Huize Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Dahai Grass Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Must go to the sea grass mountain even if the hand is broken! (Fractured hand version)
Must go to the sea grass mountain even if the hand is broken! (Fractured hand version)
⛳Navigation: Qujing Huize Sea Grass Mountain
🎫Tickets: Scenic area tickets 35/person, scenic area sightseeing car 20/person
Opening hours: 9:00--17:00
🚃Transportation: There are minibuses from Qujing Passenger Station to Huize, about 40/person, but the minibus cannot directly reach the scenic area, you need to transfer to other public transportation or carpool to go
🚗Self-driving: About 3.5h from Kunming, about 2h from Qujing. But you need to park the car in the scenic area parking lot and switch to a bus to enter
tips:
The altitude of the scenic area is between 3000-4000m, the climate on the mountain changes quickly, it is recommended to bring a thick coat! Do not exercise vigorously to avoid high anti-sun exposure, be sure to do a good job of sun protection!
It takes a drive up the mountain from Huize County to the scenic area, drive slowly on rainy days, there are many bends
✨There are snacks at both parking points, if you are not used to it, it is best to bring some snacks
Pets are allowed in the scenic area, you can bring your dog, away from the city hustle and experience the freedom of the mountains~
Kunming | Surrounding Tour to Huize Da Haicao
Take advantage of the grass not yet yellow, following the pace of autumn
Get up early in the morning, and have a day trip with friends
It takes about 3-4 hours to reach the destination from the center of Kunming
The road conditions are very good throughout
Especially after getting off the highway, the road up the mountain is absolutely beautiful
In early September, it was a bit cold wearing a skirt and a jacket, friends who go later are suggested to wear more❤️
It's worth going, more surprising than I imagined
There is a mountain named Da Hai, it's so beautiful here~ (One-day tour of Da Hai Grass Mountain)
It takes about 3 hours to get to Da Hai Grass Mountain from Kunming, and the scenery along the way is also very beautiful.
Address: Da Hai Grass Mountain, Huize County, Qujing City, Yunnan Province.
Transportation: After landing in Kunming by plane, I recommend driving or chartering to Da Hai Grass Mountain (We chartered a guide to go there, the guide was very good, introducing us at any time, arranging us to check in, if your driving skills are not good, do not drive, the road is hard to drive).
Clothing Suggestions: It's very cold on the mountain, it's recommended to bring a windproof jacket, it will be better when the sun comes out, if you don't bring a jacket, you can rent one at the entrance of the scenic spot.
Check-in Spots: Spot One: Internet celebrity check-in spot, Spot Two: Mongolian yurts and streams (These two places are must-check-in, but the mountain is really beautiful, it's easy to take good photos, there are also many sheep).
Food: There are lamb skewers for sale on the mountain, very fresh, 3 yuan a skewer, roasted sweet potatoes are also delicious, if you don't like beef and mutton, you can bring some food.
Accommodation: We went there and back on the same day, there is accommodation on the mountain, but it's super cold at night on the mountain, if you stay, be sure to prepare clothes, it's recommended to go there and back on the same day.
This place is very niche, it's indeed inconvenient to go there, but it's really healing, take action during the National Day, if you don't go, the grass on the grass mountain will turn yellow.
Let's go to the mountains for the weekend
The wind blows the grass low and reveals the cattle and sheep
This scenery is really too beautiful⛰️
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📍Dahai Grass Mountain
We drove from Chongqing for 7h to Huize
We stayed in the county town for one night and drove up the mountain the next morning
It takes about 1h from the county town to the scenic area
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📷Tour
Private cars🚗 are parked in the parking lot
You need to take a bus to enter the scenic area
Scenic area ticket + sightseeing bus🎫55/person
There are two stops along the way
✨Overlooking the grassland and lake
🛖Grassland, stream, flock of sheep
There are also grilled lamb skewers, baked potatoes and sweet potatoes...
Looking around, the mountains are continuous and vast
Under the blue sky and white clouds,
Wild flowers bloom, green grass, cattle and sheep in groups
It's very photogenic, not losing to Xinjiang and Switzerland at all
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🏷️Tips
The road up the mountain has large bends, and some roads are bumpy; the altitude on the mountain is high, the temperature varies, the wind is strong, it is recommended to choose sunny days to travel and bring a jacket.
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Nian Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
The beauty of Nian Lake
Nian Lake is a major attraction in Huize County and a signature attraction in Qujing City. It is a place to admire the elegant black-necked cranes, sunrise over the sea of clouds, mountain villages, and the lake and mountain scenery. The black-necked cranes only migrate from the north in winter. We arrived here at noon, so of course we couldn't watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds, but the lake and mountain scenery, blue sky and white clouds, and sparkling clear water were very beautiful. The high blue sky was dotted with white clouds, ripples spread across the pool of broken blue, the distant layers of mountains presented a dark green, the willows on the shore were lush, and unknown water birds were playing in the nearshore aquatic plants. Even though it was not the best season or time to come to Nian Lake, it left a deep impression on me.
Seraphina_4_Stormrider-26 In the morning, the lake is most beautiful and the most beautiful, the clouds are haunting, the mountains are looming in the clouds, and the breath that is walking in the middle is the breath of autumn, and the beauty is so tearful.
Whether the lake is still a village or a mountain, it is covered with layers of mist, and the ink-and-dark paintings are plunged into the eye, and a quiet natural picture is displayed in front of you.
There is a word called no name, and there is a word called stunned. When I saw the reading of the lake, I think it would be more appropriate to use these two words. All the beauty in the world is not as good as Walk quietly on the shore of the lake.
Some people say that the lake on the mountain is a tear lying on the surface of the earth. The tears on the pillow are the lakes hanging in your heart. Every September 9th, the Himalayan cold wind passes through the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a group of black The neck crane flew back to Yunnan with thoughts, and it was thousands of miles away. It was not afraid of hunger and cold. It flew over thousands of mountains and waters. It came to the Haizi of Huize County, Yunnan Province, and spent a long winter in this sea. It is expected to fly back to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the spring of next year. They met in the migratory flight, knew and played in this picturesque lake, and agreed to fly back to the lake in the coming year, but he soon left because of the fatigue and injury of the journey. Losing her partner, she passed the lonely winter with her infinite thoughts.
When the spring came, the cranes flew back to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, but she chose to stay here because of her choices. However, in the end, the lonely crane left behind, the lovesickness fell, and people moved. In the black neck crane's loyalty to love, this lake of thoughts is called "Nianhu".
Groups of black-necked cranes, bar-headed geese, and kenaf ducks play crisp morning songs, lined up in formations and go out for food. These spiritual elves are free to soar in the sky, the gentleness of the bow, The rhythm of countless shutters, the shyness of the moment, the most beautiful axis of the sky.
I came from afar, just for the appointment on your side. In front of the magnificent nature, we are so small and make the most sincere wish. The misty clouds are like a magical magician, which can be seen by the naked eye. One mountain, one water, one grass and one wood illusion is in front of our eyes, it is dizzying, and imagination.
faded the lush summer season, the autumn grassland color is more full, far-sighted, golden under the sky, pick up the camera, will freeze the picture in the lens, become the scenery that never fades in the heart.
In this space, forget everything in the world. The so-called jealousy, trouble, and humanity... stop at this moment, stop, give the soul a rest time, do nothing, just breathe the green of nature. The fragrance of the flowers, bathed in the lakes and mountains, intoxicated.
quiet, peaceful, wonderful, blue, sacred, here is everything you imagine, and everything else you imagine.
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Huize Ancient Town Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Huize Ancient Town Exploration Guide
🏰 Huize Ancient Town Exploration Guide 🌿
🚗 Transportation 🚌
Departing from places like Qujing and Kunming, you can take a long-distance bus to Huize County. From the county town, you can reach the ancient town area by taking a taxi or a bus.
💰 Admission 🎫
Visiting Huize Ancient Town is free of charge.
🏯 Attractions Features 🌟
Located in the northeastern part of Yunnan, Huize Ancient Town is an authentic, uncommercialized ancient town. It retains its traditional layout and appearance, harboring a rich historical and cultural heritage. The ancient town's district is concentrated and preserves a large number of ancient Ming and Qing buildings, known as the 'living fossils of Ming and Qing architecture' in the Southwest region.
🏨 Accommodation 🛏️
It is recommended to book accommodation within Huize County, such as Super 8 hotels, which are moderately priced and fully equipped. You can also choose to stay in homestays or inns around the ancient town to experience the local customs.
🍜 Cuisine 🥘
Taste traditional Huize delicacies, such as copper pot beef, rare bean powder, etc., to experience the local specialty food culture and enjoy the flavors of Yunnan.
🚶 Travel Tips 📸
Stroll through the streets of the ancient town, feel the ancient atmosphere, and appreciate the unique charm of Ming and Qing architecture. Visitors can visit historical relics and cultural attractions within the ancient town to understand Huize's long history and rich cultural connotations.
Huize Ancient Town is a rare treasure, preserving the authentic charm of the ancient town, making one feel as if they have traveled back in history. Here, you will experience the unique cultural atmosphere of Yunnan and enjoy an unforgettable journey.🏯🌟
A paradise not far from Kunming
Consider visiting Huize County in Yunnan during holidays when it's too crowded.
Reasons for recommendation:
🚗 It's a little over two hours' drive from Kunming, unfortunately, there is no high-speed train.
🏩 Hotel prices only rise from the original 270 to 350 during holidays.
🏯 Huize Ancient Town is much larger than expected, great for exploring, and there are many old buildings worth visiting in Huize County.
🥩 Huize is famous for its black goat meat, which is exactly why I came. In the city, someone recommended 'Yang Ba Wan'. I went to the Fatty Goat Restaurant, a down-to-earth place where I had a very satisfying meal. The local potatoes are also famous. Not far from the entrance of the Dashai Grass Mountain scenic area, there are some grilled mutton stalls with good quality meat; if you prefer a lighter taste, ask them to use less seasoning. There are also many mutton stalls inside the scenic area, but they might serve sheep instead. The black goat with skin I had outside the scenic area was pretty good.
⛰️ Nearby Dashai Grass Mountain, the ticket is 35, and the shuttle bus is 20, although there are only two stops inside, the high mountain meadows make you feel as if you've arrived at the Ili grasslands. The key is that you can see it all for only 55 yuan, which is a bargain. The altitude is 3650, so be aware of altitude sickness.
⛩️ Baiwu Village is a quiet and peaceful little village, and I was lucky enough to catch the sunset clouds. I really wanted to stay a few more days.
Huize Ancient Town still retains its ancient charm
The biggest impression Huize Ancient Town gives me is its down-to-earth atmosphere, which is different from other ancient towns. Its most unique charm lies in its 'natural beauty'.
🏘 Ancient Townscape: Buildings from the Ming Dynasty to the 1980s and 1990s, wandering through the old streets, each shop is a wooden house of Huize residents that has stood for hundreds of years. The irregular layout adds even more charm.
🚶 Exploration Journey: If time allows, venture deep into the alleys of the ancient town, and you will discover the typical pattern of market and residential areas combined. On both sides of the main thoroughfare of the ancient town are shops facing the street, while the interior is the living area of ordinary residents, showing the historical changes over a century.
🔍 Notice: Many residents still live in the ancient town, please respect the local residents and the environment, and be sure to maintain civility and politeness.
🏨 Accommodation Suggestions: Booking homestays or inns around the ancient town on Ctrip will allow you to experience more of the ancient town's historical atmosphere and cultural heritage.
🍜 Food Recommendations: Taste the local snacks and specialty foods, experience the flavor of the ancient town, and enjoy a delightful culinary journey.
This ancient town, with a view every ten steps and a style every hundred steps, invites us to explore the imprints of a century's history, to feel the sedimentation and changes of time. Embark on a unique journey to the ancient town and appreciate the unique charm of Huize!🌟🏰🍲
Huize Ancient City
The Huize Ancient City, most of which are buildings left from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, has grand guild halls, temples, and mansions, as well as many stone and earth buildings. Various precious cultural relics, ancient buildings, urban layout and blocks are relatively well preserved. After professional restoration, it has a strong sense of history. The old streets of the ancient city are relatively narrow, without too much noise and commercialization, and have a vicissitudes of ancient charm. Walking in it, there is a feeling of time travel.
Luoping Canola Flower Ocean Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Luoping at sunset
Headed up the hill to find the patterns in the canola flowers at sunset.
Just a couple of hours away from Kunming, Luoping blooms into a sea of yellow flowers for about 4-to-6 weeks every year.
Worth checking with the local hotels before getting tickets though about when because if you miss the time - there isn’t really much to do.
#tripblazers #awesomepic #passionpassport
Luoping flowers
A year after the last trip to the same place - albeit during the completely wrong season- headed back to Luoping to make up for lost time.. and it didn’t disappoint.
The whole town is a sea of yellow canola flowers on all sides.
The town is a little bare of great hotels or restaurants it seems but based o Lon how much the area has changed in the last year or so, I wouldn’t be surprised if that changes soon.
#tripblazers
Departing from Kunming | Southeast Yunnan Self-Drive Tour for 7 Days and 6 Nights is so beautiful and refreshing
| Southeast Yunnan Self-Drive Tour for 7 Days and 6 Nights is so beautiful and refreshing.🙋 In March, we gathered from south of Kunming and chose the Southeast Yunnan mini loop for 7 days and 6 nights. Just go without looking back or rushing, averaging two to three hours of driving each day, and we had a great time~ Here is the detailed itinerary to share with everyone~✌️
The 1⃣️st stop Kunming➡️Luoping
A sea of canola flowers, a sight too beautiful to describe
Accommodation recommendation: Shizong county town (During the canola flower season, hotels in Luoping county are ridiculously expensive, so we chose a nice and affordable hotel in the neighboring county, which is a 40-minute drive from the Luoping Jindie Peaks scenic area, with fewer people and cheaper hotels, very comfortable)
The 2⃣️nd stop Luoping➡️Mile
Visit scenic spots and soak in hot springs ♨️Experience the charm of a small health and wellness town
Accommodation recommendation: Mile city area (Any hotel near the lake and springs is good, most of them have their own hot spring pools)
The 3⃣️rd stop Mile➡️Gejiu
Experience the atmosphere of the '70s and '80s Little Hong Kong, full of nostalgia
Accommodation recommendation: There are many hotels in Gejiu city area, try to choose a newly renovated economy chain type, both hardware and services are good~👍🏽
The 4⃣️th stop Gejiu➡️Yuanyang
Witness the sunrise and sunset over 170,000 acres of Hani terraced fields, so beautiful and stunning~
Accommodation recommendation: Homestays near the Duoyishu viewing platform (Very convenient to get up early the next day to see the sunrise)
The 5⃣️th stop Yuanyang➡️Jianshui
A cultural ancient city with a strong sense of life, delicious and fun to explore~
The narrow-gauge train has a lot of charm, but it's a bit pricey, not recommended for self-driving trips, the sunset at Shuanglong Bridge is really too beautiful, never tiresome to watch~
Accommodation recommendation: Chain hotels or newly renovated homestays within the ancient city🏨
The 6⃣️th stop Jianshui➡️Shiping➡️Fuxian Lake
Shiping ancient city - almost no tourists, local food is very delicious
Fuxian Lake - the sea in the hearts of Yunnan people, the sunset over the lake is very fairy-like and beautiful~
Accommodation recommendation: Fuxian Lake Xiaowan village homestay (This season there are fewer people, the homestay prices are reasonable and the service is enthusiastic)🏨
⚠️⚠️The canola flowers in Luoping are off the market, but in September there is the sunflower festival, and you can also take a detour to Puzhehei and Bamei, a very nice Southeast Yunnan self-drive tour loop~ Definitely worth taking a trip❗️❗️
The rapeseed flowers of Luoping are the most splendid scroll of painting in the springtime
🌸 As spring returns to the earth, all things revive. The rapeseed flower fields of Luoping are undoubtedly the most dazzling light of this season.
🌼🌼🌼 Secrets of the Blooming Season
The period from mid-February to late March is when the rapeseed flowers bloom most passionately.
🌼🌼👀 Searching for the Best Viewing Spots
🐔 The Golden Rooster Hill cluster, a painting interwoven with gold and emerald.
🔩 The Screw Fields, a unique spiral sea of flowers that is a feast for the eyes.
🧘♂ Want to avoid the crowds? Try these lesser-known secret spots:
1⃣ The Hundred Thousand Mountains, with undulating hills and a tide of flowers.
2⃣ The Majie Terraces, layered upon each other, picturesque as a poem.
3⃣ The Lazuang Flower Sea, tranquil and beautiful.
4⃣ The Wanzi Reservoir Flower Sea, where the water is glistening and the flower shadows sway.
One-click navigation to easily reach these hidden beauties.
🌼🌼👚👕 Dressing Tips
Choose light-colored, simple clothes to perfectly blend with the freshness of the rapeseed flowers.
⚠ Tip: White clothing is prone to pollen stains, so choose carefully.
🌼🌼☁ Weather Strategy
Clear weather is the best time to photograph rapeseed flowers. Check the weather forecast in advance and plan your trip accordingly.
⚠ Do not neglect sun protection: sunscreen, hats, you can't miss any of them.
🌼🌼📷 Photography Golden Hours
Sunrise and sunset, the magical moments of light and shadow in the sea of rapeseed flowers.
🌞 Sunrise: From 7:00-7:30 in the morning, when the first rays of the sun touch the sea of flowers, turning it into gold.
🌄 Sunset: After 17:30 in the evening, the afterglow of the sunset makes the fields look like fire.
🎉🎉 May you enjoy the feast of flowers in the sea of rapeseed flowers in Luoping, take the most beautiful photos, and have the most wonderful mood!
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Baiwu Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Qujing Roaming
The rice fields and ancient opera stage of Baiwu Village are really underrated😜!
In Huize, Qujing, Yunnan🤩, there is a lesser-known travel destination, only 25 kilometers away from Huize Ancient Town🚗, and it takes just one hour to drive there🤗! The summer and autumn seasons in Baiwu Village are very beautiful🤩, and you don't have to go to Dali to smell the fragrance of rice🌾🌾~ This place is truly a land of outstanding people and splendid culture, where the prosperity of ancient times can still be vaguely seen👀.
The buildings in Baiwu Village are mainly arranged vertically or parallel to the streets🎪. The ancient Baiwu opera stage is located at the center of the traditional village🤴, which is the heart of the village🎭. Baiwu Village was a military and commercial post station during the Western Han Dynasty🛣, and with the development of the Tong mine in Dongchuan Prefecture during the middle and late Ming Dynasty, the village's economy flourished and its culture thrived🎉, making it a major commercial town in the western part of Huize🎯, and a major station for the transportation of copper from the south to the north and the main supply site for copper materials for coinage during the Ming and Qing dynasties🧐, earning it the reputation of 'the first station of the thousand-mile capital transport'👍.
After roaming the Dali-style rice fields🏞, you can also visit the old street to see the ancient temples🛕 and opera stage🎶, and by the way, have a bowl of pea powder and Zhua Zhua powder at an old brand restaurant🥣, which in Qujing dialect is said to be 'pea powder is very hard zou'😝. Time moves slowly here🕰, and it's not very commercialized. This is the real Yunnan rhythm🎵!
A paradise not far from Kunming
Consider visiting Huize County in Yunnan during holidays when it's too crowded.
Reasons for recommendation:
🚗 It's a little over two hours' drive from Kunming, unfortunately, there is no high-speed train.
🏩 Hotel prices only rise from the original 270 to 350 during holidays.
🏯 Huize Ancient Town is much larger than expected, great for exploring, and there are many old buildings worth visiting in Huize County.
🥩 Huize is famous for its black goat meat, which is exactly why I came. In the city, someone recommended 'Yang Ba Wan'. I went to the Fatty Goat Restaurant, a down-to-earth place where I had a very satisfying meal. The local potatoes are also famous. Not far from the entrance of the Dashai Grass Mountain scenic area, there are some grilled mutton stalls with good quality meat; if you prefer a lighter taste, ask them to use less seasoning. There are also many mutton stalls inside the scenic area, but they might serve sheep instead. The black goat with skin I had outside the scenic area was pretty good.
⛰️ Nearby Dashai Grass Mountain, the ticket is 35, and the shuttle bus is 20, although there are only two stops inside, the high mountain meadows make you feel as if you've arrived at the Ili grasslands. The key is that you can see it all for only 55 yuan, which is a bargain. The altitude is 3650, so be aware of altitude sickness.
⛩️ Baiwu Village is a quiet and peaceful little village, and I was lucky enough to catch the sunset clouds. I really wanted to stay a few more days.
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