2025 Yun County Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in March)

🌅 "Life is not about rushing to your destination, but about enjoying the journey." In February, a season full of hope and new beginnings, I embarked on a journey to Lincang, to explore this treasure city favored by nature. I. Preparation before departure 🌤 Weather: The temperature in Lincang in February ranges from 10-25°C. It's sunny with a significant temperature difference between day and night. 👚 Clothing: You can wear light short sleeves and shirts with a thin jacket during the day. You'll need a thicker jacket for warmth at night. Remember to bring comfortable sneakers for easy sightseeing. II. Best time to visit 🎯 February is a very suitable season to visit Lincang. It's the transition from winter to spring, avoiding the inconvenience of the rainy season while enjoying the warmth and vitality of spring. III. Itinerary Day 1: Lincang City - Nanmei Lahu Township 📍 Morning: Arrive in Lincang City, take a short rest, and head to Yulong Lake Park. The lake is clear, surrounded by lush trees. Stroll along the lakeside and enjoy the gentle breeze. 📍 Noon: Enjoy local specialties in the city, such as Chicken Mush Rice and Thin Soybean Flour Rice Noodles. 📍 Afternoon: Visit Nanmei Lahu Township to experience the folk culture of the Lahu people. You can visit traditional Lahu dwellings, enjoy their unique song and dance performances 🎶, and participate in making traditional Lahu handicrafts. 📍 Evening: Stay in a Lahu-style homestay and savor authentic Lahu cuisine, such as roast chicken and bamboo rice. Day 2: Nanmei Lahu Township - Cangyuan Wengding Primitive Tribe 📍 Morning: Wake up early to enjoy the morning scenery of Nanmei Lahu Township and breathe in the fresh air. Then, head to the Cangyuan Wengding Primitive Tribe. 📍 Noon: Have lunch on the way to Wengding, enjoying local farmhouse dishes. 📍 Afternoon: Arrive at Wengding Primitive Tribe, the last primitive tribe in China, which preserves the most primitive Wa architecture and lifestyle. Walking in the tribe feels like traveling back in time. You can visit the Wa King's House, the sacrificial square, and other attractions to learn about the history and culture of the Wa people. 📍 Evening: Participate in the Wengding bonfire party, sing and dance with the local Wa people, and experience their warm hospitality 🔥. Day 3: Cangyuan Wengding Primitive Tribe - Lincang City 📍 Morning: Visit the Wengding Primitive Tribe again, as the tribe has a unique charm in the early morning. Then, pack your luggage and prepare for the return trip. 📍 Noon: Have lunch in Cangyuan County and enjoy local specialties, such as Wa rice wine and sour bamboo shoot fish. 📍 Afternoon: Return to Lincang City and conclude the pleasant journey. IV. Nearby attractions 📍 Wulao Mountain National Forest Park: This park boasts dense forests and beautiful scenery, with five peaks resembling five old men sitting side by side, hence the name. You can climb the mountains, enjoy the panoramic views, and appreciate the natural scenery. 📍 Manwan Baili Long Lake Scenic Area: The Lancang River flows through Lincang, forming the beautiful Manwan Baili Long Lake. You can take a boat tour and admire the landscape on both sides. 📍 Lushui Ancient Town: This is a historic ancient town that preserves many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Stroll along the stone-paved roads of the ancient town and feel the passage of time. The beauty of Lincang lies in the blend of nature and culture, a baptism of the soul. Lincang in February awaits your arrival. Come and explore this mysterious and beautiful land together 🌍.

📍Attraction Address: Yun County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation: We drove there ourselves 👍️Must-visit Attractions: In the 24th year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1391), the Dahu Chief Office was established. In the 4th year of Xuande (1429), it was promoted to Dahu Yuyi Prefecture. In the 26th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1598), the Dahu Tusi Prefecture was abolished, officials were appointed, and it was renamed Yunzhou. In the 2nd year of the Republic of China (1913), it was renamed Yun County. On February 15, 1950, the county people's government was established, belonging to the Dali Special Zone. In January 1959, it merged with Fengqing to form Yunfeng County; in October of the same year, the Yun County system was restored. Yun County is the transportation hub of the Lincang area and the northern gateway for exchanges in the vast hinterland of Yunnan Province. The Lancang River, high mountains, valleys, and hot dam form a special three-dimensional climate and natural scenery. Within the territory, there are primitive forests in Daxue Mountain and Dabing Mountain, Nage River, Wenzhu River, Nayue River, valley hot springs, etc.; there are also cultural relics and human landscapes such as Western Han bronze drums, bronze spears, Yuan and Ming pottery, Maolan Chang'an Bridge, Wenbi Tower in the county town, ancient mosques, and the majestic Dawu Temple. 🎟️Ticket Information: No reservation needed, no ticket required 💗Other Tips: We drove from Lincang to Dali via Yun County.

📍【Must-Visit Attractions】 1. Cangyuan Cliff Painting Village - Located in Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, the ancient cliff paintings tell stories of thousands of years, with each stroke revealing the mysteries of history. Address: Mengdong Town, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province Transportation: You can take a long-distance bus from Lincang City to Cangyuan County, then transfer to a local minibus or hire a car to reach the Cliff Painting Village. 2. Nangun River National Nature Reserve - Explore the secrets of the primeval forest and get close to wildlife. Address: Gengma Dai and Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City Transportation: It is recommended to hire a car, about a 3-hour drive from Lincang City. 3. Yun County Manwan Hundred-Mile Long Lake - Enjoy the tranquil lake and mountain scenery, paddle on the lake, and let your soul truly relax. Address: Yun County, Lincang City Transportation: Drive yourself or hire a car from Lincang City, enjoying the pastoral scenery along the way. 🍽️【Food Recommendations】 - Sour Papaya Chicken: This dish is a specialty of Lincang, with tender chicken and a perfect balance of sweet and sour, making it a must-try delicacy. - Wa Grilled Fish: In Cangyuan, taste an authentic Wa grilled fish, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, spicy and delicious, making you crave for more. - White Fungus Soup: As a specialty of Lincang, white fungus soup is refreshing and cooling, nourishing and beautifying, making it a perfect summer treat. 🌄【Recommended Surrounding Attractions】 - Nansan Town, Zhenkang County: Experience the exotic charm of the border town and feel the collision of different cultures. - Mengding Town, Gengma Dai and Wa Autonomous County: Explore the small town on the China-Myanmar border and taste authentic Dai snacks. 💡【Tips】 - Best Travel Time: Lincang has a spring-like climate all year round, making it suitable for travel throughout the year. However, July is the rainy season, so please check the weather forecast before traveling. - The local ethnic groups are numerous, respect local customs, and friendly communication with villagers will enrich your travel experience. - Remember to bring mosquito repellent, especially in tropical rainforest areas.

Yun County's Maolan Town is located in the northeast of the county, at the foot of Dabing Mountain. It is an ancient town with a history of over 300 years. Historically, it was an important post station on the ancient Tea Horse Road, and it was also the first horse station for Yun County, Lincang, Shuangjiang, Zhenkang, Gengma, Cangyuan and other places to go north to Dali, Lhasa, and east to the provinces of the mainland. Shaojie Village: It is said that the world is confusing, and people often lose themselves in the smoky sea of the world, and the worldly smoke and fire always choke you and me from breathing freely, so go touch the centuries-old charm of Shaojie. Shaojie was a unique goods production and transit distribution center on the ancient Tea Horse Road, with a long history. The ancient road left in the Shaojie section is 1000 meters long and 1.3 meters wide. The bumps and traces of the stone blocks on the road surface can distinguish the hoof prints of the horses of the year, like a history book, clearly recording the hardships of the people of Yun County in business during the Ming, Qing and even the Republic of China, and the prosperity of Shaojie at that time. Today's ancient road is mottled, only the old houses remaining next to the ancient road and the ancient buildings in the village are left, but there are still people coming and going here. Why not experience the farm life, grind soy milk, make tofu, make traditional handmade moon cakes and other traditional foods by hand, and there are also traditional cultural activities such as Yi nationality drum blowing, etc. Transportation: Shaojie Village is 26 kilometers away from the town government and 28 kilometers away from the county town. Tips: In July, Shaojie Village will hold a Torch Festival. The content of the Torch Festival mainly includes: bonfire party, tug-of-war competition, square dance competition, singing competition, cultural performance, etc., and at the same time, local special products - pure handmade roasted moon cakes are on sale. Anle Natural Village: The largest village of the virtuous gentry, 'Anle Village' is a refined version of 'Ailuoqing' from the Kangxi era, implying 'live and work in peace and contentment'. Anle was an important post station on the ancient Tea Horse Road, known as 'a pond every five li, a post every ten li'. The village is nestled against the mountain and near the water, with the charm of small bridges and flowing water, and the momentum of two dragons playing with pearls. The climate is pleasant. There is a popular saying in Yun County: 'Cold Shaojie, hot Maolan, neither cold nor hot Anle Pond.' Transportation: It is 30 kilometers away from the county town, and it takes about 50 minutes by car on the Xianglin Highway. Tips: Anle Village was nominated for the top 20 of the 2018 China Rural Revitalization Pioneer List; every year on the first day of the Lunar New Year, a large-scale traditional Yi 'singing and tuning' event and a folk 'top spinning' competition are held. Tour Anle Poverty Alleviation Demonstration Village, watch Yi family customs, appreciate tea horse culture, eat farmhouse meals, stay in farmhouse houses, enjoy farmhouse fun, and experience farming culture. Chenjia Natural Village: Alpine meadow, good weather and beautiful scenery, it is hard to imagine that the scene of 'the sky is vast, the wild is vast, the wind blows the grass and sees cattle and sheep' can be seen in the deep mountains of Yun County. Chenjia Natural Village in Bohuanhe Village, Maolan Town, has hundreds of acres of alpine meadows. Here the grass is green and the cattle and sheep are in groups. It is an excellent place for barbecue and outing. Bohuanhe Village has a unique Yi style and Yi culture. The village has a scattered and elegant farmhouse courtyard with a Yi style. The unique altitude, mountain shape, topography and climate make it rich in characteristic agricultural and sideline products such as white papaya, pepper, tea, walnut, alpine ecological running chicken, pig, cattle, sheep, eggs, ham, etc. Transportation: It is 35 kilometers away from the town government, the road to the town is a dirt road, and it is 50 kilometers away from the county. Tips: The best time to visit is in the summer and autumn seasons. The village relies on the mythological advantages of Lingbao Mountain and promotes the spirit of Yi culture. Fully exploit the ecological advantages of Lingbao Mountain and create an integrated mountain and grassland.

Yun County, under the jurisdiction of Lincang City, Yunnan Province, is located at the junction of the southwestern region of Yunnan Province and Dali, Pu'er, and Lincang, three states and cities. It is the main transportation route of the Lincang region and the northern gateway to the vast hinterland of Yunnan Province. The Lancang River, mountains, valleys, and hot dams have formed a special three-dimensional climate and natural scenery. There are Da Xue Mountain, Da Bing Mountain primitive forest, Na Ge River, Wen Zhu River, Na Yu River, valley hot springs, etc. within its territory; there are also Western Han copper drums, copper spears, Yuan Ming pottery, Maolan Chang'an Bridge, county town Wenbi Tower, ancient mosques, majestic Da Wu Temple and other cultural relics and human landscapes. Yun County Nanhe, flowing eastward, Yun County New Town and Old Town face each other across the river. Following Nanhe out of the city, there is such a peculiar hydropower station that can fry eggs, soak in hot springs, and also soak feet, "boil" eggs. Soak your feet by the mother hot spring guarded by the naturally formed stone mother statue, eat sulfur eggs cooked in the hot water pond, the main spring of the mother hot spring of Nanhe Wild Hot Spring is a steam boiling spring, and the hot water of the male hot spring seeps out from the rocks on both sides of the mountain. The Spring Festival is the busiest time for wild hot springs. Mountain people from all around come down from the mountains with eggs, medicinal materials, and other easily cooked ingredients, soak their feet in the valley, take baths, cook food, exorcise evil spirits and pray for blessings. It is very lively. When the white flowers in the mountains bloom, it is a special occasion for women. Women from the mountains will come to take a bath and soak. It is said that soaking can make women more moisturized... Winter is here, and the days of soaking in hot springs in Yun County have also arrived. Manwan Hydropower Station cannot soak feet, but can enjoy the scenery. The hydropower station is located 1km downstream of the mouth of Manwan River in the middle reaches of the Lancang River. It is the first million-kilowatt hydropower station developed by the Lancang River Mainstream Hydropower Base. Upstream is Xiaowan Hydropower Station, downstream is Dachaoshan Hydropower Station, it is a good place to taste delicious river fish. In Xiyi Village, in addition to enjoying the wonderful scenery, you can also taste a variety of characteristic ecological river fish such as leaf fish, face melon fish, Lancang River mirror carp, Lancang River flower silver carp, wild green fish, Lancang River silver fish; the characteristic commodity trading area by the river, the cultivation and production of oranges, Australian nuts, silver fish, late-maturing mangoes, honey and other characteristic agricultural products are full of eyes... Several scenic spots in Yun County are worth recommending. Dachaoshan is located southeast of Dachaoshan West Town, a famous mountain in the Lincang area. It is bordered by the Lancang River to the east and the Daxue Mountain to the west. It is open to the north and south. Because there are many strange stones such as stone bridges, stone houses, and yin and yang stones on the mountain, it is also called Dashi (original name). Lancang River Gorge Hundred Mile Long Lake Scenic Area, since the 1980s, the state has successively built million-kilowatt Manwan Power Station and Dachaoshan Power Station on the Lancang River, and the two power station dams have formed two high gorge flat lakes and a hundred-mile long lake, that is, the high gorge flat lake of Manwan Reservoir and the hundred-mile long lake from Manwan Power Station to Dachaoshan Power Station, with a total length of 91.3 kilometers. Liangshan Tianchi is located in the south of Yongbao Township, 66 kilometers away from the county town. It is bordered by Liangshan Forest Sea in the south and Grassland Flower Sea in the north. It is a good place to relax.