Southwest China Destinations

The Lijiang International Ethnic Culture Exchange Center is a unique place to showcase diverse ethnic cultures. It is not only a window to understand the rich ethnic culture of Yunnan, but also an ideal place to experience traditional arts and crafts. Visitors can enjoy traditional dances and music performances of various ethnic groups, as well as participate in interactive activities such as handicraft making. The center has several exhibition halls, displaying a wealth of ethnic costumes, musical instruments and handicrafts, vividly presenting the lifestyle and cultural traditions of Yunnan's ethnic minorities. Through these exhibits, visitors can gain an in-depth understanding of the unique cultures of many ethnic groups such as the Naxi, Yi, and Bai. In addition, the center also regularly holds cultural exchange activities and special exhibitions, providing visitors with a platform for in-depth interaction with local culture. The activities here are rich and colorful, suitable for visitors of all ages to participate. The Lijiang International Ethnic Culture Exchange Center is conveniently located and visitors can easily reach it by public transportation or by car. Visitors are advised to reserve sufficient time to fully experience the cultural charm here.

Manhena Natural Village is located in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. It is a village full of ethnic customs and natural charm, and is also one of the beautiful rural tourist attractions in Xishuangbanna. This village is located in the embrace of the tropical rainforest, and its unique Dai culture and traditional lifestyle attract many tourists to explore. Manhena Natural Village is famous for its well-preserved traditional Dai architecture. The bamboo houses, Buddhist temples, wells and other buildings in the village all show the wisdom of the Dai people and their respect for nature. Bamboo houses are the traditional dwellings of the Dai people, usually built on elevated wooden piles to adapt to the local rainy climate. The Dai Buddhist temples are solemn and simple, surrounded by towering old trees and wooden drums on display. These buildings are not only practical, but also have high artistic value, attracting the attention of architecture enthusiasts and cultural researchers.

Nakeli Village is affiliated to Tongxin Township, Ning'er Hani and Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province. It is located in the west of Tongxin Township, 10 kilometers away from the township government. In October 2015, it was listed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the National Tourism Administration as the third batch of national characteristic landscape tourism famous towns and villages demonstration.

The Honghe Water Village Tourism Project mainly includes five functions: cultural creativity, health and wellness, water village vacation, tourism and leisure, and ecological residence. The total investment is 7.304 billion yuan, and the planned land area is 1,738.65 acres, of which 546.15 acres are water areas.

Mangshi, which means "City of Dawn" in Dai language, is the capital of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province of the People's Republic of China. It is a typical border county with ethnic minorities mainly Dai, Jingpo, De'ang, Achang and Lisu. Mangshi has rich ethnic customs and beautiful scenery. It is known as the "Hometown of Peacocks" and "City of Dawn" at home and abroad. It is the hometown of "Zhafang Rice", a tribute rice for the imperial palaces of all dynasties. Mangshi is the window to the west of Yunnan, the window for cultural exchanges between China and Myanmar, and the gateway for economic benefits between China and Myanmar. It is a transportation hub, a distribution center for commercial materials and a border port leading to Ruili, Longchuan, Yingjiang, Lianghe and even Myanmar.

Maoniuping is dominated by alpine meadows. The scenery here is not as rich as the other two, but there are fewer people. It is a good place to enjoy the meadows and quietly shoot snowy mountains. Going to Ma Niuping is a middle cableway that provides direct access to the attractions. Maoniupu is known as the “land of the country” in the Naxi language, meaning “beautiful and mysterious paradise”, and it is indeed very beautiful. On the meadow, the flowers bloom in the summer, and the yak grazes in groups. The winter silver is very vast.

Pure natural geothermal steam bed The geothermal steam bed is laid on the ground full of tiny hot air holes. It is covered with pine needles and straw mats. The bather lies on the straw mats and covers himself with a towel blanket. The natural steam bed carries a strong smell of sulfur-based mineral gas, which slowly rises. After 30 minutes, you will sweat profusely and feel refreshed. Cure diseases and nourish your body, and eliminate fatigue. Soak in a bathtub on the spring! Lie on a steaming bed with natural hot air!

Rehai Big Boiling Pot is near Tengchong County in the west of Yunnan Province. The young volcanoes have created many wonderful landscapes, among which the large rolling pot, the small rolling pot and the hot springs are famous. The large rolling pot is a large basin-shaped boiling water pool filled with water at 97 degrees year-round. The sound is earsplitting. When you visit, see the geothermal wonders, take a hot spring bath and eat hot spring boiled eggs.

The designer of the Kaleidoscope Art Manor is Luo Xu, an artist from Yunnan. The lighting of the four walls on the roof of the pavilion is also designed according to the characteristics of the Mitsubishi mirror in the kaleidoscope. Due to the different amount of sunlight at different times on different days, the light in the pavilion will also show different changes.

Beishan Pottery Village covers an area of ​​more than 80 mu and took 11 years to design and build. The entire village is built with discarded purple pottery and stones. It is simple and heavy. At first glance, it has the design style of a European castle. The different walls are all decorated with stones and various jars and pots, which are very characteristic of Jianshui purple pottery. Stone chairs, stone benches, stone walls, and stone houses can be seen everywhere, which are full of exotic customs.

Wenlin Street was formed in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Originally, it was just a small dirt road. Because it was near Gongyuan (now the site of Yunnan University), it was a gathering place for imperial examination candidates. Also because of its proximity to Yunnan University and Yunnan Normal University, it also attracts young and middle-aged people from all over the world who want to keep the "student spirit" forever. Wenlin Street has settled in many petty bourgeoisie shops and gathered many delicacies. It is a must-see place in Kunming recommended in travel brochures and magazine travel columns. Hu Jiu Snacks, Douxiang Garden, Manna, Hemin, Impression Pavilion, El Salvador Cafe, Lanbaihong, Prague and other dozens of Chinese and Western restaurants, cafes and individual shops have all made it to various recommended lists. Today's Wenlin Street may have lost a bit of its popularity, the road has been widened, cars are coming and going, banks and modern educational institutions have landed on both sides. However, after all, here is a pure land for the hustle and bustle of the city, and there is no rich and impetuous modern business atmosphere. All the chicly designed and quaint little shops proclaim the life attitude of "slow down time"; "Wenlin Memory" music bar gathers bands and singers from Kunming and from all over the world all year round; it is close to Dongfeng West Road. On the side, an old house with a civil structure is mottled and painted, and on the street is an old shop selling comic books, umbrellas, and bags. It has been lively and watched for decades.

Dongchuan Red Land is located in the northeastern part of Kunming. Because the soil is rich in iron and aluminum, the earth has oxidized to form a dazzling crimson color. From a distance, the blue sky, white clouds, green crops and red earth merge to create a spectacular landscape unparalleled throughout the world. The sites of interest throughout Red Land are dispersed. Starting from the fork in the road near Huashitou Village, visitors may choose to go to Redland Town, to Dongchuan District, or to the Kunming Sanlu Highway. These three routes connect the main scenic spots and form three main lines of exploration: the northwest line, the northeast line and the south line. In recent years, Red Land has become a paradise for photography lovers.

With the theme of peacocks, the Mengjinglai Scenic Resort combines historical legends with reality. The scenic area of the Peacock Town will be built in the scenic area, also in prepare to carry out the exploration and rafting adventures. It entirely shows the life style of the Dai people. Visitors can also see the water gods' altar in the village, the stone in the Kistler Pavilion, and participate in the dragon boat race.

This theater was meticulously created by the "Dream Tengchong" performance team, aiming to showcase Tengchong's historical culture and local charm through a grand high-end cultural view. "Dream Tengchong" is the first large-scale premium cultural view along the Yunnan Ruili to Tengchong western Yunnan itinerary, representing Tengchong's new cultural image, promotional platform, and tourism brand. With its unique cultural feast and internationally acclaimed performance, it fills the gap in western Yunnan's high-investment, high-standard, and high-quality tourism performance market, contributing to Yunnan's tourism brand as "the land of colorful clouds and dancing seas." The performance details cover various aspects of Tengchong including volcanic passion, hot spring gentleness, caravan legends, and jade fever, using advanced sound, lighting, and special effects to transcend time and space, recreating Tengchong's profound historical culture.

Located in the vineyards of the Dongfeng Farm, Mile City, Yunnan Wine Village is home to all kinds of red wine and is a good place to learn about the wine culture and production. You learn about the wine-making process and enjoy wine-tasting. If you visit at the right time during the grape harvest season, you can buy a wide variety of grapes.

Dali's Ideal Garden is a dream garden located in Haidong Town, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, with colorful flowers, exquisite wooden houses, cloud-topped infinity pools and other highlights. The garden is like spring all year round with a pleasant climate, making it an ideal place to take photos and enjoy a romantic time. Visitors can feel the tranquility and harmony of nature here and enjoy the relaxation and nourishment of the soul.

Here you can watch seagulls, enjoy the sea view, and feel the sea breeze, which is very comfortable and cozy.

Dounan Flower Market is located in Chenggong District, Kunming City, where the tide of flowers is like a sea and the fragrance is overflowing. Yunnan is known as the kingdom of animals and plants. It is like spring all year round and has a pleasant climate. It supplies 70-80% of the country's flowers. Everyone who travels to Yunnan hopes to experience the Dounan Flower Market at 25 degrees north latitude. The fragrance of China's flower capital. The first floor of Dounan Flower Market is dried fresh flowers, and the second floor is succulents. The flowers here can be called the price of cabbage. There are ping-pong chrysanthemums, lilies, sunflowers, emperor flowers, violets, baby's breath and other varieties.

Nanzhao Customs Island is a small island on the northeastern side of the Bohai Sea, opposite Shuanglang Village. The scenery here is gorgeous, with a 17.56 meter high white marble statues, and many different styles of inns. The island also has an artificial beach, which is a great place to gaze over the Bohai Sea and a beloved destination for wedding photos.

The performance "Images of Yunnan" was directed by the famous dancer Yang Liping, and brings together an integration of nature, song and dance, showcasing the rich culture of Yunnan. Many of the actors in "Yunnan Yingxiang" are minorities from various villages throughout Yunnan, wearing costumes decorated according to the customs of diverse nationalities.

The Jianshui Excursion Train departs from Lin'an in Yunnan Province. The train station and train carriages are decorated in a historical style from the Nationalist era. The beautiful scenery changes with the seasons. In spring, visitors can enjoy fields of yellow canola flowers, while in summer rice seedlings erupt into a sea of green. The rice is harvested in autumn, while winter is the best time to view the rice paddies. The train stops at Shuanglong Bridge and Xianghui Bridge, which afford magnificent views over the surrounding area.

One Village, Two Countries is located in the southwest of Ruili City. The famed China-Myanmar Border Post No. 71 has been erected within the village boundary and the border zig-zags its way through the village. It is a typical border area. Visitors can experience the folk traditions of Myanmar, while enjoying a ride on the village swing, swaying back and forth between the two countries. There is also a water well in the village, in which people on both sides use in harmony.

Yunnan Nationalities Village is located on the south side of Kunming, and is one of its most popular attractions. In the village, ethnic minority villages including those of the Dai, Bai, and Yi people are built to a 1:1 proportion. Each village has its own folk customs and craft performances. You can see the customs of many ethnic groups in Yunnan within a day. During minority festivals such as the Songkran Festival in April and the Torch Festival in July and August, the ethnic village will also host lively celebrations.