Follow "Eternal Love" to travel to Puzhehei and find the real-world Qingqiu Wonderland

## **Puzhehei Travel Guide: Yunnan's Last Shangri-La, the Poetry and Distant Place of Landscape and Pastoral** **📍 Introduction** Puzhehei is located in Qiubei County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is famous for its karst landscape and pastoral scenery, and is known as "Little Guilin of Yunnan." Here, lakes are dense, peaks and forests are picturesque, thousands of acres of lotus flowers bloom in summer, migratory birds inhabit in winter. It is the filming location of "Where Are We Going, Dad" and "Eternal Love", and it is a paradise for photography enthusiasts and secluded travelers. --- ### **🚗 How to Get There** - **Airplane**: - Fly to Kunming Changshui Airport, transfer to the high-speed train to Puzhehei Station (about 1.5 hours), and then take a taxi to the scenic spot (about 30 minutes). - You can also fly to Wenshan Yanshan Airport and then take a bus (about 2 hours). - **High-speed train**: Kunming South Station → Puzhehei Station (multiple departures every day, the ticket price is about CNY 75). - **Self-driving**: About 4 hours from Kunming, the scenery along the way is beautiful. --- ### **🎫 Tickets and Opening Hours** - **Tickets**: - The scenic spot is free, but you need to buy tickets separately for boat rides, sightseeing buses, etc. - **Willow Leaf Boat + Sightseeing Bus Combo**: About CNY 200/person (recommended to buy, including water fight). - **Opening hours**: Open all day, cruise operation time is 8:00-17:30. --- ### **🌿 Best Travel Season** - **June-August**: Lotus flowers are in full bloom, you can go boating and have water fights, and experience "wet" carnival (Puzhehei's classic way to play!). - **September-October**: Autumn colors are gradually dyed, and the rice fields are golden, which is suitable for photography. - **November-March**: There are fewer tourists, you can quietly enjoy the landscape, and migratory birds inhabit in winter. --- ### **🔥 Must-Experience Projects** 1. **Willow Leaf Boat Water Fight** (Must-play in summer!) - Take a wooden boat through the lake and splash water with passing boats. It is recommended to bring a change of clothes and water guns. 2. **Qinglong Mountain to See the Panoramic View** - Climb the mountain for 20 minutes and overlook the panoramic view of Puzhehei. It is most beautiful at sunrise and sunset. 3. **"Eternal Love" Qingqiu Filming Location** - Check in the Peach Blossom Island, wooden bridge and solitary peak reflection in the play. 4. **Xianrendong Village Stroll** - Yi village, with characteristic B&Bs and cafes, and bonfire parties at night. 5. **Swan Lake Feeding Black Swans** - Swans are in groups in the lake, and you can interact with them up close (you need to buy another ticket). --- ### **📌 Classic Itinerary Recommendation** **Day1: Landscape Essence Tour** - Morning: Take a willow leaf boat to fight water → Visit Xianrendong Village - Afternoon: Climb Qinglong Mountain to view the panoramic view → Check in the filming location of "Eternal Love" - Evening: Watch the sunset in Puzhehei Village and taste the lotus banquet **Day2: In-depth Experience** - Morning: Swan Lake Bird Watching → Paddle boarding or kayaking - Afternoon: Explore Torch Cave/Guanyin Cave (cave landscape) - Evening: Participate in the Yi bonfire party --- ### **🍜 Food Recommendations** - **Lotus Banquet**: Lotus leaf wrapped chicken, fried lotus flower, lotus root and pork rib soup. - **Yi cured meat**: Smoked flavor, super delicious with wild vegetables. - **Sour Soup Fish**: Local specialty, sour and spicy appetizer. - **Recommended restaurants**: Yixiangyue Restaurant, Huijing Farm. --- ### **🏡 Accommodation Suggestions** - **Xianrendong Village**: Literary B&Bs are concentrated, such as "Yeshe U house" and "Lake View Inn". - **Puzhehei Village**: More original ecology, close to Qinglong Mountain, convenient to watch the sunrise. - **Peak season (July-August)** must book in advance! --- ### **💡 Useful Tips** 1. **Sunscreen and rain protection**: The plateau has strong ultraviolet rays and frequent showers in summer, so prepare sunscreen and rain gear. 2. **Transportation**: Sightseeing buses in the scenic area cover the main attractions, and you can also rent electric vehicles (about CNY 50/day). 3. **Avoid pits**: Be cautious when choosing private boats that solicit customers on the roadside. It is recommended to buy tickets through official channels. 4. **Photography**: The lake surface is surrounded by morning mist in the early morning, which is the golden time for filming. --- ### **🌟 Summary** Puzhehei is a place suitable for slow travel. Whether it is boating in the lotus pond, climbing high and looking far, or simply being in a daze and basking in the sun, you can find your own rhythm. Here, there is not only the spirit of landscape, but also the interest of humanity. While it is not over-commercialized, come and feel this purity! **📅 Recommended duration of play: 2-3 days** **👪 Suitable for: Family with children, photography enthusiasts, secluded travelers**