On November 27, 2020, my travel friend "Old Chen Boy" and I started a trip to western Yunnan with a group. The itinerary is simple and can be divided into three stages: one is Mangshi, Ruili, Tengchong. The second is the Nujiang Grand Canyon and the Dulong River. The third is Weishan, Nanjian, Wuliangshan.
Because it is Dali, we will fly from Shanghai to Kunming first.
Flight to Kunming
November 28:
Today is the check-in day, and I took the high-speed train to Dali early in the morning. Because the tickets were sold out last night, I didn't want the 145 yuan ticket, so I only bought 60 yuan for this trip. Arrange the itinerary for the day by yourself in Dali: visit the ancient city first, then climb Cangshan Mountain, then visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng, go to the shrine wharf, and stroll on the shore of Erhai Lake. At night, watch the night view of the ancient city.
Scenery along the high-speed rail
Dali ancient city tower and street scene
The landmark building of the ancient city "Wuhua Building"
visit the museum. Dali City was originally the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom and the Dali Kingdom, and it re-entered the territory after the Ming Dynasty. It has a long history and profound cultural heritage, so there are many things to see.
Landscape in the ancient city
"Without Cangshan, it is unreasonable." Cangshan is a destination of this trip. Hire a taxi from the south gate, and you can get to Cangshan Gantong Temple cable car station for only 20 yuan.
The Gantong Temple, which is located on the mountainside, is a matter of course, and it is easy to lead the sheep.
Picturesque autumn scenery on the mountain
Cangshan Grand Canyon
Cangshan has three cable car lines, we choose to take the Gantong cable car. This is the scenery of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake seen on the cable car
After getting off the cable car, I took a 30-yuan wallet to the "Chongsheng Three Pagoda Temple" not far away.
Revisit "Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple" (I managed to find a pool to take reflections, but I don't know there is a "Reflection Park"?)
After leaving the Three Pagoda Temple, I wanted to walk around the Erhai Sea, so I randomly ordered a shrine pier, called a Didi car and left, and I actually chose the right one.
This is the Erhai lakeside promenade, the scenery is very good!
Night view of the south gate of the ancient city.
The casserole fish in "Bamuxuan Bai Nationality Restaurant" is still unforgettable to Xiao Chen.
Stay in the antique "Yilinge Hotel"
November 29:
Today I joined 4 other tourists, a couple from Zhuhai, Guangdong, and a couple from Qingdao, Shandong. There are two drivers, surnamed He, Naxi nationality. A nine-seater car, thus officially starting an 11-day trip to explore western Yunnan.
The first stage of the itinerary, Mangshi, Ruili, Tengchong and other scenic spots. The car drove along the Hangrui Expressway, wandering around in the mountains almost all day, the weather was very good, Shanghai has not been cloudy and cold for days, and it is a tropical scenery.
The first scenic spot, "Tree Wrapped Pagoda", an ancient pagoda in the Qianlong era, was actually wrapped by bodhi trees, which can be called a great spectacle.
"Meng Huan Great Golden Pagoda" was built on Leirang Mountain. Meng Huan is another name for Mangshi. It is said that Buddha and Sakyamuni once practiced here. Rebuilt in 2004.
Ruili's "Lonely Tree Becomes a Forest" scenic spot beside the national highway. (Xishuangbanna also has a single tree forest spot)
The dove occupies the bird's nest, and the parasitic tree takes advantage of it.
November 30:
I stayed at Shenglinxuan Hotel in Ruili last night, and searched around for dinner. Today, we will visit some nearby scenic spots, such as Jiegaoguomen, Yizhai Liangliang, Moli Tropical Forest Park, and then return to Tengchong.
Early morning in Ruili, a small border town
bridge across borders
National Gate-------sister
One country, two villages is a typical village, a geographical wonder of two countries. The national border divides a Dai village into two. The Chinese side is called Yinjing, and the Burmese side is called Mangxiu.
This is the scenic spot
There are also original residents
The attractions of "One Village, Two Kingdoms" witness the deep love between China and Myanmar.
"Morli Tropical Forest Park" is not far from the G320 National Highway. It has a large area and a primitive ecology in the scenic spot: trees piercing the sky, flowers blooming, waterfalls and springs, and the air is fresh. It is a tropical rainforest valley, a combination of rainforest vegetation and waterfalls and streams. The experience value exceeded my expectations.
Actually here
Murray Falls
Yunnan is the kingdom of plants, and I have seen many tropical plants here, and the streams and waterfalls here are also very spectacular.
The Longjiang Bridge is a traffic control project in southwest Yunnan. It is a super-large bridge with a total length of 2,470 meters and a tower height of 170 meters. (Below is the canyon abyss)
Car crossing the Longjiang Bridge
Jiangdong Ginkgo Village Scenic Spot is located 37 kilometers north of Tengchong City, adjacent to the National Volcanic Geological Park. The scenic spot includes four natural villages, Chenjiazhai, Baxin, Jiangyun, and Sihe, and has more than 10,000 mu of natural continuous ginkgo forest. Ginkgo trees are more than 30,000 famous. When we went there, there were a lot of tourists in the scenic spot.
It was already late in Ginkgo Village, but the intoxicating beauty of "the village is in the forest, the tree is in the home, and the people are in the painting" made people want to move and couldn't stop.
December 1:
Yesterday, stayed overnight at Hezeyuan Inn in Chenjiazhai. Free at leisure in the morning, departure at 11:00. We took advantage of this time to walk all over the streets and alleys of the core area, and took many photos, giving people the feeling that there is gold everywhere, and the city is full of golden armor. There are many scenic spots to see today. The nearby "Volcano Park" has been closed for rectification due to yesterday's accident. In the afternoon, we will visit the "West Yunnan Anti-Japanese Memorial Hall" and Dieshui Waterfall, and then go to Heshun Ancient Town for accommodation.
Dawn -------- photographed on the mountain of Guyang Temple
1300 Ginkgo King
couple tree
There was a live broadcast here last night
took a picture
The unique scenery of Ginkgo Village is well-deserved and impressive.
In the afternoon, visit the "West Dian Anti-Japanese Memorial Hall" and pay homage to the "National War Cemetery". In the early days of the Anti-Japanese War in Yunnan, the Yunnan Army was organized to go to the Songhu battlefield, guarding the rear area during the Anti-Japanese War, organizing an expeditionary force, and writing an epic chapter in history. Today, many young compatriots, holding yellow flowers in their hands, bowed in front of the tomb of the martyrs, mourned silently, expressed respect and grief, and were very moved. If the youth is strong, China is strong. May the motherland prosper every year.
There are nearly 10,000 anti-Japanese soldiers buried in the National Cemetery, most of whom are teenagers under 20. It is very touching!
Tengchong Dieshui Scenic Area is located 2 kilometers west of the city. When the Dieshui River passed through here, it suddenly encountered a cliff. The river fell from a height of 46 meters into the deep pool below. Scattered" landscape.
This is a unique urban waterfall. Walking, looking back, I actually entered the Canyon Waterfall Scenic Area.
Heshun Ancient Town is not far from the urban area. It is one of the famous ancient towns in China, with more than 6,000 people in the town. There are more than 12,000 registered overseas Chinese compatriots, and it is also the hometown of overseas Chinese who signed the name. Because of the advocacy of farming, poetry and books, and the harmony of the government, it is a harmonious place to choose scholars and people.
The ancient town is surrounded by mountains and lakes, surrounded by wetlands, and the terrain is excellent. In addition, the buildings have unique national characteristics. They are built against the mountains, and the heights are scattered, forming a very beautiful landscape painting.
Scenic gate
Small bridge and flowing water beside the ancient town
Rural scenery outside the ancient town
Tengchong has beautiful jade, and even more so.
Su Guzhen "Family Culture" inn.
December 2:
In addition to the ancient town, today's itinerary will also go to the hot sea area in Tengchong, and then rush to Lushui City, the capital of the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, to stay. It was light at eight o'clock, and the two of us went out to collect folk songs. Westward last night, eastward today. The trail promenade, Longtan, Yuanlong Pavilion, Li's Ancestral Hall, Liu's Ancestral Hall, and Ai Siqi Memorial Hall are all in one go.
The sun rises in the east, and the beautiful scenery continues.
Li's ancestral hall is classical and solemn.
The fog in the Longtan is like a dragon coming out of the water
Former residence of modern Chinese philosopher Ai Siqi
Heshun Library - a model of rural level
On the streets of the town, the commercial atmosphere is strong.
At noon, drive to the "Atami" scenic spot. Because there are many volcanoes around Tengchong, there are many hot springs, and Atami is the bright one. There are frequent geothermal activities here, and many hot springs are densely distributed in the valleys, and the temperature is as high as 100 degrees. There are also many interstitial fountains. Near the valley, there is steam everywhere, especially the big boiling pot, where the raw eggs are cooked after a while, which is also a highlight.
Sulfur pools, the air smells of rotten eggs.
Gap spring, the fountain can reach several meters, spray once every few seconds.
Leaving Tengchong, going to Baoshan, crossing the Lancang River, and entering Provincial Highway 230, is the Lisu Nujiang Autonomous Prefecture.
The car passed Lushui City (that is, Liuku Town), and the lights were just on.
We stayed under the viaduct at "Haodu Century Hotel"
November 3:
Today, we will go north along the Nujiang Gorge, pass through Fugong and Gongshan Mountains, and finally arrive at Bingzhongluo, the northernmost part of Yunnan Province. The journey is also the longest. The car travels through the depths of the Grand Canyon, with Gaoligong Mountain on the left and Biluo Snow Mountain on the right. On both sides of the Nujiang River, there are villages deep in the clouds, nearby springs and waterfalls, and iron cable suspension bridges flashing in front of you... Travel is on the way.
Centaur Suspension Bridge
tiger jump
Feilai Stone, (in the early morning of March 19, 1983, a huge rock fell in the courtyard of the teacher's dormitory of Fugong Minority Middle School, and a dozen teachers sleeping on the bed were unscathed. It is unknown where the stone came from. .)
Scenery captured while driving
Stone Moon——Nature's uncanny workmanship
Photographed in the service area
The First Howl of the Nu River
Jiang Zhongsong
First Bay of Nu River
Peach Blossom Island
Bingzhongluo Observation Deck
November 4:
Today I will stay in Bingzhongluo for one day. Bingzhongluo town is located at the northernmost tip of Yunnan Province, and beyond that is Zayu County, Tibet. This is also the only way to enter Tibet and go to Deqin. Unfortunately, a few kilometers away from the Tibet checkpoint, it happened to be building a road. I couldn't wait and had to return.
Today's attractions are Shimen, Wuli Village, and Qiunatong.
In the early morning of Bingzhongluo, the clouds and mist are misty, dreamlike and unreal, shaking like a fairyland.
Shimen Pass
Wuli Village is on the other side of the river. The village is not big, and there is a chain bridge leading to the other side. According to the donkey friend, you have to go early in the morning. At this time, the fog on the river shrouds the top of the village, and it is the best to see. It's a pity that the two drivers are not experts in photography, but they just dragged you here, and it's over. There is also an ancient tea-horse road leading to Tibet, built near the mountains, very dangerous.
Wuli Village on the other side of the river
Chain bridge and pack team
The original ecological village, far away from the world.
Tea-Horse Road
Drive up the car, and not far away is "Qiu Na Tong". In the language of Nu and Lisu people, barrel means peace and peace, and the extension means the place where people live together. This is the bosom of a big mountain, with large green fields, stilted buildings, and slate houses exposed in the chest, as if stepping into a fairy-tale paradise.
Temple + church at the entrance of the village
green field
quaint village
Visit the temples near Bingzhongluo again
November 5:
Today, I will go to the mysterious Dulongjiang River. Before the trip, the driver said that the road is difficult and nine-seater cars cannot pass. In fact, the road is really easy to walk (maybe the reason for the tunnel opening)
The Dulong River is on the other side of Gaoligong Mountain. It faces Gaoligong Mountain in the east and Danlika Mountain in the west. Here, a world wonder of four parallel rivers is formed. Because of the blocked traffic and unique landscape, it has become a place for donkey friends to check in. land.
passing first bay
Take a group photo
Over the Gaoligong Mountains
Alpine Y mouth, the weather is myriad
The snowfall a few days ago made it even more enchanting.
After four or five hours of driving, I finally arrived at a place called "Pukawang". In fact, Pukawang is a tourist distribution center. When the car arrives here, the driver rests and the passengers herd sheep.
colorful road
The Dulong River is clear and emerald green.
Suspension bridges, villages with wooden houses (there is Myanmar on the other side of the mountain)
A scene of Dulongjiang Town
November 6:
I didn't go to Longyuan Village, I didn't see the tattooed girl, and it was too late to return to Gongshan County. I stayed at the Suyun Hotel with regrets, and went to collect the wind early in the morning. I went around the Nu River and the cliff carvings. Today we will return to Zhiziluo, Laomudeng.
Gongshan County Riverside Square
Around Stone Moon Service Area
Zhiziluo used to be the seat of Bijiang County, and the Lisu Autonomous Prefecture was established in 1954 and was the seat of the state government. In 1974, the state government moved and became an abandoned city. Therefore, if you want to see the architectural style of the 1960s and 1970s, this place has become a living fossil. However, I think the history and scenery is better here.
town built on a mountain
The street market still exists, the old days were really not easy.
The road across the canyon is harder than the Shu Road (taken by climbing to the top of the toilet)
abandoned deserted house
church
Laomudeng is a language of the Nu nationality, which means purple bamboo land. It is located on the hillside on the east bank of the Nujiang River, not far from Zhiziluo. The scenery here is beautiful, and the whole village looks like a farmhouse, with hostels and houses everywhere. We live in "Shanju Gega Inn", which is a room with a mountain view. Sitting on the balcony, you can have a panoramic view of the entire Nujiang Canyon. In the evening, the six donkey friends had a dinner nearby and ordered a stewed old hen, which was very enjoyable.
Yellow third floor is also
Absolutely OK!
downstairs facilities
old muden church
Biluo Snow Mountain behind
Gaoligong Mountain Huangkou Peak in front
Old Mudden Lookout
Evening light and shadow
November 7:
Today we will leave Laomudeng to the ancient city of Weishan in Dali Prefecture. The car goes along the Nujiang Grand Canyon, crosses Lushui River, and passes through Dali. The only scenic spot on the way is the famous "Bathhouse Club".
The ancient city of Weishan was the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom, and later moved to Dali City. This is the birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, and there are many things to see. Overnight at Weishan Menghua Hotel.
You can see public buildings relocated from other places along the way
Sightseeing trail is under construction
The hot spring bath pool by the Nu River. Every New Year, here is overcrowded, men, women and children will be naked, here to wash away the bad luck of the year and welcome the new year.
The car passes through Lushui City, and there is a new look.
Photos taken from the car.
Especially when approaching Weishan, the land stretching for several 10 kilometers is the most fertile land and the most beautiful pastoral scenery in Yunnan I have seen.
Weishan Ancient City is located in Weishan County in the south of Dali. It is also known as Nanzhao Ancient City. It was the early capital of Nanzhao Kingdom. The buildings in Weishan Ancient City are well preserved, including Gongchen Tower, Xinggong Tower, and Xuanzhu Temple. And other historical sites with Southwest characteristics can be said to be the museum of the ancient Nanzhao country. Its streets are class 1.
The only remaining north gate tower
Star Arch Building is located in the center of the ancient city
cobblestone road, commercial street
The former imperial city, the former county government, and the current government
Mengyang Park
ancient city night view
November 8:
In the morning, continue sightseeing in the ancient city. At dawn, go to Mengyang Park, Ximen Diaolou, Confucian Temple, Weishan Museum, Xie Family Courtyard, etc. At 11 o'clock, drive to Nanjian Tulin Scenic Spot, then go to Wuliang Mountain to watch cherry blossoms, and stay at Luoyuanju Hotel in Wuliang Town.
Old house in the city
West Gate Suspension Bridge
Temple of Literature
Nanzhao Museum (Weishan Museum)
Sun Palace
Collection of Ming Dynasty Screens
Historical Collection
twin towers
Two styles of buildings in the city
Xie Family Courtyard
North Gate
Nanjian Earth Forest is located in Nanjian County, Dali Prefecture. First climb up the mountain, to the Longevity Pagoda, then turn into the soil forest, and then walk along the plank road. This is an artistic magic palace of natural sculptures, just like breaking into a mysterious fairyland. No tickets are also a must.
Wansi Pagoda
Nanjian County
It's like a sheng like a mantle, it's wonderful.
Wuliang Mountain Cherry Blossom Valley is located in Wuliang Town, Nanjian County, Dali Prefecture. The average altitude is 2,175 meters. From November to December every year, tens of thousands of winter cherry blossoms planted in the tea garden compete to bloom, forming a fairyland on earth with thousands of red trees and green spots.
It's still a bit late (the flower buds are gone)
cherry blossoms in tea garden
Cherry Blossoms in Scenic Area No. 2
November 9:
Today is the last day of the group tour. Before dawn, we will go to Wuliang Mountain to take pictures of the sunrise, and then go back to the hotel for breakfast. Arrive in Dali at about 2:00 p.m., break up the group.
Our flight is on the evening of the 10th, from Kunming to Shanghai, which means we have one day available, and we set our next goal at Dali Shuanglang Ancient Town.
At sunrise------Photographed by Observation Deck No. 2
Red all over the mountain
As the sun rises, the cherry blossoms are even more red and lovely in the dark green tea garden.
After the group members arrived in Dali, some flew back to Qingdao on the same day, and some took part in the second trip. The two of us took a shuttle bus at Dali North Passenger Transport Station to Shuanglang Ancient Town and stayed at "Spring Blossoms Seaview Inn". 164 yuan to live in a sea view room, very happy.
our hotel
After checking in, it is the best time to go to Yuji Island and other places. Shuangkor Town deserves to be the best resort!
Sun Palace——Yang Liping's Art Palace
evening
November 10:
Early this morning, I went to collect wind, viewing platform, temple, vegetable market... I booked an online car-hailing car at 10 o'clock, carpooled to Dali Station, took the high-speed rail to Kunming, and then took the subway to Changshui Airport, connecting all the way , unimpeded.
Erhai morning
Customs and Customs
"Nanzhao Customs Island" photographed by the viewing platform
Cangshan Mountain opposite Shuanglang Town
Yesterday, the shuttle bus took the west line around the sea, and today the online car-hailing bus took the east line around the sea. One day is equivalent to finishing the whole Erhai Lake. (over)