Copper Town of Yunnan". The architectural style of the town is frozen in the 1970s, with many old buildings with the characteristics of the times, such as the Green Juice Cinema, Workers' Club, Workers' Dormitory, and Mining Bureau Bus Depot, which evoke memories of the past for many people. Many places are suitable for taking photos and checking in. 🚏 72 Bends Observation Deck (Green Juice) Backed by Green Juice Town along the Yongmu section (20 minutes by car), you can reach the Green Juice Slope Observation Deck with 72 bends and 108 turns, where you can overlook the whole view of Green Juice Town and the Green Juice River Bridge in the distance. It is one of the must-see attractions for self-driving and cycling. ⛺️ Outdoor fun: Next to Green Juice Town is the Green Juice River, the whole river is close to the mountains and water, with green mountains and clear water, you can camp, drift, and boat on the river. 🍜 Local food: Green Juice is rich in products: purple glutinous corn, Green Juice watermelon, mango, and other tropical fruits, as well as Green Juice lamb, spicy river fish, and Green Juice cold rice noodles, all of which you can try. 📌 Route recommendation: Depart from Kunming - Hangrui Expressway - 323 County Road - Green Juice Town - Green Juice Slope Observation Deck - Yimen County - Return to Kunming City (round trip on the same day, no return trip) 📍 Self-driving navigation: Green Juice Town, Yimen County, Yuxi City

Target: 🚗72 turns and 108 bends on the mountain road✅ 📍Attraction address: Lüzhī Town, Yimen County, Yuxi City 🚗Transportation: Self-driving, navigate to Lüzhī Slope Viewing Platform, overlooking the Jade Belt Road, it is quite spectacular. 🎟️Ticket information: No admission fee Choosing to go to Yuxi is simple, with the wild routes on Amap, all kinds of strange roads and attractions can always be found (such as the visited Lingshui Gangmenling Park, Wanning Dahua Corner, Qizi Bay Cliff), so I discovered the 72 turns and 108 bends of Lüzhī Town, which feels very thrilling, so I definitely want to try it! Therefore, the May Day holiday of 2023 must be a go-on-the-spot It's just an 8-9 hour drive from Nanning to Yuxi City, which is a piece of cake for me Talking about Lüzhī Town, it prospered because of copper, and declined because of copper exhaustion due to overmining. It is also famous for the 72 winding mountain roads, which many cycling enthusiasts want to challenge, and it is a pleasure to experience sharp turns while driving. There is limited information online, and most of it is about the dangerous roads with many bends exceeding 90 degrees. ⚠️‼️ 💗Other tips: 1. The national road has two lanes in both directions, and there is no parking area on the side of the road, please do not stop at will 🅿️, it's very dangerous! 2. There are too many bends, do not overtake, and they are all sharp turns, it is recommended to keep the speed around 30. 📣Tested: It takes about 2h from Yuxi city area to Yimen County on the highway and then to the national road. The 72 turns are on the Yongmu section of National Highway 357, the road is smooth, with a speed limit of 20-30. But when there are no cars, it's exciting to drive up to 60 and then brake sharply for a turn (don't learn from me, it's dangerous). The road is steep and winding, and it's very enjoyable to drive. From the viewing platform, you can overlook the small town. ㊙️May is the season when the phoenix flowers bloom, and there are many tourists. There are police directing traffic in the town, and parking is free.

The phoenix flowers of Luzhi Town in Yimen County have reached their full bloom, with the flowers blooming along the streets like fiery red flames, adorning the town and igniting the peak of summer in May. As the phoenix flowers bloom, the entire city is dyed with the red of the Danxia. Luzhi Town is like a bride clad in a phoenix crown and rosy clouds, stunningly beautiful to the point of intoxication. Old red-brick buildings are nestled among the phoenix flowers. The guesthouse, Xinhua Bookstore, the miners' big canteen... Every casual snapshot is automatically endowed with a film filter by the traces of time.

🍃Tour the Green Juice Industrial Town, it is recommended to go to the following representative check-in points: 1. Department store 2. Xinhua Bookstore 3. Green Juice Cinema 4. Single Building 5. Supply and Marketing Department 6. Ore Transport Train 7. Yimen Mining Bureau Repair Factory 8. Workers' Club 9. Light Basketball Court 10. Diantong Culture Exhibition Hall 11. Yimen Mining Bureau Garage 12. Soviet Expert Building 13. Barber Shop 14. Green Juice Park 15. Miner's Cafeteria 16. Yimen Mining Bureau Guest House (once hosted Vice Chairman Qian Weichang of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Prime Minister of Uganda) 17. Mine Equipment Energy Department 18. Nostalgia Academy 💗There are other points near the town that are recommended for check-in: 1. 72 turns 108 bends mountain road 2. Sanjia Factory Suspension Bridge (Station) 3. Fengshan East Entrance Suspension Bridge 4. Muben Bridge 5. Muben Spirit Fortress Wall After visiting the above check-in points, you can feel the historical and cultural charm displayed by the old industrial area preserved to this day, different from other scenic spots, Little Green Juice Town, Green Juice River, and Little Muben are more suitable for self-driving tours. ⚠️Warm Tips 1. The road conditions for self-driving are very good, it is recommended to take the high-speed to Yimen County first, and then take the G357 National Road to Little Green Juice Town. Pass by the Green Juice Slope Viewing Platform, you can see the whole view of Little Green Juice Town and the 72-turn road at the viewing platform. 2. All attractions, no tickets. 3. It is convenient to eat and stay in Little Green Juice Town. 4. The check-in points in Little Green Juice Town can be visited on foot, and the attractions of Green Juice River and Little Muben need to be driven to.