[2025 Xiangyun Attraction] Travel Guide for Yunnanyi Town (Updated May)

Traveling by car from Shangri-La to Yading is one of the most scenic and memorable routes in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, China. Covering a distance of approximately 300 kilometers, the journey takes around 7–10 hours depending on road and weather conditions. ⛰️ Along the way, you’ll encounter breathtaking natural landscapes that change with elevation. Starting from Shangri-La, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and crystal-clear lakes, you’ll drive through mist-covered high mountains in the morning and pass Tibetan villages that still preserve their traditional way of life. 🛖 You can stop to admire the Benzilan Gorge and the Jinsha River, which is the source of the Yangtze River. 🏞️ A highlight not to be missed is Napa Lake, where migratory waterfowl gather during spring and autumn. 🌸🦆 You’ll also catch glimpses of the Meili Snow Mountain range at certain points along the route. As you enter Yading Nature Reserve, the scenery transforms into lush green pine forests and pristine snow-capped peaks. The three sacred mountains — Chenrezig, Jampelyang, and Chanadorje — will appear before you like a painting. 🎨 Driving this route, though challenging, is filled with the beauty of nature, culture, and tranquility that is unmatched. It’s a perfect journey for adventurers and mountain lovers who appreciate misty highlands. ✨

Tiger Leaping Gorge is a national AAA-level scenic spot located above the Yangtze River in Yunnan Province. It lies between the junction of Lijiang and Zhongdian cities. Currently, there are four tiger statues in the area. This gorge is truly a stunning tourist destination. There is an escalator service available for a fee, or visitors can opt to walk down the stairs, though they are quite steep. There are approximately three spots along the way where you can stop to take beautiful photos. At the bottom of Tiger Leaping Gorge, there is a long bridge running alongside the river. As you walk along, you'll encounter the Bell Tunnel and the landmark of the gorge—the tiger statue—where many people queue up to take pictures. At the top, there is a parking lot, clean restrooms, and souvenir shops.

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#2月好去地方2025 When it comes to the Ancient Tea Horse Road, you may only know the area around the ancient city of Dali, or Fengyang County which became popular because of "Go Where the Wind Goes"? But in fact, there is a place that, if it weren’t a little far away, I bet it would be more popular than Fengyang County! This is Yunnanyi, located in Xiangyun. It is the earliest place called "Yunnan" in history, but 99% of people may have never heard of it! 🏡 The ancient town still retains its original appearance, low-key and quiet. Walking into it, it feels like traveling back to the prosperous days of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. Compared to the tourist-filled Dali Ancient Town, this place is more pure and simple, especially suitable for you who like to explore niche travel destinations! ✨ #Yunnanyi #Ancient Tea Horse Road #Niche Travel Destinations #Ancient Town Scenery #Yunnan Travel #Hidden Destination #Slow Life

Tiger Leaping Gorge And Mo Ye Snow Mountain Cliff Hotel Café, the way to Shangri-La, a must-visit café. Tiger Leaping Gorge is a deep gorge with a spectacular view of the Yangtze River and the tall mountains next to it. It is one of the deepest gorges in the world. You can walk on a slightly challenging trail, but you will get a beautiful and magnificent view. As for the café 墨野.雪山懸崖飯店 (Mo Ye Snow Mountain Cliff Hotel Café), this café is located on a cliff high above the ground. It has a clear view of the mountains. It is a great place to relax in a cool atmosphere and enjoy drinks and snacks amidst the beautiful view. #Kunming #Kunming #NewYearTrip

#New Year's attractions ● Address - Jade Water Park, Lijiang ● Atmosphere/Location - This is Jade Water Park The sacred park of Lijiang Inside there is a very beautiful old Lama temple You can make merit and ask for blessings from the sacred statue A tree that is over 500 years old And the god of nature of the Lijiang people ● Highlight - Worship and ask for blessings from the god of nature Of the Lijiang people, the upper part is a tribal person The lower part looks like a snake And around is a beautiful park And there is a jade well, a school of salmon Golden yellow and 3 more waterfalls Here is considered a tourist spot with very beautiful nature ● Average price per person - Make merit ● Score - 10 out of 10

#GetDiscountWithoutLuck Tiger Leaping Gorge or Tiger Leaping Gorge is a 5A-level tourist attraction in China. It is a gorge above the Yangtze River in Yunnan Province. It is located in the area where the river flows between the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Haba Snow Mountain. There is a long escalator down to the bottom of the gorge to the narrowest point where the water flows fast. At the end of the escalator is a wide walkway that is comfortable to walk on. #TigerLeapingGorge #Shangri-La #Lijiang #Kunming #Yunnan

Tianhua Mountain Taoist Temple is located in Zongpeng Village, Majie Township, Xiangyun County, Dali City. Its remote location has preserved its tranquility and simplicity. It is about 70 km from Dali Station, 23 km from Xiangyun Station, and only 8 km from Yunnan Yi Station. The history of Tianhua Mountain can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. As a famous Taoist mountain, every plant, tree, brick, and tile here exudes a profound Taoist cultural heritage. The Taoist temple consists of the Upper Temple, Middle Temple, and Lower Temple, among which the Upper Temple is the most unique. It is cleverly built on a cliff, with most of the buildings concentrated here, as if it were the residence of an immortal in the clouds. The scenery and architecture here are uniquely charming. The stone dragon hanging upside down is like a giant dragon descending from the sky, majestic and magnificent; the footprints of the immortals seem to be mysterious marks left by the immortals who traveled here; the skylight of the stone house exudes a trace of mystery, making people imagine the wonderful scene inside the house; and the exquisite wood carvings and stone carvings, every detail shows the superb skills of ancient craftsmen. The entire Taoist temple is like a palace of art, attracting many tourists to come and explore. Every year on the ninth day of the first lunar month, the Tianhua Mountain Taoist Temple becomes lively, with a grand stone dragon hanging ceremony held, and people gather here to pray for peace and prosperity, a solemn and vibrant scene. It takes about 2 hours to visit this place, and the best part is that there is no entrance fee, no reservation is required, and there is a free parking lot. However, you need to pay attention to transportation. Due to its remote location, it is best to drive there. There are no buses in the village, and it is difficult to find ride-hailing cars. If you exit from Yunnan Yi Station, you can take a private car to Tianhua Mountain, which costs about CNY 30. There are also green urban-rural passenger microbuses between Xiangyun County and Zongpeng Village, which is also convenient. During the tour, you should also pay attention to some matters. Since it is a mountainous area, the roads may not be easy to walk, so be careful when driving and pay attention to safety. When visiting the Taoist temple, respect religious beliefs and site regulations, and do not touch cultural relics and monuments at will. If you choose to take a passenger microbus, learn about the bus schedule in advance to avoid delaying your trip. In addition, the temperature in the mountains changes greatly, so remember to bring appropriate clothing to keep warm.

🌟Are you also on your way to Dali and Lijiang? Did you know that there is a small secret place along the way that has not been invaded by commercialization? Then follow my footsteps, walk into the long river of history, and visit the place that was first called "Yunnan" - Yunnanyi! 👣 🏛️【A profound chapter of history and culture】📜 Imagine that in 109 BC, this was the seat of Yunnan County in the Western Han Dynasty. It went through the establishment of Yunnan County in the Wei and Jin Dynasties and Yunnan Post Station in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, witnessing tremendous changes for more than 2,200 years. Yunnanyi is not only the hometown of "South of the Colorful Clouds", but also a transportation hub and military stronghold in ancient and modern times. Every inch of land is engraved with traces of history. 🏛️ 🏡【Uncommercialized ancient charm】🌿 Wandering through the ancient streets and alleys of Yunnanyi, you will find that it still retains its unique ancient charm. The traditional dwellings with wooden structures, wooden pillars, wooden roof frames and tiled roofs are simple and heavy, with few decorations, but reveal a strong historical atmosphere. There are no crowds of tourists here, only the tranquility of a peaceful life, as if time has slowed down here. 🚶‍♀️ 🛤️【Living fossil on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road】🐎 Yunnan Posthouse is also one of the largest posthouses on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. It is the intersection of transportation modes from different eras, such as horse caravan transportation, road transportation, railway transportation and air transportation. It is known as a living fossil in the history of human transportation development. Standing here, you can feel the hustle and bustle of ancient merchants and listen to the echoes of history. 👂 📸【Paradise for photography enthusiasts】📷 Whether it is the mottled ancient post road or the well-preserved historical buildings, such as Guansheng Temple, Cen Gong Temple, and government-run horse inns, they are all rare shooting materials. Here, you can easily take blockbuster-looking photos and get lots of likes from your friends. 👍 🚗【Transportation】🛣️ The transportation to Yunnanyi from Lijiang or Dali is very convenient. Those who drive can go along the Chuda Expressway and get off at the Yunnanyi exit. If you choose public transportation, it is also very convenient to take a long-distance bus from Lijiang or Dali to Xiangyun County, and then transfer to a shuttle bus or taxi to Yunnanyi. Either way, you can easily reach this pure land of history. 🏷️

Xiangyun Ancient City was founded during the Han and Tang dynasties. The name of Yunnan Province originates from the ancient Yunnan County of Xiangyun, hence Xiangyun is also known as the source of Yunnan. Xiangyun County is adjacent to Dali, with a pleasant climate in summer, making it an ancient city ideal for summer retreat in Yunnan. Tour Route Visit the ancient city in a counterclockwise direction, starting from the West Street at the very beginning to the North Street, the well-connected Xiangyun Ancient City. Attraction Recommendations Bell Tower The Bell Tower was built in 1386. It is four stories high, with the lower two stories being square and the upper two hexagonal. Overlooking the ancient city, it resembles a square seal city, with the Wulong Mountain to the west echoing in the distance, historically known as Wulong holding the seal. Ancient Street District Once a post on the ancient Tea Horse Road, the four main streets of northeast, southeast, northwest, and southwest retain the basic layout of ancient times, with bluestone roads and many old residences. Dongyue Palace Dongyue Palace, also known as Dongyue Temple, was built in the first year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. It is a typical Ming and Qing architectural style. The main hall has five bays with a single-eave hip-and-gable roof and a through-type wooden structure. Flanked by wing rooms, it features a front hall, main hall, and rear courtyard. Admission is free. Transportation: Dali to Xiangyun by high-speed train takes 20 minutes and costs 20 yuan. Accommodation Recommendations: You can stay in the ancient city, with standard rooms starting at 80 yuan.

Blue Moon Valley, Yunnan Province Blue Moon Valley is a world-famous natural tourist attraction located in Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China. It is located in the Yading Nature Reserve and is 4,000 meters above sea level. The valley has a blue river flowing through the lush valley of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The color of the water in the lake, conquering the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, experiencing the Blue Moon Valley, and the spectacular Zhang Yimou show. The Blue Moon Valley, “Baishuihe” (The Valley of Blue Moon), is a beautiful valley. This valley is called a paradise on earth that has created a lot of amazement for visitors. The Blue Moon Valley is a valley covered with snow almost all year round. It is a valley located behind the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The water flowing through this valley is water that has melted from the ice on the mountaintop until it is crystal clear and has a special blue color. When looking at the moon on this water at night, you will see the moon turn blue. We can travel to the highest point of the Blue Moon Valley by park bus. The first transfer point will be a bus heading to the Blue Moon Valley. Tourists can enjoy a 360-degree view of the surrounding sea and valley. #dreamvoyage

👉I've known about Yunnan Post for a long time, passing it countless times on trips from Kunming to the western Yunnan region. It is the first place called Yunnan, from the 'Yunnan County' more than 2100 years ago during the Western Han Dynasty, to 'Yunnan Commandery', and then to the present-day 'Yunnan Post'. It is known as the 'Origin of Yunnan'. For some reason, I never visited this ancient Tea Horse town. 👉This time, during the holiday period, firstly, I happened to be in Dali, and secondly, I couldn't go to the overly popular scenic spots, so Yunnan Post, as a niche attraction, was just perfect. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🌼What to see at Yunnan Post: 1️⃣One of the best-preserved ancient Tea Horse Road post stations. There is a group of 'National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units' ancient architectural complexes, with many two-story buildings on the old street, indicating the prosperity of the past. Even more impressive is the 'Li Family Courtyard' which has 6 courtyards that are protected ancient buildings, a strength that is astonishing even today. 2️⃣The widest section of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. The nearly 2km old street of Yunnan Post was also part of the ancient Tea Horse Road, and it is the widest, with a width of 3.4 to 6.0 meters, allowing two teams of horses to pass side by side. The prosperity of the past is still evident. In the middle of the road, there is a central line made of strip-shaped stones (locally called 'leading horse stones'), much like the center lines on modern roads, a testament to the wisdom of ancient China. 3️⃣The largest horse inn. Yunnan Post was a key point on the ancient road, and all horse caravans from Kunming to western Yunnan, Tibet, and even Myanmar and India had to pass through Yunnan Post for rest and resupply. Over time, the largest horse inn in Yunnan Province was born here - Qianji Horse Inn, which is now part of the 'Yunnan Horse Caravan Culture Museum'. It is said that at its peak, it could accommodate more than 300 horses a day, requiring over a thousand kilograms of fodder, a truly spectacular sight. The museum displays a large number of caravan tools, caravan jargon, caravan songs, and introduces the Yunnan pony, worth a visit. 4️⃣The 'Caravan Museum' diagonally opposite the World War II Memorial Hall records and reflects the joint efforts to build the wartime highway (Stilwell Road) and the Flying Tigers' airfield. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🚗Address and Transportation: 1️⃣'Yunnan Post Scenic Area' is located in Yunnan Post Town, Xiangyun County, Dali City, about 20km from Xiangyun County, about 70km from Dali City, and about 250km from Kunming. 2️⃣Take the G56 Hangrui Expressway and exit at 'Dazhuang' or 'Banqiao', then follow the old road to get there. 🎫Ticket Information: No admission fee required. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✨Tips: 1️⃣It's a very niche attraction with not many people. 2️⃣The Caravan Museum and the World War II Memorial Hall will close for a 2-hour break at noon, so adjust your time accordingly. 3️⃣The duration of the visit depends on personal preference, approximately 2 to 4 hours. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

As a lover of ancient towns and cities, I recently visited the Bell and Drum Tower and Yunnan Post in Xiangyun County, and was deeply attracted by the lively atmosphere of the Bell and Drum Tower and the historical sense of Yunnan Post! 🍠Bell and Drum Tower The Bell and Drum Tower was built in the 19th year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1386), with the lower level connecting the streets in all four directions. Above each of the four stone archways, there is a rectangular horizontal stone plaque, with the east reading 'Hui Lian Dong Pi', the west 'Rui Qi Xi Yuan', the south 'Cai Huan Nan Yun', and the north 'En Cheng Bei Que'. The entire Bell and Drum Tower is exquisitely heavy and colorful, echoing the East City Gate from afar. Today, it has become a shopping and strolling hub in the county town, but you can still see old-fashioned barbershops and photo studios, which have a unique charm. 🍠Yunnan Post As the place that was first called Yunnan, it was an important post station on the Southwest Silk Road, stretching 1720 meters, with many old horse inns and shops, one can easily imagine its past glory; After touring, you can also go to the nearby Elephant Mountain Hot Spring for a soak, for more details you can refer to the Hot Spring Guide notes.

Every winter during the New Year, many friends like to travel to Yunnan, and the most popular places in Yunnan are Dali and Lijiang. In fact, there is a relatively unpopular place in Dali where you can experience local life well, that is, Yunnan Post in Xiangyun County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province. We may rarely hear this name now, but many, many years ago, it was an important transportation hub. Because of the existence of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, it also became the center of economy and culture. But now Yunnan Post has become particularly deserted, only some self-driving friends passing by Xiangyun will come here to take a look. For us poor travel backpackers, transportation has become a big problem. In fact, it's not that difficult to come here. You can take a bus at the South Bus Station (Urban and Rural Bus Station) in Xiangyun. It's interesting to sell tickets here, they are not machine-printed tickets, but handwritten ones. You can also return in the same way, you can take a bus on the side of the road. If you are interested, you can also walk by Qinghai Lake under the sun-drying slope.

A little-known ancient village that 99% of people don't know about! Yunnan Post Colorful Yunnan is now, the county is in the south of the cloud Xiangyun City, this is the earliest place called "Yunnan" and it is also an important political, economic, and cultural center in western Yunnan. It was once the guardian of Erhai Lake, and now it is a city that never sleeps. The Yunnan Post, which has a history of more than 2000 years It has experienced the glory of the horse gang and also passed through the flames of revolution. Fortunately, in the rotation of the years It has preserved the bottom color of our story Walking along the 650-meter ancient post road, on the stone slab road polished by the years, on the rammed earth wall washed by wind and rain, on the White Horse Temple blessed by everyone . ..... You can feel the silent conversation with time. Yunnan Post, the southwestern fortress of the ancient Silk Road, finally bid farewell to its heavy responsibility as a post station. Prosperity and glory are printed on the pages of history and also left in the memories of the old people. Transportation: Xiangyun is about 1h drive from Dali city, it is recommended to charter a car or self-drive, Yunnan Post scenic area is about 20 kilometers away from Xiangyun county, about 20 minutes by car, it is said to be a scenic area, but it is not commercialized at all, you can't even see foreigners, let alone internet celebrity shops and cafes. It is this undisturbed tranquility that makes Yunnan Post more simple and pure.

#Nature attractions 📌 Tiger Leaping Gorge, see the Yangtze River, the dividing line between Lijiang and Shangri-La (or Zhongdian). The highlight is the view of the two snow-capped mountains with the Yangtze River flowing through. This gorge has a minimum width of only 30 meters. There is a large rock in the middle of the raging river. Legend has it that the villagers often saw tigers leaping across this large rock, so they named it "Tiger Leaping Rock" and named this gorge "Tiger Leaping Gorge". . Note: To go down to see Tiger Leaping Gorge, walk down 1,000 steps. If you don't want to walk, buy an escalator ticket. The way down is 35 yuan and the way up is 65 yuan. . This point is about 2 hours from Shangri-La by car. Next point, we go to Lijiang City. #Southern team #Travel China #Shangri-La

[Yunnan : the first place to be called Yunnan] Mabang culture was written here for two thousand years, several hundred years ago, it is the most prosperous area on the ancient tea-horse road, the caravans are clustered, merchants gather ; A few decades ago, it was an important military base in the China-Myanmar theater, it is a famous historical and cultural village in China - Yunnan. Today, when visiting Yunnan, you can still see the ancient station style composed of ramps, houses, shops, horse shops and inns. From the Caravan Culture Museum, you can also see gimmicks, horse stables, saddles and other caravan items, see the account room, manger, guest room and the throne and other scenes to restore, recall the era of mountain bells and horses. The village has two existing ramps, one for each thing, one for each of the north and the south, which constitutes a T-shaped street pattern. street heart with regular rectangular slate

Yunnan Ancient Town was originally the largest station on the ancient Tea Horse Road. It is also the earliest and always called Yunnan. It is called the source of Yunnan. Geographically speaking, it is located in western Yunnan and is under the jurisdiction of Yunan Town, Xiangyun County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. It is the main thoroughfare to Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Baoshan, Ruili and Tibet, Myanmar and India. Yunnan has Yunnan as a place name and has a history of more than 2,000 years. In 109 BC, because the place was the throat of the ancient road, the county seat of Yunnan County was located in Yunnan. Yunnan County was added to the Han Dynasty, and the county site is still in Yunnan. Today, although the Yunnan Railway Station has been abandoned, it still preserves many historical sites and cultural landscapes as a station. The meeting we arrived at is catching up with the kindergarten in the village. The adults are holding the hands of the children and walking on this pothole stone road. This picture has been left in my memory, I feel that there is a saying. Endless story.

Yunnan is the place where the origin of Yunnan is the most prosperous ramp of the ancient tea-horse road. Into the ancient town of the millennium, a bluestone road leads from the distant mountains. Although it is a very small village, but more than 2,000 years ago, here is the whole of Yunnan!