[2025 Mengzi Attraction] Travel Guide for The Museum of Honghe (Updated May)

Mengzi Labor Day Travel 🌞 Itinerary Highlights History and Art: Former site of the National Southwestern Associated University, French-style architecture Natural scenery: Nanhu Park, Bisezhai pastoral scenery Food paradise: Birthplace of Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles, specialty snacks 📅 Recommended itinerary (2–3 days) Day 1: Historical and cultural tour Morning: Former site of the Mengzi Branch of the National Southwestern Associated University (free, feel the integrity of the literati during the Anti-Japanese War) Afternoon: Bisezhai (filming location of "Youth", retro photos of yellow walls and green chairs) → Stop by the old Dian-Vietnam Railway Station. Evening: Stroll in Nanhu Park and watch the sunset. Day 2: Nature + Food Morning: Nisu Town (Yi ethnic customs, cycling by Datunhai Lake) Afternoon: Honghe Prefecture Museum (free, learn about multi-ethnic culture) Travel Evening: Dashuzhai Night Market (barbecue, glutinous rice cakes, pomegranate juice) Alternatives: Changqiao Sea (wetland bird watching), Chani Pi Village (site of the First Congress of the Communist Party of China in Yunnan) 🍜 Must-eat delicacies Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles: Recommended "Huoshaofang Chrysanthemum Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles" Mengzi Pomegranate: It may not be in season in May, but the pomegranate juice is super sweet! Snacks: Dipping Sauce Rice Noodles, Rice Cakes, Hani Terraced Field Red Rice Noodles 🚗 Transportation Tips High-speed train: Kunming → Mengzi approx. 2 hours (ticket price approx. CNY 60) In the city: Bus/taxi (attractions are concentrated, taxis are not expensive) Bisezhai: 12 km from the city, taxi approx. CNY 30 💡 Precautions - Temperatures may rise in May, sunscreen hat + sunglasses are essential - You can rent Republic of China costumes for photos in Bisezhai (approx. CNY 20/set) - Accommodation is recommended around Nanhu, which is convenient for night tours ✨ Mengzi Slow Life Keywords: Rice noodles, sunshine, French-style railway station, pomegranate blossoms Have a pleasant journey, chasing the wind and the light! 🌿

| A journey of discovery. 🌟Highlights: [○] Honghe Prefecture Museum is located on the west side of Honghe Square, the administrative center of Honghe Prefecture, Mengzi City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It was built in December 2003 and has more than 8,089 cultural relics. It is the only comprehensive local museum in Honghe Prefecture. It opened on October 8, 2005 and was rated as a national second-level museum in 2009! [○] The Honghe Prefecture Museum exhibits more than 1,000 items including bronze wares, ceramics, bronze drums, calligraphy and painting, ethnic costumes, handicrafts, and folk musical instruments. Among them are national treasure-level cultural relics such as bronze figurines and lamps, Wen Zhengming’s calligraphy “Ten Poems of the Western Garden”, and Wanjiaba-shaped bronze drums! 🚉Transportation strategy: If you drive directly to the museum, there is parking lot, free of charge! 🎫Ticket Information: The museum is free, closed on Mondays, and open from 9:00 to 17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday! 📝Note tips: [!] There are 10 ethnic groups living in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, including Hani, Yi, Miao, Dai, Zhuang, Yao, Hui, Buyi, Lahu, and Bulang (Mang people). The second floor of the museum displays various costumes of ethnic minorities. Here you can appreciate different styles together, which is very meaningful! [!] Friends who are interested in ethnic culture must come here when they come to Mengzi!

Mengzi, Yunnan, a seriously underestimated treasure town When talking about Mengzi, one naturally thinks of the famous Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles. "The origin of cross-bridge rice noodles", "the hometown of pomegranates", "the branch of Southwest Associated University", etc. Mengzi is awesome. Nanhu Park is pleasant, the former site of Southwest Associated University has a story, and Bise Zhai is retro. There are also delicious foods 🍝, come to Mengzi to start an unforgettable journey. Mengzi, the birthplace of Yunnan cross-bridge rice noodles, the historical remains of Southwest Associated University in Mengzi, the century-old French-style railway station in Mengzi Featured attractions: The former site of the Mengzi Branch of Southwest Associated University: carrying the historical memory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and feeling the rich cultural atmosphere. Bisezhai: Famous for the movie "Youth", it has a retro feel. The yellow-walled, gray-tiled platform and meter-gauge railway are perfect for taking photos. Honghe Prefecture Museum: Learn about the costumes and culture of the 11 ethnic groups in Honghe Prefecture. Pioneer Bookstore: It is hollow in a circular shape with a unique architectural style. You can take a walk and enjoy the scenery in Nanhu Park next to it. Nisu Town: Few people and beautiful scenery. You can rent a bicycle at Datun Beach to travel around the lake and enjoy the sunset. Food Experience: Yuqing snacks: An old shop hidden in a small alley, the price is low, but the products are very good. The rice rolls with Litsea cubeba dipped in water are absolutely delicious. The cold rice rolls and cold rice noodles are also recommended. Liuxiang Chrysanthemum Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles: Recommended by locals, located near Nanhu Park, also open until 3pm in the afternoon. Mengzi Feida Pastry Factory: The ham mooncakes are delicious and the tiger skin rolls are a great bargain. The ice porridge is a good place to cool down. It is located near Yuqing snacks. I personally think it is a little sweet. Hani Family: The prices are not expensive, the dining environment is very comfortable, and you can also taste many special foods of the Hani ethnic group. Dashuzhai Night Market: Roasted pork rice noodles and thin bean flour rice noodles are highly recommended. Accommodation Arrangements: Near Nanhu Park: convenient transportation, beautiful environment, and many hotels and B&Bs to choose from. Tips from Mengzi⚠️: When you come to Mengzi, don’t forget to eat Guoqiao Rice Noodles! This is the origin of cross-bridge rice noodles. Mengzi is not big and can be visited completely in about two days. It is recommended to live in Nanhu🏨, which is convenient for going everywhere. Mengzi is very suitable for slow travel.

Honghe Prefecture Museum is a national second-class museum located on the west side of Honghe Square in the Honghe Prefecture Administrative Center in Mengzi City. It is accessible by multiple bus routes. The museum is a local comprehensive museum that integrates exhibitions, cultural relics collection, cultural relics protection, scientific research, and education. The Honghe Prefecture Museum has a preface hall, an ethnic culture exhibition hall, a historical culture exhibition hall, and a mobile exhibition hall. The exhibition hall has fossils, bronzes, and other cultural relics excavated in Honghe Prefecture. The ethnic costumes and musical instruments in the folk culture exhibition hall are particularly beautiful. If you have time in Mengzi, it is recommended to visit.

Honghe to Kunming, 5-day tour guide is here! Experience the charm of Yunnan, you can't miss this route! -------------------- 📅Itinerary: D1: Mengzi Rice Noodle Town 🍜 Visit Mengzi Rice Noodle Town, taste Yunnan's special food, and feel the unique charm of rice noodle culture. D2: Honghe Museum 🏛️ Visit Honghe Museum, learn about the history and culture of Honghe and the local ethnic customs, and broaden your horizons. D3: Chaoyang Tower 🏯 Climb Chaoyang Tower, overlook the city scenery, and feel the charm of ancient architecture and the weight of history. D4: Jianshui Confucius Temple 🎓 Visit Jianshui Confucius Temple, appreciate the style of ancient Confucius Temple architecture, and experience the depth of Confucian culture. D5: Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center 🌐 Visit Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center, feel the grandeur of modern architecture and the vitality of Yunnan's convention and exhibition economy. -------------------- Tips: 🚗 Airport transportation: Honghe to Kunming Airport is very convenient, book a car ticket in advance to save worry~ 🎉 Customs: Kunming is home to many ethnic groups, don't miss the Water-Splashing Festival and Torch Festival, and feel the exotic customs! 📸 Photo spots: Dianchi Haigeng Dam, Park 1903, beautiful scenery, take beautiful photos! 💡 Warm reminder: Kunming has strong sunlight, remember to bring sunglasses and sunscreen when you go out~ -------------------- Honghe to Kunming, beautiful scenery all the way, pack your bags, start your Yunnan trip, explore more beautiful scenery waiting for you to discover!

We traveled north from Hekou along the Kaihe Expressway and Tianhou Expressway to Mengzi, covering about 160 kilometers. Mengzi City, as the capital of Honghe Prefecture, is indeed much larger in scale. The spacious square in front of the prefectural government building is even more impressive. A gold-painted bronze bull statue titled 'The Heart of a Public Servant, the Ethnic Ambition, the Soul of Honghe,' weighing 247 tons, stands on a high platform in the fountain by the roadside at the foot of the square steps. The statue was made and donated by Yunnan Copper Industry Group Co., Ltd. There are also some large decorations or trees on the square donated by various companies within the prefecture. It's unclear whether these enterprises made a lot of money and wanted to show their respect for the public servants or if they were compelled to do so. The Honghe Prefecture Museum is located next to the prefectural government building, separated by a huge parking lot. The parking spaces and the parking lot around the government building are filled with private cars, mostly belonging to the employees working in the building. The museum's exhibitions are rich and need no further elaboration. The exterior of the building immediately reminds one of a museum, very distinctive. However, there are not many visitors to the museum, perhaps because we were lucky and didn't encounter a busy time, allowing us to leisurely enjoy the exhibits. Mengzi has many attractions, and one needs to be well-fed and hydrated to have the energy to explore them all. You can't visit Mengzi without trying the authentic 'Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles.' We found the Hongtai Chrysanthemum Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodle Shop on Cheng'en Street by the South Lake. The ingredients are presented on a small wooden bridge, the soup is fresh, and the ingredients are delicious, making you momentarily forget that there are other delicacies in the world. At the entrance of Cheng'en Street is Mengzi No. 1 High School, established in 1911. The first principal was Li Yuegai, the father of philosopher Ai Siqi. The school has a long history and profound heritage, with the Sino-Western architectural style of the teaching buildings serving as a testament. Deep in Cheng'en Street are three ancient buildings: the Jade Emperor Pavilion, the Guanyin Hall, and the Dizang Hall. At the intersection of Cheng'en Street and Wumiao Street is the Zhou Family Courtyard, which was converted into the Wangyun Museum in 2013. Initiated by a group of cultural figures, artists, and collectors, the museum showcases excellent traditional Chinese culture through inscriptions, calligraphy, and plaques. The museum is small but exquisite, and you can also learn about the Zhou Family Courtyard's history as a campus for the Southwest Associated University. The most impressive part of the museum is the forty couplets on the wooden and stone pillars, rich in life philosophy and famous sayings. During the War of Resistance, the Southwest Associated University established a campus in Mengzi. Despite the war, the teachers and students of the university persisted in teaching, embodying the spirit of 'Fortitude and Perseverance,' creating a glorious chapter in the history of Chinese education. Fortitude and perseverance, people with ambition, Standing tall and firm is the soul of the nation. Tears shed for a hundred years leave a long memory, May future generations never forget their roots. Due to limited conditions, the classrooms and dormitories of the Southwest Associated University in Mengzi were scattered in various locations. There are currently five existing sites: the Gollust Trading House, the Mengzi Customs Tax Office, the French Consulate, the Zhou Family Courtyard, and the Wang Family Courtyard. Walking through these sites, then strolling through the woods, crossing stone bridges, and circling the peninsula in South Lake Park, one gains a lot spiritually, but the energy from the Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles is exhausted. Wencui Street has a bustling night market at Dashu Village, where people go mainly not for shopping but for the culinary delights. We joined the crowd, drove there to experience the nighttime atmosphere, and tried some snacks.

In the museum's entrance hall, there is the museum's theme 'HH' shaped totem and a group of laborer sculptures; along the sides of the spiraling ascending corridor, the displayed root carvings are very unique, bizarre, and mysterious.