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