Pu'er Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Ancient Tea-Horse Road Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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How to get there: rental car from Xishuangbanna (2h)
What’s to see: ancient trail with nice nature and an easy hike
Costs: 150/each
Time needed: half day
What to look for: get those tea shrimps, they’re delicious
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ancient horse road in Puer
The Tea and Horse Road of Southwest China, aka the " Silk Road of Southwest China" – but called Chamagudao in Chinese (cha-ma-gu-dao = Tea-Horse-Ancient-Road) – is an old trade route that stretched east to west and south to north across southwest China. This ancient trade routes eventually came to be renowned for the two main commodities for which the routes were named: tea and horses, though there were other important commodities such as sugar and salt – but curiously, not silk – that were traded along these routes. Our own Tea Horse Road adventure began in the township of Pu'er, approximately 400 kilometers south of Kunming. The excursion passed through some of the mountains and steep valleys that are signatures of the Yunnan landscape. Eventually, the corn and wheat along the roadside gave way to bananas, rubber and, eventually, tea.
Exploring Pu'er...🤗
The ancient town at Tea Horse Road is relatively easy to get to by taxi or private car, as Pu'er is a small place and this is easy to find. Arriving here, we took a nice stroll along the canal and through the scenic old town area, stopping for iced coffee and lunch also. Prices are not expensive here, even though this is considered a tourist site. The buildings were great to look at, as well as the old ancient walls that are built around the old town. We came just before Chinese New Year, therefore the place wasn't that busy, especially in the afternoon we visited. If you are in Pu'er, then it's definitely a place to visit along with the tea museum and seeing a plantation. You should go to the tea museum first and learn about the history of this place before visiting, as it enables you to appreciate the historical perspective of this place. 🍵👘😋
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2 days in puer!
Getting There - after going to xishuangbanna, we took the high speed train which took 20minutes to puer. the trains run all day at intervals of 20-40minutes.
Attractions - The biggest tourist attraction in Puer is tea! as you come into the city, you’ll see that the landscape is filled with rolling hills all filled with tea trees. when in puer, highly recommended to visit a tea plantation where you can learn, pick and make your own tea. Specifically the puer expo garden centre. on the second day we went to the horse road which is 10 mins away from city centre. before going into the ancient road entrance, you’ll pass by charma ancient town which is a cute town filled with trinkets you can buy. the horse road is a beautiful mountain where you can see a nice view of the city and learn about the tea trade routes people used to make.
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Food & Restaurants - lots of dai/thai influenced food. highly recommend mushroom hot pot! variety of mushroom put in one steaming pot. delicious!
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Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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~
During the tea-picking season on Jingmai Mountain, the fragrance of tea wafts through the wind, showcasing the unique charm of a World Cultural Heritage site
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It is largely due to Pu'er tea that Jingmai Mountain was rated by 'National Geographic' as one of the world's best travel destinations in 2022, and it has newly become a World Cultural Heritage site in 2023, thus stepping onto the world stage.
Starting from the Pu'er city area, a 3-hour drive will take you to the foot of Jingmai Mountain. Tea trees and the primeval forest cover the entire mountain. Along the route up the mountain, you can visit each village on the way, and perhaps make special discoveries. However, what should not be missed are Nuogan and Wengji. From the viewing platform in the villages, watching the smoke curling up from each household, there is quite a sense of seclusion.
During the tea-picking season on Jingmai Mountain, the fragrance of tea wafts through the wind, and the scenery constantly changes with the mountain roads and time. The primitive customs of multiple ethnic groups and the simple local customs display the unique charm of a World Cultural Heritage site.
Here, there are four things worth doing: watching the sunrise, admiring the cherry blossoms, tasting ancient tea, and visiting ancient villages!
Ancient Tea Village Charm·Exploring Jingmai
Hidden in the world, Jingmai in Yunnan is known as the top niche attraction! It is the birthplace of Pu'er tea, the location for the fifth Aman hotel in China, and a melting pot of ethnic cultures in the southwest border. Located in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, it is far from the hustle and bustle, with only the interweaving fragrance of millennium-old tea and earth. Strolling here, one can deeply feel the unique cultural charm of the ancient minority villages.
The ancient village is situated in Jingmai Mountain, Lancang County, Pu'er City, on the southwestern border of Yunnan. The itinerary can be flexibly adjusted, with options for a compact two-day tour or a leisurely experience over several days.
In terms of transportation, the nearest airport is Lancang Jingmai Airport, but flights are limited; alternatively, one can choose Pu'er Simao Airport, about a four-hour drive; Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport is more convenient, three hours away by car. If time allows, it is recommended to visit Xishuangbanna first, then rent a car to Jingmai Mountain, delving into each village. The national highway along the way is in good condition, but be mindful of the road conditions after entering the mountainous area, especially the 20-kilometer gravel road section, where one should slow down to protect the tea mountain ecology.
Recommended attractions include Wengji Ancient Village and Nuogang Ancient Village. Wengji Ancient Village is predominantly inhabited by the Blang people, along with other ethnic groups. Temples and residences are adjacent, with a strong commercial atmosphere. The enthusiastic residents will invite visitors to taste tea, and the unique shops make one feel the ancient village's breeze and slow-paced life. Nuogang Ancient Village is a Dai ethnic village with a light commercial atmosphere and simple and enthusiastic residents. Here one can taste local specialty teas, listen to residents tell cultural stories, and experience the original charm of the ancient village.
The sea of clouds, sunrise, and sunset on Jingmai Mountain are all stunningly beautiful. If the weather is clear, it will surely amaze. When taking photos, it is recommended to choose early morning or evening when the light is soft, and the smoky villages are more evocative.
For accommodation, one can choose to stay in the villages of Wengji or Jingmai Dazhai, or in Lancang County or Huimin Town, and drive up the mountain early in the morning. Tea Villa Hotel at the foot of Jingmai Mountain is recommended for its tranquil environment and attentive service. In the future, there will also be a cluster of high-end hotels like Aman around Huimin Town.
Local cuisine is dominated by Dai and Blang flavors, with Dai dishes being sour and spicy, while Blang cuisine is more fragrant and spicy. Blang home cooking and Menghai barbecue on Jingmai Mountain are both cost-effective choices, with an average cost of about 50 yuan per person.
After leaving Jingmai Mountain, one will surely reminisce about the experience, believing that they will set foot on this beautiful land many times in the future. This place will definitely make your trip worthwhile!
World Cultural Heritage - Jingmai Mountain! Winter cherry blossoms, tea mountains, sea of clouds, sunset
In September 2023, at the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the 'Ancient Tea Plantation Cultural Landscape of Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er, China' was successfully inscribed on the World Heritage List, becoming the world's first tea-themed World Cultural Heritage site.
Jingmai Mountain is not just about ancient tea plantations. Around the Chinese New Year, you can also enjoy the beautiful winter cherry blossoms!
Recommended reasons:
❤️ The ancient villages of Jingmai Mountain have preserved the traditional dwellings of the Bulang ethnic group, surrounded by tea mountains, with morning views of the sea of clouds and evening appreciation of the sunset. Recommended ancient villages: Wengji Ancient Village, Nuogan Ancient Village
❤️ January to February is the cherry blossom season, with hillsides covered in pink. Entering the mountainous area, the journey is filled with pink cherry blossoms.
tips:
1. It is about 3 hours away from Pu'er. After entering the core scenic area of Jingmai Mountain, the mountain roads are very bumpy, and it is best to drive an off-road vehicle.
2. The best spot for sunset viewing is at the platform at the entrance of Wengji Ancient Village. If you want to see the sea of clouds, be sure to book a homestay in the village in advance. The owner will also introduce the best viewing spots.
3. Every household in the village sells and makes tea, and if you have time, you can take a leisurely stroll or sit down to enjoy a pot of tea.
4. Almost every courtyard is planted with flowers, making it very suitable for photography. The ancient temple with early cherry blossoms at the entrance of Wengji Ancient Village was once a movie location and is also very photogenic!
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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~
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~
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
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Red Panda Manor Pu’re Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
The most attractive of Pu'er Sun River National Forest Park is the Jungle's wooden house Xianju - Pu'er Little Panda Manor Forest Hotel!
78 forest huts are scattered in the forest, completely built with old ship wood, even the fans are wooden, the villas are large, the rooms are diverse, there are standard rooms, standard suites, standard family suites; Transparent glass view room: hexagonal room, hexagonal single room, hexagonal suite and so on. Feel especially suitable for family and family travel!
Look at the best view of the forest villa - 360 degree full transparent forest view! You can take a bath and look at the rhythm of the little panda!
The hotel's service is also in place. The hotel lady not only puts the local wild chestnut, but also considers the heavy moisture in the mountain. The electric blanket is baked in advance and the quilt is baked.
Tips:
Playing: The Forest Hotel is not far from the Rhinoceros Scenic Area. There are battery cars connected. There are rhinoceros, macaques, pandas in the scenic spot, and Lightning in the Crazy Animal City. Bee monkey.
Transportation: You can fly to Pu'ermao Airport by going all over the country. There are shuttle buses from the airport to the Little Panda Manor. The journey takes about 1 hour.
Domestic TOP-level | Collection of 9 Luxury Wilderness Hotels - Yunnan Edition
Traveling is probably most worrisome about where to stay😔, so Xiao Du has compiled a list of the top luxury hotels in Yunnan🏨, not only comfortable to stay in, but also great for taking beautiful photos📸
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Anantara Resort Hotel
📍Address: Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, next to the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
✅The hotel is equipped with an infinity pool🏊🏻♂️, and an outdoor constant temperature riverside small hot spring pool
✅Anantara Spa is built by the water, using aromatherapy and Pu'er tea oil essence for treatments, and has won numerous awards in the industry👍🏻
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Puer Little Panda Manor
📍Address: 37 kilometers southeast of Simao District, Puer City, Yunnan Province
✅The manor's forest coverage rate reaches 94.5%, where you can have close contact with various animals and plants, as well as enjoy the beauty of the rainforest and feel the harmony with nature
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Puer Yixiangshan Camp and Mid-Mountain Hotel
📍Address: Yixiangshan, Si Jiang Road, Simao District, Puer
✅Wooden villas🏡 and tent hotels⛺ are scattered among the hundred-acre tea gardens, blending with the natural landscape, like a paradise on earth, a fairyland for humans
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Dali Aketiya Seaview Resort Hotel
📍Address: No. 4 Yujidao, Shuanglang Village, Shuanglang Town, Dali City
✅The hotel rooms face the endless Cangshan mountains and Erhai Lake, with 15 different room types named after artists, interpreting a new sense of spatial beauty, with dreamy seascapes on one side and modern art on the other
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Dali Moon Among Pines Erhai Hotel
📍Address: Group 1, Dajianpang Village, Dali City
✅Leaning into Erhai Lake, overlooking the Cangshan Mountains⛰️, standing here, there is a sense of tranquility and beauty as if facing the sea with spring blossoms🌸
✅Taking photos in the hotel is also very photogenic
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Shujia Yulu
📍Address: Group 36, Group 3, Yuhu Shang Village, Baisha Town, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang
✅Backed by the Yulong Snow Mountain🏔️, nestled by the mountain and water, looking up at the perennially snowy mountains, looking down at the entire village, and gazing👀 at the prosperous panorama of Lijiang ancient city, all the beautiful scenery is taken in
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Meili Jixia Mountain
📍Address: Wunongding Village, Shengping Town, Deqin
✅The location is superior, not only can you enjoy the Meili Snow Mountain🏔️ up close, but you can also overlook the Biluo Snow Mountain, Baima Snow Mountain, and the Lancang River Valley
✅The architectural style🏨 incorporates Tibetan elements, conveying the ethereal beauty with a wabi-sabi style
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Youle Snow Mountain View Homestay
📍Address: 23 meters northwest of the small tavern in the upper group of Yubeng Upper Village, Deqin, 20 meters northwest
✅YOLO Youle originates from "You Only Live Once, live in the moment, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter", carrying hopes and warmth
✅The homestay faces the Goddess Peak and General Peak directly, and you can enjoy the snow mountain scenery without stepping out
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Songzan Meili
📍Address: Gujiunong Village, Shengping Town, Deqin
✅The hotel is built on a mountain at an altitude of 3600 meters, overlooking the Kawagebo and the continuous snow mountains
✅Wake up in the morning, stand in front of the window, and wait for a "sunshine on the golden mountain🌄"
Trip to Xishuangbanna
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🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary:
Day1: Manting Park→Xishuangbanna Main Buddhist Temple→Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Spot→Xishuangbanna Yue Lian Zhuang Pineapple Resort Hotel
Day2: Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park→Wild Elephant Valley→Xishuangbanna Yue Lian Zhuang Pineapple Resort Hotel
Day3: Puer Little Panda Manor→Sun River National Forest Park
Day4: Sun River National Forest Park→Nakeli Village→Puer Huayi Boutique Hotel (Simao District Tea Horse Ancient Town Store)
Day5: Manzhang Village→Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel
Day6: Xishuangbanna Yuntou Sheraton Hotel→Prajna Temple→Manduo Village Fort
Day7:
Visiting the Pu'er Panda Park is the top choice for a nature-loving dad
What to play at the Pu'er Panda Park is what everyone is most curious about! After all, it's hidden inside the Pu'er Sun River National Park, a purely natural ecological reserve.
1. Pu'er Tea Picking: We participated and set off at 9:00 for tea picking. We went to Liujiacun with a special tea-picking bamboo basket on our backs. We personally went to the scattered tea mountains of Pu'er and picked a basket full of tea leaves!
2. Pu'er Tea Cake Pressing: This experience is available both in the morning and afternoon. If you pick tea in the morning, you can arrange it for the afternoon. You can take the tea leaves you picked and go through the process of frying and pressing to make a tea cake! You can also make it into a small gift, with a personalized engraving as a keepsake.
3. Night Observation of Insects/Stars: This is my favorite March experience. You can follow the main group at 20:00, walk deep into the sun and forest, and if you're lucky enough, you can see N+ animals. The stick insects look so realistic, and they are very hard to spot in the grass. The forest guide also told us about the constellations overhead, like Orion and Lyra, and everyone's own zodiac constellation. It's like a vivid, on-site starry sky class!
4. Touching the Giants: You must participate in this. The forest experience teacher will tell you one-on-one, from a scientific perspective, about the animals' preferences and how to interact with them. National first-level and second-level protected animals are right before your eyes. We touched sika deer and even rhinos! Oh my goodness. Such gentle giants.
5. Insect Specimen Making: The thing we are most proud of is this insect specimen making class. My daughter chose her favorite insect and, with our help, participated in making the specimen. This was her first time observing insects so carefully. She might not be able to name each insect yet, but I think a seed of curiosity about nature has been planted in her little mind.
I didn't expect these two days to be so fulfilling. As parents, we truly hope that our daughter can spend more time with nature. To step into it, of course, and in the end, our adorable panda girl also took home a 'cute pet' plush toy. She also learned a new word. It's called 'cat-cat,' which is really interesting.
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Hidden in the mountains, the ancient Tea Horse Road post station | Pu'er·Nakeli
| Pu'er·Nakeli.
If you say you're traveling to Yunnan
and you're already tired of the hustle and bustle of Xishuangbanna
the noise of the ancient city of Dali
and have seen enough of the tourist flood in Lijiang
then come and have a look at Pu'er!
This place is worth your lingering visits
and it's not just about Pu'er tea and dried beef.
Nakeli was once an important post station on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a necessary path for the horse caravans traveling between Simao and the official road to Beijing. For hundreds of years, this place has preserved very intact ancient village architecture, and the old horse road still looks the same as it did hundreds of years ago. Due to its remote location, there are very few tourists who come here, but the rich products, the famous caravan cuisine, and the profound historical and cultural atmosphere are also worth spending a day here.
Visiting time: About half a day, it's nice to go to the village in the morning to see the morning mist. It's more comfortable to leave after lunch.
Location: Nakeli Village, Tongxin Town, Ning'er County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province
Transportation: It's a 30-minute drive from the downtown area of Pu'er, convenient by self-driving or taxi, but remember not to take the highway as there is no exit, just go directly on the G213 national road, it's ok
Ticket: 0 yuan, free
TranscontinentalWanderlust$11 Nakeli: A Time-Honored Rest Stop on the Ancient Tea Horse Road
Nakeli, a time-honored rest stop hidden on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, quietly tells the stories of a thousand years.
Here, the ancient path stretches far and wide, and the sound of horse hooves echoes, as if one can still hear the camel bells of the caravan, feeling the simplicity and vicissitudes of time. Stepping onto the land of Nakeli, the first thing that catches the eye is a lush green forest, with verdant trees shading the quaint village.
The stone-paved ancient path winds and twists, passing through villages, connecting the past with the present. Strolling along the path is like traveling through time, back to the era when caravans galloped through.
In Nakeli, you can witness the historical relics of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. The well-preserved horse lanterns and stone troughs for horses to drink from all bear witness to the glorious years of the caravan.
Standing beside the ancient road, it's as if one can hear the sound of horse hooves, feeling the tenacity and perseverance.
Apart from historical relics, Nakeli also has a strong ethnic cultural atmosphere.
The area is predominantly inhabited by ethnic minorities such as the Hani and Yi people, who have used their wisdom and diligence to create a rich and colorful cultural art.
Here, you can enjoy unique ethnic dances, taste authentic local cuisine, and feel the simplicity and enthusiasm.
Today's Nakeli has developed into a charming rural tourism destination.
Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city, finding inner peace and tranquility.
Whether you are strolling on the ancient path or sitting in a small shop at the entrance of the village sipping tea and chatting, you can feel the relaxation and comfort.
Nakeli, a place full of stories and legends. It carries the glorious history of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, showcases the rich ethnic culture, and also exudes the tranquility and beauty of the countryside.
If you long to escape the noise of the city and find a haven for your soul, then Nakeli is the perfect choice for you.
How can one pass by Pu'er without stopping at Nako Li?!
Ten years later, returning to Nako Li, one can't help but exclaim, 'Such a huge change!'
Gold will always shine! Pu'er has two main pillars: tourism and tea. Nako Li is part of the ancient Tea Horse Road and represents an opportunity for rural revitalization.
Thus, today's Nako Li is inseparable from the government's attention, with bank poverty alleviation and assistance projects proving to be quite successful, attracting crowds of tourists.
Nako Li, this time it's just a pass-through, but I will come back, for I have beautiful memories here!
My Favorite City in Yunnan—Puer
Sharing my little travel itinerary
Nakeli Ancient Town is the least commercialized ancient town I've ever visited
You can buy everything there, olive honey for 15 yuan a bottle
I took a taxi there, the journey is a bit long
The driver might say that he needs to charge more (the reason being that it's hard to find passengers for the return trip)
But actually, it's not necessary, because there are always many people during the day
You can refuse the extra charge
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Local specialties, like the sour and spicy chicken feet, don't need to be bought at the store
Ordering takeout is super convenient
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Pay attention to the business hours of Yang's Puer Sour and Spicy Rice Noodles
They close in the afternoon (you can also order takeout)
No need to make the trip, the delivery won't spoil, and overall it's pretty good
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Shen's Stinky Tofu always has a long queue
It feels like it's better to go there ahead of the mealtime rush
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May 1st Farmers' Market
When I went there, it felt just like a vegetable market,
Since I don't live there, there wasn't much for me to buy
However, if you walk to the left of the market, there's a beef shop
They have their special dried beef
It's very fragrant when stir-fried in the shop! I bought some to take home!
It's much cheaper than in Xishuangbanna, definitely worth a try
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I regret not allocating more time for Puer in my itinerary
I really like this city
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