Nandianchi National Wetland Park is a wetland landscape that combines ecological conservation with nature experiences. Centered around the Dianchi lakeside ecosystem, it preserves diverse habitats like shoals, reed beds, and seasonal marshes, providing a sanctuary for migratory birds and local wildlife while serving as an urban oasis for residents to connect with nature. Stroll along the wooden boardwalk to observe egrets skimming the water's surface and purple swamphens foraging among duckweeds up close. Ride along the lakeside greenway, feeling the breeze as you admire the harmonious views of Xishan Mountain and Dianchi Lake. For those who prefer tranquility, the birdwatching huts offer perfect spots to use binoculars for capturing the dynamic flight of red-billed gulls, or to document the seasonal transition between golden and emerald hues in the reed marshes during spring and fall. Nandianchi National Wetland Park also features a nature education center with interactive exhibits that tell the story of ecological restoration in the Dianchi Lake basin. In spring, the water celery flowers bloom in the clear waters, while summer brings lotus ponds adorned with pink hues. During fall and winter, vast stretches of knotweed plants transform the wetland into a warm-toned oil painting. The ancient fishing village ruins and old fishing boats preserved in Nandianchi National Wetland Park add cultural depth to the view, making it a favorite spot for photography enthusiasts to capture the interplay of light, shadow, and history. Nandianchi National Wetland Park doesn't require deliberate "check-ins" – its charm lies in offering urban dwellers an escape from the hustle and bustle, allowing them to rediscover inner peace through nature's rhythms. Whether it's a family weekend outing or a solo retreat to listen to the wind and birdsong, this place always has a quiet corner where you can serendipitously encounter ecological beauty.
The Kunming City Museum features a bright and spacious main hall with the Buddhist stone pillar of Dali Kingdom of the Song Dynasty as a centerpiece, a piece that has been named the treasure of ancient Chinese sculpture art. It is also known as the Buddhist pillar of Dizang Temple as it is located on the former site of Dizang Temple, and is also more commonly known as simply, "antique". The main highlight of Kunming City Museum are the integrated exhibitions that combine the ideological, artistic and ornamental. The basic collection of the museum carries exhibits of select cultural bronze artifacts from areas around Dianchi Lake, the Buddhist pillar of Dizang Temple and dinosaur fossils. There is also a multipurpose exhibition hall where various temporary exhibitions are held from time to time, fully maximizing its role in publicity and education as a public cultural facility. It is an integrated museum of landmark significance.
Maitreya Temple is located on the side of Jinping Mountain. It is named after the statue of Maitreya. Incense has been incessant for hundreds of years. It is one of the Buddhist resorts in southeastern Yunnan. The surroundings of Maitreya Temple are quiet and lush with lush forests. There is also a clear spring in front of the temple, which is a good place to escape the summer and relax.
1–3 hours
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Historic landmarkNo. 4 of Cool Water Escapes in Mile
🦶Main walking tour routes:Rose Garden - Trianon Garden - Palace Iris Garden - Enamel Peacock Mountain - Waterfall Trail - Exquisite Crystal Cave - Aromatic Plant Corridor - Succulent Plant Area - Rainforest Secret Realm - Shangri-La 3D Art Hall - Yunnan Plant Resource Treasure Hall - Spice Transport Ship - French Port Marseille Port - Golden Carriage - Palace Perfume Room - Royal Ballroom - Avenue de l'Opera in Paris, France 🤳Recommended check-in spots 🌹Rose GardenThe rose garden gathers many varieties of roses, including Yunnan Plateau Dark Red Rose, Bulgarian White Rose, Damascus Rose, Thousand-Leaf Rose, and a birdcage-shaped research laboratory. Walking in it, every step is a different scenery. 🦚Enamel Peacock MountainThe oversized floral peacock is made using enamel techniques, inlaid with various precious gems and paired with 56 flower ribbons. It looks good no matter from which angle you take photos. 💦Waterfall TrailWalk under the waterfall and take a beautiful photo in just a snap. 🦚Exquisite Crystal CaveThere is a lifelike white crystal peacock inside. White crystal is known as a psychic stone. You can make a wish to the white crystal and pray for good luck. 🌿Aromatic Plant CorridorVarious aromatic plants emit charming fragrance. You can touch the "touch fragrance" and smell the fragrance of lavender. 🍃 Rainforest SecretMysterious plants from the tropical rainforest, combined with fairy-like mist, this is a natural negative ion oxygen bar. Come here to experience the unique rainforest style. 🏔️Shangri-La 3D Art HallBlue sky, white clouds, mountains, flowing water,The magnificent plateau scenery of Shangri-La, a paradise on earth, is a blockbuster photo no matter from which angle you take it. 🌺Yunnan Plant Resources Treasure HallThe uneven map intuitively shows people the vertical changes in altitude in Yunnan, where the northwest is high and the southeast is low. The entire map also shows the distribution of more than 660 kinds of aromatic plants in every corner of Yunnan. The colorful lamp posts are full of atmosphere, and the background of the photo is +1 🚢Spice ShipHanging on the ship are spice shipping route maps from three different historical periods, the 15th, 16th and 18th centuries, telling the ancient legendary history of fragrance. 🚢 French port of MarseilleThe bustling port and exquisite ship models make this a great place for taking photos, and the warm light makes every photo full of atmosphere. 🐴Golden carriageIt’s as if you can travel through time and witness the legendary aromatic history of the French royal family sending royal carriages to transport mysterious spice plants directly from the port of Marseilles to the Palace of Versailles. 🧪Palace Perfume RoomThis is a world of perfume. Taking photos with this venue as the background makes it seem as if all the photos are fragrant. 💃Royal BallroomThe lifelike wax figures recreate the grand scene of the French court ball. When we are among them, we feel as if we are also guests invited to the ball. 🕌Opera Street, Paris, FranceThis is a romantic world. You can experience French style without going abroad and stroll along the Opera Street in Paris, France. Here, you can't stop pressing the camera button, click, click~ Food Experience:In the City of Flowers, you must not miss the Yunkui Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles Shop. Yunkui Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles is famous for its delicious soup base and rich ingredients. Every bite will let you feel the unique charm of Yunnan cuisine. Accommodation recommendations:Howard Johnson Plaza Flower City Hotel is a comfortable accommodation choice. The hotel has an elegant environment and considerate services, providing a good rest environment for your trip. In addition, the City of Flowers also has a South Asian Aromatic Plant Resource Garden, where the giant peacock is stunning; the super-long and huge 3D mural is based on the tropical rainforest and is lifelike; the FUN Planet Children's Playground is a great place for parent-child play. Come to the City of Flowers and enjoy this colorful trip!
3–5 hours
From USD 2.81 (market USD 4.43)
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Themed exhibition hallsExhibitionsNo. 18 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kunming
As a rare millennium Blang village on Jingmai Mountain, Wengji Village is full of ancient charm because of its "five ancients in one": ancient Blang traditional villages, ancient Blang traditional dwellings, ancient Blang folk culture, and 3000-year-old ancient cypress as representatives Ancient tree group, ancient tea tree and traditional tea culture. In the village, Blang traditional buildings such as Buddhist temple, Zhaimen, Zhaixinzhuang, wind and rain pavilion, Blang traditional tea making, Blang folk house experience hall, Blang traditional national festivals, national customs, folk songs and dances, all fully display Blang The humanities and natural landscapes of the cottage.
"Lishui Jinsha" is a large-scale Lijiang dance and dance party with strong artistic impact and shock. The performance is in the form of dance poetry and painting. It condenses the unique cultural atmosphere of the northwestern Yunnan, which is bred by Lijiang Qishan. It shows the mysterious history of the ancient Naxi and the splendid Dongba civilization. It is very shocking and worth seeing.
1 hour
From USD 41.33
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Live ShowPerformancesNo. 7 of Night Attractions in Lijiang
Jiuxiang Karst Cave was developed in the Sinian Period 600 million years ago. It has hundreds of caves of various sizes. It is a large-scale, large-scale, and unique cave community system in China, and is praised by experts as a "karst cave museum". There are fossils of ancient marine microorganisms known as "prehistoric wonders" - stromatolites, inverted stone teeth, biological karst, edge stone lakes, dark canyons, fish back stones, curled stones, vortex caves and other typical sections and attractions such as three-dimensional layered caves and multi-layer cave landscapes.
3–5 hours
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Natural sceneryNo. 15 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kunming
Wuhua Tower is located in the ancient city of Dali. In ancient times, it was the place where the king of Nanzhao received guests. Later, it was rebuilt several times. Wuhua Tower is one of the more splendid buildings in the ancient city. You can climb the building and overlook Cangshan Mountain and the ancient city. You can also take pictures and take pictures. Wuhua Tower is now three stories high, and below it is a doorway that can pass people. On the doorway is a plaque with the word "Dali" written on it. It is a must for many tourists to take a group photo below. Around the Wuhua Tower, a certain scale of calligraphy and painting market has been formed. The surrounding shops are mainly selling calligraphy, Chinese painting and other art works. If you are interested, you can visit.
Ailao Mountain Nature Reserve is located at the junction of Xinping County and five counties including Jingdong, Zhenyuan, Chuxiong and Shuangbai, with an altitude of 2080-3166 meters. The mountains are surrounded by clouds and mist, majestic and majestic, the flora is complex, and there are many species of ancient and precious plants. The forest coverage rate reaches 85%, and the area of Zhongshan wet evergreen broad-leaved forest accounts for 66.3% of the protected area. It is a rare Zhongshan wet evergreen broad-leaved forest area in Yunnan and even China. Ailao Mountain Nature Reserve aims to protect the subtropical Zhongshan humid evergreen broad-leaved forest ecosystem and precious wild animals such as black gibbons, green peacocks, and grey langurs. It has peculiar geological, atmospheric and hydrological landscapes. En Great Waterfall, Damoyan Peak, Daxueguo Mountain, International Migratory Bird Migration Reserve - Daque Mountain, Da (small) Maoer Mountain and other natural landscapes. Summer is like entering the Emerald Palace; winter is like the Crystal Dragon Palace. It is known as "gene pool" and "animal kingdom". The major scenic spots that have been opened are "Nan'en Waterfall", "Longxi Aristocratic Family" manor, and "The Ancient Tea Horse Road".
1–2 days
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Natural sceneryNo. 5 of Cool Water Escapes in Yuxi
Judging from the formation age of the strata, Xianfo Cave belongs to the limestone of the Mengga Formation of the Middle Jurassic System of the Mesozoic Era, which has a history of more than 140 million years. The cave is 2.8 kilometers long and has a vertical height difference of more than 200 meters. Its peculiarity lies in that it almost encompasses all the geological landscapes of karst landforms. These caves are magnificent in shape, exquisite in shape, or Buddha or immortal, or like bamboo shoots and forests, and the landscape is lifelike and vivid. The sound, light and electricity technology used in the lights in the cave make the cave appear more colorful, with fairy mist lingering and looming.
1–3 hours
From USD 9.3
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Natural sceneryNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Mangshi
The museum covers an area of 1,885 square meters. It was planned and built in early 1959 and officially opened to the public in 2006. It is an animal museum. The museum's storage areas include mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, fish and insects; the specimen museum has a rich collection of animal specimens, such as golden monkeys, giant pandas, black-necked cranes, turtles and other rare species. Kunming Zoological Museum is a modern museum integrating exhibition, research and education, and is also an important base for local natural science popularization.
Chengjiang Red Beach is located at Hongshanzui on the west bank of Fuxian Lake in Chengjiang City, Yunnan Province. It takes more than 20 minutes to drive from Chengjiang City. Looking down from the air, the lake is sparkling under the blue sky. The intoxicating red beach and the colorful Metasequoia forest complement each other, full of infinite ancient poetry, forming a beautiful picture. Historically, Chengjiang was the seat of a county, a road, a prefecture, and a county. It has the reputation of "the literary style is as prosperous as that of the Central Plains, and the folk customs are as pure as those of ancient times." Chengjiang has a mid-subtropical plateau monsoon climate and is located in the core area of the central Yunnan urban economic circle, the three lakes ecological city cluster, the Fuxian Lake-Xingyun Lake ecological construction and tourism reform and development comprehensive experimental zone, and the Kunyu tourism and cultural industry economic belt.
Xianren Cave is located in the north of Xianren Cave Village. You can take a boat to enter the cave. The space inside is small, and you even have to walk sideways to pass through some places. The coolness inside the cave hits you in the face. Stones that look like knives and swords hang upside down from the top of the cave, like a rich collection of ancient weapons. Walk along the trail of about 1 kilometer, where the "Double Dragon Treasure Hunt" is quite unique.
Located in Xiangyangxi Village, Wanqiao Town, Dali City, the Covered Bridge is a popular online celebrity check-in spot by the Erhai Lake. It was originally used as an irrigation pumping canal in Wanqiao Town, but now it has been transformed into a must-visit landmark for tourists. The Covered Bridge consists of nine unique semicircular bridge holes that extend to Erhai Lake, providing a variety of viewing angles. Whether standing on the bridge, under the bridge, or through the bridge hole, tourists can enjoy the charming scenery of Erhai Lake. The Covered Bridge is not only a popular attraction on the Erhai Lake cycling route, but its unique bridge hole design provides a good background for taking pictures, especially in strong sunlight, the light and shadow contrast effect is amazing. In terms of transportation, the Covered Bridge is conveniently located and can be easily reached from Dali Ancient Town and Xizhou Ancient Town. The environment around the Covered Bridge is quiet, and it is an ideal place to enjoy the beauty of Erhai Lake. It is suitable for tourists to relax and capture beautiful moments.
Mangshi New Toy Factory is a cultural tourism creative park transformed from an old industrial factory in Mangshi, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province. This old factory area carrying industrial memories has been transformed into a "night tour treasure land" integrating food, cultural creation and entertainment, and has become a provincial night culture and tourism consumption gathering area. The New Toy Factory covers an area of 37,000 square meters, including theme areas such as retro blocks, starry night markets, and food courts. It gathers more than 300 shops and provides special snacks such as Dai barbecue and Paoruda, as well as ethnic handicrafts and trendy cultural and creative products. The park also introduced innovative formats such as the China Sports Lottery Exhibition and Experience Center to attract young tourists. As a model of the revitalization of Mangshi's industrial heritage, the New Toy Factory not only retains the nostalgic style of the old factory, but also stimulates the innovative vitality of young people through entrepreneurship support, and successfully creates a new urban landmark that blends history and modernity.
Amidst the scattered cones of Tengchong's volcanic cluster, hot air balloon rides are emerging as a new way to explore this geological epic. This aerial corridor, embraced by 97 volcanoes, transforms flight from a mere bird's-eye view into a gentle dialogue with the earth's Cenozoic movements.As the morning mist lingers, the hot air balloon ride ascends gently with the air currents, revealing the bowl-shaped outline of the dark green volcanic crater. The columnar joints on the lava plateau resemble the earth's fingerprints. During the 20-minute flight, a professional guide will help you identify geological features like the horseshoe-shaped crater and parasitic volcanoes. If the air currents are calm, the basket may descend to just a few meters above the treetops, allowing you to observe how epiphytic orchids bloom in the crevices of volcanic rock.The landing zone is set by the volcanic barrier lake, where passengers can participate in the hot air balloon packing ceremony, working together to fold the hundreds of square meters of balloon into a rainbow-colored bundle. In the afternoon, we recommend pairing this with a hiking route through the geopark to discover traces of volcanic bombs and basalt collisions in the Heiyu River Canyon, or visit the volcano museum to touch 2.6-million-year-old magma specimens with your own hands.The flight club regularly hosts volcano-themed workshops, creating pottery from volcanic ash and serving post-flight rustic snacks like peanuts and eggs cooked with geothermal steam. This land, where you can still feel the Earth's breath, tells a geological narrative spanning millions of years through the lens of hot air balloon rides.
South Lake is located in the south of Mengzi County, so it is called "South Lake", formerly known as Caohai. In the Ming Dynasty, the prefect led the people to remove the silt and weeds from the lake and build them into three hills, named after the three immortal mountains of Penglai, Yingzhou and Abbot where the immortals lived in mythology. And water from four springs such as Jiuji Spring and Faguo Spring was brought into the lake from more than ten miles away from the county seat, forming two large and small lakes with rippling blue waves. The total area of Nanhu Lake is 410,000 square meters. The lake embankment is planted with weeping poplars. The three islands are connected by tourist roads. It is now Nanhu Park. The main building of Nanhu Park is the majestic Yingzhou Pavilion. The Yingzhou Pavilion was built in the Gengwu year of Qianlong and later destroyed by wars in the Qing Dynasty. It has been rebuilt several times and is well preserved. Because there are literati and scholars who often come to gather, recite poems, write poems, study poetry and books, and are also known as "the sea of learning", Yunnan's famous legend of rice noodles across the bridge originated here. The Chinese-style pavilions and corridors and curved bridges are hidden in the shade of greenery, and the scenery is beautiful. It is a good place to observe the life of the local people. In addition, there are some Western European-style buildings around the South Lake, which are witnesses to the history of Mengzi.
The Fengyangyi Tea-Horse Ancient Road is located halfway along the Dafeng Road between Xiaguan and Dali. It is about 1,900 meters long and well preserved in its original form. The road is about 3 meters wide. There are stone benches and platforms on the side of the road, which are typical features of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. The ancient road is surrounded by ancient Bai dwellings, with walls made of irregular stones, which are unique.
Huize has a long history and is one of the four counties established in Yunnan earlier in history. In ancient times, it was famous for its rich production of copper and lead. During the Qing Dynasty, copper mining and smelting were further developed, and it became a famous coinage place in southwest China. At the same time, the cultural characteristics of the guild halls in Huize have also been formed. The surviving guild halls are still very eye-catching in terms of the concentration of the number and the unique shape. The well-preserved ones are Jiangxi Temple, Dafo Temple, Xilai Temple, Confucian Temple, Wenchang Palace and so on.
3–5 hours
Free
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Historic landmarkNight viewNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Qujing
The Peacock Valley is located by Fangma Bridge, Nantianmen, Mangshi in Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The first area consists of two outstanding features and five main sections; the first feature is the peacock. Peacocks are the symbol of Dehong, and the area’s many peacock-themed elements have been submitted to the Guinness World Records for consideration. The second feature is eco-tourism in the virgin forest. The area is rich with a wide variety of different types of vegetation, and the different varieties of tree include peacock trees, welcoming trees, wishing trees, longevity trees and more. There are picturesque ancient trees everywhere and some are so large that it would take five or six people to reach around them. The forest boasts abundant fresh air, leading to it being known locally as the natural oxygen bar.
Zhaotong Ancient City is an ancient town with a long history and rich cultural heritage, located in Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province. There are many traditional buildings and historical sites preserved in the ancient city. Visitors can feel the strong historical atmosphere while strolling through it. The street layout of the ancient city retains the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The bluestone roads and quaint houses make people feel like traveling through time. In Zhaotong Ancient City, tourists can visit some important historical buildings, such as the Confucian Temple and the ancient city wall, which showcase the local culture and architectural art. In addition, there are some small museums in the ancient city, which exhibit Zhaotong's historical relics and folk culture, which are worth a visit. Zhaotong Ancient City is also a good place to experience local life. Visitors can taste authentic Yunnan snacks and buy handicrafts as souvenirs at the market in the ancient city. Zhaotong Ancient City has convenient transportation and is suitable for arranging a one-day tour, allowing tourists to better experience the charm of the ancient city.
1–3 hours
Free
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Historic landmarkNight viewNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Zhaotong
Located in the lake bay on the southeast coast of Kunming, this fishing village, which was built in the Ming Dynasty, has been lying quietly for 600 years. The 26 Qing Dynasty-era houses in Haiyan Village are arranged in a staggered pattern. The cracks on the adobe walls record the trajectory of the lake breeze over the years, and the dents left by the salt-carrying caravans can still be found in the bluestone alleys.There is always a thin mist on the dock in the early morning, and the crisp sound of silver scales jumping when fishermen collect their nets is the unique morning bell here. Walking along the stone road to the village, the creaking sound of the windlass in the earthenware workshop mixed with the moisture of the new mud, and the wood carvings of "fishermen, woodcutters, farmers and scholars" on the lintel of the old house gradually wake up in the morning light. The tofu shop at the corner wafts the fragrance of beans, and the tofu pudding freshly ground with a stone mill and served with papaya water made by the villagers is an authentic way to awaken the taste buds.When the sunset dyes Dianchi Lake amber, the ancient pier becomes a natural viewing platform. Without the hustle and bustle of the Cruise, the lake is now filled with the whispers of waves kissing the reefs, and the silhouette of the West Mountain and the returning sails in the distance form a long scroll of ink painting. In late autumn, the Laoyu River wetland behind the village will be covered with endless reed snow, and migratory birds will draw lively musical scores in the sky when they fly by.There are no deliberately choreographed performances here, but the ladies basking in the sun by the old wall will teach you to pronounce "Sea and River are Clear" in dialect, and the uncles drying their fishing nets are happy to tell you the wisdom of their ancestors in building "seven rooms and eight lanes". When the city lights are lit up one after another, the warm yellow halo behind the darkening window frames in the village reminds travelers: the real charm of the ancient village is hidden in the undecorated wrinkles of life.
Dounan Colorful Flower Sea gets its name from its rich and varied floral landscape. Flowers of different seasons bloom here, creating a "seven-colored" flower sea world. Breaking away from the traditional flat flower sea model, Dounan Colorful Flower Sea adopts a "three-dimensional, immersive, and narrative experience" design concept. It consists of core sections such as the Giant Peacock Garden, Succulent Garden, Hundred Flowers Garden, and Tulip Garden, with the overall theme of "Peacock Spreading its Tail." The iconic landmark is the Giant Peacock sculpture, which can be viewed from 360 degrees. It uses a large number of low-growing, small-flowered plants in yellow, purple, and blue, employing a "gradient inlay" technique to create lifelike feather textures. This is complemented by auspicious ground patterns such as butterflies in love with flowers, bees flying, and horses symbolizing success, signifying "blessings and happiness at every moment." Visitors strolling here can be completely immersed in a sea of flowers.
Lin'an Prefecture Office is located in the core area of the ancient city of Jianshui, Yunnan, adjacent to the Jianshui Confucian Temple. It is a "prefecture"-level official building in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was built in the 15th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1382) and has been expanded and renovated 8 times in the Ming and Qing dynasties. It has a history of more than 630 years. Lin'an Prefecture Office was not only the political, economic and cultural center of southern Yunnan during the Ming and Qing dynasties, but also a witness to the construction of officialdom in ancient China.
The center of Shuanglang Ancient Town is covered with Cang Erhai Lake scenery, and the bluestone street connects the Bai nationality old house and art space. The Sun Palace Art Museum on the cliff of Yuji Island was once Yang Liping's residence. The rough rocks and glass curtain walls collide to create a wild aesthetic. The terrace teahouse faces the ripples of Erhai Lake, and the shadows of Cangshan Mountain float in the tea soup. The lakeside cafe frames Erhai Lake into a flowing mural, and the rose latte with milk fan honey roll is a wonderful taste bud enjoyment. The tie-dye workshop on the main street is filled with the fragrance of isatis root. The Bai nationality grandmother guides tourists to tie cotton cloth into knots and dye it into the "Dali blue" with butterfly patterns. At dusk, the seaside plank road turns into a light and shadow theater, the silhouettes of cyclists pass by, and the sunset dyes the wooden trestle into a golden red ribbon. Stay overnight in a homestay transformed from a century-old courtyard house, and open the Liuhe Gate to sleep with Erhai Lake. During the Torch Festival, old men in sheepskin coats light pinewood torches, and the dance music with sparks flying in the alleys is a unique romance in Shuanglang.
As an important post station, Pu'er has been a major town where merchants gathered since ancient times. It is also an ancient city with prosperous ancient buildings.Its building structures are mostlyThe courtyard-style building with blue-gray tile roof and corner building.It is also an important window for learning and exploring Pu'er's history and architectural art.
Moon Bay Wetland Park is adjacent to Angsana Fuxian Lake Resort Hotel, which is suitable for walking and viewing. On the south side of the lake, there is an open coconut tree shadow beach, as if you are in the Sunshine Coast. The park is connected to the Angsana Hotel by an underground passage decorated with pictures of ancient fossils and text introductions.
1–3 hours
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Natural sceneryBoat tourNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Yuxi
Deep in the mountains of Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, the Gengcang Highway winds like a ribbon through pristine monsoon rainforests. The Tiankeng resembles a green vortex carved by meteorites, preserving the secrets of crustal movements within its vertical cliffs spanning over 100 meters in diameter. This is a "living geological museum" with a vertical depth exceeding 100 meters, where tropical rainforests and underground rivers have engaged in a million-year dialogue. The main pit preserves a complete primitive ecosystem at its base, where visitors can descend along zigzagging boardwalks to observe the three-dimensional vegetation belt formed by tree ferns and staghorn ferns on the pit walls. At the underground river outlet on the pit floor, transparent blind shrimp create silver trails in shallow waters across the travertine-formed "stone coral beach." Visiting during rainy season afternoons reveals sunlight piercing through mist, refracting into shifting rainbows across moss-covered cliffs. Beyond geological exploration, you can participate in the traditional Wa mountain folk's scientific research methods: marking rare plants with hemp rope knots and learning to identify underground river directions through canopy gaps. The stargazing platform on the eastern side of the pit offers a "cave star map" experience at night—matching the Tiankeng's outline with corresponding constellation positions. Local Wa village seniors occasionally bring their homemade rice wine to share mysterious connections between the Tiankeng and the "Sigangli" creation epic. We recommend visiting the pit floor during the dry season at dawn, where orchid mantises and dead leaf butterflies perform their mimicry drama among poison arrow trees amidst the morning mist. While there are no Instagram-worthy installations here, geology enthusiasts will find pristine geological records to decipher Earth's folds—each fossilized arrow bamboo serving as a key to understanding crustal movements.
The Songshan Anti-Japanese War Site is located in Longling County, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province. It was rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction in 2019. There are 69 existing sites, 816 relics, and a defense line of 13,200 meters. It is one of the relatively intact World War II sites. Among them, the Chinese Expeditionary Force Sculpture Group covers a total area of 17,400 square meters, consisting of 12 different squares, with a total of 402 statues, implying that the Chinese Expeditionary Force went abroad to Burma to fight against the Japanese invaders in 1942. The tombstone of the Chinese Expeditionary Force Cemetery is the tombstone of the fallen soldiers of the 103rd Division of the Eighth Army, which was erected by the division commander Xiong Shouchun for the dead soldiers. Daorenping was the training position of the Japanese army. It was from here that tunnels were dug to blow up enemy bunkers. There were two passages leading to Zigaodi. The main peak Zigaodi was the core position of the Japanese Songshan stronghold. The bullet holes on the witness tree are still vivid, with scars everywhere, but it still stands stubbornly, as if it was left there on purpose to remind future generations not to forget history and the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country.
The body of the prayer-turning cylinder of the Great Buddha Temple is made of pure copper and gold-plated. The four major Bodhisattvas of Manjusri, Puxian, Guanyin and Jizo are engraved in relief on the upper end of the cylinder wall. The lower end is carved with the eight treasures of the Buddhist family. There are 1.24 million pieces and various Buddha treasures totaling 16 tons.