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7-Day Yuxi and Surrounding Areas Travel Guide That Left Me Speechless with Beauty

Dear friends! Here comes the super worry-free and money-saving 7-day travel guide for Yuxi and surrounding areas! You can enjoy the sunrise at Ailao Mountain, the sea of clouds at Wa Mountain and Jingmai Mountain, explore the Cangyuan cliff paintings and the thousand-meter-long national painting corridor, experience the Wa King Feast, and feel the unique charm of the Laodabao Laku Music Town. Quickly save this! -------------------- Exciting content is coming, scroll down to explore ↓ -------------------- 🌈Route Overview: * 📒D1: Arrive in Kunming, transfer from airport/train station to hotel, free activities to enjoy the leisurely atmosphere of Spring City Kunming🏨. * 📒D2: Nan'en Waterfall -> Tusi Mansion -> Shimen Gorge Scenic Area, waterfalls cascading, ancient site exploration, canyon crossing, experience the blend of nature and culture🌊🏯. * 📒D3: Ailao Mountain Nature Reserve (early morning sunrise at Ailao Mountain🌅, enjoy the sea of clouds at Wa Mountain☁️) -> Jinshan Primeval Forest -> Hulu Town, immerse in the natural oxygen bar and experience the unique town vibe. * 📒D4: Cangyuan Wa Mountain -> China Yonghe Port -> Wengding Primitive Village (experience the special Wa King Feast🍽️) -> Thousand-meter National Painting Corridor -> Visit Cangyuan Cliff Paintings, feel Wa culture, and appreciate the natural and cultural landscapes. * 📒D5: Mengsuo Dragon Pool -> Longmoye Sacred Site -> Nayun Ancient Town, explore the mysterious Dragon Pool, feel the religious sacred atmosphere, stroll through ancient town streets. * 📒D6-7: Laodabao-Laku Music Town Experience (listen to ethnic music🎶) -> Jingmai Thousand-Year Ten-Thousand-Mu Ancient Tea Garden (enjoy the sea of clouds at Jingmai Mountain☁️) -> Nuogan Ancient Village -> Wengji Bulang Old Village -> Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion, delve into tea gardens and ancient villages, experience Bulang ethnic customs, feel the charm of ancient architecture, end the pleasant journey and return✈️. -------------------- Must-visit Attractions: 💦Nan'en Waterfall: Roaring cascading water, mist filling the valley, stunning and beautiful! 🌲Ailao Mountain Nature Reserve: 85% forest coverage, misty like a fairyland🌫️ 🛖Wengding Primitive Village: Primitive ethnic architecture, rich local customs🎭 🏞️Nuogan Ancient Village: Thousand-year-old village by the water, picturesque scenery like a dream🖼️ 🏡Wengji Bulang Old Village: Thousand-year-old Bulang village with ancient charm, full of historical atmosphere📜 -------------------- Essential Travel Tips: 👇 1️⃣Big temperature difference between day and night in Yuxi in December🌞🌙, remember to bring a thick jacket and also do sun protection during the day~☀️ 2️⃣From the airport to the city, you can choose bus or taxi🚕, check the route in advance for a smoother trip🗺️! 3️⃣Specialties like Pu'er tea and dried mushrooms🍄 vary in price depending on quality, remember to compare before buying💸! 4️⃣Wa King Feast is a must-try specialty🍽️, hand-grabbed rice + roasted meat + ethnic song and dance, full experience💃🕺! 5️⃣Don’t miss Yuxi cold rice noodles🍜 and sour soup fish🐟, sour and spicy, perfect for winter🌶️🥶! -------------------- What are you waiting for?👇 Click the card below to start your exciting journey!
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