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

🗺️🗺️Itinerary Day 1: Changshui International Airport→Kunming Hengfu Hotel (Changshui International Airport Branch) Day 2: Kunming Railway Station→Dali Railway Station→Cangshan National Geopark Cangshan Cableway→Zhonghe Temple→Yudai Cloud Path→Halal Food Street→Dali Chunshan Sky City Inn Day 3: Shilong Ecological Courtyard→Shaxi Ancient Town→Xiyuan No. 2 Courtyard Inn Day 4: Yujin Bridge→Xiang 12 Western Restaurant→Bailongtan→Xunyun Villa→Kairui E-sports Smart Hotel (High-speed Railway Station Erhai Park Branch) Day 5: Midu Day 6: Baiziguo Day 7: Qiuyuan Coffee CAFE→Chongyi Village→Erhai Moon Wetland Park→Hou Siniang Eryuan Yousuo Specialty Dishes→Yalong Bay Hotel (Dali High-speed Railway Station Erhai Park Branch) Day 8: Xizhou→Linden Center Republic of China Garden Restaurant (Baocheng Mansion Branch)→Dali Erhai Ecological Corridor→Dali Ancient City→Yalong Bay Hotel (Dali High-speed Railway Station Erhai Park Branch) Day 9: Dali Railway Station→Kunming Railway Station→Yunnan Nationalities Museum→Haigeng Park→Yunnan Nationalities Village→Kunming Rehabilitation Center Guesthouse Day 10: Changshui International Airport

Mizhi Town Midu County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province Mizhi Town is located in the southwest of Midu County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It borders Juli Town to the east, Nanjian Town of Nanjian Yi Autonomous County to the south, Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County to the west, and Yinjie Town to the north. It is 30 km from the county seat and has a total area of 132.05 square kilometers. As of the end of 2019, Mizhi Town had a registered population of 16,473. History: In the second year of the Yuanfeng era of the Western Han Dynasty (109 BC), after "Emperor Wu of Han had affairs with the southwestern barbarians," the Han people from the inland moved here to settle. During the Nanzhao period of the Tang Dynasty, Mizhi was a must-pass place on the "Kainan Ancient Post Road" (the Ancient Tea Horse Road) in western Yunnan. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was the 15th mile of Zhaozhou; after Midu County was established, it belonged to Chengnan 2 Township. In the 20th year of the Republic of China (1931), it was the fifth district. On February 1, 1940, Mizhi Township was established. History and culture: Intangible cultural heritage Mizhi Town is the birthplace of the world-famous song "Xiao He Tang Shui" (Small River Flows), the cradle of Midu folk songs and lantern culture, which are national intangible cultural heritage, and one of the birthplaces and gathering areas of national intangible cultural heritage (lantern folk songs). It is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Lantern Art." During the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month every year, more than 30 lantern performance teams with more than 5,000 people in Mizhi Town perform cultural programs such as "Double Dragons Playing with a Pearl," "Double Lions Dancing," "Phoenix Leading a Kylin," "Song and Dance Performance," and "Beauty Rowing." Scenic spots: Mizhi Town has provincial-level scenic spots such as Taiji Mountain, Mizhi Temple, Wensheng Street, a national historical and cultural village, the former residence of Yin Yigong, Osmanthus Ke, and Pearl Spring. Local specialties: Mizhi Town has local specialties such as Mizhi tofu, red snow pear, wild edible mushrooms, morel mushrooms, honey, and Ligusticum wallichii.

Midu County is located in the western part of Yunnan Province, China, in the southeastern part of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. It is a region with a long history and rich culture. Here is some basic information about Midu: • Geography and Area: Midu County covers an area of 1,523 square kilometers and is located in the southeastern part of Dali Prefecture in the western Yunnan Plateau. It borders Xiangyun and Nanhua counties to the east, Jingdong and Nanjian counties to the south, Weishan County to the west, and Dali City to the north. • Population and Ethnic Groups: As of 2023, Midu County has a total population of approximately 320,000, with 6 towns and 2 townships. It is home to 23 ethnic groups, including Han, Yi, Bai, Hui, and Wa, with ethnic minorities accounting for 11.27% of the total population. • History and Culture: Midu has a long history and is one of the cradles of human civilization. It was inhabited by early humans as far back as the Paleolithic era. Midu was the ancient capital of the Bai Kingdom and is one of Yunnan Province's 59 revolutionary old districts. It is known as the "Hometown of Lanterns," "Famous Cultural City," and "Hometown of Folk Songs." Midu folk songs and lantern opera are national intangible cultural heritage, with famous songs like "Xiao He Tang Shui," "Shi Da Jie," "Xiu He Bao," and "Midu Mountain Song" gaining international recognition. • Natural Scenery and Climate: Midu boasts beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate, belonging to the mid-subtropical monsoon climate zone. The annual average temperature is 17.3°C, and the average annual rainfall is 824.4 mm. It is known for its mild winters and cool summers, earning the reputation of "weather like March all year round, flowers blooming in all seasons." • Economy and Resources: Midu has fertile land and abundant resources. Its agriculture produces rice, corn, wheat, and economic crops like tobacco, vegetables, and fruits. The mineral resources, especially in Jinbaoshan and Jiudingshan, are rich, with Jinbaoshan's platinum-palladium metal reserves reaching 45 tons, making it a large-scale mine. • Transportation: Midu, historically known as the "throat of the six zhaos," is a major transportation hub leading to western Yunnan and Southeast Asia.

The Mizhi Scenic Area is located in Midu County, Dali Prefecture. We traveled 35 km from Nanjian to the north along the Xianglin Highway to reach the area. Mizhi Town is famous for its tofu feast, where all the dishes are made with tofu as the main or secondary ingredient, and are delicious and fragrant. We ate a tofu feast at the "No. 1 Tofu Feast" restaurant, and were full of energy as we looked around. The Huadeng Square in Mizhi Town is paved with bluestone, and the Mizhi Temple, built in the early years of the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1736), is located on the edge of the square. The temple contains buildings such as the Guansheng Hall and the Yuhuang Pavilion, and a white jade ancient tea tree planted when the temple was built is still in full bloom today. The Fifth District Office of the Republic of China in Midu County is now a small exhibition hall, introducing the district and its subordinate towns. Interestingly, a district office had only one district chief and seven staff members, while the subordinate towns had only three staff members, which is very backward compared to today. Mizhi Town has a street called Wensheng Street, which is an ancient post road. At the entrance of the street is the Tuzu Temple, which has a history of thousands of years, and the Kuixing Pavilion, which has withstood hundreds of years of wind and rain. Along the street, you can feel the ancient customs and the changes of the times. We spent a few dozen minutes visiting the former residence of Yin Yigong. This political worker of the Communist Party did an amazing thing by organizing and creating the folk song "Xiaohuangtangshui", which was sung from Midu to the international music stage. At the end of Wensheng Street is the Pearl Spring in the Mizhi Scenic Area, where a square stone well on the ground is filled with bubbles that look like strings of crystal-clear pearls, hence the name. The old tree in front of the Pearl Spring is called the Wangxiang Tree, and the ancient bridge on the ancient post road, the Phoenix Bridge, is one of the most famous ancient bridges on the ancient post road. This tree and this bridge have witnessed countless historical stories and the hardships and tears of many people, and now they are watching people live a happy life.

On the edge of the bustling city, Tuanshan Park is like a quiet paradise. As you step inside, the winding paths are like ribbons weaving through the lush forest. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows like a dreamlike mosaic of gold. Here, flowers bloom in abundance, and the seasons paint a colorful picture. In spring, cherry blossoms fall like snow; in summer, the moonlit lotus pond is refreshing; in autumn, the maple leaves burn like fire; in winter, the plum blossoms emit a subtle fragrance. Tuanshan Park is not only a showcase of nature but also a haven for the soul. Among the pavilions and towers, listen to the wind, the birds, and the rustling leaves, creating a harmonious symphony of nature. Let your weary soul find peace and comfort here, and enjoy the gentle caress of time.

It's a great place to stroll around that only locals know about. It's not crowded and the scenery is beautiful. Who would have thought that there would be a Chinese garden on the top of the mountain? 🌲 . You can search for Tuan Mountain Park (North Gate) on the map 🔍 There is a parking lot 🚗, enter the park and navigate to 'Camellia Garden' . Take photos along the way, maple leaves, autumn osmanthus, pavilions Then you will see the sign in p10, go straight ahead and you will arrive . After taking photos, you can cross the road to Erhai Park to see seagulls! Go! 🏠: Tuan Mountain Park

Dali Wuben Village, a poetic and picturesque beautiful village. In the warm spring of March, the peach blossoms and rapeseed flowers of Wuben Village bloom successively over a thousand acres, making it a great place for flower enthusiasts! Originally attracted by the scent of the peach blossoms, I found myself even more captivated by the endless beauty of the rapeseed flowers. Wuben Village belongs to Julei Town, Midu County, Dali. The locals pronounce Julei as 'zuǒ' rather than 'jū'. 'Ju' means a ridge, and 'lei' means large. The name Julei Town means: a village under a large mountain ridge, which was written as Zuo Li in ancient times and later evolved into Julei. When searching for the best places to appreciate flowers in Dali during spring, 'Wuben Village' and its peach blossoms frequently caught my eye. Looking at the clouds and mist swirling above Wuben Village, and the pretty pink peach blossoms on the surrounding terraces, it's like a natural beauty straight out of a poem or a distant land, truly enviable. It is understood that 'Wuben Village' was originally named 'A Wu Bai', which in the Yi language means 'a place with many tadpoles'. Later, due to the village's hidden and misty appearance throughout the year, it was renamed 'Wuben Village'. Wuben Village boasts clear mountains, beautiful waters, fertile land, dense vegetation, moist air, and a pleasant climate. ✅ In March, the peach blossoms bloom, and the thousand acres of peach blossoms in Wuben Village also bloom successively, competing in beauty, together with the mountains and waters of Wuben Village, forming a beautiful watercolor painting, giving the impression of a charming mountain village like a paradise on earth. ✅ At the beginning of March, I drove to explore the beautiful countryside of Wuben, seeking and smelling the fragrance of flowers, and getting up close and personal with the peach and rapeseed flowers. While cultivating my sentiments through flower appreciation, I used my camera to record the beauty of spring here. ✅ The 6-kilometer road from Julei Town, Midu, Dali to Wuben Village has many winding mountain roads that require cautious driving. Wuben Village has two parking lots, with the higher one being larger and offering a panoramic view of Wuben Village, while the smaller one by the lower water pond is smaller. ✅ We arrived at Wuben Village at the beginning of March for a flower appreciation trip. We were originally attracted by the thousand acres of peach blossoms here, but the first thing that caught our eye was the large expanse of terraced rapeseed flowers in front of Wuben Village. The rapeseed flowers of Wuben Village, whether viewed from afar or up close, are very beautiful. The rapeseed flowers on the terraces are scattered in an orderly manner, with curved rapeseed ridges, and behind them, the high village of Wuben and the peach blossoms on the hillside, 'two flowers mismatched' create an endlessly beautiful scenery. ✅ Wuben Village tourist area, in previous years around International Women's Day, would organize a Peach Blossom Cultural Festival. As of early March this year, there has been no news about this, and it is unknown whether there will be a Peach Blossom Cultural Festival this year? ✅ We arrived at Wuben Village for flower appreciation at the beginning of March, and from the on-site tour, we found that this year's peach blossoms only bloomed in a few areas, with most of the hillside peach blossoms yet to bloom. We originally came for the beautiful scenery of the thousand acres of peach blossoms in Wuben Village, but what greeted us were sporadic peach blossoms in bloom. However, the rapeseed flowers here are also quite nice. Going on a flower appreciation trip with a relaxed attitude will be more relaxing and enjoyable. After all, it's a flower appreciation journey, and any gain is satisfying! 🗺️Address and Transportation: 📌 Address: Wuben Natural Village, Julei Village, Julei Town, Midu County, Dali. 🚗 Transportation: Wuben Village is 6 kilometers from Julei Town, Julei Town is 20 kilometers from Midu County, and Midu County is 60 kilometers from Dali Railway Station. You can navigate and drive yourself or hire a car to Wuben Village. 📝Practical Tips: ◆ Wuben Village tourist area is open for free, with parking lots that are also free of charge. ◆ The duration of flower appreciation in Wuben Village is about half a day. Wuben Village has local specialty foods that can be processed and prepared according to your needs. ◆ The peach blossom season in Wuben Village lasts for about 20 days, with the most flowers around International Women's Day. ◆ It's the perfect time to admire the rapeseed flowers in Wuben Village. The beautiful scenery of a thousand acres of peach blossoms in full bloom is expected around mid-March. ◆ Wuben Village Dragon Tree Forest, with its straight and tall dragon trees, is very suitable for summer leisure. Next to the Dragon Tree Forest is the Mist Dew Spring, which has very good water quality. Villagers often cook there, enjoying leisurely moments. ◆ Wubo Pond covers more than 20 acres and is the 'heart' of Wuben Village, or you could say the 'eye' of Wuben. The water is perennial, never drying up, providing irrigation for the villagers' production and also playing a role in climate regulation. It is the 'spiritual essence' of Wuben Village. If you like the content of this article, please give it a like! I am a travel expert, travel photographer, and homestay manager. Follow the travel expert for a trip without violations, exploring cities and landscapes.

Midu County is an hour and a half drive from Dali and was one of the important nodes on the ancient Tea Horse Road. Compared with the pastoral scenery and comfortable atmosphere of Shaxi Ancient Town, Midu is ancient and quiet: 🟡Xiaohe Tangshui Scenic Area: As the birthplace of the world-famous song Xiaohe Tangshui, this scenic area is known as the 'Xiaohe Tangshui Nostalgia Land'. Although the artificial traces of the scenic area are a bit heavy, the several attractions are all next to each other. It's okay to walk around and feel the small bridge and flowing water. You can also see local uncles and aunts playing mahjong and dancing, which is quite interesting. 🟡Pearl Spring: Pearl Spring is located at the entrance of the Xiaohe Tangshui Scenic Area. The spring water is very clear, and bubbles like pearls emerge from the water, hence the name Pearl Spring. 🟡Wensheng Street: An important post station on the Tea Horse Road, the street is full of shops and past horse shops. The large horse shops can accommodate horse teams with hundreds of horses. You can go to the Horse Team Culture Museum to watch a documentary to better understand the history of Wensheng Street and the horse team culture. 🟡Mizhi Temple: Founded in the early years of the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, there is a very beautiful white tea tree in the courtyard. Stepping into Midu County gives you a feeling of traveling through a time tunnel. Walking along Wensheng Street, you can feel the echo of horseshoes in the long river of history: the streets are full of people, lanterns are fluttering in the wind, and the bosses are greeting the passing horse teams...

In the early winter of 2024, I came to Dali for the third time and started a different journey in Dali. The first stop was Midu County, located in the southern part of Dali Prefecture, about 60 kilometers from Xiaguan. It is one of the sources of the Red River, formerly known as 'the throat of the six Zhaos'. It is also a nationally renowned hometown of lanterns and folk songs. The famous lantern songs 'Midu Mountain Song', 'Embroidered Lotus Bag', 'Top Ten Sisters', and the folk song 'Little River Flowing', known as the Oriental Nocturne, all come from Midu. The arranger, lyricist, and organizer of 'Little River Flowing', Yin Yigong, was born in Wensheng Street, Mizhi Town, Midu County. We visited Yin Yigong's former residence to learn about the past and present of this work. The voice of the famous female singer echoed in our ears. Unfortunately, the original female singer is no longer there, and we can no longer enjoy the original folk song singing. Mizhi has also been a necessary route for the 'Kainan Ancient Post Road' in western Yunnan since the Tang and Nanzhao periods. It is an important post station on the ancient Tea Horse Road between Yunnan and Tibet. The Wensheng Street Tea Horse Ancient Post Road is more than 700 meters long. The so-called horse-leading stone is made of stone strips about one meter long and thirty centimeters wide, connected end to end, with irregular loose stones on both sides. It is a typical road paving style on the Tea Horse Road. Such a road is not for visual effects, but is very practical when transporting goods by horse. The old houses on both sides of the ancient street are many of the former horse team rest horse shop ruins. The mottled mud walls and tilted wooden pillars seem to be telling the bustling past of merchants gathering and horse teams shuttling. On the Yaxi River south of Wensheng Street is the Phoenix Bridge, which is one of the most famous ancient bridges on the Mizhi Tea Horse Road. It is exquisitely shaped and is a rare physical material for studying ancient bridge architecture and the history and culture of the Tea Horse Road. It is listed as the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units by the State Council. On the west side of the Phoenix Bridge deck is a 'four unlike' (neither lion, tiger, kirin, nor other animals) unicorn stone carving that has experienced wind and rain. It is 1.8 meters high and weighs a thousand catties. It is a water-controlling beast that Mizhi people use to subdue water disasters and bless peace. Next to the Phoenix Bridge is the Civilization Pavilion, originally named the God of Wealth Pavilion, which has a history of more than 1,400 years. The Tea Horse Road passes through it, perhaps it was the hope of the horse team in the past that they could bring them wealth after a long journey. The houses next to the Phoenix Bridge were once the filming location of the TV series 'Go to the Place with Wind'. Walking past the Phoenix Bridge, a square ancient well appears in front of you, named Pearl Spring. There are strings of white bubbles from time to time, like crystal clear pearls, gurgling out from the bottom of the well, creating a fascinating natural wonder. The different journey in Dali, to be slowly recorded later.

Midu's tourist attractions include: 1. National key cultural relics protection unit 'Nanzhao Iron Pillar' 2. Provincial key cultural relics protection unit 'Li Wenxue Yi Farmer Uprising Site' 3. Yongzeng Yuhuang Pavilion 4. Baiya City Ruins 5. Jindunwo Ruins 6. Taiji Peak in Mizhi Township These attractions are beautiful, with a pleasant climate, brilliant history and culture, rich cultural relics, and are good places for tourism.

[Opening]: I took the kids to go camping and have a picnic on the weekend. The Anlewo tent campsite is not very commercialized and there are not many people! Just follow the navigation! It is surrounded by mountains, the air is very good, and when the wind is strong you can see the clouds moving, it's magical ~ You can do archery, there is a trampoline that children like, there are many large and small tents, and the wandering chickens and wandering rabbits are very cute! The most important thing is that you can have a picnic, or cook for yourself. It’s also delicious to order farm dishes directly. The auntie’s cooking skills are top-notch. I’ve been there twice, and the taste is homely and goes well with rice! ⛺【Tips on how to play】: You can rent a tent, drink coffee, tea and eat melon seeds, it's very relaxing, you can roast a fire when it's cold, play cards, and then have a picnic and cook your own food. You can also bring your own ingredients. Last time I met a friend who made jar-braised lamb, I was drooling~ 🛬【Itinerary】: For Dali and surrounding cities, just navigate to "Mizhi Anlewo Tented Camp" 🧡【tips】: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large in the mountains, so it is recommended to bring a jacket! You can stay overnight to watch the stars in summer, but it is not recommended to stay overnight in winter