2025 Mouding Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

The "Colorful Sand Forest" is a natural wonder located in Xujie Township, Mouding County, Chuxiong Prefecture, Yunnan Province. On February 17, 2025, a sunny day, we visited this free (still under development) attraction. Approaching this natural landscape, we were greeted by towering sand peaks standing in a pool of yellow water (containing a lot of sediment) (photos 2, 3). Walking along the path into this natural wonder, we all felt like we had entered a fairyland— With every step (or rather, every turn), the scenery changed: the surrounding sand pillars were majestic, the sand screens were picturesque, and the sandy beaches stretched endlessly. They were all connected, weaving together vivid three-dimensional paintings: some clusters of sand mounds resembled the ruins of a lost city, some sand pillars looked like pagodas, some sand dunes resembled beaded curtains, and many sand pillars looked like upright tree trunks... Nature's craftsmanship has carved the mounds and pillars in the sand forest into various strange and unique shapes— Look, this sand pillar looks like a camel! See, that sand mound resembles a screen! Ah, this sand pillar is a snake's head... In this wonderful natural world, we all felt rejuvenated and enchanted, lingering in the sand-made fairy tale world! It is said that this sand forest changes color with different lighting, time, and seasons. However, due to our limited visit time, we did not experience the "colorful" aspect of the sand forest.

My personal experience tells you that this place is worth visiting. Transportation ☑️☑️☑️☑️☑️ It takes more than 20 minutes from Chuxiong, which is fast and convenient. Hotel 🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠 I chose a very nice hotel, Mouding Yunjv Inn, which is located in Yiheyuan. It is newly decorated, with a good environment, clean and hygienic, friendly service, comfortable bedding, convenient parking, and many nearby restaurants. In the evening, you can also have fun with the locals in the nearby square. Mouding is the hometown of the left foot dance, and everyone dances together, which is quite shocking. Scenery 🎐🎐🎐🎐🎐 Yiheyuan is very pleasant both day and night. It is suitable for a family to stroll around. Pure blue sky and white clouds without filters. Even the traffic lights are heart-shaped. There are many fruits and snacks everywhere. The mutton kebabs are very delicious. I chose one at random, and the meat is very good. I have been to many cities and ancient towns, and I prefer this casual feeling. Mouding Yunjv Inn (Yiheyuan)

This 9-meter-long tape recorder from Yunnan has become popular again! There are mountains, lakes, music and art. This is our ideal village. Wandering in the countryside with the Art Change Rural Team A group of artists came to the Qingfeng Lake in Mouding, Yunnan The latest creation is a huge recorder Named "Waterside" This is an artistic visual installation This is a music stage This is a waterside music cafe Open to the public soon We and the famous rock musician Zhang Chu Let's create works together here Actor and singer Ren Hao checked in here during a live broadcast And danced the left-foot dance with the villagers We have taken over 20 yards in 6 villages along the Qingfeng Lake Waiting for you to create together Tips for checking in here: From Chuxiong to Mouding County, take a taxi to "Yangqitun" and get off at "Big Radio". It is best to arrive in the early morning when the lake is foggy and enjoy 2 hours of magical scenery. You can climb up to the Big Radio to take pictures. There are gray-brown big birds, white egrets, and little wild ducks standing quietly by the lake, which is a great photo. It is a perfect place for checking in and taking photos. It is also a great place for family outings or couples dating.

#楚雄 I noticed you mentioned Chuxiong City. This is an important city located in the central part of Yunnan Province, China, and is famous for its rich historical sites and cultural landscapes. (˘︶˘✿) Please feel free to tell me if you have any suggestions or ideas about travel!🎒🌄 Ahaha~ Do you know the little secret of Chuxiong? This is a place full of historical sites, which is super suitable for adventure trips! Are you interested in discovering its charm together? (≧▽≦)/~┴┴

📍 Itinerary Overview Start from Medan Center Point visiting Muslim Muzium good jg sightseeing along the iconic mosque having local street foods 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions local foods, mosque Chinese Buddhist temple 🚇 Transportation walk 📷 Photo Spots Chinese Buddhist temple 🍜 Local Cuisine Bakso, Ayam Pemyet, Fried cassava chips 🏠 Accommodation Karibia hotel 💡 Tips beware of street snatcher #medanindonesia

Maoshou Ancient Town is located on the south side of Baita Road, Mouding County, Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, and was built on the ruins of the old Mouding County. The ancient town uses ancient buildings as a platform and relies on the unique Yi left-foot dance culture, craftsman culture, and colorful folk culture of Mouding to create a livable, commercial, leisure, and cultural tourism characteristic town. Maoshou Ancient Town retains the old city ruins of Cross Street, moat, square, Que Tower, North Gate Archway, Maoshou Tower, cinema, overpass, stage, Wenlong Academy, and Confucian Temple. The white walls and black tiles, green bricks and stone strips, and antique buildings are scattered all over the place. There are countless shops, and there are all kinds of food, drink, and fun. If you are interested in Maoshou Ancient Town in Mouding, Yunnan, you can go and play and experience its unique historical charm and cultural charm.

Huafoshan This place is relatively niche, no tickets, fresh air, good scenery! Not many people. It's very worth going. Huafoshan's original name is unknown. It is said that at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, the leader of the Yaozhou peasant uprising retreated to Dingyuan County (the ancient name of Mouding County) after losing, and set up camp here, known as Zijiu Camp. After the failure of the Zijiu uprising, the name of Zijiu Camp evolved into a mountain name, which was once called. As for the origin of the name "Huafoshan", there is a legend related to Buddhism. In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, Buddhism was prevalent in the central Yunnan region. In Dingyuan County, the number of Buddhists was increasing, and some monks and laymen who had achieved in studying Buddhism appeared. Liangguan Village in Juntun Township, Mouding County, was just an ordinary small mountain village at that time, but because of a famous Wuzhu Zen master, it was known to the world and recorded in history. Wuzhu Zen Master's surname is Deng, his name is Hongru, and his alias is Xugu. He traveled from his hometown to Zijiu Camp, lived in Baiyunwo, and built Baiyunwo Temple. The origin of the two words "Baiyun" is said to be that Wuzhu Zen Master sincerely sought Buddha in this remote and cold mountain, practiced diligently, and finally deeply understood the "good fruit" of Zen and Buddhism. It is said that because Wuzhu Zen Master sought Buddha with all his heart, Buddha specially showed his spirit. At that moment, a piece of white cloud slowly floated over, and there was an ancient Buddha in the white cloud, coming leisurely and quietly. Since then, Wuzhu Zen Master's face was full of red light, his spirit was radiant, and he studied Zen and Buddhism more devoutly. In order to verify his own cultivation and whether Buddha had special grace for him, he bathed in fasting and planted a camellia in Wulongtan of Baiyunwo. His verification method was to insert the camellia branches in a regular manner, and silently recite beside the tree: "I swear by the withering and flourishing of the tea flowers, to prove the success or failure of my Tao." Soon a miracle happened, Wuzhu's inverted camellia, the branches and leaves were lush, the flowers were full of branches, and the flowers were bright. From this, a new variety of camellia in the Huafoshan area was derived, with nine stamens and eighteen petals, shaped like a lion's head, bright in color, and robust and thick. The story of the inverted camellia aroused people's strong interest, and many good men and women went to see it one after another. After watching it, they all praised it, and praised the Zen master's practice. "This tree alone does not decay", "The flowers open every year", the flesh and blood of people can't compare with nature after all, Wuzhu died, the tea flowers that can "prove Buddha" that are widely praised by people, still often open without defeat. Since then, people have forgotten the actual existence of the peasant uprising leader Zijiu, and have deep affection for the "Buddha" that was "proven" by Wuzhu but still elusive, so Zijiu Camp was also evolved into "Huafoshan".