Top 10 Best Things to Do in Pu'er

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糖半甜520

Sun River Forest Park is a great place for families with children. We hired a guide named Nanli, who gave an excellent tour, answered all our questions, and was very friendly. The kids loved her and were so happy to leave when it was time to go…

M51***63

The Pu'er Tea Horse Road Scenic Area is amazing! Strolling along the bluestone path feels like traveling through time. The scenery along the way is picturesque and the cultural heritage is profound, making people feel happy and reluctant to leave.

妍姐翡翠

Located at 23°26′ north latitude, the scenic area is laid out with the Tropic of Cancer as its central axis. It has more than a dozen attractions, including the Twin Star Plaza, Sun and Moon Shining Together, and the Mojiang Planetarium. In summer, visitors can observe the phenomenon of a pole not casting a shadow. It is a 4A-level scenic area and a science education base.

天有情月常圆

The China Pu'er Tea Expo Garden is located in Yingpan Mountain, Simao District, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province, 29 kilometers from the city center. It is built on a 23,000-acre ecological tea garden. The scenic area has nine core areas, including the Pu'er Tea Museum and the Tea House, to showcase the origin, cultivation, production, and ethnic culture of Pu'er tea. Visitors can experience special activities such as tea picking and making, and ethnic customs exhibitions. It will be upgraded to a national 4A tourist attraction in 2021.

印象西南

Landscape Features - The ancient tea forest has spectacular scenery: it has a large-scale ancient tea tree community, with the longest age reaching a thousand years. The ancient tea trees are of various shapes, and various plants are parasitic on the branches. Walking among them is like being in a historical museum of tea trees.   - The sea of ​​clouds is like a dream: in the early morning or after the rain, the valley is often covered with thick clouds, and the mountains in the distance are looming in the sea of ​​clouds. As the sun rises, the sea of ​​clouds rolls and surges, reflecting colorful light. - The ethnic villages are full of customs: there are many ethnic minority villages such as Nuogang Ancient Village and Wengji Ancient Village in the scenic area. The traditional stilt buildings are built by the mountains and rivers, and the villagers retain their unique ethnic culture and lifestyle.   Cultural Value - Long history: From about the 10th to the 14th century AD, the ancestors of the Bulang and Dai peoples began to cultivate tea trees here, witnessing the inheritance of tea culture for thousands of years. - High heritage value: It is a typical representative of the well-preserved and rich artificially cultivated ancient tea forest. It was listed as a pilot project for the protection of global important agricultural cultural heritage in 2012, announced as the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units in 2013, and included in the World Heritage List in 2023. - Rich ethnic culture: The Bulang, Dai and other ethnic groups live here. Their traditional customs, religious beliefs, folk art, etc. constitute a rich and diverse ethnic cultural landscape. Tourism experience - Unique experience of tea picking and tea making: Tourists can participate in tea picking and tea making activities, pick fresh tea leaves by hand, and make Pu'er tea under the guidance of tea making masters, and have a deep understanding of the production process of Pu'er tea. - Rich specialties: There are specialties such as lemongrass grilled fish, Dai barbecue, Pu'er tea chicken, and special drinks such as roasted milk tea to satisfy tourists' taste buds. - Tourism facilities are gradually improving: There are basic facilities such as parking lots and rest areas in the scenic area. Some villages also provide accommodation services. At the same time, the transportation around the scenic area is also constantly improving. Scenic area management - Protection measures in place: Since the application for World Heritage status was launched, the local government has taken a series of protection measures and established a special protection and management bureau to protect and repair ancient tea forests, village buildings, etc. - Good tourism order: The scenic area reasonably controls the number of tourists, and there is no overcrowding at present. At the same time, the environmental sanitation in the scenic area is maintained well, providing tourists with a comfortable sightseeing environment.

大元脸葡萄

🌿 July Pu'er Tea Horse Ancient City Scenic Area Travel Evaluation 🌿 1️⃣ The night view of the charming Tea Horse Ancient City is the biggest highlight. The lights are brilliant and the color is diffused. The pavilions, gables, and small bridges have a thick fireworks. The ancient city at night is especially suitable for taking pictures and punching in, and any shot is a blockbuster. 2️⃣ The cultural experience is rich in the ancient city. The ancient city is rebuilt according to the original appearance of the ancient Pu'er Mansion, and the prosperity scene during the heyday of the tea-horse road is reproduced. There are not only antique buildings, but also rich cultural activities, such as bonfire parties, singing and dancing performances. 3️⃣ There are many special snacks and delicacies in the ancient city, such as roast tofu, papaya salad, bubble luda, etc., suitable for shopping and eating. 4️⃣ Convenient transportation as the most convenient transportation attraction in Pu'er city, you can reach from the city center in 10 minutes by taxi, suitable for a "micro walk" after dinner. 5️⃣ Free open tea horse ancient city is free to open, no tickets are required, you can enter and exit freely, suitable for tourists with different budgets. 6️⃣ Practical Tips - 🕒 Best time to visit: It is recommended to go after 5 or 6 pm, at this time the sky is getting dark, the lights are intertwined with stars, and the ancient city is the most beautiful. - 👟 Wearing suggestions: wear comfortable shoes, because there are many walking areas in the ancient city. -📵 Guide service: You can rent a guide to understand the story behind the exhibits. 🌟 Summarize that the ancient city of Pu'er Tea Horse is a tourist attraction integrating natural scenery, history and culture, and food experience. Whether you are strolling through the ancient city or tasting local cuisine, you can feel the unique charm of Pu'er.

王晋德

Visiting the Pu'er Museum to View Wa History and Costumes March 23, 2025, 11:48 AM: Visited the Pu'er Museum to view the history and costumes of the Wa people in Pu'er. The Wa people originated from the ancient "Pu" tribe and are one of the indigenous ethnic groups of Pu'er City. They are mainly distributed in Ximeng, Lancang, and Menglian counties. Before the founding of the People's Republic of China, most Wa areas were still in the stage of transition from primitive society to class society, making them a nation that leaped directly from primitive society to socialist society. According to the 2011 census, there were 150,000 Wa people, accounting for 5.91% of the city's total population. The Wa language belongs to the Wa-Beng branch of the Mon-Khmer language family within the Austroasiatic language family. The Wa people generally believe in primitive religion, manifested in animism, nature worship, and ancestor worship, venerating "Muyiji" as the god who created all things. Traditional festivals mainly include: the Wooden Drum Festival, the New Rice Festival, and the New Water Festival.

丽水子民

Na Keli, the Tea-Horse Posthouse of Time Nakeli Scenic Area is hidden next to the urban area of ​​Pu'er. It cleverly combines the fireworks of the city with the leisure of the suburbs. It is a pearl on the ancient Tea-Horse Road. Stepping into it, the bluestone road is winding, and it seems that you can hear the sound of horses' hooves. The old posthouse buildings are scattered and tell the legend of the past horse caravans. Here, you can walk into the century-old horse inn and touch the texture of time; you can also taste the fragrant tea in the teahouse by the stream. Na Keli, with its unique charm, retains time and waits for every traveler to start an encounter across time and space.

安迪珠宝

Mojiang Twin Culture Park is the world's only twin culture-themed park. The park's core landscape is the Twin Well. It also features twin plants, twin sculptures, and a twin culture corridor. It is a national 3A-level scenic spot.