Yuanmou, Yunnan, a treasure trove for winter travel in January and February (with guide)

🌈Yuanmou in winter is really a treasure trove of shelter from the cold🥰! The sun is warm and the climate is pleasant, with no winter chill at all. Here you can enjoy a leisurely winter time and feel the wonders of nature and its profound historical and cultural heritage. 🌟Itinerary • Day 1: Arrive at Yuanmou → Yuanmou Earth Forest. Starting from Kunming, take the high-speed train to Yuanmou in about two hours. After arriving, go to Yuanmou Earth Forest to enjoy the various forms of the earth forest landscape. • Day2: Wumao Earth Forest → Langbapu Earth Forest. In the morning, we will visit Wumao Earth Forest, where the vast earth forest landscape will shock you. In the afternoon, we will head to Langbapu Earth Forest, where you can camp and watch the stars at night. • Day3: Yuanmou Man Museum→Phoenix Lake Park→Jinsha River. In the morning, visit the Yuanmou Man Museum to learn about the origin of mankind, in the afternoon go to Phoenix Lake Park for a walk and leisure, and in the evening go to the Jinsha River to enjoy the beautiful sunset. 🌟Must-visit attractions • Yuanmou Earth Forest: Ticket price is 70 yuan, opening hours are 07:00-19:00. The soil pillars are of various shapes and colorful under the sunlight, making you feel like entering a dreamland. • Wumao Earth Forest: Ticket price: 85 yuan, opening hours: 08:00-18:00. It is huge in scale and looks like a fairyland when shrouded in mist in the early morning. • Langbapu Earth Forest: Ticket price is 50 yuan, opening hours are 08:00-19:00. It is relatively primitive, with few tourists. You can see the bright starry sky at night, which is suitable for camping. • Yuanmou Man Museum: Free, opening hours: 09:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays). The museum has rich exhibits that provide in-depth understanding of human origins and development. • Phoenix Lake Park: Free, open all day. The lake is clear and surrounded by green trees, where you can take a walk, have a picnic and enjoy a leisurely time. • Jinsha River: Free, open all day. The river is surging and majestic. In winter, the water is clear and it is beautiful to watch the sunset by the river. • Reading Village: Free. The National Ecological Cultural Village has a 1,600-year-old "King of Tamarind Trees" where you can experience the quaint rural atmosphere. 🥯Special delicacies • Roast suckling pig: a traditional delicacy made from local piglets, with crispy yellow skin and tender and mellow meat. • Yuanmou Cold Chicken: The meat is tender and sweet, and it is served with sour, sweet, spicy and spicy dipping sauces, which is very memorable. • Yuanmou Paoguo: "Sweet as honey, foamy as cotton", with a shiny golden surface and fragrant, sweet, crispy and soft taste. • Lemon Potatoes: Unique flavor, the potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a refreshing lemon scent. • Rice noodles: smooth texture and delicious soup. 🚗Accommodation recommendation • Yuanda International Hot Spring Resort Hotel: Rated 4.8, with garden hot springs and romantic outdoor pools, No. 17 Fenghuang Avenue, Yuanma Town. • Yuanmou Longqi Longhu Hotel: Rating 4.6, wide variety of breakfast options, located on the north side of the Yongwu Expressway connecting line in Yuanma Town. • Yuanmou Yuanda 21° Time Hotel: Rating 4.7, comfortable environment, swimming pool, No. 1, 88 Binjiang Avenue. ⚠️Precautions • Yuanmou has plenty of sunshine in winter and strong ultraviolet rays. You should take sun protection measures and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, etc. • Some sections of the road in the Earth Forest Scenic Area are rugged, so it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes or hiking shoes. • If you are camping in Langbapu Earth Forest, you need to prepare warm clothes and camping equipment in advance. • When tasting local food, if you cannot tolerate spicy food, you can tell the waiter in advance to reduce the amount of chili.