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