Don't Miss This Hidden Gem on Your Tengchong→Mangshi Road Trip! Half-Day Lianghe Adventure

Sisters! When driving from Tengchong to Mangshi Don't just speed through without stopping! This small county called Lianghe is absolutely amazing! We originally just wanted to find a lunch spot But ended up having so much fun we didn't want to leave~ Sharing this super detailed half-day itinerary Off-the-beaten-path, budget-friendly, and super photogenic! 📸 . 📍First Stop: Nandian Xuanfu Office 🎫25 RMB/person 🅿️Free parking! Lianghe's must-visit "Dai-style Mini Forbidden City"! As Yunnan's best-preserved Tusi (chieftain) office The Dai-Han fusion architecture with green tiles and red pillars is incredibly photogenic Learned from the guide that the last Tusi's wife is still alive at 90+ So! Few! People! So! Photogenic! . ⚠️Key Tips: ✅Only 10 parking spots, go early ✅Opposite is Huluxi-themed Nandianfang Pedestrian Street (BTW Lianghe is the birthplace of Huluxi flute) ✅30 RMB/hour for Tusi family secrets tour . 🛕Second Stop: Mengdi Golden Pagoda (Free! Free! Free!) Just 15-minute drive from Xuanfu Office~ You'll pass it on the way to Hongyuan Restaurant! When sunny☀️, the pagoda glitters brilliantly Walk around it three times for blessings The viewing platform offers panoramic views of Lianghe Valley Large night market in front would be lively in evenings . 📸Photo Tips: 1️⃣ Wear bright colors for better shots 2️⃣ Must visit the side viewing platform! Overlooks entire Lianghe Valley . 🍲Meal Time: Hongyuan Restaurant This place deserves all the praise! 50 RMB/person for stuffed-to-the-brim meals, super friendly owner Helped us order since it was our first visit~ . Must-Try Dishes🔥: ✔️Mint Ribs (local fried ribs are amazing) ✔️Lemon Sapper (refreshing summer dish) ✔️Lemongrass Grilled Fish (crispy outside, tender inside, aromatic) . 💡Unexpected Surprise: Jiubao Ancient Town (Free but not recommended when rainy) Passed by on our drive, quiet due to rain Has some vintage shops good for literati-style photos Not worth special trip but nice if passing by --- ✨ Road Trip Tips ✨ 1️⃣ Tengchong→Lianghe 1.5h, Lianghe→Mangshi 1h - perfect lunch stop 2️⃣ Excellent road conditions, easy even for female drivers . This offbeat route is seriously underrated! Way better than overcrowded tourist spots~ Tusi office for Hanfu photos, golden pagoda for exotic vibes Delicious affordable food, and most importantly - no crowds sisters!