[2025 Luoping Stay] Travel Guide for Luoping Shengangwan Hotel (Updated May)

• Location and Transportation: Molong Village is located in Lao Chang Township, Luoping County, in a mountainous area. It is 4 km from the village committee and 11 km from Majie Town. To get to Molong Village, you can drive there. Set your GPS to "Molong Village, Lao Chang Township, Luoping County". You can reach it by driving along the rural roads from Luoping County. • Flower Viewing Features: The rapeseed flower fields here are combined with the unique mountainous terrain to form a well-arranged landscape. Overlooking from a high place, the rapeseed flower fields are layered on top of each other, complementing the surrounding green mountains, trees, and farmland, forming a beautiful pastoral landscape painting. Due to its location in the mountains, the flowering period of rapeseed flowers here is relatively late. When the rapeseed flowers in other parts of Luoping are coming to an end every year, the rapeseed flowers in Molong Village enter their blooming period, providing tourists with a unique flower viewing experience. • Nearby Facilities: There are no large-scale commercial facilities in and around Molong Village, but there are some simple dining and rest places provided by local villagers, where tourists can taste local specialties such as Fule Crispy Pork and Flower Rice. For accommodations, you can choose to return to Luoping County for accommodations. You can choose to check in to Shengang Bay Hotel. The environment is comfortable and the atmosphere is very good.

Maji Street Terraces • Attraction Highlights: Maji Street Terraces are located in Luoping, Yunnan, and are alpine flower fields above the clouds. The terraces are cultivated along the mountains, and the rapeseed flowers all over the mountains and fields complement each other. The terraces are layered and scattered, and when the morning mist is diffused, it is like a fairyland. • Viewing Route: You can navigate to Songmao Village, Maji Street. There are several major areas for viewing flowers in Maji Street. The 10 km radius terrace viewing area centered on Yagetang has spectacular scenery. The viewing platform in Dashule Village, Gegang Town, overlooks the entire rapeseed field. Yagetang Terraces • Attraction Highlights: Yagetang Terraces are surrounded by mountains. The dense rapeseed flowers and terraces complement each other. Overlooking from a high place, you can see the layers of terraces extending into the distance like green or golden steps. • Viewing Route: Starting from Luoping County, passing through Niujie Snail Field, Jiulong Community, and Yangjie, you can reach Yagetang and Maji Street. • Transportation: If you are driving from Luoping County, pay attention to the mountain road bends. • Best Viewing Time: The best time to visit is from February to March, which is the same as the flowering period of Luoping rapeseed flowers. At this time, the rapeseed flowers are in full bloom, and the mountains and fields are golden. Precautions • There are many mountain roads in the local area, so drive carefully. • The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so bring warm clothes. • When shooting, pay attention to protecting cameras and other equipment to avoid being soiled by pollen or dew. • Respect local customs and farmland management regulations, and do not trample on crops at will. In the evening, return to Luoping and check in to Shengang Bay Hotel to reminisce about the beauty of the day.

📅 Best Time to Visit Peak Season: Mid-February to the end of March (800,000 acres of rapeseed flowers in full bloom) Shoulder Season: July-August (High water season for the Jiulong Waterfalls, with maximum flow) Heads-up: Scenery is average outside of the flowering season, so spring is the recommended time to visit. 🚗 Transportation Guide ✈️ Air: Fly into Kunming Changshui Airport → Transfer by high-speed train/bus (Kunming → Luoping bus approx. 3 hrs) 🚄 High-speed train: Direct trains from Qujing/Kunming. Local Transportation - Recommended: Private car (approx. CNY 300-500/day, flexible stops at photography spots) - Scenic Area Shuttle: Luoping Bus Station → Jiulong Waterfalls/Jinji Peak Cluster (frequent departures) - Shared Electric Bikes: Suitable for the county town and nearby attractions 🌟 Must-See Attractions 1. Jinji Peak Cluster Sunrise and Sea of Clouds (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️) - 📍 12 km from the county town - 🎫 Admission: CNY 20 (viewing platform) - 🕔 Recommendation: Arrive before 6:30 am to secure a spot; note that drones are restricted - Secret Route: Hike from Lao Jianshan to Jiuwuji Village for a panoramic view of the flower fields and peak forest 2. Jiulong Waterfall Group (4A Scenic Area) - 🎫 Admission: CNY 65 (including sightseeing elevator) - 💡 Features: Ten-tiered calcified waterfall group; recommended to get up close to the waterfalls by bamboo raft (CNY 30/person) - 📸 Best Photo Spot: Second viewing platform for a panoramic view of Shenlong Waterfall 3. Luosi Field (Geological Wonder) - 📍 Niujie Township, 10 km from the county town - 🆓 Free viewing - ⏰ Recommended to shoot in the afternoon; the light outlines the circular terraced field patterns 4. Duoyi River Scenic Area (Buyi Ethnic Secret) - 🎫 Admission + Electric Cart: CNY 70 - 🌿 Activities: Bamboo rafting, ancient waterwheel clusters, March 3rd folk song festival (lunar calendar) 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations - Luoping Shengangwan Hotel: About 12 km from Jinji Peak Cluster, a 10-minute drive; 9.7 km away, a 15-minute drive. The hotel has various room types. You can see the sea of flowers when you open the window. The rooms are clean and the service is polite and thoughtful. You can also get a free travel guide and food recommendations at the front desk. Highly recommend staying at Luoping Shengangwan Hotel (Main Store). ⚠️ Important Notes 1. Photography Equipment: Prepare a polarizing filter to eliminate reflections and a graduated neutral density filter to balance the light ratio 2. What to Wear: Waterproof, non-slip shoes (the ridges are slippery); bright clothing for better photos 3. Folk Customs: Avoid touching the bull horn decorations on the door heads of Buyi villages 4. Avoid the Crowds: Weekends see a surge in visitors; try to arrange your trip on a working day 📌 Hidden Gem: Participate in the Luoping Flower Sea Marathon held every February and run through the rapeseed flower fields! Come to Luoping and experience China's most beautiful spring.