New Year's Eve, I'm on the road

It can be said that this is a well-prepared journey, instead of just walking away like before. I have planned a lot in advance and read a lot of relevant materials. I thought it was a one-off journey, but a few days before the departure, I joined a small partner. This is another departure after ten years of separation between me and him. In the past ten years, he has changed a lot, but I...... still me! As a result, all aspects of the plan gradually changed unconsciously.

The plan is to fly at night and sleep at the airport. Considering the feelings of my friends, I rebooked a hotel near the airport. The price is too cheap, and there is also a special car to pick you up. While waiting for the special car to pick you up, 2020 will come unknowingly Yes, there is no countdown to the new year, no cheers, only hope that the special car will come soon.

In the last travel note, some netizens commented that I was too wordy. Thinking about it, I am still very happy. I have always cherished words like gold, but some people said that I was wordy. This is a kind of progress. It also proves that my wordiness is not in vain. It's still a little bit of a small achievement and attracting attention from others. I'm still thinking about how to write this article, continue to be long-winded or keep improving? No matter so much, just write according to the rhythm of your mood. It is right to post a few photos first!

journey

The first day: Guangzhou -- Kunming -- Baijia Hotel

Day 2: Kunming -- Pu'er -- Tea Horse Ancient City -- Jinghong -- Gaozhuang Xishuangjing -- Naxi Art Hotel

The third day: Jinghong -- Mengla -- Wangtianshu -- Naxi Art Hotel

Day 4: Manting Park -- Xishuangbanna Zongfo Temple -- Mengle Great Buddha Temple -- Kunming -- Jinhua International Hotel 

Day 5: Kunming -- Dongchuan Red Land -- Jinhua International Hotel

Day 6: Kunming -- Maitreya Dongfeng Yun -- Guangzhou 

Meeting friends with tea, 【Tea Horse Ancient City】

After the New Year's Eve, I stayed around Kunming Airport for one night, and then got up early in the morning to wait for the hotel to pick me up for free. I thought it was just me and my partner, but I didn't expect that when I woke up at five o'clock, the hotel lobby was full of people waiting to be picked up. From the airport to tourists, the hotel is very close to the airport. It only takes a few minutes by car. I read a lot of hotel reviews beforehand, and they all said that it is remote, but it doesn’t matter, because this area is specially divided into an area for supporting the airport. Government supervision, and many things are very standardized, even better than star hotels.

The scheduled flight was from Kunming to Pu'er Simao Airport at 7:00 in the morning. Later, the flight was notified of the change. The actual departure time was 7:40, and the impact was not significant, so there was no change. Waiting for boarding and security checks, In the early morning, Kunming is already crowded with people, and the security check took a lot of time. This is different from what I saw at the Kunming Airport during the National Day. The flow of people is obviously coming up, which may be the reason for the approaching Spring Festival travel season.

After about 40 minutes of flying, I landed at Pu'er Airport, and it started to drizzle as soon as I got off the plane. At that time, I silently prayed for a sunny day. Pu'er's airport is very small, even smaller than the passenger station in an ordinary city. I only saw a taxi, but I couldn’t find a bus. I asked the security guard and said that I had to go outside the Huanchang Road of the airport. There was a bus on the side of the road. Check the map. The location of the airport is very close to the urban area. You can also walk. Thankfully What's more, there are shared bicycles around the airport, and the planned scenic spots are not far away, so you can go there by bicycle.

During the riding process, after experiencing wind and rain, I finally came to the ancient city of tea horse. Is it the reason why I came too early? It feels deserted, the shops are basically closed, only a few scattered vendors are setting up stalls. Today is the New Year's Day holiday, shouldn't the scenic spots be crowded with tourists? After passing through the shop area, the historical gatehouse of the Ancient Tea Horse Road gradually appeared in front of us, which is also the most iconic scene of the Ancient Tea Horse Road seen on the Internet. Walking through the gate is the tourist service center. This is a lovely scenic spot. There is no need to charge big tickets, only the joint tickets for the small attractions inside need to be purchased additionally. Because I just got off the plane, I carried my luggage on my back. It would be very time-consuming to walk this ancient road with my back on my back. There are automatic lockers in the center, but the size is the same as that of a supermarket, and it cannot fit large luggage. With the mentality of trying, I consulted the service desk. I couldn’t temporarily store my luggage, but the volunteer counter next to it offered to keep it for us. This is a service point spontaneously organized by the local ethnic minorities. And told me that I must come back to pick it up before 4:00 p.m., otherwise I will be responsible for it.

Settle your luggage and embark on the mountain climbing road. The scenic spot is also under continuous construction. You can see a lot of architectural traces when you walk in. Visitors can choose to travel by horse-drawn carriage, 30 yuan per person, or enter on foot. The actual process In less than half an hour, the journey is not far. You can also enjoy the scenery along the way.

The ancient road officially starts here, because there is no reason for charging large tickets, so the additional charging items in different locations of the scenic spots are all voluntary choices, and there is no coercion. There is a slideway on the left side of the archway, which circles from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the mountain. Taking this slideway, the upward charge is 10 yuan, and the downward charge is 30 yuan. I saw a couple playing at the scene. After observing it, the excitement is not high. yes, but highly entertaining

The open section of the ancient road is actually not long, only more than 2,000 meters, but you can see many buildings and traces left over from history along the way, and it is opened in the form of a museum, but tickets are charged. These small attractions, small museums have Combined tickets can be purchased, or you can consciously scan the QR code to pay before entering the museum. There are no special guards in the small restaurant, only a gate outside the door and two yards for the fee, but many people ignore the fee and enter involuntarily, because there is no guard, so it is useless.

If you are tired from walking, just change the form and continue. The cable car is a good choice. It costs 80 yuan to buy a ticket on the spot. You can get a discount if you buy it on the online platform. The QR code of the SMS message of the ticket, the staff reminded that the ticket machine can only read the tickets booked on the X group, and the tickets booked on the X journey cannot be picked up

Dreamland, [Tao Zhuangxi Shuangjing]

After finishing the tea-horse ancient city/ancient road in Pu'er in a hurry, I drove the bus from Pu'er to Jinghong non-stop, which was nearly two hours' drive. Fortunately, the bus was passed by Zhuangxi Shuangjing, so I got off directly at the side of the road , go to the hotel to drop off the luggage, and then start the passionate journey of Xishuangbanna. The area of ​​Xishuangjing is not very large, but it condenses a lot of authentic Dai style and other Southeast Asian flavors. After checking in to the hotel, the Shwedagon Pagoda is not far away along the road next to it. There are also shared bicycles in this area. It is a pleasure to ride a speeding on Banna.

The little friend kept shouting that he was hungry, and then chose a small shop with Fujian characteristics nearby to have some snacks. Why not choose authentic ones, but choose Fujian ones? I don’t know. I felt it at the time, because the owner of the small shop has been promoting the famous snacks in his hometown, and the store is also popular, so I sat down and ordered a piece of Yanpi wonton, Fujian fish balls, noodles with fried sauce, etc. After trying it out, I found that this wonton is very different from the Shanghai wonton that is now full of stores in the streets and alleys. It has a completely different taste, especially springy and refreshing. It is worth recommending other friends to give it a try.

During the meal, I kept reminding my friends that there is a night market here, and there are also many special and authentic delicacies, so don't eat too early, leave some space for the later ones. But he ignored it and was full in one go. Next to the small shop is the entrance to the night market. The carefully decorated street is very dreamy. After nightfall, the lights are bright and it seems to light up the whole Xishuangbanna.

There are temporary stalls on both sides of the street, selling all kinds of decorative arts, and the characteristic clothes account for the most. Clothes from the southeast look particularly good here, but it takes courage to wear them. My friends and I are entangled Should I buy it for a while? Although it is cheap, it can also be bought as a souvenir. In the end, I was the only one who bought a piece of clothing. Compared with other places, the night market is very large, with clear divisions, cooked food, clothing, handicrafts, etc. From time to time, I can see some handicrafts that are different from other popular spots. I have never sold them, but I still want to buy a few souvenirs.

Because of New Year's Day, there was also a specific performance at night, and many bands were invited to add to the fun. The people at the scene were all excited, jumping and shouting. It's so lively here, there are also security guards around the Shwedagon Pagoda to prevent tourists from staying. If you feel that this place is too lively and you need to be quiet, you can move to the floating market. It is obviously much quieter here. It is suitable for three or five friends to find a clear bar to sit down and talk about stories.

Overlooking the night view of the Shwedagon Pagoda, the tall buildings next to it are also built in the form of towers, setting off the whole theme. Looking at such a dreamy night view quietly, perhaps only Gaozhuang Xishuangjing has it. My friends and I were walking in the night market on the water, and from time to time we could see tourists in national costumes taking pictures, completely immersing ourselves in this place.

In addition to the scope of the night market, you can also go to the largest and most luxurious hotel in Xishuangjing to take a walk and see the eye-opening, the night scene lighting color arranged with the concept of peacocks, every scene you see at every step is related to peacocks, the texture of feathers , shape, shape, and the hotel are all carefully designed to incorporate the concept of peacocks. In addition to the periphery of the hotel, the interior is also open to visit, and it can also be used as a rest place to feel the charm of the tropical style of Xishuangbanna!

After eleven o'clock in the evening, when the crowd recedes, we have the opportunity to enter the scope of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Take a closer look, you can't help but be amazed by the exquisite craftsmanship. A lot of effort has been spent on the decoration of every place. , nor can it be made overnight. One can imagine the belief of the ancient Dai king and the respect of the people for it.

Tropical rainforest, 【Wangtianshu】

The only oasis at 21 degrees north latitude is also the only tropical rainforest recognized by the world in China. This introduction alone has made me have to take a look at this magical tree species and truly feel the charm of the tropical rainforest! Jinghong has a direct shuttle bus to Wangtianshu, but the number is not many. Usually, they take the bus to Mengla at the tourist passenger station, and then transfer to Wangtianshu. Although it is only more than 100 kilometers away, it turned out to be a whole journey It takes more than three hours, and you must take the bus at Banna Bus Station. The bus at Jinghong Bus Station is even slower, and every small county town will stop for a while. If you haven’t done your homework, taking the bus at Jinghong Bus Station is wasted A lot of time, and the planned trip to Mohan was put on hold. There is not much time to play on this day, and I basically spend it in the car.

Book a package ticket on the Internet, you can take a boat to experience a different side of the tropical rainforest. Experience this only oasis in three aspects: sea, land and air. The cruise ship runs at a fixed time. If it is a team or full of people, it will sail in advance. There will be a broadcast on the cruise ship to introduce the relevant situation of the tropical rainforest, and many tree species are tall and straight. , it looks very similar to Skywatching Tree, you can’t tell it apart without certain judgment, especially in the rainforest, you can still judge it by height when looking up from a cruise ship. In the rainforest, when you look up, the trees are all the same height , it is difficult to distinguish.

The symbol of the tropical rainforest is the existence of the tree species Wangtianshu. The air corridor has also become a landmark project in this scenic spot. People come and go to this walkway supported by two trees. There are many people Walking on it, wobbly, can't help but remind people of the risk of disconnection, but when walking alone, there is no such feeling at all, walking is very easy, there is a photo service at the exit of the sky plank road, Twenty yuan a photo.

If you have a fear of heights, you should go there carefully. The scenic spot also carefully arranges emergency exits, so that those who dare not go forward can exit halfway, so as not to block the way of those who come later. The space on the plank road is very small, so one person has to pass by. On the sling, there is only forward and no retreat. On the bundled tree trunk platform, you can adjust or make a short stay.

The highest Wangtian tree is more than 50 meters long, and the plank road is connected to two-thirds of the trunk. This is the first one in China. It has been a long time and is still in use.

The scenery of the tropical rainforest is full of greenery and forests, all kinds of rare tree species that you have never seen before, but you can’t recognize them in front of your eyes. Fortunately, there are related introductions in specific areas, and you can slowly read and understand the rainforest various treasures.

The incense is at its peak, 【Xishuangbanna Zongfo Temple】

I stayed in Xishuangbanna on the last day. I didn’t get up early like the previous few days, and I slowed down the pace to re-feel the scenery of the Shwedagon Pagoda. I saw the night scenes before. I really didn’t take a good look during the day. Taking advantage of it In the leisure time of the day, come here again to have a look, then go back to the hotel to pack your luggage, store it at the front desk, and then go to Xishuangbanna Zongfo Temple lightly.

The night before, I bought tickets for Manting Park and Zongfo Temple online. The two scenic spots are adjacent to each other, and the tickets are also common. Before, the joint ticket for Chamanting Park and Zongfo Temple online was 76. However, the price changed again when buying the ticket, and the joint ticket was only 36 yuan, which saved a lot. Then other platforms saw that the joint ticket with the Dafo Temple was more affordable, so I refunded the original ticket and bought a new joint ticket for the three places. But this ticket is picked up manually. You have to contact the staff to change the ticket, and you can't change it by yourself. It's just a little bit of time delay in the process, and there are no other problems.

The incense of the Zongfo Temple is very prosperous, and many believers bow down. There are also masters in the temple to help believers perform baptism. Most of them are women. No matter which door they enter, tourists will stop outside the door for a simple visit. There is no need to take off your shoes in the temple, and a part of the open space is reserved. Only the place where the red carpet is baptized and worshiped, you need to take off your shoes.

The decoration of the beasts on the stairs is also very exquisite. The dark green beads make the beasts more layered, and the layout of the entire main Buddhist temple is also very elegant. The venue for the monks in the Bell Tower Buddhist Temple is clearly divided into each area. , There are also a small number of places that are not open, and can only be watched from the outside.

Back garden, 【Manting Park】

Manting Park is the back garden of Dai kings in ancient times. Many great people have visited here in modern times. It is similar to the garden design concept of Suzhou and Hangzhou, but I personally feel that it is more concise than Suzhou and Hangzhou. The style of the Dai nationality is another flavor. There are elephant performances in the park within a fixed time, which can interact with the audience on the spot. But it can be seen that the attitude of the staff is not very friendly, and they are merciless in the face of some unruly tourists, and this is not only the case in this scenic spot, but also in other scenic spots.

The golden light is shining, 【Mengle Great Buddhist Temple】

After visiting several Buddhist temples in one breath, when you think it will be "the same" with minor differences, the Great Buddha Temple gave me another different feeling. It costs about 20 yuan to take a taxi from Manting Park to the Great Buddha Temple. You can also wait for the bus to go to the area, and you can also share bicycles. Just pay attention to the parking area, but you can’t park it just across the road, and check the parking area on the bicycle software. This area is a bit special, and the requirements for irregular parking , so if you use shared bicycles here, you must check clearly beforehand, otherwise unnecessary fees will be deducted.

Since it is a joint ticket for several scenic spots, you need to contact the sender to help you pick up the tickets. After waiting for a while at the entrance of the scenic spot, you get the tickets and pendants. Keep the pendants well, and you need to take them back when you leave the scenic spot. The first thing to do when entering the park is to check the nearby performances. There just happened to be a water-splashing session, so I went straight to it. The time was just right. When I arrived, the host had already started. I found a seat in the back row and sat down to enjoy the dance of the Dai people. After the etiquette of hospitality, another part of disguised sales promotion is entered. The host invites famous masters to come to write calligraphy and paintings, and present them to the audience at the scene. An additional quota is also given to buy the master's calligraphy and paintings at a preferential price. This is The small episodes in the process will not affect everyone's play. If you are interested, you can buy them. If you don't know how to appreciate them, you can ignore them and just concentrate on watching the splashing water show.

In addition to the water splashing performance, there is also a peacock flying performance. The venue is next to the water splashing square. The two programs can be seamlessly connected. First watch the water splashing and then watch the peacock flying. Wait for about ten minutes at the peacock venue and start the performance. , During the waiting time, you can buy food to feed the peacocks. They are not afraid of people, and they are very proactive in picking up food. The screen concentrates on eating!

There are staff and on-site audience who splash water. You can rent clothes in the scenic spot for 20 yuan, and put on special clothes to go to the pool to splash water with the staff and fight with each other. The host will inevitably get wet body

The peacock is flying from the ground behind the Buddha statue to the red flag. At first I thought it was flying to the sky, flying over the area where the tourists are. Later, I realized that it was only flying from the mountain to the red flag, which is the area in front of my eyes. The spectacular situation did not appear, and there was some gap with the imagination. Although hundreds of them flew down in total, the flying process was still not spectacular enough. There was a feeling that something was missing, and the effect could not be captured by taking pictures.

After watching the performance, you can concentrate on climbing to the top of the mountain, overlooking the scenery of Jinghong and the burly Buddha. The more than 2,000-level stairs are not as difficult to climb as imagined. One step at a time, the Buddha statues and small temples on both sides can make people stay for a short time. Resting, the stop-and-go rhythm does not make visitors feel tired, and it is a very pleasing process. Not only are Buddha statues from all over Southeast Asia gathered here, but also the Bayeux Sutra that shows the characteristics of this place. The scriptures are written on the leaves. It has been preserved until now, and now there are also handmade, feeling the process of writing words on the leaves, increasing the joy of parents and children.

Come to the foot of the Big Buddha and look up at the Big Buddha to show respect. Through the zoom function of the camera, you can see a lot of paint peeling off on the Big Buddha, but it is not affected from a distance, just a close look time to see a little bit

Stair handrails, fences and other places are processed into the appearance of mythical beasts. The appearance of mythical beasts is the same as that of the traditional Dai people. However, in some places in Xishuangbanna, there will be a spectacle of dragon swallowing mythical beasts. The Great Buddha Temple is one of them.

At the highest point, you can see the whole panorama of Jinghong, and you can also see the northern part of the Buddha statue. There is a feeling that you can reach it, so close and so far, the Great Buddha blesses the people of Jinghong. Looking forward to the completion of the Great Buddha Temple, it will add a lot of color to Jinghong.

Floating dust, 【Dongchuan Red Earth】

Dongchuan Red Land is a popular photography base. It is more than three hours’ drive from Kunming. Due to the long drive, the traffic is not very convenient, so I chose a day trip to join the one-day group led by the local native leader. In the morning, I took the Kunming train There were eight people in a group, and a business car was full. The weather was cloudy that day, and we didn’t see the best side. We arrived at the Red Land after eleven o’clock. At that time, there were a few rays of sunshine in the clouds. Thinking about it, we should be able to Open the sun.

Along the way, I took a break at the first viewing platform. The wind was getting bigger and bigger, and the people were almost untenable, so I didn’t stay for too long, so I left and went to the next small attraction. I once boarded The old man of National Geographic magazine has not come out to be a model anymore. He is resting at home and taking care of the elderly. Now his descendants are taking over. Seeing the arrival of the tourists, the grandfather still insists on the strong wind blowing and sits in the seat with the brocade sheep in his arms. Here we go, for everyone to take pictures. When we left after taking pictures, the old man stood up and went to the resting point under the hillside to wade down. It seems that he is quite dedicated

I received a bad news today, January 14, 2020. The original and authentic grandpa left everyone on January 9. It is a pity!

The land with clear texture is really an eye-opener. Unfortunately, today's weather is not satisfactory, but the local villagers also put special products on the mountain road for tourists to buy. There are also some pragmatic farmers who carry straw in horse-drawn carts. The mountain road is narrow, and it will automatically give way when encountering an oncoming vehicle

The old man's smile is really moving. Sitting there against the strong wind, he has to be admired. His expression is full of traces of time, which can be associated with the old man's attachment to this piece of land. Through aerial photography, the condescending God's perspective, you can have a panoramic view of the red land with distinct layers, the unique angle, with the unique scenery, harvest full of memories

The sacred tree of the local people stands lonely on the hillside, and the tree is covered with wishing ribbons. However, the wind is too strong, and many of them are blown down. They go away with the wind. No matter how strong the wind is, the position of the trunk is not obvious. The swaying, the sacred tree that has experienced wind and rain for thousands of years, there is no big storm that has not been seen.

Luoxiapo is a relatively mature small scenic spot. There is a parking lot on the mountain, and there is also a long viewing platform. Both sides are full of winter cherry trees. When driving here, the pink winter cherry trees add a lot of color. Here You can see the face of the red land in a wider range

The scenic spot is currently exempt from tickets, and the cable car track is also being built. After the completion, I believe it will increase the popularity of the place, and the villagers are also looking forward to this day.

Internet celebrities check in, [Dongfengyun Scenic Area]

The check-in points of Internet celebrities have always affected people’s hearts. If you don’t come here to see it, you can’t find other places to replace it, so I planned Maitreya into my itinerary. I went there by animation from Kunming. There are many shifts every day. I chose the earliest train number, and it left at 7:50. It took half an hour to arrive at Maitreya Station. The moment I walked out of the train station, the sky began to rain again, and it was getting bigger and bigger, to the extent that it could not be blocked , I managed to catch a taxi, and I basically disliked Dongfengyun because it was too close, so I didn't even want to take a taxi. Only a few drivers are willing. I always thought that only the Dongfengyun scenic spot in Maitreya is hot. I didn’t expect that the Maitreya Giant Buddha scenic spot is the supporting scenic spot here, and there are only a few scenic spots where Internet celebrities check in.

When arriving at the scenic spot, you can choose to walk or take an eco-car. The actual walking distance is not very far, and you can also see the scenery of the sea of ​​flowers and mountains along the way. You don’t need to spend 30 yuan to take this eco-car. The scenic spot is currently under construction, and many places are still dirt roads. After the completion, I believe there will be new check-in spots for Internet celebrities. At present, the relatively complete museum is the Kaleidoscope Museum, which is also a popular Internet celebrity spot. Except for this area, it is still an art The two places in the hotel are worth visiting. Everything else is under construction and can be ignored. Because it is not yet perfect, this Dongfengyun scenic spot does not require tickets. Apart from the catering, there is no additional expenses to spend here.

It's rare for me to appear on camera once. In the rainy and windy environment, my hair is blown messy, and I put on a sweater and hat to look cool.

Red brick is the characteristic of this place, so the buildings are inseparable from this red brick. They are all piled up one by one. The venues are not open, so I didn't enter the interior to visit the interior scenery, but the appearance is enough to attract everyone, like a vase Also a building like a wine bottle.

Although there are few tourists, but they all gather here to take pictures, it seems that there are too many people. At the same time, everyone is queuing up to take pictures. Here comes a long-legged beauty. There will be a blockbuster here. Just next to it is an art space station, which exhibits some masterpieces. The background is the kaleidoscope museum. Compared with myself, you can know where the gap is. The skill of using light is really good

The small "vases" are actually shops. Because of the early hours, many of them have not opened yet, and only a small part of them are open. This is a very good leisure and resort park. When the supporting facilities are completed, it will attract more people from all over the country. tourists.

Aerial photos of the hotel in the distance, like a small castle, also like a paradise, you can see from the high altitude that each building is very distinctive, and the design is also independent and unique, and will not repeat the shape.

There are also artworks on site, and you can think of different things when you look at it from the front and the side. It is rare that there is a ray of sun in the sky, which has been shrouded in dark clouds, making people feel unhappy. The appearance of the sun gives hope

The sun didn't shine for a long time, it was just a flash in the pan, and then it was dark clouds and heavy rain. Seeing this situation, I immediately cleaned up and took a few more photos at the last time.

The unavoidable heavy rain made the clothes wet. After a simple lunch at noon, it was time to wait for the bullet train back to Kunming to fly back to Guangzhou. The rain made everything inconvenient, so I ended this journey with a hazy photo. !

those delicious food

Fujian small store, I forgot the specific store name, on the road between the Shwedagon Pagoda and the Xishuangbanna Marketing Center, the sign here is Yanpi wonton, the owner claims to be one of the few authentic Yanpi wontons, so my friends and I also tried it After a while, the result was not disappointing, the taste is very good, the skin is really elastic, in order to save some space to go to the nearby night market for food, I only tried half of it, and there are Fujian fish balls, which are very delicious and elastic. I wanted to finish the whole serving and order another one. It was really delicious, but I held back when I thought of using delicious food later on. It’s a pity that I didn’t try other delicacies in this small shop. I hope you are still there when I come to Xishuangbanna next time, I will try this taste again!

Address: Mazu Yanpi Wonton, 122, Building 17, Jinghanzhai, Xishuangjing, Gaozhuang

Per capita price: 20 yuan

Recommended index: ★★★★

Must-Try Dishes: Fujian Fish Ball, Yanpi Wonton

I actually met an authentic Dai restaurant in Jinghong. After visiting Manting Park with my friends, the hand-picked rice that has always made him obsessed prompted me to join the queue this time. This restaurant is not on the side of the road. You have to go to the alley to see it. Originally, I wanted to solve the long-awaited hand-picked rice in the restaurant on the side of the main road, but my friend found this restaurant with a better reputation on the Internet, so I chose this restaurant. Just walked in like this small restaurant, only seven or eight tables, temporarily unable to accept us, so had to wait outside the door. Most of the people present ordered the pilaf, or a group-buying set meal, 99 yuan for 2-4 people. When the dishes were delivered, the portions were quite large. The two big men had just finished eating. The boss would come to explain the order and method of eating to everyone, but generally he did not follow his method. The guests added food according to their own methods. Vegetables are basically leftovers, because I am not used to eating them raw. The sauce is hot and sour, with the taste of lemon and lemongrass. Only after eating pilaf once, is it true that you have been to Xishuangbanna!

Address: Manting Road, Jinghong City, Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Xishuangbanna (next to Mango Hotel, diagonally opposite to the gate of Manting Park)

Per capita price: 50 yuan

Recommended index: ★★★★

Must-Try Dishes: Hand Pilaf

The next one is called Farmhouse Authentic Cuisine. I gave a bad review. I also saw relevant information on the group buying website, so I went to find it. The exterior decoration is also very farmhouse, and it looks out of place with the surrounding characteristic buildings. Because we had to go on our way, the first person to eat came out with the information of the group purchase. The service staff made various excuses and didn’t have it. It’s just that there is no such thing. We are full of anger after eating a meal. The point is that we were the first ones to eat at that time. The best discovery, the best meal, is actually scrambled eggs with tomatoes!

Address: Diagonally opposite to Coconut Love Theme Inn, Xishuangjingjinghanzhai, Gaozhuang, Jiangbei

Per capita price: 40 yuan

Recommended index: ★

Must-Try Dishes: None

It is another internet-famous restaurant, the restaurant on the roof of the boundless sky. Because I chose to stay in the hotel downstairs here, I didn’t know that there is a restaurant on the roof, so I came up to try it. The night view is beautiful, which adds to the dining experience. Appetite, the mobile phone will keep taking pictures, but unfortunately, it’s raining again, I didn’t dine in the open-air area, I only dined indoors, there are not many service staff in the whole restaurant, and many things need to be called several times before they can be done. To be blunt about the service, they are all recruited from the housekeeping department to help, so I can’t keep up with a lot of details. I wanted to get a menu to see, but no one answered me after asking several times, so I had to look at the group buying website, and then I saw the original price. The 88 yuan set meal can be reduced by another 30 yuan. I bought it without saying anything. After verifying the service, I waited for the food to be served. I just read the introduction and thought that two people could finish it, but the waiter said that it would definitely not be finished, because this is The set meal for 2-4 people finally came up. After eating for more than an hour, I didn't finish it. In the end, there were some side dishes left. The dishes are good, but the service has not kept up, but the price is already invincible in such an environment, and there is nowhere else to find it.

Address: 23rd Floor, Jinhua International Hotel, Yunnan, No. 96, Beijing Road, Kunming

Per capita price: 45 yuan

Recommended index: ★★★

Must-try dishes: Yunnan Bridge Rice Noodles, Seafood Xiangfu Yipin Tang

In the end, a popsicle was a friendly cameo, and it didn’t feel cold at all in an environment close to zero, and it could be eaten slowly without melting. Even the owner of the convenience store was amazed. It's a dessert after a good meal!

those who lived featured

Kunming Baijia Hotel (formerly Hanglv Hotel)

Address: 400 meters south of Lichang Highway, Huajing Village, Kunming

Price: 80-100

There is a free pick-up and drop-off service, just call the store an hour in advance. The time for drop-off depends on the time slot. If it is an early flight, it can only be a shuttle bus every hour. The service starts at 5 o'clock at the earliest. When you check in, you will be there You need to report the flight time in order to arrange pick-up and drop-off. When you check in, you can get two bottles of free meal and water at the front desk. There are many rooms, water heaters, air conditioners, and TV equipment. Disposable toilet mats are also provided. This is compared to other big hotels. It has improved a lot, the hot water comes out quickly, and the overall cost performance is also very high. It is just for a few hours of simple rest. Friends who catch an early flight can consider it. The hotel is less than ten minutes away from the airport. It can be seen that the accommodation here is managed in a unified and standardized way. It is not a pheasant restaurant. I saw that many friends worried about safety issues in the reviews. I have personally lived in it. I can rest assured that it is due to conditions and is not trying to rip off customers.

Xishuangbanna Naxi Art Hotel

Address: Floor 14.15.16, Building 2-1, Jingdong Village, Xishuangjing, Gaozhuang

Price: 150--200 yuan

I have been reading a lot of hotels and inns in Xishuangjing on the Internet. After looking for it, I chose this one. I didn’t choose other more distinctive and charming ones. One of the reasons for choosing this is that I can see the Shwedagon Pagoda The night view and the night scene of other characteristic buildings, and the room area is very large, equal to the other two rooms, and there are two terraces, which are very open and have a good view. The shampoo for the bath is a high-end brand with a fragrant smell , There are sofas, novels, projection lamps, hangers, and slippers imported from Korea. Everything fits the theme and is designed by Art Hotel. In addition, there are tea sets for making tea, but you must bring your own tea. I booked a double room with river view. Sitting on the balcony and looking at the river view in the distance, and the lighting of the Shwedagon Pagoda, it made people forget the tired experience. Such a large room can actually sleep four people, and now I sleep alone, which is indeed a bit of a waste. I stayed for two nights. The first night may be due to New Year's Day. All services were good. The second night was a little bit behind. For example, the hot water for bathing was only warm water no matter how you adjusted it, which was not suitable for bathing at all. It is easy to catch cold, and I managed to get through it with great difficulty. I could have taken a hot bath to fall asleep, but it became icy cold.

Kunming Mianhua International Hotel 

Address: Jinhua International Hotel, Yunnan, No. 96, Beijing Road, Kunming

Price: 150-200 yuan

The hotel is very close to the Kunming Railway Station. The airport bus is located downstairs. The hotel is an old-fashioned management hotel. After checking in in the lobby, you can get two free drinks, coffee, milk tea, soy milk, and a cup of warm tea when you check in in cold weather. A warm thing, the hotel rooms are shared with the office, and each floor is rented by a company as an office. I looked at it while waiting for the elevator, and there are several familiar company Yunnan branch offices set up here, arranged by the customer On the 19th floor, I watched the night of Kunming from a high altitude for ten nights. The surrounding area is connected to the railway station, so I have to buy something more expensive for others. There are also many vendors who set up temporary stalls, and the price is cheap. It is easy to solve the problem of breakfast. Suitable for people on the go. The hotel facilities are all complete, but I don’t have time to experience it. The boundless restaurant on the 23rd floor on the top floor is worth a try. The room does not include breakfast. You can go to the restaurant with 85% of the room card. A rice noodle crossing the bridge is 38 yuan. Under the circumstances, it is not expensive. The only downside of the room is that the sound of the central air conditioner is a bit loud, and it is adjusted to heating, but you can’t feel the existence of heating, and there is no place to hang clothes, so you can only use some existing places that are not suitable for hanging things. .

transportation:

I chose four flights for this itinerary. It takes about eight hours to drive from Xishuangbanna to Kunming. It will take longer on holidays. In order not to delay the time, I still chose the plane, which is more convenient, but the budget cost is slightly higher. Higher, mainly because the time saved can go to a few more scenic spots. Friends who want to take a car can buy tickets at the passenger station. Now the official WeChat public account and mini program can book tickets in advance. More and more passenger stations can use the QR code to board the bus, saving paper par. Since there is no direct train to Xishuangbanna, cars and planes cannot be used as means of transportation. Pay more attention when buying bus tickets. To go to different places, you need to get on the train at different stations, which are generally clearly distinguished.

The subway connecting Kunming to the south of the train has trains at around 6 o'clock at the earliest. The information I found on Baidu has expired. I checked it when I was traveling, but I actually asked the staff on the spot and the sign at the station entrance, and the opening time has been advanced. It is convenient for passengers who catch the bus in the morning. You should also pay attention to taking a taxi in Xishuangbanna. Generally, you don’t know how to use the meter, and some drivers will pick the order, and don’t go if it’s too close, so I don’t ask too many questions. I just get in the car and tell the destination, and the driver will obediently use the meter. Go, Banna is now focusing on the development of tourism. It is an international tourist resort city, and the supporting facilities have been fully guaranteed. If you encounter these things, you can call for complaints.

Attractions:

Tea Horse Ancient City

Address: East side of the tourist ring road in the north urban area of ​​Pu'er City (next to the Lameipo Bridge)

Tickets: Free, 100 yuan for the small joint ticket in the scenic area, 80 yuan for the aisle

Recommended index: ★★★

Tea Horse Ancient City and Tea Horse Ancient Road are the same scenic spot, but they have two different names. You can take the local bus line 3, or you can take a taxi. More than 30 yuan, the tourist service center has small luggage storage, large luggage can only be handled by yourself, or persuade the young lady at the tourist center to help you look after it, tickets and cableway tickets can be booked online in advance, the price is even higher Concessions, the main scenery is to visit the section of road that the caravan brought tea to the Middle East through horses in ancient times. This is also the starting point of the ancient road. The current ancient road has a flat slope up the mountain road and a stone ladder road. As you walk, you will find that there are two roads leading to the same place, which seem to be the difference between the new road and the old road. There are large and small museums along the way, which require joint tickets to enter, or scan the code on the spot to enter. These are all based on self-consciousness and no special guards.

Tell Zhuang Xishuangjing

Address: Next to the roundabout of the Jiangbei section of Xuanwei Avenue, Jinghong, Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Xishuangbanna

Tickets: Free

Recommended index: ★★★★★

As the most dazzling pearl in Xishuangbanna, Zhuang Xishuangjing has gradually improved its supporting facilities for tourism and vacation. I heard from the locals that Xishuangjing has been in development for five years. With the continuous development of the Internet and the intervention of real estate, the The business model has been formed, and large hotels have been completed and put into use one after another. It is believed that in the next five years, the aura of Xishuangbanna International Resort City will attract more tourists from all over the world to come for vacation. The night market is also a feature here. The aisles in the side streets and alleys are all places for temporary stalls. The interlinked roads and the night market form a large entertainment area, which not only complements each other in terms of eating, drinking, and entertainment, but also influences the area. The force is also gradually taking shape. Extending around with the Shwedagon Pagoda as the center, various retro plots with folk characteristics also reappear. The Liuguo Floating Market takes advantage of this advantage and uses its own characteristics to develop projects. The cruise ship needs to purchase additional tickets, and there are two options , the whole journey requires a fare of 60 yuan. The most splendid at night is the Shwedagon Pagoda, as well as the surrounding high-rise buildings and hotels that have been completed and put into use. These points are also the most lively, and there are usually evening shows on holidays.

Wangtianshu Scenic Area

Address: Mengla County, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture

Tickets: 75, package 198, discounts for online booking

Recommended index: ★★★★

To go to the scenic spot, you can take a direct bus at Banna Passenger Station in Jinghong or go to Mengla first and then transfer to Wangtianshu. The journey is relatively long, about four hours, because the scenic spot is across the road, and the shuttle bus will pass by the cruise ship terminal and the actual Wangtian The entrance of the tree scenic area, the two are different drop-off points, but the final destination of the cruise ship is also to return to the entrance of the Wangtianshu scenic spot. If you buy a package ticket, get off at the cruise ship wharf in advance and wait to get on the boat. The boat is two The boat departs every ten minutes, and the boat will leave even if there are not enough people. The cruise takes about fifteen minutes. After swimming ashore, you need to show your ticket to enter the Wangtianshu Scenic Spot on land. You can enjoy various plants in the tropical rainforest all the way in. Compared with similar plants planted in other places, the tropical rainforest It looks taller and bigger, as if he has entered a small country. When you arrive at the Wangtianshu Scenic Area, if you don’t take a walk through the canopy corridor, it’s like you’ve never been to Wangtianshu. The corridor is about 700 meters a day, and it takes about half an hour to stop and go. After walking through the canopy, you can walk another On the rainforest path, feel the magnificence of the rainforest plants. If you are lucky, you may see parasitic flowers. When you pass by, you only see the introduction with pictures, but you don’t see the real ones.

Manting Park/ Xishuangbanna Zongfo Temple

Address: No. 35 Manting Road, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Tickets: Combined ticket 80 yuan, there are discounts for online booking

Recommended index: ★★★★

Mengle Great Buddhist Temple

Address: Mannongfeng, Jinghong City, Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Xishuangbanna

Tickets: 108 yuan

Recommended index: ★★★★★

Water splashing performance in Dafo Temple: 2 o'clock, 4 o'clock, peacock flying: 10:30, 14:50, 16:50, you can arrange time to watch the performance according to this time, the performance has embedded advertisements, you can decide whether to buy it, But when it is integrated into the performance, it can be treated as knowledge. The peacock flying is worth seeing. The two performances are adjacent to each other, but one after the other, so you won't miss it. After watching the performance, you can climb the mountain to get close to the big Buddha statue. There are more than 2,000 stairs. You can rest, don't force yourself to finish walking. The Big Buddha only stands on the middle of the mountain, and the Big Buddha Temple is on the top of the mountain. Since it is still under construction, it is not possible to visit inside. When I came to the floor of the Big Buddha and looked up at the whole Buddha statue, I couldn't help but marvel at the power of faith. You can go directly to the Dafo Temple by taking the No. 3 car in the urban area, and it doesn’t cost more than 30 yuan to take a taxi. Riding a bike is a kind of physical examination. Before unlocking the lock, you should pay attention to the regulations of the parking area, because there is no parking on the road, just parked The area of ​​the car is a bit scattered, and there are situations where the left side can stop and the right side cannot stop at any time. Buddhist temples in Thailand will have a dress requirement, but there are no relevant reminders here, that is, there are reminders, and many people have not noticed it. For example, if you want to take off your shoes to enter the temple, due to the design of the aisle, many people don't think so and walk in with their shoes on, only to find out that they need to take off their shoes to enter.

Dongchuan Red Earth

Address: Xintian Township, Dongchuan District, Kunming City

Tickets: Free

Recommended index: ★★★★★

Going to the Red Land is actually quite inconvenient. Only passing cars can get there, and there are not many shifts, so they usually drive by themselves or follow a group. Because it is far away from Kunming, it takes more than three hours, so it takes a day to go back and forth. Partners need to pay attention and arrange the itinerary. The most direct way is to take a one-day tour, which saves trouble and worry, although the cost will be a little more expensive. The entire area of ​​the Red Land is large, and each village has different scenery. It is necessary to plan the route in advance and determine which small attractions to visit. You can also stay in the Red Land and let the locals lead the way. The accommodation fee is not high. High, very cheap. At that time, there were basically no people when I went there. I saw a few cars along the road. Under the introduction of the local famous star team leader, there is almost no peak season or off-season in Red Land, because they are all similar, and there is no other website. The popularity of the red dot reveals in the words the team leader's sadness that his hometown has not become popular! The layers are distinct, like terraced fields, but they are covered with red clothes. This kind of scenery is rare in China. The large area may only be the land of Dongchuan, so National Geographic has also visited this land more often, as well as the star grandfather. Yes, but the most famous grandpa is no longer convenient to go out, so he can only rest at home. It is his descendants who come out for tourists to take pictures, but in my opinion, the descendants are also old and not suitable for this job. I hope There are more successors emerging. The best and most quintessential part of the scenery is Luoxia Slope. The hillsides are all viewing platforms, which can accommodate hundreds of seats at the same time. If it wasn’t for the strong wind at the time, I would definitely take an aerial photo!

Dongfengyun Scenic Area

Address: Hudong Highway, Mile City, Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Honghe

Tickets: Free

Recommended index: ★★★★

It is very convenient to go to Dongfengyun Scenic Area. After arriving at the station by bullet train, there will be a connecting bus, but the waiting time is long. You can take a taxi for 20 yuan, but not all drivers are willing to go, because they think it is too close and need to run For longer routes, it would be best if the time just catches up with the shuttle bus in the scenic spot. The cars on the outside can only come to the gate and cannot enter. Those who don’t want to walk can take an eco-friendly car to enter the Kaleidoscope Art Museum. The cost is 30 yuan. In fact, it is not very far to walk without a car. You can also take a closer look at various places along the way. Scenery, you will walk through a sea of ​​flowers, and you can also leave a scene by yourself. The most popular Kaleidoscope Art Museum is usually not open to tourists. The gate is closed and only the exterior can be seen. However, there is also a queue for taking pictures of the exterior. There are long queues of people waiting for the seat in front of the main entrance. Photograph. Friendly reminder, you need to use a wide-angle lens to capture the exquisite scenery. Due to the limited space, the general lens can only capture a small part and cannot capture the panorama. If you are tired from playing, you can take a look at other art exhibitions and take a break. There are small shops around the area that provide food and beverages.

Mobile phone signal

This trip used the main card of China Telecom and the secondary card of China Mobile. The overall information is that China Mobile is better than China Telecom, including when driving through caves and tunnels, the 4G signal is fully covered, and there is no dead spot. Can surf the Internet smoothly. Wangtianshu will pass through the village, and the signal is not stable occasionally, other places are fine.

weather

The weather in Yunnan is famous for its strangeness. It rains heavily for a while, and then it is exposed to the sun for a while, and then it rains again. It must be exposed to the sun, so you still have to be prepared with both hands. The sun and rain can be switched at any time. Don’t worry about the itinerary being blocked because of the rain, and don’t worry that the exposure will make you dizzy!

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