The most detailed guide to Dianwei Village

The most detailed guide to Dianwei Village is as follows:

Dianwei Village is about 49km away from Kunming City, which is very convenient for self-driving travel. However, as a new Internet celebrity place, there are many tourists on weekends, so it is recommended to avoid peak times. Go out. If you want to go to the parking lot, just navigate to the Dianwei Village parking lot. If you want to go directly to the redwood forest, just navigate to Zhinapo, Dianyuan Street, Panlong District. Tickets are free, parking is charged, and you can choose your travel method according to your own circumstances.

For self-driving friends, be sure not to park your car on the side of the road. On the one hand, it will block traffic, and on the other hand, it will avoid encountering the police issuing fines. No matter if you park on a bridge, on the side of a highway, or on the side of a village road, Everything may be fined. If the parking lot is full, choose a farmer's yard to park for a fee. Some farmer's houses will put a sign indicating parking in the yard at the door.

The redwood forest in Dianwei Village is a unique warm red color in Kunming’s winter. It was originally planted to improve water quality. It was planted more than ten years ago. Unexpectedly, it became an internet celebrity many years later. Large tracts of redwood forest with uneven levels, as if magic has been cast on the leaves, turning them into patches of rusty red. The scenery is magnificent.

When taking photos, it is recommended to bring a SLR and a drone to take pictures. Go early or late. The sun is shining high at noon and the light is too strong. There is a restaurant in Dianwei Village, so you don’t have to worry about going hungry. The mutton soup pot is very authentic and the price is affordable. Tastes good. Because it is located in the wild, overgrown with weeds, and close to water, friends who take their babies out must pay attention to their safety. There are all dirt roads in the Metasequoia area, so be sure to wear good walking shoes that are resistant to dirt.

Traditional Customs of Dianwei Village

Every New Year’s Day in Dianwei Village, all the local people will spontaneously carry colorful flags and offerings, beat gongs and drums and go to the Earth God Pagoda to worship Lord Tu, after successfully inviting the god, this mighty team will take Lord Tu across all the villages and then send him back on the twenty-fifth day of the first lunar month. People want to use the blessings of these gods to make the village more prosperous and strong and to continue it. Such folk culture is also extremely rare.

Many so-called ancient villages have abandoned their past traditions. Although many traditional programs are still preserved in the local area, the most lively one is the festival on the 16th day of the first lunar month. At that time, people from the surrounding villages will gather here to hold this grand event. During every festival, there will be Many villagers come here to stop and watch. There are still many folklore performances preserved in this village, such as the flower dance of the Yi people. Therefore, many tourists come here every year to watch them hold folk activities.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Dianwei Village