Happy Home in the Mountains - Laodabao

Epicenter of Lahu Culture Laodabao is located in the southeast of Lancang County, Pu'er City, and is a typical Lahu village. It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Lancang County along National Highway 214 to National Highway 219, and then another hour to reach the village along winding country roads. The village's traditional Lahu-style stilted buildings are well-preserved and have a strong Lahu ethnic flavor. Visitors are often drawn to the village by the song "Happy Lahu" and learn that it is the best-preserved place for the intangible cultural heritage of the Lahu epic "Mu Pa Mi Pa." Connection with the Outside World When you step into this magical village with curiosity, you will find that Laodabao is not a fully commercialized tourist attraction, nor is it a closed-off place, but a home full of life and happiness. The village's well-planned song and dance square, commercial buildings, and eye-catching gourd totems together create a unique style. The construction of a cultural heritage exhibition center and homestay facilities is also in full swing. Bringing Happiness to You However, what is most unforgettable is the people here. Their faces are always filled with happy smiles, as if living here is an endless joy. In the village's corridors, you can see them singing and dancing with tourists, sharing the joy of music. Here, you will not feel any rejection or side-eye from the locals, only a calm and composed attitude towards life. This attitude is undoubtedly a great psychological comfort for us outsiders, allowing us to wander comfortably and enjoy the beauty and happiness of this place.