Introduction to Yun She Scenic Area: Encounter Tujia culture and enjoy a feast of mountains and rivers.

Yun She Scenic Area is located in Taiping Town, Jiangkou County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province. It is a tourist destination full of natural beauty and Tujia culture. Yun She Village is located on the banks of the Taiping River, a scenic area at the provincial level. It is 13 kilometers away from Fanjingshan and 5 to 7 kilometers away from Jiangkou County. Transportation is convenient. Yun She Village has a history of six or seven hundred years and is one of the five minority villages built by the Guizhou Provincial Government. It is also a historical and cultural village in China and is known as the "First Tujia Village in China". Yun She Village is surrounded by lush green mountains and is surrounded by green water. The water systems such as Shenlongtan, Longtan River, Shuijingwan, and Taiping River pass through the village. Yun She, a place that makes people yearn just by hearing its name. Located in Taiping Town, Jiangkou County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province, it is like a paradise on earth, waiting for every traveler who loves nature and culture to explore. Today, let's walk into this mysterious land surrounded by mountains and rivers and immersed in Tujia culture, and experience its unique charm and appeal. Yun She, as its name suggests, is like a village above the clouds, shedding the hustle and bustle of the world and enjoying a piece of tranquility and beauty. As soon as you step into this land, you will be amazed by the scenery before you. The surrounding mountains are as green as ink, and the clouds are swirling, like a flowing landscape painting. In the village, green water flows around, and water systems such as Shenlongtan, Longtan River, and Shuijingwan pass through the village, adding endless vitality to this land. Walking on the bluestone road of Yun She, you will feel a different kind of tranquility. The houses here are mostly wooden structures, with small blue tiles and lattice windows, which are full of ancient charm, as if you have traveled back to that distant era. Especially those bucket houses, as the most distinctive Tujia ancient buildings in Yun She, are even more amazing. They have walls on all sides, are square in shape, high in the north and low in the south, with the main house above and the building below. The window bars and window lattices are mostly hollowed-out wood carvings, and every detail reveals the wisdom and ingenuity of the Tujia people. Yun She not only has charming natural scenery, but also has a profound Tujia cultural heritage. Here, you can personally experience the traditional festivals, folk activities, and handicrafts of the Tujia people, and feel the unique Tujia style. Walking into Yun She's Cultural Square, you will see three buildings on the north side, which represent the development and evolution of Tujia folk houses. From wooden structures to earthen and wooden structures, and then to brick and wooden structures, each architectural form carries the history and memory of the Tujia people in Yun She. Here, you can learn about the construction techniques, material selection, and living habits of Tujia folk houses, and experience the unique charm of Tujia culture. Shenlongtan is a landmark attraction in Yun She. Its water is clear and deep, and it is a barometer for predicting the weather in Yun She. It is said that the water level of Shenlongtan is closely related to the weather, so the people of Yun She often predict the weather by observing the water level of Shenlongtan. This traditional custom is still in use today. Standing by Shenlongtan, you will feel a mysterious force, as if you can really communicate with nature. Of course, when you come to Yun She, how can you not experience the ancient papermaking technique? Yun She Tujia villagers built workshops along the Longtan River, using local bamboo and other raw materials, and after more than 30 processes, it takes about half a year to produce the paper used for sacrifices or writing. This traditional craft has accompanied Yun She Village for more than 300 years and is the crystallization of the wisdom of the Tujia people in Yun She. In the workshop, you can see the whole process of papermaking with your own eyes and experience the ancient and mysterious technique. In addition to ancient papermaking, Yun She also has a unique folk activity - Tujia wedding. In Yun She's Nostalgia Museum, you can learn about the Tujia wedding customs through the exhibition of three parts: love and marriage customs, wedding, and crying marriage. Tujia weddings showcase the enthusiasm and hospitality of the Tujia people with their unique ceremonies and procedures, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of Tujia cultural traditions. When you come to Yun She, how can you not taste the authentic Tujia cuisine? Yun She's Tujia cuisine attracts countless gourmets with its unique taste and production process. The first recommendation is, of course, Tujia smoked meat. Tujia smoked meat is made from pork, which is specially marinated and smoked. The meat is tender and flavorful, leaving a lingering aftertaste. In Yun She's restaurants, you can taste various dishes made with Tujia smoked meat, such as Tujia smoked meat with garlic sprouts, Tujia smoked meat stewed with tofu, etc. Every dish is delicious. Yun She's glutinous rice cake is also a must-try delicacy. Glutinous rice cake is made from glutinous rice, which is steamed, mashed, kneaded, etc. It is soft and sweet. On the streets of Yun She, you can see vendors selling glutinous rice cakes, who warmly greet passing tourists, allowing you to taste this authentic Tujia delicacy. Yun She has much more than just these delicacies. There are also Tujia sour soup fish, Tujia cured meat, Tujia glutinous rice wine, etc. Each delicacy carries the enthusiasm and hospitality of the Tujia people in Yun She, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of Tujia cultural traditions. Walking into Yun She, you are like walking into a dream. The mountains and rivers, buildings, culture, and cuisine here make people linger. Here, you can temporarily forget the troubles of the world, let go of your worries, and let your soul be completely cleansed. The beauty of Yun She lies not only in its natural scenery and Tujia culture, but also in its tranquility and harmony. Here, you can feel the harmony between man and nature, man and man, and feel the purity and kindness. This feeling is something you cannot experience in the hustle and bustle of the city. A trip to Yun She is a baptism of the soul and a cultural exploration. Here, you can gain a deeper understanding of Tujia cultural traditions and experience the unique Tujia style. At the same time, you can also find your own tranquility and beauty among the mountains and rivers. Yun She, a mysterious land surrounded by mountains and rivers and immersed in Tujia culture, awaits every traveler who loves nature and culture to explore. Here, you can experience its unique charm and appeal, and let your soul be completely cleansed. If you haven't been to Yun She yet, why not take some time to come here and have a look? I believe you will be attracted by the mountains and rivers, buildings, culture, and cuisine here, and you will also find your own tranquility and beauty here. And if you have already been to Yun She, why not leave your feelings and experiences in the comments section? Let's share this beauty together and let more people know and love this beautiful Tujia village. Yun She, waiting for you to explore!