Reverse tourism is amazing! Check out this hidden gem of a city!

This is a hidden gem of a city in Yunnan, overshadowed by the province's many other beautiful places. Compared to Dali and Lijiang, this place is not well known, and there are only a few tourists here, mostly people from other places who come to spend the winter. Once you visit, you'll be amazed by the beautiful scenery. It's a great place to visit during the Lunar New Year and other holidays to avoid the crowds. This is Yuanmou, Yunnan! 🚌How to get there 🚄Yuanmou has a high-speed rail station. 1.5 hours from Kunming. 📲Travel guide Day 1: Yuanmou ➠ Leiding Village ➠ Langbapu Earth Forest Day 2: Yuanmou Man Museum ➠ Jiangbian Township (Ferry, Long March Memorial Hall) ➠ Bingnong Village (optional) Day 3: Yuanmou ➠ Waipula Ancient Village ➠ Yongren ➠ Yuanmou Day 4: Yuanmou ➠ Heijing Ancient Town ➠ Return ✅✅✅Recommended attractions 1️⃣Langbapu Earth Forest The Earth Forest is a natural wonder formed by millions of years of wind and rain erosion. Yuanmou Earth Forest is the largest in China. Of the two major scenic areas, Langbapu Earth Forest is larger and has fewer tourists. The towering earth pillars are visually striking, like an alien planet. The light and shadow effects are better in the afternoon. Tickets: 50 2️⃣Yuanmou Man Museum The site where Yuanmou Man was discovered, with thousands of ancient fossils on display. Tickets: Free 3️⃣Leiding Village The village has hundreds of thick tamarind trees over 100 years old, including a 1,600-year-old tamarind tree king. They are quiet and full of spirit, and the village is full of life. Tickets: Free 4️⃣Jiangbian Township A beautiful village on the banks of the Jinsha River, with a beach and a Long March Memorial Hall. Tickets: Free 5️⃣Bingnong Village Known as the California of Yunnan, with a Martian-like landscape. The journey takes 3 hours, so it's optional. Tickets: Free 6️⃣Waipula Ancient Village An ancient Yi village deep in the mountains, located in Yongren, but very close to Yuanmou. The entire ancient village is arranged along the cliffs, with hundreds of houses scattered in an orderly fashion. The unique red earth walls add to the charm. Tickets: Free 7️⃣Heijing Ancient Town A salt-producing area for thousands of years, located in Lufeng, but very close to Yuanmou. There are many preserved Ming and Qing dynasty houses, as well as stone pagodas, stone tablets, ancient opera stages, and dozens of other cultural relics, as well as Feilai Temple, Dalong Temple, Confucian Temple, and other temples. The grand Wu Family Courtyard is not to be missed. Tickets: Free