The little red village in the mountains - Yisala

In the deep mountains, there hides a red Yi ethnic village, counting its age by the millennia, with a unique love for the fervent red. How many shades of red are there? Rosy red, watermelon red, apricot red... From now on, there is a red known as Yisala red, red that is both magnificent and simple, passionate yet timid. When the weather is good, the entire village turns especially red at sunset. Tourism in Yisala village has not been overly developed. If you don't drive yourself, it's quite inconvenient to get there, with maybe just two buses a day. Nearby is the Jinsha River Grand Canyon, which is also quite beautiful and requires arranging transportation to get there, but you can drive directly to the viewing platform. Yisala village has not yet been taken over by small shops, bars, or coffee houses. There is a small store where you can buy some simple food. There is one household open to visitors, while the rest are residences that you cannot enter. You can just walk around the village, look at the red houses, and take photos. (If you're not very into photography, there really isn't much else to see or do.) There seems to be a restaurant because I saw a sign, but it wasn't open.

Yisha Lara, the first Yi village along the Jinsha River

Yisha Lara Village, the largest natural Yi village in China, is located in Panzhihua City, nestled deep in the mountains along the Jinsha River, which in the Yi language means 'the place where the water leaks down'. All the houses in the village have red walls and black tiles. It was initially thought to be a custom, but when asked, a villager said it was not. The reason is that the houses were built with the help of poverty alleviation efforts five or six years ago, and the government suggested painting the exterior walls red, symbolizing prosperity. The small village is quiet with hardly any people around, and the streets and courtyards are full of flowers, with walls covered in red and colorful paintings like stepping into a kindergarten. A 93-year-old robust and agile elder, along with a tree full of blooming Jacaranda, are the most brilliant scenes.

Self-Driving in Sichuan | Five Things You Must Know Before Going to Yisala in Panzhihua

New Year's Self-Driving Travelogue in Panxi Region The red houses in the mountains attracted us, and the ordinary farming scenes outside the villages made us want to delve deeper into Yisala. — Travel notes by Caicaijuan'er In the travel memories of Panzhihua, Yisala Ethnic Village is a bright spot. Although it belongs to Renhe District, it is a village hidden in the mountains, not known by many tourists. Below, Caicaijuan'er summarizes five things you must know before going to Yisala based on her own travel experience, so you can enjoy the surroundings of Yisala. 1⃣️ What kind of place is Yisala? Yisala is a traditional village of the Lipu Yi people, and it is also a historical and cultural scenic area of Panzhihua. 'Lipu' is a transliteration, a branch of the Yi people distributed along the Jinsha River. This place was a major thoroughfare of the ancient Southern Silk Road, and the integration of ethnic cultures has resulted in a diverse and unique focus. 2⃣️ What are the attractions in Yisala Village? 🏠 Red Houses Regardless of the weather, the red rooftops in the mountain hollow are the most eye-catching. That is the dense residential area of Yisala Village, the main part of the village. You can approach and observe the ordinary life under each red roof; or you can retreat to the top of the mountain and look down at Yisala Village made up of red rooftops. ⛰️ The big windmill beside you, the windmill group in the distant mountains Climb up the small hill near the viewing platform, in front is the steep Jinsha River Gorge, and behind are the huge windmills spinning. The windmill group in Yisala is also a scenic line. You can still come to the foot of the windmill and marvel at your own insignificance. You can also look at the distant mountains behind Yisala and see the undulating windmill group together with the blue sky, mountains, and village, painting a picture of the new era. 🖼️ Pastoral Idyll In front of Yisala Village, there is a large field, cultivated into a tapestry of earth by generations living here. At sunset, stand on the high ground outside the village and watch 'the shepherd driving the calves back', feeling 'the long song of gathering violets'. 3⃣️ What are the attractions around Yisala? 🏞️ Jinsha River Viewing Platform Go deep into the south of Yisala Village, and the country road leads directly into the Jinsha River Gorge. At the end of the road, to the left is a small parking lot, and to the right is a glass viewing platform protruding from the cliff. The Jinsha River Gorge in this area is deep and majestic. If you encounter sunset, it's as if a magnificent and splendid painting unfolds before your eyes. The sky is endless, the rivers and mountains stretch for miles. The sunset is not yet over, and the mind has already wandered far. 4⃣️ Yisala's Lesser-Known Photo Strategy ❶ Aerial Photography Yisala is very suitable for aerial photography. Friends can shoot the village in the parking area outside the village on the way to the Jinsha River Viewing Platform. You can also use a drone to capture the Jinsha River and the gorge from the glass viewing platform. ❷ Mountain Climbing There is a hill in front of the Jinsha River Viewing Platform, with a windmill on top. Friends can try to climb to the middle of the hill and look back at the scenery of the Jinsha River, which is also suitable for portrait photography. 5⃣️ Practical Tips for Self-Driving Tours 📱 Navigation: Set 'Yisala Historical and Cultural Scenic Area' or 'Yisala Village'. 🅿️ Parking: There are free parking lots in the village and at the Jinsha River Viewing Platform. 🎫 Tickets: No tickets required, free to visit. ⏳ Time: It is recommended to arrange half a day to visit the Yisala scenic area. ▶️ The above content is summarized based on personal travel experience, please forgive any omissions. ▶️ Due to time effects, some scenes may have changed, subject to the current situation. ▶️ Address location information is provided by the website, please leave a message for more detailed information. ▶️ Caicaijuan'er and Mr. Dog have traveled to all the scenic spots that can be reached by sedan. 🔸🔹🔸 If you like self-driving tours and don't take the usual path, please listen to Caicaijuan'er's detailed account.

Known as Xiaoseda, this place hides a thousand-year-old Yi ethnic village - Yishala

🎄Exclusive, few people, beautiful scenery, warm! This is Panzhihua, Sichuan She is known for her spring-like seasons, a variety of delicious foods, mountainous terrain, and unique landscapes! There are high-speed trains🚄, and an airport✈️, transportation is convenient All attractions are free to enter, very friendly!

A cultural ancient village with a history of over a thousand years - Yisala

Located near Panzhihua, by the Jinsha River, lies the quaint, primitive, and beautiful ancient village - Yisala. Yisala is the largest natural village of the Yi people, known as 'Little Shangri-La' due to its extensive and tiered red houses. Recommended reasons: 1. A super photogenic place, where even overcast skies do not diminish its beauty; 2. Few tourists, limited developed areas in the village, still retains its original charm; 3. Just 2km away is the Jinsha River Grand Canyon, with extremely magnificent scenery; Yisala Historical and Cultural Scenic Area Located in Pingdi Town, Renhe District, Panzhihua Time🕰: All day Visiting time: 2-3h Transportation🚘: 1.5h self-drive from Kunming, 1.5h self-drive from the center of Panzhihua

Sichuan | Panzhihua | You're too beautiful

🌷Panzhihua, a city worth visiting three times Perhaps you only know it as a steel city, but what you don't know is that it's also a flower city, and it's like spring in winter. Winter tourist destination 🚄Transportation: Chengdu-Panzhihua 🕐5h 🎫190 yuan Chengdu self-driving-Panzhihua: Estimated time: 8h or so (stop and go) . ❇Yishala Yishala, known as the 'first village of the Yi people in the world', has a history of more than a thousand years. It was an important post on the ancient South Silk Road and a major junction between Sichuan and Yunnan. It is the largest ethnic minority village in Sichuan and a village where Han and Yi customs are highly integrated. 📍Location: Pingdi Town, Renhe District, Panzhihua Tour time: 3-4h 🎫Ticket: None Surrounding scenic spots: Jinsha River Grand Canyon . ❇Third Line Construction Museum This is a modern museum that showcases China's important infrastructure construction from the 1950s to the 1970s. The museum has a large number of precious historical relics and photos, showing the courage and wisdom of the builders at that time. 📍Location: No. 1 Rongjiang Road, New District, East District, Panzhihua City ⏰Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (stop admission at 16:30, closed on Mondays) • 🎫Ticket: None (you can collect stamps, remember to bring your travel stamp book) It is recommended to visit the Lotus Pond Bridge + Ferry Bridge together, the city bus is convenient. . ❇Donghua Mountain, Overlooking Panzhihua City from the top, 📍Location: Direct navigation to the Forestry Bureau of the Eastern District, estimated time 1h🉑 🎫Ticket: None ❇Er Tan National Forest Park, located in Panzhihua City, the Er Tan Hydropower Station has the world's third, China's first high double-curvature arch dam, Asia's largest underground plant cave group, installed 3.3 million kilowatts, is the largest hydropower station fully completed in the 20th century - Er Tan Hydropower Station is here. ❇Ju Que Inkstone Museum The only museum in the country with Ju Que inkstone as the main collection, Panzhihua cultural and creative products are recommended to start - inkstone. 【Food Recommendation】 ✨Mutton Rice Noodles: Yiman Lang '+ mint, millet spicy, dry chili powder' ✨Small Pot Rice Noodles: Luo's True Taste Small Pot Xiao Guo Rice Noodles and Stinky Tofu Rice Noodles are both good You can also try bait pieces with a Yunnan flavor ✨Hui Li Chicken Shredded Bait ✨Net Roast: Golden Triangle, Yanbian Wang's Eyes Remember to order 'small intestine potato 🥔, leek wrapped in fat intestine' ✨Fire Drift Beef (never eaten, but friends say it's delicious) ✨Dumb Rabbit ✨Copper Hot Pot Tips： 1⃣️The temperature difference between day and night is large, prepare a coat, it's hot at noon and you can wear a T-shirt. 2⃣️On Sundays, the Renhe Farmers Market is bustling! 3⃣️Fruit wholesale market to buy fruit is cheaper (can bargain haha) 4⃣️The ultraviolet rays are strong, pay attention to sun protection and hydration💦......

【Panzhihua City 2-Day Tour Guide】

Destination: Panzhihua City, a beautiful city in Sichuan Province. It has a rich history and culture, unique Yi ethnic style, and magnificent natural scenery. Transportation: Depart from Chengdu, take the high-speed rail or drive to Panzhihua City. The high-speed rail journey takes about 5 hours, and driving takes about 8 hours. Main attractions: 1️⃣Yi Sha La: A Yi ethnic village with a thousand-year history, it is an ancient ferry station on the Southern Silk Road. Here you can experience the simple Yi culture and unique local customs. The visit takes about 3-4 hours, and admission is free. 2️⃣Third Line Construction Museum: It displays China's important infrastructure construction from the 1950s to the 1970s, with precious historical relics and photos in the museum. Open from 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays, and admission is free. 3️⃣Donghua Mountain: Climbing Donghua Mountain, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Panzhihua City and feel the magnificence and grandeur of nature. The estimated time is 1 hour, and admission is free. 4️⃣Er Tan National Forest Park: It has the world's third and China's highest double-curvature arch dam and Asia's largest underground plant cave group. It is a perfect combination of nature and human wisdom. 5️⃣Ju Que Yan Museum: A museum with Ju Que Yan as the main exhibit, where you can learn about the history of Ju Que Yan, the manufacturing process, and appreciate various precious inkstones. It is recommended to buy cultural and creative products inkstones. 🌦Precautions: Panzhihua City is warm all year round, it is a winter resort and a good place for leisure. It is recommended to visit the Lotus Pond Bridge and the Ferry Bridge together, and the city's public transportation is convenient. If you only have 2 days and 1 night, it is recommended to go directly to Yi Sha La Village. Summary: Panzhihua City is a city worth visiting, with both rich historical and cultural heritage and unique natural scenery. Whether you are a history and culture enthusiast or a natural scenery fan, it can meet your needs. Panzhihua·Sichuan

A spontaneous one-day tour of Panzhihua, a trip that you can take on a whim

On the way back to Kunming, we will pass through Panzhihua So we arranged a spontaneous one-day tour of Panzhihua Because of the tight schedule, we had a meal in the city after getting off the high-speed rail, Then we went straight to Yishala Ancient Village ⛰️Entertainment The Jinsha River Grand Canyon is a must-visit❗️ Free🆓 You can reach it by walking or by bus (it's quite hard to walk up) Glass viewing platform + original landscape 🌟Yishala Ancient Village An undeveloped Yi village, if you don't like the countryside, don't go, you will find it boring, the red house is a feature, it really looks a bit like Xiaoseda. 🚗Transportation Panzhihua Renhe Bus Station - Pingdizhen - Jinsha River Grand Canyon - Yishala 💰70-80/person The best way is to ask, let the bus station driver take you to the Jinsha River for a tour and then to Yishala. Remember to leave the driver's phone number, you can call the driver to pick you up from Yishala back to Panzhihua city. Others have shared that you can call a tricycle, but to be honest, I haven't seen it myself, I feel that the bus station master is reliable during the off-peak tourist season. 🏠Accommodation: There are only 2-3 homestays in Yishala, we chose Yishanlan which is about 1 kilometer from the center of the village, another one is in the village, both can provide meals, there is also a Zheng's sisters in the village (anyway, it's called something sisters), providing simple farmhouse meals and ethnic clothing rental for 50 yuan a day. 🏨Yishanlan is quite good for taking pictures, but the price is high, the cheapest room is almost 400, generally 400➕ or 500➕, in terms of facilities, it's really average We took a look at the other homestay later, it's not bad, the price is 200➕ per room. ✨Summary Panzhihua is delicious, Yishala is okay~

The Jinsha River Grand Canyon is a lesser-known but stunning sight!

It takes about an hour's drive from Panzhihua city to reach the Jinsha River Grand Canyon and Yishala Village, known as the 'Little Seda' of Western Sichuan; Navigate to 'Shala Village', and there is a parking lot on your left after you arrive The village is well-arranged, The road to the Jinsha River Grand Canyon is on the right side of the village entrance, it's a narrow road, and it's difficult for large SUVs to pass; we parked our car in the parking lot, and then asked the staff at the local tourist center to help us contact a local car, we chartered it, and it took about 10 minutes to reach the entrance of the Jinsha River Grand Canyon Scenic Area; Compared to looking up at the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon; In the Jinsha River Grand Canyon, you can overlook the magnificent canyon; Our great motherland's mountains and rivers are worth our cherishing!! Yishala Ethnic Culture Village

As a must-have place on the South Silk Road, the salad is a sacred place. Nowadays, it is more youthful and graceful. This is located in the village of the southwestern south of the Daxie Road and the Jinsha River at the intersection of the west and the east. This is known as the "China's first village". The village, born from the ancient times, has always been fresh and lively.