If you come to Yuxi, Yunnan, these 8 places are worth visiting

Overview of Yuxi

When many people hear Yunnan, they will think of Lijiang, Dali, or Kunming, Xishuangbanna. The most visited places are also Cangshan Erhai Lake, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Dianchi Lake, Banna, etc. Wait, actually, there is another place in Yunnan called Yuxi, where there is Fuxian Lake, a vast expanse of glaze, and the majestic Ailao Mountains, which stretch for thousands of miles. In late April, I spent 10 days going deep into Yuxi to explore those slightly "low-key niche" attractions. Finally, I discovered that Yuxi turned out to be so beautiful. (This is a relatively comprehensive guide. It is recommended to save it before viewing.)

Yuxi is located in the central part of Yunnan Province. The city has nine county-level administrative divisions under its jurisdiction. The terrain is mainly mountainous.

Recommended location 1: Fuxian Lake

Fuxian Lake is located in the northeast of Yuxi, wide in the north and narrow in the south, with a circumference of about 90 kilometers around the lake. Most of the northern part belongs to Chengjiang City, including Lichang Village, Luchong Scenic Area, Hongshanzui Pink Beach, Guanglong Town, Cherry Blossom Valley, Moon Bay, Taiyang Mountain Town and other tourist spots; a small area in the southeast belongs to Huaning County , mainly Haikou Village and Haijing Village; the southwest and south of the lake belong to Jiangchuan District, including Luju Town, Starry Sky Town, Gushan Scenic Area and other tourist spots.

Luchong Scenic Area is a relatively old attraction in Fuxian Lake. The ticket is 15 yuan per person. There are relatively many tourists here, but you can still find many photo spots.

The average depth of Fuxian Lake is close to 90 meters, and the deepest point is 150 meters deep. The lake water looks very blue. Because the water quality is better protected, the lake water on the shore is very clear.

In Luchong, many tourists choose to take a boat and drive closer to the center of the lake. From here, you can see a small mountain standing on the shore, which is Beacon Hill.

July to August is the peak tourist season for Fuxian Lake. Summer is the rainy season in Yunnan. The weather changes rapidly. It is this change that causes more clouds to appear in the sky. The film is very beautiful.

From Bijia Mountain, you can see a beach in the distance called Boxi Bay, and the high mountain in the distance is called Jianshan.

The puppy on the beach seems to want to swim in the water.

Walking from west to north, you can go to another internet celebrity check-in point, which is the internet celebrity beach in Hong Shan Tsui.

There are also some beaches in Guanglong Town, but the sand quality is not as good-looking as the color in Hongshan Tsui. I mistakenly thought I was deceived by Douyin. In fact, the scenery here is still very good. Come sooner or later. If it is not so hot, the comfort level will be higher.

Hong Shan Tsui is not an attraction yet and there is currently no charge. You can also see Jianshan in the distance here.

Since it was approaching noon and the weather was a bit hot, I gave up the outdoor excursions to Cherry Blossom Valley and Moon Bay. After taking a break, I went to another internet celebrity attraction: Taiyang Mountain Town.

In addition to free parking on the mountain, there is also a circular square where there may be activities and performances during holidays.

There are many big-name hotels such as Hilton, as well as restaurants with swimming pools.

Taiyangshan Town is a very good tourist resort. Those with better conditions can choose a hotel here. There are not many people here at present, but all conditions are good.

There is also a good photo spot here. If you choose an evening, you can come here to watch the beautiful sunset. This is called Xi'an Club. It is currently free to visit, but SLR cameras are not allowed to take pictures indoors.

Next, walking south along the east coast of the lake, you will pass by a place called Haijing Village. The water by the lake there is very clear, and there are many local villagers nearby who come out in the evening. Rest and cool down.

In the evening, drive to Daheishan Observation Deck (the road is difficult to walk, the road up the mountain is narrow and winding, not recommended for novices), and watch the sunset over Fuxian Lake halfway up the mountain.

Daheishan is already within the boundary of Huaning. Due to time arrangement issues, we did not reach the top of the mountain in time when we went there.

Going further south, you can go to a resort attraction that is being vigorously developed: Starry Sky Town.

The clifftop park in Starry Sky Town can be visited for free by reservation. It is a place for photography.

There is an RV camping base here, where you can camp for 60 yuan/car, with free water supply and self-service payment for electricity. The lawns and lavender gardens are carefully cared for by staff, and you can clearly see this green space. It forms a sharp color contrast with the surrounding mountains.

Aerial photography of Gushan Island in the morning. The sunshine is soft and the breeze is blowing. It is a good place for leisure and vacation. Fuxian Lake is often called the back garden of Kunming people.

Near Gushan there is Jiangchuan’s famous delicacy, copper pot fish. It is very quiet here and is a good place to live.

Gushan Island is the only island in Fuxian Lake.

From the sky, Gushan Island looks like a fish. I heard that there are often many fish swimming around this island.

The beach on the Gushan Island riverside is very pleasant to enjoy the breeze and take photos in the morning and evening.

There are some other tourist spots around Fuxian Lake, including the sailing base in Lichang Village, Star Fish Cave, Biyun Temple, etc. If you have enough time, you can calm down and explore slowly. There are far fewer tourists in Fuxian Lake than those who go to Kunming Dianchi Lake and Dali Erhai Lake. Fuxian Lake is a quiet and leisurely leisure resort area. The gentle area on the lakeshore is not as wide as Dali and Dianchi Lake, and there are no mountains like Cangshan Mountain in the surrounding area. Visiting here is more about admiring the beauty and blue of this deep-water lake and experiencing the slow pace of life.

Recommended location 2: Jiangchuan Xingyun Lake

Xingyun Lake is very close to Fuxian Lake, and the two lakes are actually connected by a small stream.

The water color of Xingyun Lake is relatively green because the average water depth here is only about 7 meters, and the water is rich in nutrients and is a natural fishery.

Xingyun Lake belongs to Jiangchuan District, and there are many gentle alluvial flats around the lake. Xingyun Lake holds a fishing festival every December. The scene is very lively, and eating fish has become a normal thing here.

Recommended location three: Huaning Modou Mountain Wind Farm

Huaning’s Modou Mountain is located on the shore of Fuxian Lake. There are several ways to go up. This is an alpine grass-livestock balance area. The wind farm built by CNNC Wind Power Company, the sheep grazing and the windmill are very harmonious.

A road has been specially paved here for the construction of wind turbines. Now more and more photographers and tourists come to Modou Mountain to take a look at this magnificent mountain scenery.

Climb up to the roof and take a photo with the car.

The woods and windmills in the distance.

You can see Fuxian Lake and Xingyun Lake at the same time here. When the wind is lighter and the weather is clear, you can also take aerial photos of Qilu Lake in Tonghai. The three major plateau lakes in Yuxi can all be seen at high altitude.

Recommended location four: Huaning Mobochong

This is located in Tonghongdian Yi and Miao Township, Huaning. It is an undeveloped scenic spot integrating plateau meadows, stone forests, windmills and reservoirs. , many people often come here to hike and picnic. In the summer, it is very beautiful here.

It is extremely pleasant to walk on the meadows in the mountains and share this beautiful nature with the sheep.

Recommended location five: Tonghai Qilu Lake

Tonghai County is about 130 kilometers away from Kunming. There is a mountain here called Xiushan (also known as Qilu Mountain) and a lake called Qilu Lake. , the average water depth of Qilu Lake is only 5 meters, with an area of ??36.7 square kilometers.

Large areas of vegetables and flowers are planted on the dam beside Qilu Lake.

The ancient city of Tonghai has a long history and is home to numerous celebrities. It is now a local commercial street with a large flow of people.

In the evening, there are many people riding bicycles and walking by Qilu Lake. This is the most bicycle-loving city I have ever seen.

There is a small bridge in Hai Park in Nagu Town. Not only can you see the beautiful sunset, it is also an important choice for people to stop and enjoy the lake view.

The beautiful sunset is reflected on the water of Qilu Lake.

Xiushan Ancient cypresses that are thousands of years old stand proudly, looking at Qilu Lake at the foot of the mountain.

Tonghai Confucian Temple is the second largest Confucian Temple in Yunnan Province.

Recommended location 6: Ashan Yuncha Villa

Ashan, formerly known as Qian'e County, is the first Yi autonomous county in my country and the first county in Yunnan Province to implement regional ethnic autonomy.

This is the only tea mountain in Eshan, covering an area of ??more than 6,000 acres. It mainly produces green tea, black tea and Pu'er tea.

During the tea-producing season here, tea-picking experiences and self-service barbecues are provided, and you can also taste the tea they produce for free.

On the way there, you will also pass by a sea of ??bamboo. Walking in the forest, the bamboo leaves rustle, and you feel like you are living in seclusion.

Recommended location 7: Xinping Ailao Mountain

Gasa Town is located at the foot of the Ailao Mountain Nature Reserve and is the famous hometown of Huayao Dai. Every Dai festival, Huayao Dai women will tie their waists with brocade to welcome distinguished guests from afar. In April and May, a grand Water Splashing Festival will be held here.

The terraced fields on the mountainside are witnesses of the harmonious coexistence between man and nature.

The phoenix flowers on the roadside will bloom extremely beautifully in June.

The primeval forest on Ailao Mountain is densely covered and is an important nature reserve. National Highway 323 runs through the forest.

Jinshan Primeval Forest is a protected area on the top of the mountain. There are many kinds of birds in the forest, and there are hundreds of plant species.

The forest is densely covered with such towering trees.

The south side of the forest is the dividing line between Yuxi and Pu'er, and is also the windward slope of the southern monsoon.

The water in Shimen Gorge is crystal clear, the water is gurgling, and the clear valley is secluded, just like a fairy.

The colorful butterflies in the forest stay on the railings, often attracting people to stop and watch.

The water in Shimen Gorge falls from a high place, forming a waterfall and clear pool. In summer, it is unique to break into the forest and explore.

In winter, go to Chucheng Manor, buy some oranges, and watch the sunrise over the sea of ??clouds in Yaonan Village. It will be sweet in your heart and beautiful in your eyes.

Even if it is not winter, you can still see the beautiful sunrise here.

The mountains and clouds and mountains create a beautiful landscape painting.

The water on Ailao Mountain continues to gather and pours down at Nan'en Falls. During the rainy season, the water volume becomes larger and the stones behind the waterfall will be difficult to see.

Recommended location 8: Yuanjiang Nanuo Rice Terraces

On the south bank of Yuanjiang River, adjacent to Honghe County, there is a hot land in central Yunnan famous for its terraced fields, sea of ??clouds and Hani culture - Nanuo promise.

This is a place famous for its terraced landscape in central Yunnan. It is located in the upper reaches of the Honghe Hani Cultural Corridor.

The Nanuo Rice Terraces share the same cultural and natural features as the famous Yuanyang Rice Terraces. The environment is a precious legacy left by the hard work of the Hani people.

The size of the terraces here has been somewhat reduced in recent years, but the beautiful sea of ??clouds in the mountains adds a different kind of beauty to this land.

On market day, you can also see how the ethnic minorities live here.

The market days in Nanuo Township and Yangjie Township are always very lively, with people dressing up and going out to purchase various items.

Summary

Yuxi has both the depth of Fuxian Lake and the greenness of Ailao Mountain, the harmonious multi-ethnic community, and the hardships of Yuxi people. struggle.

After a personal experience, I understand better that Yunnan is not only Lijiang and Dali, not only Banna and Kunming, but also the beautiful Yuxi, surrounded by mountains and rivers, ecologically livable, and with unlimited potential.