[2025 Zhaotong Attraction] Travel Guide for Wanghai Culture Park (Updated Jun)

Traveling from Zigong, Sichuan to Dali, Yunnan, I chose Zhaotong as a transit stop. This "Autumn City" nestled against the Wumeng Mountains is, in my stereotypical impression, especially famous for its apples. Zhaotong apples are incredibly sweet, and the people of Zhaotong are equally wonderful. Upon arriving, I immediately felt the grandeur of the "mighty Wumeng." The cost of living in Zhaotong is super affordable, proving that small towns indeed offer more romance and happiness. Before arriving, I didn’t do much travel research on Zhaotong, planning to just spend a couple of casual days there. If you’re passing through, don’t miss the beauty of Zhaotong—consider staying a few days to soak in the city’s charm. Here’s my recommended itinerary: Route 🍃🍃🍃 Day1️⃣ Zhaotong Museum ➡️ Shenggeng Cultural Park ➡️ Zhaotong Ancient Town Day2️⃣ Fenghuang Mountain Forest Park ➡️ Wumeng Water Town Park ➡️ Luo Binghui Cultural Square ➡️ Wanghai Park Do whatever makes you happy—the key is to enjoy yourself and experience the unique romance of a small town. Stay 🏠: Sijing Light Luxury Hotel near Zhaotong Jinhai Building Materials Market. The environment is clean and comfortable, featuring a rooftop garden. Prices are reasonable, around 60-70 RMB per person. Eat 🍵: Don’t miss Zhaotong apples. Eat 🌽: Chongqing Sanhuo Street Hotpot in Shenggeng Shanshui—fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. There’s a huge supermarket in Wuyue Plaza with incredibly cheap snacks and fruits. Be sure to try the beef jerky—it’s delicious!

Although the temperature in Zhaotong in February is only 2 degrees, it is really beautiful under the blue sky and white clouds, which is quite healing ❤️‍🩹 Located in the urban area of ​​Zhaotong, Wanghai Cultural Park is really a treasure land. You can walk on the "beach" 🏝️, play with sand under the coconut trees 🌴, and regain the fun of childhood. The isolated island in the lake has become a paradise for migratory birds. Standing on the Nine-hole Bridge, you can enjoy the flying birds 🦅, the high-rise buildings in the city and the scenery in the park. The water and sky are one color, picturesque and poetic... ⛰【Attractions Guide】 📍Detailed address: Zhaoyang District, Zhaotong City, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation Guide: Navigation: Wanghai Tower 🕙Opening hours: All day 💰Ticket price: None 🌟Highlights: The artificial beach is a paradise for children to play. The historic Enbo Tower was built in the 25th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty and is known as the "Wanghai Tower". The white jade-like Nine-Arch Bridge is reflected in the water under the blue sky and white clouds, and it is as dazzling as a painting. There is a European-style food street nearby. On New Year's Eve, although the shops are closed, it is still a good place for photography.

Wanghailou Park is a relatively famous attraction in Zhaotong. It was built based on Enbolou (commonly known as Wanghailou). Wanghailou was first built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. At that time, this place was a vast ocean. When you climb the tower and look far away, the sparkling waves, the distant Phoenix Mountain and the nearby tower reflections are ethereal, as if you are by the sea watching the mirage. After several destructions and constructions, especially in 2010, Enbolou was renovated and an artificial lake was built. Now, in Wanghailou Park, there is Phoenix Mountain on one side and high-rise buildings on the other. There are several small islands in the lake. The reflections of mountains, trees, and high-rise buildings are reflected in the lake. The pavilions and pavilions by the lake are beautiful and the environment is elegant. The entire park has become a highlight of Zhaotong City, one of the 'Eight Sceneries of Zhaoyang', and has become a holy place for Zhaotong citizens to relax, entertain and educate. It is also a window for foreign tourists to check in Zhaotong, understand Zhaotong, and experience Zhaotong.