The Magical 'One Village, Two Countries' of Ruili

🌟Highlights: The same ethnicity, the same belief, the same language... The 'One Village, Two Countries' of Ruili, Yunnan The so-called 'One Village, Two Countries' refers to a Dai village divided by the national border. The Chinese side is called 'Yinjing,' inhabited by our Dai compatriots. The Myanmar side is called 'Mangxiu,' inhabited by the Burmese people. The villagers were originally of the same root, ethnicity, and origin, but for various reasons, they are now divided into two countries! In 1960, during the border survey, a Chinese boundary marker No. 71 was erected in the middle of Yinjing Village, dividing the village into two. The northwest of the marker belongs to Yinjing Village on the Chinese side of Ruili, while the southeast belongs to Mangxiu Village on the Myanmar side. This created this ancient wonder, and when you visit, you must take a photo at the boundary marker. 🚗Address and Transportation: ——About 10 kilometers from Ruili City, a 20-minute drive. Although Ruili is also a tourist city, there are not many tourists. There are many small electric scooters on the road that do not follow traffic rules, so drivers should be careful. 🎫Ticket Information: ——The entrance fee is 39 yuan, and the scenic area parking lot is free. On the way, you will pass some private parking lots that charge 10 yuan. If you are driving, remember to park in the scenic area parking lot, which is free, free 📝Tips: ——Before coming, I read some introductions and other blog articles, and most of them said that this attraction is not highly recommended. But since we were here, we decided to take a look. For us, we actually walked leisurely for 3 hours, circling the entire scenic area. First, the ticket is not expensive. Second, you can get close to the national border, which is considered unsafe by many people. But standing here, you will genuinely feel a sense of pride as a Chinese. Of course, it also has exotic charm and a unique ethnic atmosphere. Overall, it feels pretty good!