[2024 Kunming Attraction] Travel Guide for Dongchuan Red Land (Updated Nov)
Terraced Fields
Address:
Xintian Township, Dongchuan District, Kunming City
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1 day
Millennium Tree in Dong Chuan Red Land. We ate continuing to explore the Yunnan province starting our remarkable journey from provincial capital Kunming surroundings. Well, actually I don't know the real age of this tree but it looks old, it has counted several hundred years, no doubt. This is truth and it is becoming clear after approaching this tree.
Locals call it millennium tree, because several generations has watched it during whole their life. Place I'd well known, all tourist buses stops there, but it still stays alone. When you coming you will not see crowd of people making pictures and eating snacks. There are only wind, vast grass land and tree, very tall and very old tree. Peaceful and quiet, only wind whispering something.
#nationalpark#naturalwonders
MaxS
东川红土地 aka Dong Chuan Hong Tu Di or Dong Chuan Red Land is a vast territory located in Yunnan province counted several small and isolated villages which are attached to the Kunming city agglomeration. But formally this territory is probably twice bigger than Kunming city. Dong Chuan is a unique place formed by colliding lithosphere plates therefore created unique landscape with countless valleys covered by short grass and this remarkable red colored soil together combined and created beauty fantastic world.
#nationalpark#camping#naturalwonders
MaxS
Only the Brazilian red land can compete with it in the whole world. The iron in the soil has gradually precipitated in the thousands of years. The local people have intensively cultivated this land and formed a unique and splendid land. This is known as God. The color palette in the hand is the Yunnan Dongchuan Red Land, which is known as the kaleidoscope of Sichuan and Chongqing.
Dongchuan Red Land is located in the east of Kunming, and belongs to Xintian Township in the Dongchuan District of Kunming. It is about 250 kilometers from Kunming to the scenic spot. The main attractions are located between 1800 meters and 2600 meters above sea level. The landscape mainly includes colorful slopes, Jinxiu Park, Luoxiagou, Luojiwan, Lepu concave...
The sun rises from the mountain to the east of Luoxiagou, suitable for sunrise and sunset, each season will have different scenery. ......
The millennium old dragon tree quietly waits for this piece of hot land, its roots have been deeply plunged into the red land...
Lepu concave is a place to sing, land Shown in the form of terraces, the locals ploughed in the fields, and the birds sang in the blue sky.
Jinxiu Garden, the mountains are enchanted, and the yellow wheat and green barley add a lot of color to this land.
I have seen many of the net red grandfathers in many Raiders on the Internet. There are many tourists who come here to take pictures. He has also become a full-time model. One person and one dog are very harmonious in this land. I also inevitably fall into the stereotype and the net red grandfather together, the photo will be based on your own expenses, do not force you to give more specific, have the intention to become
Amy..
Dongchuan Red Land is located in the east of Kunming. It belongs to Xintian Township in the Dongchuan District of Kunming City. It is about 250 kilometers from Kunming to the scenic spot. The main scenic spots are distributed between 1800 meters and 2600 meters above sea level. There are mainly colorful slopes, Jinxiu Park, Luoxiagou, Luojiwan, Lepu concave......
walking in it, feeling the beauty of this land, only to see it with your own eyes, can be shocked by everything in front of you, the sky is clean Thoroughly, the air is filled with the smell of dirt, and it seems to be two worlds compared with the city full of smog.
Flaming hills, colorful crops, deep red soil color, can't stop the camera shutter in the sun.
Walk in the middle lane of the village, along the road scattered old houses, mud walls, mottled, sloppy, looking for the path of the sun, many are purely exciting things, this mountain, the most robust The hug gave this little village.
Amy..
Dongchuan Red Land.
We went to Dongchuan Red Land. First, we went to Jinxiu Garden, which is the largest and most magnificent part of the Red Land. The terraced fields stretch from the highest ridge down the mountain, forming colorful patterns that wind through the clouds. The layers are particularly vivid and amazing. We also saw a wedding car convoy at Luosiwan Terraced Fields. The terraced fields at Qicaipo, Lepu'ao, and Damakan all have similar features. In addition to the visual feast, I was also amazed by the wisdom and diligence of the working people.
Ruby345~Brooks
Dongchuan Red Land: God's Palette on Earth
Known as "God's overturned palette," Dongchuan Red Land is a paradise for photographers with its colorful and layered landscape. The best time to visit is in spring and autumn, especially after rain when the sun shines on the red land, creating a poetic and picturesque scene.
🎫 Free admission, open all day
🌈 Things to Do at Dongchuan Red Land
1⃣ Luosiwan: The red land spirals and is divided into irregular color blocks.
2⃣ Jinxiu Garden: Overlook the entire red land, with red, yellow, blue, green, and other colors in full view.👀
3⃣ Damakan: A great place to watch the sunrise. Stand on the glass walkway and overlook Damakan Village, where idyllic villages, smoke from farmhouses, and magnificent mountains complement each other.
4⃣ Millennium Dragon Tree: A unique sight in Dongchuan, 🌲 a lonely tree stands on the mountain top. 🎬 Filming location for the movie "Forever Young."
5⃣ Luoxiagou: A must-see spot. From the viewing platform, you can see villages surrounded by various land color blocks. It's a great place to watch the sunset.
6⃣ Music Score Hollow: The land blocks resemble a musical staff. The "Pipe Elder" is a popular figure who can pose for photos with you for a small fee.
7⃣ Red Land Grand View: Endless pine forests and majestic red land are interwoven, layered like steps, creating a unique and stunning view.
🌈 Food
Dongchuan lamb, Dongchuan noodles, yak hot pot, yak jerky, buckwheat cake with honey
🌈 Dongchuan Red Land is a tourist destination rich in cultural and natural landscapes. Whether you're a photography enthusiast, outdoor adventurer, or just looking for a place to relax, you'll find a sense of belonging here.
AidenScott
How to spend 9 days in Kunming
🗺️Kunming, China: 9-Day Itinerary
👉Day 1:
🧭 Route: Arrive in Kunming
✈️ Transportation: Kunming Changshui International Airport
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions: Green Lake Park, Yuantong Temple
🥘 Food: Crossing-the-bridge noodles
🏠 Accommodation: Ramada Encore Kunming Guandu
👉Day 2:
🧭 Route: Explore Western Hills
✈️ Transportation: Taxi or bus
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions: Western Hills, Dragon Gate
🥘 Food: Yunnan hotpot
🏠 Accommodation: Ramada Encore Kunming Guandu
👉Day 3:
🧭 Route: Stone Forest Day Trip
✈️ Transportation: Tour bus
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions: Stone Forest
🥘 Food: Yiliang roast duck
🏠 Accommodation: Ramada Encore Kunming Guandu
👉Day 4:
🧭 Route: City Exploration
✈️ Transportation: Public bus
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions: Flowers and Birds Market, Kunming Old Street
🥘 Food: Erkuai (rice snack)
🏠 Accommodation: Ramada Encore Kunming Guandu
👉Day 5:
🧭 Route: Dongchuan Red Land
✈️ Transportation: Private car
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions: Dongchuan Red Land
🥘 Food: Local farm dishes
🏠 Accommodation: Ramada Encore Kunming Guandu
👉Day 6:
🧭 Route: Jiaozi Snow Mountain
✈️ Transportation: Tour bus
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions: Jiaozi Snow Mountain
🥘 Food: Local soups
🏠 Accommodation: Ramada Encore Kunming Guandu
👉Day 7:
🧭 Route: Fuxian Lake
✈️ Transportation: Private car
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions: Fuxian Lake
🥘 Food: Grilled fish
🏠 Accommodation: Ramada Encore Kunming Guandu
👉Day 8:
🧭 Route: Dianchi Lake
✈️ Transportation: Public bus
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions: Dianchi Lake, Haigeng Park
🥘 Food: Fried cheese
🏠 Accommodation: Deting Garden Hotel (Kunming Changshui International Airport)
👉Day 9:
🧭 Route: Departure
✈️ Transportation: Airport shuttle
🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions: Ming Tombs
🥘 Food: Crossing-the-bridge noodles
🏠 Accommodation: Deting Garden Hotel (Kunming Changshui International Airport)
💡Tips:
• Best time to visit is spring or fall.
• Rent a bike to explore the city at your own pace.
#backpacking #chinatrip
Cayden Explorer
Yunnan Dongchuan Red Soil | God's Forgotten Palette...
The red soil is located in the northeast of Kunming City, under the jurisdiction of Hongtudi Town, Dongchuan District, Kunming City. The journey from Kunming to the center of the scenic spot is about 250 kilometers by car, and the main scenic spots are between 1800 and 2600 meters above sea level. Due to the red soil developed under the high temperature and abundant rainfall in Yunnan Dongchuan, this soil is rich in iron and aluminum, low in organic matter, acidic, and sticky. This area of nearly 100 square kilometers is the most concentrated, typical and characteristic red soil on the Yunnan Red Soil Plateau. With the blue sky, white clouds and ever-changing light, the red soil forms a magnificent landscape.
📷Shooting Tips: 1. Recommended shooting locations: Luoxia Valley Scenic Area, Luosiwan, Damakan, Duoyishu Observation Deck (south to north view), Longlinggang surrounding slopes (outside the regular scenic area, my exclusive recommendation hidden area, the first picture is the red soil slope north of Longlinggang); 2. From a seasonal perspective, I personally think that summer and winter are the most colorful. In winter, the exposed red soil area is the largest (if it snows, it will be even more perfect, but I haven't encountered it). In summer, due to the planting of many crops, the colors and content of the land will be very rich; 3. The overall route of the red soil shooting location is "Y" shaped, the lower end of the "Y" (i.e. the south side of Luosiwan) is the most common entry and exit direction, the upper left (i.e. the northwest side of Damakan) is the end of the location (of course, you can also continue to the northwest direction to Jiazi Snow Mountain), the upper right (i.e. the northeast side of Luoxia Valley Scenic Area) is the road leading to Dongchuan City, and there are also some small village scenes surrounded by red soil around the mountain road from Luoxia Valley to Dongchuan City.
🚗Transportation: Self-driving is recommended (although there are buses from Kunming to the scenic spot, transportation within the scenic spot is extremely inconvenient). It takes about 2 hours from Kunming city center and about half an hour from Dongchuan city center. The recommended shooting locations can be found in the navigation software.
🏠Accommodation: There are many accommodation options in Luosiwan (Lepu Ao) and Luoxia Valley. As Kunming city center or Dongchuan city center are not far from the scenic spot, you can also choose not to stay in the scenic spot.
🎫Tickets: Luoxia Valley entrance fee 68 yuan (online platform booking usually has discounts), other areas do not require tickets (but many farm parking areas will charge parking fees).
EmberEon_456
Yunnan Kunming Dongchuan Red Soil | Dance with Colors.
Explore the colorful red soil, experience the natural color palette, and feel the paradise for photography enthusiasts.
⬇️🌟Transportation arrangement: 🚗 Self-driving: From Kunming city center, follow Kunqu Expressway and Songkun Expressway to Dongchuan District, then transfer to Red Soil, a total distance of about 250 kilometers, which takes about 2.5 hours. 🚌 Bus: Take the bus to Fazhe from Kunming North Bus Station, get off at Huashi Village, fare is about 37 yuan/person, there are two buses every day at 7:50 and 8:30. 🚌 Chartered car: Chartered car tour in Dongchuan City, price is about 250-300 yuan/day.
⬇️🌟Accommodation arrangement: ▫️Recommended to stay at [Luoxiaju Inn] in Luoxia Valley, the view room has full-length floor-to-ceiling windows, and you can see the sunrise and sunset from the room. ▫️Or choose other guesthouses and homestays near Dongchuan Red Soil, experience the local customs and culture.
⬇️🌟Route arrangement: DAY1: Kunming city center departure → Arrive at Dongchuan Red Soil → Visit South Line (Luoshigan → Music Valley)
Have lunch at Huashi Village at the intersection of the three lines.
Afternoon visit Northwest Line (Jinxiu Garden → Colorful Slope → Damakan).
Overnight stay at Luoxia Valley.
DAY2: Visit Northeast Line (Duoyishu → Thousand-year-old Dragon Tree → Luoxia Valley → Moon Field) → Return to Kunming
Watch the sunrise at Damakan in the morning.
Other times at Colorful Slope, Jinxiu Tianyuan, Music Valley, Old Dragon Tree.
In the evening, take photos of the sunset at Luoxia Valley, then return to Kunming.
⬇️🌟Scenic spot guide: 📍Luoshigan 🔸You can take photos of the road running through the red soil, which is also a sunset viewing point. 📍Jinxiu Garden 🔸The best viewing point on the northwest line, with good light in the afternoon and rich color layers. 📍Thousand-year-old Dragon Tree 🔸A fir tree over a thousand years old, standing alone on the red soil. 📍Luoxia Valley 🔸The most photogenic place in the entire scenic area, the best place to watch the sunrise and sunset.
🧡tips: ①The viewing points of the red soil are far apart, it is recommended to drive or take a chartered car. ②The best months for photography are January, May, September and November, when there are more color blocks. ③If you are photographing local residents, be sure to get their consent first.
⬇️🌟Food recommendation: ①Farmhouse dishes around Dongchuan Red Soil, try local specialties. ②Kunming snacks, such as crossing-the-bridge rice noodles and flower cakes.
JIMMY VARGAS
Discover the vibrant tapestry of China’s Dongchuan Red Land—where nature’s palette knows no bounds!
#myhiddengems
Nestled in the remote highlands of Yunnan Province, Dongchuan Red Land is a surreal masterpiece painted by nature itself. The striking red soil, rich in iron and aluminum, transforms this rural landscape into a vibrant patchwork of crimson, gold, and green fields. The hues change dramatically with the seasons, creating an ever-evolving panorama that captivates photographers and travelers alike. Here, time seems to slow down as you wander through small villages where local farmers tend to their crops, maintaining the age-old agricultural practices that shape the land’s unique beauty. Visiting during sunrise or sunset is particularly magical, as the shifting light casts a golden glow over the rolling hills, making the colors even more vivid. Away from the crowds of more popular tourist spots, Dongchuan Red Land offers a serene escape into a world of natural splendor, where every turn of the road reveals a new, breathtaking view.
RamziRazan
Dongchuan Red Land Travelogue in Kunming
Thoughts of Dongchuan's scenery,
Drive through the evening mist.
Gentle breeze brushes the path,
Autumn hills painted with beauty.
Nestled among the rolling hills of Dongchuan District in Kunming, there lies a red land area about 140 kilometers from the old Wuhua district of Kunming, in a north-easterly direction. Photographers call it a paradise for photography, those feeling the heavy pressures of life and work consider it a healing sanctuary, and the average tourist usually spares no praise in expressing their feelings. There is no reason not to immerse oneself in the wonders of this place. One autumn evening, we checked into the Red Land Field Inn in Huashitou Village within the red land scenic area.
Within a radius of several kilometers around Huashitou Village, there are many hotspots scattered about, such as Luosiwan, Jinxiuyuan, Yuepu'ao, Red Land Panorama, Thousand-Year-Old Dragon Tree, and Luoxiagou. After enjoying a breakfast of egg noodles made by the innkeeper, we set out to tour the area.
Billions of years ago, nature incorporated a large amount of elements such as iron, aluminum, and phosphorus into the surface of Dongchuan, which, after a long process of rain erosion and weathering, formed the extensive red land. The Han and Yi ethnic groups have lived on this red land for generations, transforming the hills into terraced fields with their hardworking hands, cultivating plateau grains and vegetables, giving the hills a burst of color. With the change of seasons or weather, the colors of the terraced fields change from dazzlingly bright to misty and enchanting, like a dream.
Luosiwan is right in front of the inn, named for the terraced fields that spiral up the hills like snails. Jinxiuyuan is located beside the Jiaozi Mountain ski resort. Before the snow season, the top of Jiaozi Mountain is empty and uninhabited, making it an excellent spot to view the colorful terraced fields. The view is open, and each terraced field shows different colors due to the different crops and angles of reflection, ranging from yellow-green to dark green, from light red to dark red, with the occasional smoke from burning fields drifting in the air. At the Red Land Panorama, visitors are surrounded by the patchwork of fields, their hearts and minds blending into the light and shadows of the land, all with smiles on their faces. Luoxiagou truly lives up to its name. Standing on the viewing platform and looking down, the red and white houses interspersed with the red fields and green meadows lie in the valley, as if the ravine is filled with colorful clouds. The Thousand-Year-Old Dragon Tree is a legendary fir tree that has absorbed the essence of heaven and earth and the brilliance of the sun and moon. It has experienced the miracle of withering for three years and then flourishing anew with branches, and it became famous through the movie 'Forever Young'. In Yuepu'ao or Huashitou Village, visitors may encounter an octogenarian internet celebrity old man with his old sheep and golden retriever, or perhaps his brothers and a four-horned sheep.
Expanding the scope of the tour reveals even more attractions, naturally requiring more time. Visiting the red land off the peak tourist season offers captivating scenery without the hustle and bustle of crowds, allowing for a leisurely appreciation and an extraordinary experience.
Renew_Aria_18
A springtime rendezvous, wandering through the rapeseed flower seas of Kunming, Yunnan
The spring breeze is gentle, and as it caresses my face, I arrive in Kunming, Yunnan, a city where flowers bloom in abundance. With the early spring, vast fields of golden rapeseed flowers burst into view, like a magnificent tapestry that intoxicates the senses.
The first stop, I find myself in Kunming's Luosiwan rapeseed flower sea, strolling amidst the endless golden hues. The breeze blows, the sea of flowers sways, emitting a faint fragrance. Distant mountains and villages appear and disappear in the haze, creating a beautiful landscape. Here, I feel the breath of spring and my mood becomes exceptionally joyful.
Next, I head to Dongchuan Red Land in Kunming, where not only the red soil is striking but also adorned with golden rapeseed flowers, presenting a uniquely beautiful scenery. The sunlight filters through the clouds, shining on the sea of flowers, making them glitter as if it were a golden ocean, captivating the heart.
Finally, I arrive at Kunming's Cuihu (Green Lake) Park, an ideal place to admire the rapeseed flower sea. The lake water is crystal clear, surrounded by lush greenery, and the rapeseed flowers bloom right by the lake, reflecting in the water, a sight too beautiful for words. I find a corner to settle down quietly, listening to the wind and the birds, feeling the beauty of nature.
In Kunming, Yunnan, the blooming rapeseed flowers fill the spring atmosphere, each sight a beautiful painting that makes one linger and forget to return. The spring sunshine warms the body, the breeze brushes the face, and the heart is filled with joy and gratitude. This trip has allowed me to rediscover Kunming and filled me with anticipation and hope for life.
May the warm spring sun and the blooming rapeseed flowers always accompany us, so that we may always embrace our love for nature and feel the beauty and miracles of life.
briannajordancanada
Despite being a part of the scenic area, its prosperity has nothing to do with me
One of the most beautiful spots in Dongchuan Red Land is Luoxiagou, and the most beautiful landscape of Luoxiagou is a highland that suddenly rises from the deep valley, with red soil terraces and villages on top, representing the most beautiful combination of culture and nature.
However, it must be said that this village on the highland, named Datunzi, is somewhat 'unlucky.' It has become a part of the scenic area, yet the area's prosperity is unrelated to it: the overall view from above is beautiful, but once you enter, there is nothing to see. Without the need to visit the village, tourism cannot develop, and only curious self-driving tourists like us are willing to explore. In the end, it is the aerial drone footage that captures the most beautiful views.
🌹For those as curious as us
Datunzi Village is 5.5 kilometers away from the Luoxiagou scenic area, the village is isolated, with no restaurants or accommodations, living a life of its own.
Datunzi Village is surrounded by cliffs and deep valleys on three sides, relying on nothing but a single road that connects it to the outside world. The road is open but winding and narrow, making it very difficult to pass each other, and a slight mistake could lead to a fall down the mountain.
The red soil land is highly dependent on weather and light conditions, looking different in sunny or cloudy weather, and in the morning or afternoon. The weather is clear, and the sunset is the most beautiful.
The valley is often shrouded in fog, which limits the view from the observation deck; aerial photography is easily affected by strong winds, but offers a superior perspective.
🌹Conclusion
Still, heed the advice of the Luoxiagou scenic area staff, going to the village is indeed not very appealing, if possible, just fly a drone.
Natalie Martin
A niche secret place forgotten by the world, the palette of the earth! Dongchuan
Comprehensive recommendation index⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is God's overturned paint palette🎨
Or a paradise for photographers📸
✅Visiting Time
Open all day, but it is recommended to stay overnight🌃The most beautiful moments are at sunrise🌅and sunset🌇
✅Best Season
April-May for mature wheat
September-December for buckwheat & rapeseed flowers
February-March to see the remaining snow
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🎫: Admission🆓
🚗: The scenic spots in the Red Land are far apart, it is recommended to drive🚗About 2.5h drive from Kunming city center
📍: Dongchuan Red Land
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◾️Routes
1️⃣Southern route: Luoshi Bay - Lepu'ao
2️⃣Northwest route: Jinxiu Garden - Qicai Slope - Damaikan
3️⃣Northeast route: Duoyishu - Millennium Old Dragon Tree - Luoxiagou - Moon Field
💡Recommended visiting order
Driving from Kunming will pass the southern route first, have lunch, then visit the northwest route in the afternoon, and return the same way to visit the northeast route, it is recommended to stay overnight in Luoxiagou~
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✔️🉑Eat🔪Pig rice meal✔️ Zigong Lantern Show
✔️Red Land Light Show✔️ Folk Performances
✔️Intangible Cultural Heritage 'Fireworks' Iron Tree Silver Flower Performance
✔️Bonfire Dance✔️ Old Dragon Tree New Year Blessing
There's a lot of fun during the Spring Festival~ Let's rock the Year of the Dragon together😝
EmberFlameshadow82
A Masterpiece of Nature—Dongchuan Red Land in Kunming
Reason for recommendation: In the Dongchuan District of Kunming City, there is a piece of land with red soil developed due to high temperatures and heavy rainfall, considered to be the most magnificent red land in the world outside of Brazil. When a part of the red land is turned over for planting, and another part is planted with green crops such as highland barley, wheat, or potatoes, it looks like color blocks painted by the heavens, with dazzling and varied colors, set against the blue sky, white clouds, and unpredictable beams of light, forming the spectacular scenery of the red land.
Address: Dongchuan District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province.
Ticket Price: Luoxiagou is 30 yuan, and other attractions are free.
Visiting Time: One day.
Visiting Season: All year round.
Travel Tips: (Recommended attractions)
1) Jinxiu Garden: A representative work of the red land, relatively high in terrain, overlooking the colorful terraced fields of thousands of acres.
2) Red Land Panorama: Well-maintained terraced fields, arranged in layers of steps, giving a unique shock.
3) Thousand-Year-Old Dragon Tree: A huge ancient fir tree that once died for three years and then sprouted new branches, guarding this vast expanse of red land.
4) Luoshi Bay: A winding mountain road that spirals up from the foot of the mountain, dividing the entire red land into several irregular color blocks.
5) Luoxiagou: The 'red core' of the red land, a depression formed among the lofty mountains, relatively low in terrain, with residential houses clustered, terraced fields surrounding, and the afterglow is gentle. Both sunrise and sunset can be photographed.
6) Tile-roofed Houses: The best place to watch the sunset, where the countryside and residential houses are touched by the setting sun, presenting a dreamlike array of brilliant colors.
7) Damaikan: The best place to photograph the sunrise, where sunrise, cooking smoke, and red soil are the 'three wonders' of this place.
NeonIllusion
Dongchuan Red Land, the palette of the earth
Blue sky, red soil, green plants, truly living up to the name of 'the earth's palette'. Witnessing the scenery in all kinds of weather, be it clear skies, dense fog, or frost, every shot is picturesque.
🌟 Luoxiagou, Damakan, Jinxiuyuan, Moon Field, Music Hollow, Rainbow Slope
JENNIFER ROWE
Southeast Yunnan Group Tour (Exclusive)-D4 Dongchuan Red Land
Dongchuan Red Land is located in the northeast direction of Kunming City, Yunnan Province, and belongs to Dongchuan District of Kunming City. The main attractions are between 1800 and 2600 meters above sea level.
Due to the high temperature and heavy rain in Dongchuan, Yunnan, the red soil has developed. This kind of soil contains more iron and aluminum, less organic matter, strong acidity, and heavy soil texture.
If you catch up with September to December each year, some of the red land is turned over for planting, and the other part has already grown green barley, wheat and other crops. From a distance, it looks like a color block smeared by the sky, with colorful colors, set against the blue sky, white clouds and unpredictable light beams, forming a spectacular view of the red land. This will attract more photography enthusiasts and tourists to come and take pictures.
There is a Pinus sylvestris tree growing in the scenic area, which belongs to the pine family. It is said to be thousands of years old. It has been dead for three years and has sprouted new buds. The local villagers call it the "Old Dragon Tree", blessing the local villagers.
The main viewing and shooting locations are shown in the last picture.
KALEB GOMEZ
Dongchuan Red Land in Kunming
Self-driving to Dongchuan Red Land in Kunming from 1.8 to 1.14
Arrived at Red Land around 3 pm, stayed at the Red Land Manor Hotel in Huashitou Village, the room was clean, the price was affordable, the couple who owned the hotel were very nice, immediately went out to take pictures with my phone after putting down the luggage
Blue sky and white clouds, rolling mountains, terraced fields layer upon layer, a painting of thick ink and light color, it's breathtakingly beautiful
Dinner was cooked by the lady boss Xiaofen, highly recommended - radish ribs, stir-fried garlic sprouts with sausage (homemade pickled), stir-fried pea sprouts (the pea sprouts were very delicious)
The next day, set off at 7:30 to Jinxiuyuan to watch the sunrise, the scenery was very beautiful, the wind was very strong, it was very cold
Returned to Kunming after lunch
Summary: It's very worth it
DELANEY HARVEY
Dongchuan Red Land
Dongchuan Red Land is located in the northeast of Kunming city. Due to the high content of iron and aluminum in the soil, it forms dazzling red colors. The land is divided into various color blocks by fields and crops. From a distance, it is colorful and set against the blue sky and white clouds. Plus, the admission is free. The best time of the year is during the maturation of wheat in April-May, the vigorous growth of buckwheat and rapeseed from September to December, and some residual snow in the fields from February to March. You can also stay overnight in Huashitou Village. Most of the village is farm inns, which are relatively cheap, but the hygiene conditions are acceptable. The inns provide meals at a reasonable price, which can be conveniently solved nearby.
beadlike.brianna
"Miracle of the Painted Earth: A Comprehensive Guide to the Photography Paradise of Dongchuan Red Land"
Dongchuan Red Land, a unique landscape located in Dongchuan District, Yunnan Province, China, presents a dazzling red due to the rich mineral content in its soil. Coupled with the changing crops of the four seasons, it forms a series of stunning natural paintings. Known as the "palette overturned by God" among photographers, Dongchuan Red Land is a dream shooting location for every photography enthusiast. The following guide will reveal how to maximize your experience and record the beauty of this natural wonder.
Best Season for Colorful Splendor
The four seasons of Dongchuan Red Land each have their own characteristics, but the best shooting seasons are spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November). In the spring, the land is adorned with new crops, full of vitality; while autumn is the harvest season, the golden crops and red land form a stark contrast, making the colors even richer.
Pilgrimage to the Photography Holy Land
Jinxiu Garden: This is one of the best places to appreciate the panoramic view of Dongchuan Red Land, especially at sunrise and sunset, when the sunlight makes the colors of the red land even deeper.
Rainbow Slope: Located near Jinxiu Garden, it is called "Rainbow Slope" due to its rich land colors. Here you can capture the colorful terraced landscape.
Thousand-Year-Old Dragon Tree: An ancient dragon tree stands alone on the red land, becoming a hot spot for shooting, especially when the sunrise or sunset light shines on the dragon tree, it looks even more spectacular.
Moments Not to Be Missed
Sunrise: The sunrise of Dongchuan Red Land is a must-see spectacle. When the rising sun shines on the red land, the whole ground seems to be ignited, glowing brilliantly.
Sunset: At sunset, the colors of the sky echo with the red land, the clouds change unpredictably, providing endless inspiration for photographers.
Practical Information
Transportation: Departing from Kunming, you can choose to drive, charter a car or take a long-distance bus to Dongchuan, and then transfer to local transportation within Dongchuan District.
Accommodation: There are various accommodation options both inside and outside Dongchuan District. You can choose accommodation near the shooting points according to your shooting needs.
Dining: You can try the local farmhouse dishes and taste the unique flavors of Yunnan.
Equipment: It is recommended to bring a tripod, lenses of various focal lengths and spare batteries. Due to the large temperature difference between day and night, you also need to prepare enough warm clothes.
Travel Tips
The terraced fields are complex in terrain, so be careful when walking.
Respect local customs and do not enter private land for photography without permission.
Protect the environment, do not leave garbage, and try to minimize the impact on the natural landscape.
Through this guide, you have mastered all the key information to go to Dongchuan Red Land. If you have been fortunate enough to visit this colorful land, don't forget to share your photography works and travel experiences in the comment section. Your story may inspire more people's desire to explore, and together feel the charming charm of Dongchuan Red Land. What time and angle do you think the most touching Dongchuan Red Land can be shot?
H@rlequ1n_@byss
There is a piece of red land in Dongchuan
Passing by the red land of Dongchuan in Kunming, I have heard that the land is the palette that God overturned, and it is a paradise for photographers.
At the scene, I felt more about the weather of colors and the grandeur of the gullies.
Without the professionalism of photography and the romance of poets, I was more shocked and attracted, and took a few casual shots with my mobile phone.
I declined the strong suggestion to stay overnight, and continued to look forward to the beauty of the morning and evening glow in my heart. Dongchuan Red Land
The Hungry Sojourner
Dongchuan Red Land in Kunming| The palette knocked over by God
| The palette knocked over by God. The palette that God accidentally knocked over, dyed this land red, if the blue of Santorini is fresh, then the red of Dongchuan is hot, if you just pass by, immersed in this beautiful scenery, what you need to pay is time and wait...
The red soil developed under the high temperature and heavy rain in Dongchuan, Yunnan. This kind of soil contains more iron and aluminum, less organic matter, strong acidity, and heavy soil texture. With the blue sky, white clouds and the unpredictable light, it constitutes the spectacular scenery of the red land.
⭕Recommended attractions:
1⃣Luoxiagou: The most beautiful sunset🌅 check-in place, with a super large viewing platform, the light of Jesus shines down, the most beautiful red land is under your eyes👀
2⃣Thousand-year-old dragon tree: When you walk towards it🌲, the world suddenly becomes quiet, this is also the filming location of the movie 'East and West Questions'🎬
3⃣Music Score Pit: It is the famous place where the old man👴 and the sheep🐑 are located. Now you need to pay💰 for taking pictures📸, but the old man is still very kind
4⃣Luoshi Bay: The winding path, dotted in the rapeseed field🌼, is a pastoral oil painting.
1. The best time to visit the red land:
During the mature period of wheat from April to May each year, the vigorous growth of buckwheat and rapeseed from September to December, and occasional residual snow in the fields from February to March.
2. Because the viewing points of the red land are far apart,
If you need to shoot the sunset and sunrise,
It is recommended to stay in Huashitou Village for one night.
There are mostly farmhouses in the village,
The price is relatively cheap (about 120 yuan per night for a double bed/standard room),
The sanitary conditions are acceptable,
The guesthouses provide catering, the price is not expensive, and it can be solved nearby.
Reminder】
①Documents: ID card
②Personal care: sunscreen🪞personal toiletries
③Clothes: sun protection clothing, trousers👖jacket, flat shoes, sunglasses🕶
④Others: charging cable, power bank, small amount of cash, mask, umbrella, motion sickness and anti-high anti-items
【Precautions】
Yunnan is a plateau area with high altitude and dry climate. You should drink more water, do less vigorous exercise, strong ultraviolet rays, large temperature difference between morning and evening, pay attention to cold protection and warmth.
BenjaminBell.81
Dongchuan Red Land 🇨🇳 Yunnan
A long way from Kunming.
A little glimpse into rural China.
Getting There- You'll need a driver for the day or a tour guide. It's far and will take a long time 💤💤💤.
Attractions- The fields are vibrant shades of red in amongst the crops and grass.
Food- Potatoes & Mushrooms 🥔🥔🥔🍄🍄🍄 The dishes we found were delicious. They had fried potatoes, baked potatoes, roast potato and shredded potatoes. In photo 5 is the roadside food we chose, which was baked potatoes with around 15 different choices of fillings that you added yourself. Spicy, salty or sweet, everything was catered for.
Shopping- All along the roadside their were locals selling a wide variety of mushrooms. Most I'd never seen before.
Ginge5
Beautiful Donchuan Red Land
Address - Dongchuan Redland
Highlights - Beautiful scenery
Rating - 5 star
An unforgettable scenery in beautiful Dongchuan red land. Beautiful village scenery, green farms, red soil, rain drenched. Wonderful mountains, clear air. Pleasant weather. Awesome drive. Greenery and nature at its best.
#hiking#naturalwonders#roadtrip#summervacation#hikingtrails
SidN
In Yunnan, there is a splendid colorful land, red, orange, red, green, blue, blue and purple, just like a rainbow. It seems that it was burned by the skyfire after the collapse of the ancient world. Only then is the color that is now gorgeous to the extreme. This land is the Dongchuan Red Land, only 250 kilometers away from Kunming.
The climate change season, every minute you see the scenery will be different: the last minute is still brilliant, the whole scene is magnificent; the next minute a cloud cloud unexpectedly, blocking part The light makes the red land light and shadow, showing another scene.
Looking forward, the earth's gently undulating lines have beautiful and broad colors, lined with blue sky, white clouds and the ever-changing light on the plateau, forming a unique landscape on the red land. The golden wheat waves are under the cool mountain wind. Fluttering like a blue wave, a layer of green, a layer of white, another layer of red, a layer of gold. Looking from afar, it is like the color blocks painted by the sky, the colors are dazzling, bright and full, with beautiful lines, and the paintings are so rich and colorful.
Zhang_Young_Master.
Dongchuan Red Land is the most spectacular red land except Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Yunnan is located in a warm and humid environment. The iron in the soil is slowly deposited by oxidation, and gradually forms a dazzling color. It is planted with green and green barley or wheat and other crops. It looks like a color block painted by heaven. The colorful colors, lined with blue sky, white clouds and the unpredictable light, make the spectacular scenery of the red land.
jacskson's wonderful world.
Yunnan Dongchuan Red Land is considered by experts to be the most imposing red land in the world except Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, and its sight is more magnificent than the Brazilian red land. The main scenic spot is the Sedan Snow Mountain (you can see the rhododendrons in the foot of the mountain in May), the morning glow to the Makankan, the colorful slopes, the splendid garden, the music spectrum concave, the Shenshu and the Luoxiagou. I think the most beautiful thing is the Luoxiagou, which is colorful and is a godsend.
Traffic: There are 2 ways to go to Kunming to the red land to see the flower town.
1) Dongchuan is 80KM from Kunming. From Kunming, you need to go to Kunming North Bus Station, 7:50 every morning. At 8:30, there are 2 classes to the legal person's car (will pass through the red land), you tell the ticket seller to be OK under the red land, about 5 hours.
2) If your time to the North Station is later than 8:30, you can choose to go to Dongchuan County (the Kunming North Railway Station has a lot of trains, there are private cars to choose, the price is slightly more expensive than the bus), and then turn The French car went to the red land. Dongchuan goes north again and can go to Zhaotong Dashanbao, where there are black-necked cranes and clouds.