A Corner Forgotten by Earth｜Step into Yunnan's Wonderland

Friends! Seriously, don't envy those showing off their trips to Egypt 🇪🇬. Yunnan's "Little Egypt" 🛕 offers incredible value! 🌟 📍Yuanmou Langbapu Earth Forest, a 3-hour drive from Kunming, escapes the hustle and bustle and takes you straight to a hidden wonderland! 🚗 Stepping into Yuanmou Langbapu Earth Forest is like walking onto a movie set. The mystery of *The Promise* and the grandeur of *Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles* are all here! 🎥 🎒Gear up: Water, snacks, and a power bank are essential! Deep in the earth forest, self-sufficiency is key! ⚠️Sun protection is crucial! Sunglasses and sun-protective clothing are a must. 🕤Opening hours: 8:00–18:00, it takes about 4 hours to explore the entire scenic area. ✅Getting there 🚄High-speed rail: Yuanmou West Station. Taxis are hard to come by after exiting the station. Taxis 🚕 at the entrance charge 150 for a one-way trip and 260 for a round trip. 🛻Sightseeing buses cost 20 yuan, a great value! Save your energy for conquering the stunning earth forest! 🏃‍♀️ 🌟Trip notes📋 1⃣️Self-drive from the city center to Yuanmou Earth Forest is about 200 km. We arrived at the Jinsha River first, and it's only about half an hour from there, quite close. 2⃣️Yuanmou Earth Forest tickets: 70 yuan and 50 yuan (It seems like you can buy a 100-yuan package ticket that's also valid for the next day) 3⃣️It is recommended to wear bright, flowing clothes or long skirts, sunglasses 🕶️, hats, down jackets, and knitted sweaters (there's a large temperature difference between day and night). 4⃣️Dianchi West Hill cable car 🚡 is 100 yuan for a round trip. 5️⃣Half-day trip, 4–5 hours of hiking. Remember, the most beautiful "Sphinx" is waiting for you at the end, so don't rush! 📸