Luoping Kowloon Waterfall is something you should see at least once in your life\(^o^)/
#0yentravelFebruary2025
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Even if you don't have Wi-Fi or internet connection, you can see the flight schedule and hotel name you booked by opening my page. Since I paid with a credit card, check-in and check-out are smooth.
If you get lost, just open the page and say "I want to go here."
You can think of it as a necessary tool to enjoy your trip.
So, I thought, "Whenever I think of it, it's the best day to go \(^o^)/
and went to see the scenery that can only be seen now.
It has been exploding in popularity in recent years. Luoping is a picture of spring in China.
Since it was introduced in Geographic, it has been developed into a tourist spot and developed more and more, aiming for Instagram-worthy photos.
The rapeseed flowers are in full bloom from February to early March.
You have to go see them.
Schedule
First day: Tokyo Narita to Shanghai. Transfer from Shanghai to Kunming.
I was sent to the hotel from the airport.
I was happy that they came to pick me up with their boards (^。^)
I arrived at the hotel around 10pm
I stayed at a hotel in Guandu Ancient Town, near the Yunnan Museum.
The hotel owner treated me to Chinese tea in the Yunnan style.
We hit it off and drank until the night was over lol
Day 2: As a fan of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Guandu makes me think of Yuan Shao vs. Cao Cao, but it's actually a different place with the same name.
Due to the ancient town boom, it's been pretty well maintained.
There's a market on the outskirts of town, and on the border is Kuike, a feng shui spot that cultivates wind and wards off evil spirits.
I heard that the best way to get to Luoping is by bus, so I first went to the South Bus Terminal, but there were few buses there, and the next one was at 3pm, so I gave up.
I took a taxi to the East Bus Terminal. This one is bigger than the south one, and there are more buses.
After buying a ticket, it takes about 10 minutes to leave. (48 RMB)
When you get on the bus, there is a very lenient baggage inspection.
The toilet is only available after you pass the inspection,
in the waiting room where you board the bus, so be careful ⚠️
It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to get to Luoping.
I left Kunming at 11:00 and arrived a little after 13:00.
When I got off,
There is a shared wagon to Kowloon Falls.
(I was told it was 20 RMB)
I was the only customer that day,
so I went everywhere I wanted and rented it out.
・Niujie Rice Terraces
・Kowloon Falls
・Jinjifeng Hotel
I was asked for 300 RMB, but I got it to go down to 260 RMB.
Niujie Rice Terraces has now become a major tourist attraction. I had heard there were no toilets, but there were three temporary toilets. There was also a parking lot (10 yuan). There was also a food stall village. They also had real coffee. I always admire the business sense or business spirit of Chinese people. But the rice terraces are attractive enough in 10 minutes. The driver recommended that we start from the west gate of the summit of Kowloon Waterfall and go down to the east gate. The toilets were pretty clean and the food stalls were delicious. I recommend the clay bean cake. It's probably made by frying potato starch in rapeseed oil and spreading it out into a round shape, then solidifying it with shredded potatoes. (4 yuan per piece) The scenery was beautiful and it was so good that I had to have a second serving! The corn was chewy. Unlike Japanese sweet corn, it is mixed with rice and cooked, and goes well with the traditional local dish "flower rice." It seems best to eat it with salt and glutinous rice. Steamed sweet potatoes also look a little unappealing, but they are very sweet. They are not very good when cooled, so it is best to munch on them freshly boiled on the spot. After buying a ticket and passing through the gate, there are food stalls. These sell roasted corn and roasted sweet potatoes. Although the hiking trail is well maintained, the footing is unstable, so wear comfortable shoes. They also sell walking sticks made from mountain trees. My goal is to ride a raft at Lover's Falls \(^o^)/ (25 RMB) As it is one of the top 10 waterfalls in China, it is tasteful and elegant. It's a great spot to write Chinese poetry while boating,
and relax with a drink and a pipe.
So relaxing. I feel so relaxed every time I remember it.
It's definitely something you should see at least once in your life.
Now I can relax with boating in my mind for the rest of my life.
I'm so happy.
As expected of a local tourist van driver,
he also parked the car in a hidden spot.
The view of the road surrounded by rape blossoms stretching out as far as the eye can see
was the hidden spot of hidden spots.
By the time we arrived at the hotel at Jinjifeng,
it was pitch black.
Day 3: I wanted to see the dawn, so I left the hotel around 6:30.
An old man from a village I met on the road told me, "You're going to climb that mountain, right?
It's this way."
He took me to a group of old ladies standing and talking,
and asked me for 50 yuan for the guide fee. (^◇^;)
There is an observation deck inside the temple. (Entrance fee: 10 RMB)
It takes about 10 minutes to climb the mountain. I'm out of breath.
The driver said yesterday that it's hard to find a spot, but it was drizzling that day and visibility was poor.
Only one person came to take serious photos.
Two couples came and left looking bored.
The rain-clouded mountains appeared and disappeared, and as a Japanese person, I think this kind of atmosphere is much better.
The temple is impressive, but it's a shame to leave without even praying.
The sound of the monks reading sutras was drowned out by the crowing of roosters.
To catch the bus to Luoping, I raised my hand like a taxi. (5 RMB)
There is a sign for the public bus station 200 meters away, but I don't know where the bus stop is.
Apparently, the road is a little wider and I just need to stay where the truck is resting, so I saw it in the distance and waved and it stopped for me.
I took the 10:00 bus and arrived at Kunming's East Bus Terminal at 13:30.
I wanted to use the toilet, but they wouldn't lend one to people who weren't on the bus, so I walked about 5 minutes to the public toilet.
Bring toilet paper with you!
To the Yunnan Museum, which I missed yesterday.
I caught a taxi at the exit and headed to the airport.
There is a 10 RMB course and a course that costs just a little more than 10 RMB, but which one do you prefer? I was asked.
I'm not sure what the difference is, but it seems to be a toll road that leads to the airport.
I still had time, so I took the 10 RMB course.
(Taxi fare: 94 yuan + 10 yuan)
Arrived in Shanghai late at night, left for Tokyo early in the morning
I spent 3 nights and 4 days walking around like this, and when I calculated the total cost, it came to 100,000 yen. It's just right for a quick solo trip. There's still beautiful scenery and delicious food 🍙
It looks like I'll be able to enjoy China 🇨🇳♪(^。^)
💰Price per person: 100,000 yen