#Qiangan Ancient Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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Recommended sightseeing time:
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Yunnan Offbeat | First Encounter and Delightful Guide to Nuogan Ancient Village after Rain
In the Jingmai Mountain of Lancang
There is an ancient village called Nuogan
The village is simple and quiet
Each household makes a living by tea planting
The whole village is not big
Now there are less than 300 households left
It's one of the well-preserved original ancient villages in China without commercialization, which is really rare
The Jingmai Mountain where the village is located is also applying for intangible cultural heritage
Liu Haoran's movie 'One Point Straight Home' was also filmed here. This village is really my favorite among all the ancient villages I have visited. I want to stay here for a month doing nothing
I went there in mid-February
The whole Jingmai Mountain was already full of flowers. Actually, it's most beautiful to go there in March and April
At this time, you can also experience tea picking
Finally, some practical information: How to get there: You can choose to drive or take a bus. The overall road condition of Jingmai Mountain is asphalt road, but there are many winding mountain roads and bends. Be careful of oncoming vehicles when turning.
How to shoot: The day I went happened to be a rainy day, so the photos taken have a very special feel. The rain turned the eaves into a deep blue color. The main shooting location is on the main road when you enter Nuogan Ancient Village. You can also go to the roof of a local Dai family's house to shoot, which is also very photogenic.
When shooting, be sure to pay attention to exposure, do not overexpose
◆How to edit photos: You can edit towards dark and blue tones, with the highlights leaning towards blue and the shadows leaning towards blue-green
◆How to play:
It is recommended to control the duration of the visit to two days and one night
On the first day, you can stay in the neighboring Wengji Ancient Village, and play in each village for an afternoon
In Wengji Ancient Village, you can see the sea of clouds in the parking lot, and both the village gate and the village center are suitable for check-in. Remember to try the local corn wine and lemongrass grilled fish~
nocturna_9912
Journey to Pu'er
🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary:
Day1: Naka Li Village→China Pu'er Tea Expo Garden→Sun River National Forest Park
Day2: Wengji Bulang Ethnic Village→Jingmai Mountain Tea Culture Scenic Area→Nuogan Ancient Village
Day3: Mengsuo Dragon Pool→Menglian Golden Pagoda
AtlasSage20
Yunnan‖You're really out of the loop if you don't promote this ancient village hidden from the world
I set off on a self-drive trip from Xishuangbanna this time,
and arrived at this place listed as a World Heritage Site🍃
Here, you can experience the cultural blend of over a dozen different ethnic groups
The sunrises and sunsets here🌄 are beautiful, and there's a sea of clouds in winter
Based on my experience, I've prepared a travel guide
Hoping it can help those who want to visit this scenic spot with few people and beautiful views
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📍Location: Jingmai Mountain Tea Culture Scenic Area, Huimin Town, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province
🎫Ticket: Free
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🚗【 About Transportation 】
▪️You can drive yourself or carpool, 3.5h from Banna, 3h from Pu'er, you can start from Banna, play and then head to Pu'er
▪️Take a bus from Banna/Pu'er to 'Huimin Town', and then take a mountain shuttle bus across the road in Huimin Town, currently there are eight shuttle buses a day, the timetable is in the comments section
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🌳【 Two-Day Tour of Jingmai Mountain 】
𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟭: Manggeng➠Jinta Buddhist Temple➠Jingmai Village➠Jingmai Pagoda➠Dapingzhang Ancient Tea Forest
𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟮: Wengji Ancient Village➠Wengwa➠Nuogan Ancient Village➠Mangjing➠Manghong
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🌳【 Scenery Not to Be Missed 】
❶Wengji Ancient Village
This is a Blang ethnic village with 93 households. There are homestays and cafes in the village, and the architecture is also in the Blang style. The people here are simple and enthusiastic, and I was warmly invited by a little brother from a convenience store to his home for tea. He said that inviting guests for tea is a common thing here, but everyone is afraid to drink, which he finds puzzling.
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❷Nuogan Ancient Village
This is the filming location for 'Just One Touch Away' starring Liu Haoran and Peng Yuchang. The residents of the village are all Dai people, and the houses are in the Dai style. The alleys in the village are long and tell the history and culture under the sun.
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❸Mangjing
Mangjing is divided into upper and lower villages. At the boundary, there is a centuries-old Princess Banyan tree, which is very photogenic. It's close to Wengji Ancient Village, and after checking in, you can go to Manghong to watch the sunset🌄
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❹Manghong
The sunset here is fantastic~It's really romantic to drink tea while watching the sunset in the village🍵
▪️Other villages not mentioned are also very characteristic and worth visiting, and each village is not far from the others
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🏡【 About Accommodation 】
There are many accommodations in Jingmai Village; staying in Wengji Ancient Village allows you to experience the Blang culture and is convenient for watching the sunrise and sunset. Each village has its own characteristics, and you can choose for yourself~
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🍃【 Travel Tips 】
▪️Jingmai Village, Mengben, and Manggeng are suitable for watching the sunrise, the sunrise on Jingmai Mountain is beautiful🌅 and there's a sea of clouds in winter, which is really spectacular☁️
▪️Wengji and Manghong are good for watching the sunset, and you can also see stars at night in Wengwa🌌
▪️There will be mosquitoes in the tea forest, so be mindful of mosquito prevention in spring and summer~
ANDREW TURNER
A millennium-old Dai village unknown to 90% of tourists is actually located here
🍁 Deep in the forests by the Lancang River, there live generations of tea growers. Nuogan ancient village, also known as Shuizhai, is inhabited by the indigenous Dai people. The primitive and simple old village is nestled among thousands of acres of ancient tea gardens. The overall road conditions involve winding mountain roads and numerous curves, requiring experienced drivers to take the wheel, with self-driving or chartered cars being the main options.
🍁 Stepping into Nuogan ancient village, the village is built against the mountain in a scattered and orderly manner, with green-tiled wooden houses, and a strong Dai ethnic style hits you in the face. The village is not large, there are not many tourists, and the commercial atmosphere is not strong. Here, one can truly feel the charm of nature and the human touch. This is the most beautiful village I have seen in Yunnan so far!
🍁 The villagers here are simple and kind, and most families in the village make a living by growing tea. Every household in the ancient village has a tea house where you can drink tea for free, and the villagers also make one feel very comfortable.
🍁 Roasted tea, roasted milk tea, roasted meat... Simple folk customs! Of course! There are also ancient teas that are hundreds and thousands of years old! You deserve to come!
xavier.demetrius.nightshade
Off-the-Beaten-Path Destination Recommendation: A Primitive Village Hidden in the Mountains
Nuogang Ancient Village is located in Jingmai Village, Huimin Hani Township, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the village sits beside water and mountains, its primitive simplicity is like a paradise on earth.
Nuogang Ancient Village means 'the place where deer drink water' in the Dai language.
It is said that herds of wild deer used to come here to drink water, hence the name. It is also called Nuogan Ancient Village.
The primitive and simple old village is nestled among thousands of acres of ancient tea gardens. The village is surrounded by these tea gardens, and most families in the village make a living by planting tea. They have been tea farmers for generations, simple and kind-hearted.
Nuogang Ancient Village was once a poor little village. But now, it has gradually become known because of Pu'er tea.
Here, it still retains its original tranquility and is worth a visit.
🎈Travel Tips
📍Nearby Attractions Recommendations
✅Jingmai Da Village
✅Nuogang Ancient Village (Nuogan Ancient Village)
✅Wengji Ancient Village
✅Wengwa Ancient Village
🏠Accommodation Recommendations
✅There are many options during the off-season, and you can check online in advance (Here's a little tip: after seeing the room on-site, you can bargain! After all, it's the off-season)
✅During the peak season, be sure to book in advance, otherwise it will be difficult to find accommodation
✅The newly built villages also have many accommodations, and the conditions are generally better
🚙Transportation Information
✅Important, important, important is transportation. Whether you are going to Jingmai Da Village, Nuogang/Nuogan Ancient Village, or Wengji Ancient Village, it is best to drive yourself. Chartered cars are a bit expensive, but if you have time, you can take the bus.
✅From Pu'er May 1st Bus Terminal, buy a ticket to Lancang (146 km, 90Y/person), 9-seater bus; the earliest bus departs from Pu'er Bus Terminal at 7 am, with a bus every half hour
✅Upon arriving in Lancang County, take the 14:20 direct bus to Mangjing (28Y/person) and get off at Nuogan Ancient Village (However, after boarding, the driver will collect an additional 5 yuan, because the fare to Mangjing is 33Y/person)
✅If you miss the direct bus, take a bus to Huimin Town. Then, at Huimin Bus Station, take a bus to Jingmai Mountain/Manghong (nearly 30 km, 15Y)
✅To take the bus down the mountain, you need to call the driver in advance to reserve a seat, please check the specific departure time in the picture information at the end
🌟PS: If you miss the bus, a chartered car costs 200Y per vehicle to go up, or you can stay in Huimin Town for one night, because besides the bus, taxi apps are not available
Liam.Roberts@81
The thousand-year-old Dai ancient village in Jingmai Mountain: Nuogan ancient village at dawn
There is no hustle and bustle in the ancient village, no stress from the city, no hotels, no bars, no hawking, only the original simplicity and nature, and the fragrance of Pu'er tea from the old tea shop.
People live in a relatively primitive way, here you can feel the charm of nature, see the original state of life, feel the human world, look at the sea of clouds, breathe the sweet air of tea, cleanse the soul, relax, feel the simplicity of the Dai people.
SavvySaverSquad
The forgotten ancient village of a thousand years: Nuogan Ancient Village
A natural village dominated by the Dai ethnic group, nestled among thousands of acres of ancient tea gardens, like the ancient tea trees, it has settled the simplicity of thousands of years. It exudes a rich aftertaste, possessing a peace and tranquility that seems to be separated from the world.
The smoke and mist gently surround the villagers returning home, walking slowly, carrying the afterglow of the setting sun...
SavvySaverSquad
Deep in the mountains hides an ancient village! It's a fairyland, and also the mundane world
In Yunnan, there is a thousand-year-old village, located in Jingmai Village Committee, Huimin Hani Township, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, surrounded by mountains, adjacent to the water, primitive and simple, just like a paradise. This is Nuogan Ancient Village, also called Nuogang Ancient Village, which means 'the place where deer drink water';
Nuogan Ancient Village is a natural village dominated by the Dai people. It is said to still be in a matriarchal society, where women have the highest status, do not have to marry out, and 'marry' men. If they don't like it, they can also divorce. People make a living by tea, planting thousand-year-old ancient tea forests, making fragrant Pu'er tea, the aroma of tea is floating, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Elijah.Simmons^92
Nuo Gan Ancient Village
Nuo Gan Ancient Village, is one of the nine ancient villages of Jingmai Mountain.
The village is hidden in the deep mountains, surrounded by tea mountains, and is also the main Dai village in the tea mountains.
In Yunnan, there are not many ancient villages that can be seen, only when you run into the mountains can you see them.
The roads in Jingmai Mountain are not very good, all are paved with stones, in Shanghai dialect called 'bounce road', such roads are tens of kilometers.
Fortunately, the environment of Jingmai Mountain is excellent, the air is extremely good, sitting on the mountain Dai home, brewing a pot of Pu'er tea, looking at the mountains, looking at the blue sky and white clouds, dazing, or chatting with Dai girls, are all happy things.
In the morning, we set off from Menghai, turned around in the mountains for a day, and arrived at Lancang Lahu Autonomous County in the evening. The hotel we stayed in tonight actually has a dinner buffet, and it's free surprise oh.
BRIDGER BRIGGS
Hidden Peaceful Place | Yunnan Nuogan Ancient Village
| Yunnan Nuogan Ancient Village. If one day, your life is eroded by the hustle and bustle of the city. Would you be willing to seek the strength of the distant mountains? Experience the ecological culture of the ancient village. Take advantage of the fact that Nuogan, this unpopular ancient village, has not yet become popular, and feel its original charm.
Travel Guide
Nuogan Ancient Village Highlights:
1. The ancient village is currently free to visit, but with the successful application of Jingmai Mountain for World Heritage status, it may be turned into a paid scenic spot in the future, so be sure to visit as soon as possible. The current Nuogan and Wengji villages retain a good original ecology, without being overdeveloped, this simple feeling is precious.
2. The original and simple old village is located among the ancient tea gardens, and the village is surrounded by ancient tea gardens. Most families in the village make a living by planting tea. They have been planting tea for generations, simple and kind.
3. The architectural style of the houses is unique, mainly traditional earth-wood structures, with strong local characteristics. Among them, the traditional residences in the heart of the village are well preserved and are a good place for tourists to understand the local Dai culture. Climbing up to the viewing platform halfway up the mountain to overlook the entire village is very beautiful and photogenic. Perhaps only by flying a drone in Wengji can you see a good bird's eye view. In Nuogan, you can have a good view from the viewing platform or the temple in the village.
Traffic conditions:
The whole journey is very good, a short section of the highway was taken at the beginning, and the national highway is also OK after getting off the highway. After entering the gate of Jingmai Mountain, the road is paved with stones. Although it is a bit like a washboard, there are no pits on the road. After a long drive, your hands may feel a bit numb, but everything else is fine.
Accommodation recommendation:
Inside the ancient village, there are not many homestays and inns. Jingmai Dazhai and Wengji Ancient Village have more accommodation options. We chose to stay in Wengji, and the two villages are only a few kilometers apart by car.
Food recommendation:
In Nuogan Ancient Village, there are local restaurants opened by villagers, but we did not dine in the ancient village, so we cannot recommend specific restaurants. However, we drank local roasted milk tea in the ancient village, which is very mellow and rich. You must try it. You can also participate in roasting milk tea yourself, which is a great experience.
Watching the sea of clouds:
On the way up the mountain, you will see a viewing platform. We watched the sunrise over the sea of clouds here. The sunrise was at 8:00 that day, and we set off from the village at seven, and waited for half an hour when we arrived. Judging by the journey, it is almost half an hour ahead of departure from Nuogan. There are other places to watch the sea of clouds (Dajinta), according to the owner of the homestay, Dajinta can only see the sea of clouds, not the sunrise. We are not sure whether we can see it or not, because we did not go to Dajinta.
MACKENZIE MEYER
Promise me, you must visit these two ancient villages in Yunnan!
In a ancient village located in the nest of Jingmai Mountain - Nuogan Ancient Village
It's quite far to drive from Kunming, 8 hours drive
It takes 2 and a half hours from Xishuangbanna and 3 hours from Puer
It's better for those who are familiar with the mountain road conditions or experienced drivers
There are homestays in the village, not big, but quite quiet and comfortable
There's not much to eat, prepare more
20 minutes away from Wengji Ancient Village, it's recommended to stay for one night
The local customs here are simple and they warmly invite us to their homes for tea and photos
There are almost no traces of commercialization, and it's easier to take good photos.
SophiaParrish35
The recently popular Jingmai Mountain is worth a visit
Of course! Jingmai Mountain gave me a big surprise, it should look even better when the flowers are in bloom.
1. Not recommending accommodation? Not recommending drivers?
I stayed for 2 days to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds (need to get up around 7 o'clock), stayed in 2 different homestays, both over 300, the conditions are not good, and the room is a bit damp, so I don't recommend it. If you have to choose between air conditioning and an electric blanket, choose the electric blanket... otherwise, it's still chilly in the quilt.
Once a problem occurs, I can't bear this responsibility. If there are related recommendations in the comment area, please judge for yourself.
I'm not a tour guide, just sharing personal feelings, so don't private message me about whether there are spots available next month...
2. What to wear?
People say you need to wear down jackets at night, the truth is that you won't go out much after sunset, at most you'll watch the stars on the viewing platform of the homestay.
3. What to eat?
You can try stir-fried beef with tea leaves, stir-fried eggs with tea leaves... you can't really taste the tea, you can try some local vegetables that you don't usually eat, there's one called water coriander or water celery, the aroma is quite special.
! Be sure to ask the price before ordering, don't be shy!
4. Transportation
Public transportation is really inconvenient, if it's not for watching the sunrise and sea of clouds, you can finish playing in 2 days and 1 night.
5. Tea leaves
Drinking tea is free~ If you like tea, you can buy some, I prefer white tea, I bought a bud and two leaves of moonlight white, 500g of ripe tea and a cake of ancient tree raw tea for storage. Jingmai Mountain does not have asphalt roads, it is said that they are afraid that the rain will wash the harmful substances of asphalt into the ground, and they also check when entering the mountain, afraid that foreign tea leaves will disrupt the market. The tea trees are planted more sparsely than the common tea trees in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, because they do not use fertilizers, the buds and leaves are not as plump as other places, and the taste is fresh and cold.
6. Taking pictures
Nuo Gan is more photogenic, go in the morning, the cooking smoke rises, there are not many people in the village, very quiet and comfortable. Going up the stairs at the entrance, you can overlook the whole village. Viewing platform
There are many free public viewing platforms on Jingmai Mountain, which is much better than some places where they charge for viewing platforms.
Nuo Gan Ancient Village
CAMDEN COOK
Puer City, Yunnan Province
This is the most beautiful village I have seen in Yunnan so far!
The ancient village is built on the mountain, with a well-arranged layout, and the strong Dai ethnic style of the green tile wooden houses comes oncoming.
The mountains in the distance are continuous, the smoke in the village is dense, and the smoke is curling up, a scene of a paradise.
This is how I describe this ancient village.
Here I had an encounter with the ancient village. This is a Dai ethnic minority village. The inhabitants here are indigenous residents. The architecture and style continue the Dai tradition.
Every household grows tea, the village is surrounded by tea mountains. There are no tourists, no commerce. It is one of my favorite original villages.
Address: Nuogan Ancient Village, Puer City, Yunnan Province. Admission: 0 yuan.
It is recommended to drive by yourself, it takes about 3 hours to depart from Xishuangbanna. You have to go around many mountain roads to get there, and the scenery along the way is also good. There are very few homestays in the village, you can stay in it for one night to experience the life of the ancient village like a paradise.
Seraphina_Blackthorne-73
Nuogan Ancient Village in Yunnan | A Dai ancient village with a history of thousands of years
There is a mysterious ancient village forgotten by the world on the southwestern border - Nuogan Ancient Village (Nuogang Ancient Village). This ancient village is located in Huimin Town, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, bordering Menghai County, Xishuangbanna to the east and Myanmar to the west. Nuogan Ancient Village, also known as Shuizhai, has a history of more than a thousand years and is a natural village dominated by the Dai nationality.
📍Detailed address: Jingmai Village, Huimin Hani Township, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er, Yunnan
🚗Transportation strategy: It is recommended to drive by yourself or charter a car
🕙Opening hours: Open all day
💰Ticket price: Free
🌈 About the scenery:
❶There is a viewing platform in the village where you can easily see the whole view of Nuogan Ancient Village.
❷The small roads in the ancient village are crisscrossed, you can stroll around, and you may inadvertently find a good photo spot.
❸Not far from the square in the heart of the village, you can easily overlook the entire village from the temple above.
🤡Travel strategy: The ancient village is built on the mountain, with a traditional style, and the layered houses are full of primitive simplicity. The residential features of Nuogan Ancient Village are all wooden structure dry column buildings, generally divided into 2 floors, all composed of living rooms, stairwell platforms and balconies. The first floor is for storage of miscellaneous items, and the second floor is for the owner and the restaurant. Each house has a pair of ox horns on the top as a mark. This design layout should be to adapt to the perennial humid and rainy climate of the tropical rainforest.
🌟Highlights: The people in the village work at sunrise and rest at sunset, and they are hardworking and simple. Although they are also curious about the outside world, they still live leisurely in their own homeland, which can be said to be the last home for the weary souls of mankind.
📌Small Tips:
1. The village is very small, it is recommended to visit for 2-3 hours.
2. Nuogan is divided into old village and new village. The old village is the real ancient village. Pay attention to communicate with the driver clearly when taking a car.
3. It is recommended to visit in the early morning or before dusk. The midday light is too strong, the ultraviolet rays of Jingmai Mountain are very lethal, and it is easy to get sunburned. The light is too strong and hard to take good photos.
4. It is hard to find a small shop in the village, it is recommended to bring enough drinking water.