Yuanjiang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Yunnan Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Guide, Encounter with the Yi Traditional Ancient Village Tuzhangfang
Pozhai Village is located in Wazhuang Township, Yuanjiang County, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province, and belongs to the Tachiji Village Committee. Pozhai Village integrates with the natural environment and is complemented by forest landscapes, featuring the pattern characteristics of an ethnic mountain village.
The ecological landscape naturally infiltrates the village, forming a landscape pattern of harmonious coexistence between mountains, people, and fields. The architecture uses the mountains as a backdrop to add layers to the landscape; water as the foreground to achieve a broad view; the buildings are majestic because of the mountains and lively because of the water, presenting a beautiful scroll of Chinese landscape paintings.
In Pozhai Village, the traditional Dian South Yi dwellings—Tuzhangfang, which have been inhabited by generations to this day, have been preserved by every household and have been successively rated as China's traditional villages and ethnic minority characteristic villages.
These houses are mostly earth and timber structures, commonly known as "Tuzhangfang." The roofs are made of earth to form a flat surface, which is both fireproof and can be used as a balcony drying area.
A very comfortable village, highly recommended for those who love cultural photography.
🎈Nearby Travel Recommendations🎈
✅Rural Leisure - Enjoy the rapeseed flower sea, leisure fishing, Yi style, Tuzhangfang
✅Nanxi Laolin - Ten thousand acres of ancient tea trees, towering ancient trees
✅Colorful Gao Lin - Dreamy colorful mountain forest
✅Hani Terraces - Cloud sea terraces, not to be missed by photography enthusiasts
✅ Qixia Mountain Hot Spring Garden Hotel + Honghe Valley Hot Spring Hotel for hot springs
✅ Samo Ali Cultural Festival, dance of a thousand people with tobacco boxes
🍜Food Recommendations
✅Yi family Tuba Bowl, Wazhai Tofu, Wazhai Ham
✅Dai-style soup pot, Yi ham, Hani smoked meat
✅Fruit soup, crispy rice cakes, dragon rice cakes
✅Yinyuan rice noodles, pig blood glutinous rice sausage
📸Travel Route Recommendations
✅Day1: Kunming - Yuerjiang Zhegacun - Pozhai Village - Wazhai Village
✅Day2: Jia Yin Ta Sa Terraces - Yuanyang Terraces
✅Day3: Yuanyang Terraces - Kunming
🚙Transportation Information
✅Self-driving: Self-driving is recommended (but the journey is all mountain roads, experienced drivers are needed, not recommended for beginners)
✅Bus: Take the bus from Yuanjiang Bus Station to Wazhai Township
📍PS: There are only two buses a day, AM: 8:30; PM: 13:10 (if you miss it, there is no bus, remember to contact the driver in advance to reserve a seat)
🏠Accommodation Recommendations
✅Pozhai Inn (currently the only one, the accommodation conditions are okay, located by the pond, very quiet at night, the landlady is very nice, you can cook by yourself, there are also two small shops at the entrance of the village)
💰Ticket Information
✅Free
Yunnan Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Guide, Step into the Primitive Dai Villages
Yuanjiang in Yunnan has a long history and culture, enchanting natural scenery, and rich ethnic customs. The average annual temperature is 24.1°C, characterized by a typical dry-hot valley climate, frost-free throughout the year, and is known as a 'natural greenhouse'. Favored by the sun, Yuanjiang enjoys brilliant sunshine all year round, hence it is also known as the 'Sun City' in the Red River Valley.
However, there is an ancient village here that is particularly worth visiting.
Zhega Village, located in Longtan Community, Lijiang Street, Yuanjiang County, lies 9 kilometers south of the county town and is a typical Dai village.
The village's layered adobe houses preserve a relatively complete style of Dai dwellings. The traditions passed down by ancestors for thousands of years tell the stories of time, which is truly amazing.
Here you can relax and experience the picturesque pastoral life; listen to the mysterious Dai masked love songs by the ancient well; or dress in beautiful Dai costumes and walk through the winding adobe house alleys, living like a local.
🎈Zhega Village Travel Tips
✅Masked love songs
✅Lion dance
✅Singing blessing songs, tying red strings, sprinkling auspicious water, etc.
✅Traditional dwellings adobe houses, alleys, pastoral scenery
✅Check-in at Jingshan, Zhega Lake, Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Workshop
✅Brotherhood Tree, Millennium Ancient Spring, Millennium Mango Tree, Rice Pounding House
🚩Recommended Routes (for reference only)
✅Route One: Yuanjiang County Town—Jiangdong Aloe Vera Processing Area—Fruit Fragrance Four Seasons International Tourism Resort Qixia Mountain Hot Spring Garden Hotel—Dachan Village—Yuanjiang Avenue—Yuanjiang Fantasy World—Yijiang Feng Manor—Return to County Town
✅Route Two: Yuanjiang County Town—Binjiang Avenue—Yijiang Feng Manor—Xiaoyan Village—Zhega—White Pagoda—Aloe Vera Plantation Base—Liangfeng Manor—Return to County Town
✅Route Three: Yuanjiang County Town—Yangjie Hani Cloud Sea Viewing Platform—Yangjie—Nanao Viewing Platform—Zhujie Traditional Ancient Village—Nanao Township—Shaku Group—Cloud Sea Road Return to County Town (Self-driving tour recommended for photography enthusiasts)
✅Route Four: Yuanjiang County Town—Red River Valley Rehai Scenic Area—Li Hecai's Former Residence—Lizi Dry Tea Garden—Anding Bai Ethnic Tourism Village—Return to County Town
✅Route Five: Yuanjiang County Town—Manlai Immigrant New Village—Yangcha Street—Nanxi Old Forest
✅Route Six: Yuanjiang County Town—Ganzhuang Market Town—Pu'er Tea Vinegar Factory—Take Traditional Ancient Village—Return to County Town
✅Route Seven: Yuanjiang County Town—Podi Village—Wadi Market Town—Longtan—Return to County Town
🚙Transportation Information
✅Self-driving (navigate to Zhega Village)
✅Taxi (about 25 or so)
✅Chartered car (80-100Y)
PS: When taking a taxi, be aware that there are no return trips, so be sure to keep the driver's contact information in advance
💰Ticket Information
✅Free
🏠Accommodation Recommendations
✅Yuanjiang County Town
Traditional Village - Po Ding Village
Drive along Yuanwa Road for an hour and a half to reach the traditional Chinese village - Po Ding Village. Starting from Yuanjiang County and following the river, the scenery is quite unique. After entering the mountain road, it is all bends, crossing two mountains, most of the time driving on the mountainside and the top of the mountain, the scenery is good. The village is located on the sunny slope, there is a large pond at the entrance of the village, and there is a reflection of the village in the sun. The village is not big, it is staggered and layered, very clean, suitable for taking pictures. Although hidden in the deep mountains, she is very beautiful and has a charm. The village now also begins to receive tourists, and there are several homestays for accommodation and dining.
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Yunnan Travel| An undiscovered heart-shaped lake
Yunnan Travel| An undiscovered ❤️-shaped lake
I should be the first person to discover this heart-shaped lake. On my way to the world's highest bridge, I accidentally found that the nearby mountains present a mixture of purple and green. I judged that this must be a good place to take pictures, so I started to explore this area. After missing the intersection twice, I finally reached the foot of this mountain with the hint of an old lady on the roadside.
If I didn't judge wrong, this mountain should be rich in some kind of mineral, which would present such a rare color.
And when I raised the drone, I was surprised to find that the green lake under this mountain was actually a heart-shaped one.
This is probably the unexpected joy in travel.
After going down the mountain, I communicated with the residents at the foot of the mountain and learned that this place is called Gypsum Forest. I wanted to make it a scenic spot. I have searched all over, people have come to check in, but definitely no one has discovered the heart-shaped lake from the sky.
So I should be the first person to discover it.
Navigation address Search for Gypsum Qinqin (Note! It's in Yuxi Yuanjiang, not Tonghai). After arriving according to the navigation, you will find a separate house on the north side of the road with the words 'add water'. The words are very big and you can definitely see it. There is a small road opposite the house leading to the mountain. Just keep going, about a kilometer of mountain road will reach the lake surface.
This mountain road is not very easy to walk, it is not recommended for private cars, it is very steep and slippery, it is recommended to walk.
You can walk directly to the water surface, there is a flat area, it is a good place for camping, because this area is really too beautiful.
QIXIASHAN SPRING GARDEN HOTEL Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Yunnan Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Guide, Step into the Primitive Dai Villages
Yuanjiang in Yunnan has a long history and culture, enchanting natural scenery, and rich ethnic customs. The average annual temperature is 24.1°C, characterized by a typical dry-hot valley climate, frost-free throughout the year, and is known as a 'natural greenhouse'. Favored by the sun, Yuanjiang enjoys brilliant sunshine all year round, hence it is also known as the 'Sun City' in the Red River Valley.
However, there is an ancient village here that is particularly worth visiting.
Zhega Village, located in Longtan Community, Lijiang Street, Yuanjiang County, lies 9 kilometers south of the county town and is a typical Dai village.
The village's layered adobe houses preserve a relatively complete style of Dai dwellings. The traditions passed down by ancestors for thousands of years tell the stories of time, which is truly amazing.
Here you can relax and experience the picturesque pastoral life; listen to the mysterious Dai masked love songs by the ancient well; or dress in beautiful Dai costumes and walk through the winding adobe house alleys, living like a local.
🎈Zhega Village Travel Tips
✅Masked love songs
✅Lion dance
✅Singing blessing songs, tying red strings, sprinkling auspicious water, etc.
✅Traditional dwellings adobe houses, alleys, pastoral scenery
✅Check-in at Jingshan, Zhega Lake, Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Workshop
✅Brotherhood Tree, Millennium Ancient Spring, Millennium Mango Tree, Rice Pounding House
🚩Recommended Routes (for reference only)
✅Route One: Yuanjiang County Town—Jiangdong Aloe Vera Processing Area—Fruit Fragrance Four Seasons International Tourism Resort Qixia Mountain Hot Spring Garden Hotel—Dachan Village—Yuanjiang Avenue—Yuanjiang Fantasy World—Yijiang Feng Manor—Return to County Town
✅Route Two: Yuanjiang County Town—Binjiang Avenue—Yijiang Feng Manor—Xiaoyan Village—Zhega—White Pagoda—Aloe Vera Plantation Base—Liangfeng Manor—Return to County Town
✅Route Three: Yuanjiang County Town—Yangjie Hani Cloud Sea Viewing Platform—Yangjie—Nanao Viewing Platform—Zhujie Traditional Ancient Village—Nanao Township—Shaku Group—Cloud Sea Road Return to County Town (Self-driving tour recommended for photography enthusiasts)
✅Route Four: Yuanjiang County Town—Red River Valley Rehai Scenic Area—Li Hecai's Former Residence—Lizi Dry Tea Garden—Anding Bai Ethnic Tourism Village—Return to County Town
✅Route Five: Yuanjiang County Town—Manlai Immigrant New Village—Yangcha Street—Nanxi Old Forest
✅Route Six: Yuanjiang County Town—Ganzhuang Market Town—Pu'er Tea Vinegar Factory—Take Traditional Ancient Village—Return to County Town
✅Route Seven: Yuanjiang County Town—Podi Village—Wadi Market Town—Longtan—Return to County Town
🚙Transportation Information
✅Self-driving (navigate to Zhega Village)
✅Taxi (about 25 or so)
✅Chartered car (80-100Y)
PS: When taking a taxi, be aware that there are no return trips, so be sure to keep the driver's contact information in advance
💰Ticket Information
✅Free
🏠Accommodation Recommendations
✅Yuanjiang County Town
Vienna Hotel (Yuxi Yuanjiang) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
The unique Vienna Hotel is located in Yuxi
Vienna Hotel Yuxi Yuanjiang Branch: A perfect fusion of historical charm and modern elegance
Stepping into the Vienna Hotel (Yuxi Yuanjiang Branch), it's like traveling through time and space, feeling the profound historical and cultural atmosphere of Yunnan. This is not only a warm resting place on the journey, but also a great place to appreciate local characteristics. The hotel design cleverly integrates the cultural elements of the Yuanjiang Hani and Yi ethnic minorities into modern architecture, allowing each guest to feel the rich local ethnic customs while resting comfortably.
Each room is decorated with exquisite decorations and thoughtful services, showing Vienna Hotel's relentless pursuit of quality. Here, not only can you enjoy the convenience brought by modern facilities such as high-speed internet and high-definition TV, but also discover the historical traces of Yunnan in the details, such as the ethnic handicrafts on the wall and the handmade embroidery at the head of the bed, all telling ancient stories.
Vienna Hotel (Yuxi Yuanjiang Branch) is not only a choice of accommodation, but also a cultural exploration. Here, every look back can feel the depth of Yunnan's history; every step forward can experience the dignity of modern services. Such a popular note not only records a journey, but also commemorates a unique cultural experience.
Yisa Ancient Town Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Yisa Ancient Town (no admission fee, free parking) || Red River, you really know how to enjoy yourself!
Address: Honghe County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Yisa Ancient Town interprets a history of walking and survival written by the people of Yunnan.
The old streets of the ancient town are crowded and narrow, with dog-head stones paving the bumpy streets. It's common for a street to turn seven or eight corners and go over a dozen steps. In narrow places, only one person can pass at a time. The streets do not distinguish between directions or length, but simply wind along the houses, feeling as if one is in a maze without an end. The narrow streets are crowded with many old houses, which strangely display their unique personalities and the bygone prosperity.
The courtyards of the Ming and Qing styles feature carved beams and painted rafters, with flowers and rockeries; French-style mansions have arched doors and round windows, and the stone fort walls are pierced with gun holes for protection; in the courtyards that blend Chinese and Western styles, under the eaves of green tiles, there are colorful stained glass windows and balconies; some buildings are neither churches nor hospitals, but inexplicably have a cross protruding above the main door or add a European-style attic and carvings...
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