[2025 Wenshan Attraction] Travel Guide for Wenbi Tower (Updated Jul)

Best travel time: Late June to September is the lotus blooming period, with July being the golden period (daily average temperature 22-27℃). To avoid the summer peak, choose late June or late August for fewer tourists and better accommodation value. 🚌 1. Transportation Guide 1. External Transportation - **High-speed rail**: Kunming South Station → Puzhehei Station (about 1.5 hours, ticket price 75 RMB), then transfer to the scenic area bus (Line 4, 5 RMB/person) directly to Puzhehei Village, about 30 minutes. - **Self-driving**: About 330 km from Kunming, 4 hours by car, parking fee in the scenic area is 10 RMB/day. 2. Internal Transportation - **Sightseeing bus**: Single-day ticket 30 RMB, unlimited transfers (often included with boat tickets). - **Special vehicles**: - Willow leaf boats (a must for water fights), pleasure boats (for lotus viewing and sightseeing); - Rent electric scooters (50-80 RMB/day, flexible for village hopping); - Short horse carriage rides (5-10 RMB, bargaining required!). 🛏️ 2. Accommodation Recommendations - **Puzhehei Village**: Close to Qinglong Mountain and Lover’s Bridge, rich dining options, suitable for watching sunrise and sunset. - Recommended guesthouse: Three Cats Inn (around 80 RMB per person, lake view balcony). - **Xianrendong Village**: Yi ethnic stilt houses, beautiful lakeside night view, relatively quiet. - High-end option: Xi Yuan Lake View Resort Hotel (starry sky duplex room, lotus view from the window, butler service). > 📌 **Tips**: Book guesthouses at least 1 month in advance during peak season; in off-season, lake view rooms can be had for about 150 RMB per person. 🗺️ 3. 2-Day Essential Itinerary Day 1: Classic Mountain and Water Lotus Charm - **Morning**: Climb Qinglong Mountain (free, 20 minutes to the top) → overlook the karst peak forest and lake panorama. - **Noon**: Take a willow leaf boat at Pucao Tang Pier (boat ticket 230 RMB includes sightseeing bus), equipped for water fights (water scoops/water guns free to borrow from guesthouses). - **Afternoon**: Take photos of lotus pond reflections at Lover’s Bridge → visit Bailian Mountain Village to admire tens of thousands of wild lotuses (paid area, but the flower sea is more spectacular). - **Evening**: Watch the sunset at Leshui Cave (free, 10 km from the village). Day 2: In-depth Cultural Wetlands - **Morning**: Bamboo raft ride at Xihuang Wetland (220 RMB including bus ticket) → take photos of mountain and water reflections on the Maoshan section trail. - **Noon**: Try lotus leaf fried eggs in Xianrendong Village, explore Yi ethnic murals and Wamao Market. - **Afternoon**: Walk at Swan Lake (entrance fee 85 RMB, 3 km boardwalk for bird watching) → visit the filming location of "Three Lives Three Worlds" (free outside, 30 RMB inside, choose carefully). > ⚠️ **Avoid**: Bamei Scenic Area and Qingqiu Painted Wall Cave have low cost-performance, can be skipped. --- 🍜 4. Must-Try Food List | **Dish** | **Recommended Restaurant** | **Average Cost** | |----------------|---------------------|------------| | Lotus Feast (Lotus Leaf Chicken, Fried Lotus) | Yi Xiang Shi Fu (Puzhehei Village) | 60 RMB | | Soy Milk Chicken Hotpot | Yi Family Courtyard (foot of Qinglong Mountain) | 70 RMB | | Sour Soup Beef | Puzhehei Village Canteen | 40 RMB | | Night Market Snacks | Fermented Tofu + Rose Jelly (Xianrendong Village) | 15 RMB | > 📌 **Avoid**: Wild mushroom hotpot at the scenic area entrance (frozen goods off-season), overpriced and inauthentic Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles. --- 📸 5. Off-the-Beaten-Path Activities and Photography Tips - **Secret photo spots**: - Qinglong Mountain Wenbi Tower: backlight silhouette shots + Yi silver jewelry, ethnic style masterpieces. - Maomao Chong Lotus Pond: soft evening light, lotus and solitary peak in one frame (free, few people). - Special experiences: - Early morning lotus pond mist: arrive at Puzhehei Village lotus pond by 5:30 am, morning mist like ink painting. - Flower Face Festival (2025.7.18-8.18): Yi ethnic black face painting for blessings, join bonfire and left-foot dance. --- ⚠️ 6. Practical Tips 1. **Sun and rain protection**: Strong UV, need SPF50+ sunscreen + hat; rainy season has frequent showers, bring a folding umbrella. 2. **Gear suggestions**: - For water fights bring quick-dry clothes + waterproof phone pouch; - Mosquito repellent is essential (wetlands have many mosquitoes). 3. Money-saving tips: - Student ID gets half-price tickets, book willow leaf boats on Trip.com in advance to save 20 RMB; - Buy lotus seeds at Bailian Mountain Village for fresher and cheaper prices. 🚗 Self-driving Deep Guide Route Planning (from Kunming) 1. Classic Route (scenery priority) Kunming → Stone Forest → Luoping → Puzhehei (total 480 km, about 6-7 hours) - Highlights: Stone Forest karst landforms, Luoping rapeseed flower fields (green terraces in summer). - Road conditions: Kunshi Expressway to provincial roads, many curves in Luoping section, drive carefully. 2. Fast Route (time priority) - Kunming → Xuanwei → Zhanyi → Puzhehei (total 380 km, about 5 hours) - Advantages: fewer cars, straighter roads, suitable for family trips; can visit Panjiang Bridge in Zhanyi. **Must-know tips** - **Parking and fees**: Scenic area parking 10 RMB/day, parking spaces tight in peak season, arrive before 9 am recommended. - **Rainy season response**: Frequent showers in July-August, bring anti-skid chains + enhanced windshield wiper fluid; watch for falling rocks in mountain roads. - *Fuel-saving tip*: Many downhill sections in Xuanwei, use low gear to control speed and reduce brake wear. 🛏️ 2. Accommodation Picks (self-driving friendly) - Puzhehei Village: Recommended "Three Cats Inn" - Advantages: free parking, lake view balcony, 5-minute walk to Qinglong Mountain pier, convenient for early morning mist shots. - Xianrendong Village: Recommended "Xi Yuan Lake View Resort Hotel" - Highlights: private courtyard parking, duplex room with stargazing skylight, butler books discounted boat tickets. > 📌 Book 30 days in advance for peak season (July-August), off-season lake view rooms about 150 RMB per person. 📍 4. 2-Day Essential Itinerary (self-driving flexible version) Day 1: Lotus Charm Water Fight Experience - 07:00 Climb Qinglong Mountain for morning mist panorama (free) → 09:00 Take willow leaf boat at Pucao Tang Pier for water fight (boat ticket 230 RMB includes bus, bring waterproof pouch) → 12:00 Eat lotus feast at Yi Xiang Shi Fu → 15:00 Visit Bailian Mountain Village lotus fields (denser flower sea than free area) → 18:30 Chase sunset at Leshui Cave (10 km by car). Day 2: Cultural Wetland Stroll - 08:30 Bamboo raft at Xihuang Wetland (220 RMB includes bus, photo shoot at Maoshan section) → 11:00 Buy Yi ethnic Wamao handicrafts in Xianrendong Village → 13:00 Sour soup beef hotpot → 15:00 Birdwatching on Swan Lake boardwalk (winter swan flock only, skip in summer) → Evening join Flower Face Festival black face blessing (2025.7.18-8.18). --- ⚠️ 5. Key Tips 1. Vehicle preparation: spare tire inflator + emergency power supply (many guesthouses have no charging stations); refill fuel when half tank (few gas stations in villages). 2. Discount tips: - Student ID 50% off tickets, book willow leaf boats on Trip.com in advance to save 20 RMB; - Buy fresh lotus seeds directly from farmers in Bailian Mountain Village, 30% cheaper than scenic area. 3. Festival bonus: During Flower Face Festival (7.18-8.18), bonfire and left-foot dance in the evening, rent Yi ethnic costumes for 30 RMB/set for ethnic style photos. > 💦 The joy of self-driving lies in stopping wherever you want—the lotus pond in morning mist, wildflower slopes on unnamed mountain roads, Yi grandma’s market stalls, all surprises beyond the guide. At 25℃ summer, roll down your car window and let the lotus fragrance fill the cabin. > 💦 Summer in Puzhehei is a poem of lotus flowers, a carnival of water fights, and a mountain-water dream to escape the heat. With this guide, wander through the misty lotus fragrance of the Yi water town, and you will find—the cool 25℃ and the shock of 40,000 mu of wild lotus are far more touching than imagined.

🌄 "The June breeze carries the fragrance of Wenshan's flowers, blending the poetic charm of mountains, rivers, and countryside into this summer~" Dear friends, here is the most comprehensive June travel guide for Wenshan. Let us unlock the hidden treasures of Southeast Yunnan!✨ 🏞️ Wenshan Impressions Wenshan is a landscape painted with karst topography, like an ink wash painting, and a place where diverse ethnic cultures blend vibrantly. Eleven indigenous ethnic groups including the Zhuang, Miao, and Yi live here in harmony. The sound of bronze drums and colorful woodblock prints tell stories of the past at every corner. In June, Wenshan’s Puzhehei lotus flowers begin to bloom, Bamei Village is lush and green, and ethnic festivals like "Naodouyang" bring joyful songs and the aroma of zongzi all along the way~ 🥰 🗺️ Recommended Itineraries Classic 3-day tour: Day 1️⃣: Wenshan City → Wenshan Prefecture Museum (learn about history) → Wenbi Tower (overlook the city) → Qidu Ancient Town (visit night market, watch folk performances) Day 2️⃣: Wenshan → Puzhehei Scenic Area (boat water fights, visit Xianren Cave Village, admire Swan Lake) Day 3️⃣: Puzhehei → Bamei Village (experience the "Peach Blossom Land" slow life) In-depth 5-day tour: Based on the 3-day tour, add Malipo Hero Laoshang Sacred Site (commemorate history), Guangnan Liulang City · Xian Cao Secret Realm (health and hiking), Maguan A’e New Village (see farmers’ woodblock prints) ~ 🚶‍♀️ 📸 Must-visit Attractions 1. Puzhehei Scenic Area: Glide through lotus ponds on a willow-leaf boat, visit the filming location of "Three Lives Three Worlds," and enjoy a healing sunset at Qinglong Mountain! 🌅 2. Bamei Village: Row a small boat through karst caves, as if entering Tao Yuanming’s idyllic Peach Blossom Land, with curling smoke and peaceful times. 3. Wenshan Prefecture Museum: Thousands of artifacts tell the history of the Zhuang and Miao regions, including bronze drums, embroidery, and Poya songbooks—ethnic culture at its most stunning! 4. Wenbi Tower: Climb 999 steps to the top for a panoramic view of Wenshan City, perfect for photos with ancient architectural charm~ 📷 5. Qidu Ancient Town: During the Dragon Boat Festival, enjoy zongzi wrapping contests and fish-catching competitions. At night, the lights create a vibrant atmosphere! 6. Malipo Hero Laoshang Sacred Site: Retrace the heroes’ path, feel the "Laoshang Spirit" in the exhibition hall, and pay tribute to the martyrs. 7. A’e New Village: Watch Zhuang farmers create woodblock prints live, taste the "Seven-color Glutinous Rice," and experience intangible cultural heritage. 8. Liulang City · Xian Cao Secret Realm: Stroll along the Dendrobium corridor, breathe in negative oxygen ions, a must-visit for wellness lovers! 💆‍♀️ 🍜 Must-try Foods ✅ Sanqi Steamed Chicken: Wenshan is the "Hometown of Sanqi (Notoginseng) in China." The fresh sweetness of chicken combined with the medicinal aroma of Sanqi is nourishing and delicious~ ✅ Zhuang-style Ba Hang Chicken: Sour and spicy soup base paired with tender chicken, addictive from the first bite! ✅ Five-color Glutinous Rice: Dyed with plant-based colors, visually stunning and tasty—perfect for photos and eating~ ✅ Guangnan Pumpkin Pastry: Crispy outside, sticky inside, sweet but not greasy, available at street shops~ ✅ Miao-style Dog Meat Hotpot: A seasonal delicacy for autumn and winter, but in June you can try the refreshing sour soup dog meat hotpot version! 🐶 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations - Wenshan City: Recommended "Wenshan Impression Hotel," 326 RMB for 3 days and 2 nights in a luxury queen room, excellent value! 📍Xiaomen New City, Dongfeng Road - Puzhehei Scenic Area: Stay in a characteristic homestay in Xianren Cave Village, open the window to lotus ponds, and watch stars at night~ ✨ - Bamei Village: Experience farmhouse inns and authentic rural life, but facilities are relatively simple, so be prepared in advance~ ⚠️ Travel Tips 1. Transportation: After flying into Yanshan Airport, taking a bus is cheaper than a taxi; for Puzhehei, take a shuttle bus, and remember to bargain for carpool rides! 🚗 2. Gear: June in Wenshan is hot during the day, wear short sleeves and shorts, bring a light jacket for the evening; bring extra clothes for water activities, and don’t forget sun hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen! 🌞 3. Pitfalls to avoid: Buy Sanqi products only from official stores, don’t be fooled by low prices; watch your belongings during boat water fights in Puzhehei, and don’t easily take off your life jacket~ 4. Festivals: During the Dragon Boat Festival (May 30 - June 5), there are many activities. Check the schedule in advance and join zongzi wrapping, bullfighting, and intangible cultural heritage markets for a lively experience! 🎉 🌺 This June, come to Wenshan to see the mountains and waters, taste delicious food, and experience ethnic customs! Remember to bring your camera and appetite to capture and savor all the beauty~ #WenshanTravelGuide #JuneTravelRecommendations #HiddenTravelDestinationsInYunnan

Today I would like to recommend my hometown - Wenshan The name Wenshan has a profound and profound meaning. Xu Benxian, the magistrate of Wenshan County in the Qing Dynasty, believed that the name "Wenshan" means "the mountain is solid, the mountain is shining", and it is intended to clarify affairs, discern human ethics, and be solid and strong. Wenshan is located in southern Xinjiang. Its old name was "Kaihua", which means creating culture. In the Qing Dynasty, it was renamed Wenshan, which means "Wen is in the mountain". 📍Detailed address: Wenshan City, Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan Province ⏳Play time: all year round ❤Reason for recommendation: A passionate and unrestrained minority city, the ethnic culture is rich and colorful, with different etiquette for treating others, and a strong wine (cloud H) culture. One drink in the morning, [Helpless] one at noon [Clap], and any evening [Yeah], come to Wenshan I have to throw away a bowl of braised pork rice noodles. In a fifth-tier city, prices are relatively low. ✅Must experience: ①Climb the towering Xihua Mountain and Wenbi Tower to see the city ②Walking the endless Panlong River Greenway (some areas have been opened:-) ③ Sanxin Trade City, which looks like a wholesale city (wander around the ethnic clothing street) ④Try the local specialties (notoginseng stewed chicken, Miao chicken, flower rice, etc.) ⑤Drink a glass of Wenshan’s spiciest Baogu wine … 🚉Transportation guide: Speaking of transportation, Wenshan is a very special city. There is an airport [TakeOff] and a high-speed rail🚄 There is a ferry🚢, not in Wenshan City, but it will be available gradually. If you want to come, you can choose the following methods ① Intercity bus [Kunming → Wenshan; Kunming → Puzhehei (motor train) → Wenshan; Kunming (some cities can fly directly to Wenshan or transfer) → Wenshan Airport → Wenshan City] ② Intercity online car-hailing [Same as passenger buses, related online car-hailing platforms: YunDi, Dianyue, Ziyi, Yunnan Travel, Transportation Group and other small programs can place orders] ③Self-driving tour [There are many vehicles on some roads, please pay attention to driving safety]