[2025 Menglian Attraction] Travel Guide for Menglian Zongfosi (Updated Apr)

A road trip in Yunnan led me to an unexpected paradise, Menglian! I was driving from Xishuangbanna to Pu'er and planned to go to Lincang from Pu'er. I passed a county called Menglian, which has an ancient town called Nayun. There is also a park called Three Mountains and One River in the ancient town, which is very beautiful. This is the hometown of avocados, but unfortunately, I didn't buy any. I saw some avocados that were ready to be shipped, so I went to the nearby farmers' market to buy some. However, I lost interest when I saw the avocados in the market, so I still don't know what they taste like! Then I went to Nayun Ancient Town and found several Buddhist temples and a place called Menglian Xuanfu Yamen. This was probably the residence of the local emperor of Menglian in the past. Unfortunately, it was already 5 pm and the place was closed. I could only see if I could visit it again tomorrow. After visiting the ancient town, I saw a sign on the side of the road indicating that there was a large golden pagoda ahead. It was not far from Nayun Ancient Town, so I walked along the river to see it. The riverside was well-maintained, with a boardwalk and greenery along the way. When I arrived at the large golden pagoda, I found that I had to pay 5 yuan to enter, so I didn't go in. I walked around it because it wasn't very big, and I could see everything from the outside. After visiting the ancient town, I returned to the car and searched for nearby attractions. I found a place called Jingmai Mountain and planned to visit it tomorrow.

❤Menglian Zongfo Temple is located in Nayun Ancient Town, Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province. It was formerly known as Xiacheng Temple, which was destroyed by fire in 1953. After reconstruction, it became the current Menglian Zongfo Temple. Menglian Zongfo Temple is an important place for local Buddhists to worship and pray for blessings. ❤The overall architectural style of Menglian Zongfo Temple has strong Southeast Asian and Southwest Chinese characteristics, with carved dragons and phoenixes, and resplendent and magnificent. It combines the architectural features of the Dai and Han nationalities. The main hall of the temple covers an area of nearly 600 square meters, and there are many colorful paintings on the doors, pillars, and walls, telling the stories of Theravada Buddhism. ❤The temple is open all day for free. It takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour to visit. ❤Viewing the night view of the Zongfo Temple in Menglian is a highlight of Menglian tourism. At night, the temple and surrounding buildings are illuminated by lights, shining with golden light. The Zongfo Temple under the lights shows its charming charm. At this time, standing in the Zongfo Temple, you can feel the tranquility and mystery of the ancient town at night.

Menglian Zongfo Temple is located in Menglian County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province. It has a history of more than 700 years and is a place for local Buddhists to worship and pray for blessings. Upon entering the temple, you will see a golden pagoda on the right, a three-story central building, and a courtyard. The architectural style is typical of stilt houses, with the main body of the house mostly made of wood and the bottom suspended. The building is decorated with a large number of exquisite wood carvings, with various patterns of flowers and animals carved on the doors, windows, and eaves. These patterns are smooth, delicate, and vivid. The colors are mainly bright and warm tones such as red and yellow, giving a solemn and magnificent feeling. At night, the temple is even more magnificent and spectacular under the lights.

🌈If you are still looking for endless pastoral scenery, if you are still looking for a secret forest with no end in sight, if you are still looking for a place with Southeast Asian style that is not crowded, then you come to Menglian. If you want a leisurely sojourn life, you might as well come to Menglian. 🛖The Menglian Dai Lahu and Wa Autonomous County is located in the southwest of Yunnan Province. It is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of Pu'er City. It is an important gateway to Southeast Asia such as Myanmar and Thailand. It is an open port at the provincial level. It is the last ancient Dai city in China and also One of the top ten famous towns in Yunnan. 🫒This is known as the hometown of avocados in China, but unfortunately it was not the avocado season when I came. This is also the main area for domestic coffee cultivation, and many brands of coffee beans come from Menglian, Yunnan. Menglian County is not big, and Zhongmian Street is in the center of Menglian. Many "Phoenix Flowers" and "Big Fruit Ficus" are planted along the street. The trees 🌲🌳 are lush and the streets on both sides 🌲 are so lush that they grow crosswise. It's really a good place to enjoy the shade under the big trees. 🗺️Recommended attractions: 1⃣️Take a walk on Zhongmian Street and watch the sunset🌇. 2⃣️The Menglian Shwedagon Pagoda (just on Zhongmian Street, ticket 🎫: 5 yuan), located on the banks of the charming Nanlei River, consists of 8 small towers surrounding a main tower. The main tower is 31.68 meters high, and each tower is 31.68 meters high. There are wind chimes hanging on it. Whenever the wind blows, the wind chimes make a crisp tinkling sound, which makes people feel a different kind of Buddhist charm. At the same time, the Dai people believe that it is the Sanskrit sound coming from the sky. 3⃣️Nayun Ancient Town is the last Dai ancient town still preserved in China and has been listed as a famous Dai historical and cultural city. Nayun Ancient Town has a history of more than 700 years. "Nayun" means "inner city" in Dai language. Although it has a long history, it still retains the characteristics and charm of the ancient Dai city. It contains the rich and colorful Dai chieftain culture, as well as religious architecture, food, clothing, festivals, music, dance, folk customs and other cultures, which have precious historical and artistic values. . 4⃣️Tianyu Coffee Manor (Coffee lovers can visit several larger local coffee manors together.) 5️⃣ Menglian Buddhist Temple, located in Nayun Ancient Town, is a place where local Buddhists worship and pray. The architecture is a characteristic style of Southeast Asia and southwest China. 6️⃣Pu'er Menglian Xuanfu Department, commonly known as "Menglian Tusi Mansion", is located outside the west gate of Menglian County, Pu'er City. It was built in the fourth year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1406). It is the government office of the Dao family, the chieftain of the Dai ethnic group. Menglian Xuanfu Department is It is the only ancient building complex in Yunnan that is composed of buildings from the Han and Dai ethnic groups. It is the best preserved of the 18 Tusi Yamen in border ethnic areas of Yunnan and has high historical and artistic value. 🍱Food 1️⃣Triangular tip cake 2️⃣Cold Sour Ant Eggs 3️⃣Meng Lian Cold Roll Noodles 4️⃣Menglian BBQ 5️⃣Menglian avocado ㅤ ⚠️Pu'er is a district with nine counties. There are so many places to visit and it is more suitable for self-driving. Jingmai Mountain and Ximeng Mountain near Menglian can be played together. "Ximeng Longmoye" is the filming location of Tomb Robbery Notes.