Day 1: Kunming
From the starting point, take a plane/high-speed train to Kunming, which is full of spring all year round. Our company’s pick-up staff will pick you up and transport you to a hotel in the city, where you can arrange to stay. If you arrive early, you can walk around the Haigeng Dam by yourself (there are red headed gulls flying from Siberia from November to March of the next year), visit the Army military academy near the Green Lake Park, the Golden Horse and Green Chicken Workshop in the city center, and go to the customs to taste special food such as wild mushroom hotpot.
Due to the fact that this itinerary is a national group of individual travelers, on the first day, a business vehicle is required to connect VIPs from all over the country on different flights to the hotel at Kunming Airport. After checking into the hotel, you should pay attention to rest and make good physical reserves, especially for VIPs who are new to the plateau. Please be careful not to engage in strenuous exercise or excessive alcohol consumption. There is no group meal scheduled today, and distinguished guests can try Yunnan snacks themselves.
Day 2: Puzhe Hei
After breakfast, gather in the hotel lobby, the tour guide picks up the group, and take a car to Mile City, the North Gate of Honghe Prefecture (about 145km, about 2 hours by car), to Mile’s “Dongfeng Rhyme Kaleidoscope Manor” (tour time of about 1.5 hours, excluding electric scooters). The Kaleidoscope Art Manor architectural complex uses a surreal and postmodern architectural style, representing Mile’s red wine culture with a bottle like shape, as well as the combination of Yi fire culture and symbiotic upward culture. The design concept of the art museum comes from the “kaleidoscope”, with the appearance of buildings shaped like tubes. The lighting on the four walls of the pavilion is also designed based on the characteristics of the Mitsubishi mirror in the kaleidoscope. Due to the varying amount of sunlight shining on different dates and times, the lighting inside the pavilion will also show different changes. The kaleidoscope art museum is characterized by its versatility and endless fun. Taste Maitreya’s “Banquet with a Bowl” for Chinese cuisine, take a car to Puzhehei (about 180km, about 3 hours by car), the filming location of “Where Are We Going, Dad” and “Three Lives, Three Lives, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms”. Visit the “Puzhehei Scenic Area” and visit the “Xianrendong Yi Cultural Ecological Village”, which is a gathering place for the Sani branch of the Yi ethnic group. Visit the legend of escaping marriage from Shilin a thousand years ago and experience the folk stories with a strong smell of fireworks, as well as the slow life experience of the Yi ethnic group. Walk along the lakeside along the scenic boardwalk, where you can take photos while watching tourists engage in water battles, visit and learn about Yi culture, and stroll along the lakeside to admire the picturesque scenery of Guilin. Xianrendong Village is a small Yi ethnic village, located by the lake. Along the way, there are inns and restaurants, and local Yi people selling food along the roadside. Lotus seeds and lotus pods bring beautiful red hues, which are very tempting. Experience the local customs and traditions of Puzhehei along the way. This is not the Old Town of Lijiang, but it also feels like an ancient city of Lijiang. Here, you don’t have to put in a lot of effort to figure out the location of the camera, and you don’t have to worry about a single tourist attraction. There are multiple locations that are most suitable for tourist photography, such as the lakeside boardwalk and the street view in the village. You can freely unlock new travel photography poses and meet a brand new version of yourself… Dinner to taste the Puzhe Black Lotus Banquet, and stay at the scenic inn to rest. Gift of [Bonfire Evening Party] Keywords: Yi people’s string singing and dancing, painted faces, bonfire carnival, personal talent display. Bonfire evening is a traditional form of celebration for the Yi people. It is said that in ancient times, people learned to drill wood to start a fire and found that fire not only cooked food, but also scared wild animals and protected their lives. Therefore, they developed an initial reverence for fire. Later, people went out hunting and returned with a full load, celebrating with each other and obtaining rich spoils of war. In the evening, while grilling cooked food over fire, they held hands and danced around the fire to express their joy and joy. This form of celebration has continued to this day, forming a bonfire party. Note: “Smash your face” is a magical way of blessing, touching you black? Still partying? Isn’t this cursing! wrong！wrong！wrong！ “Touching you black” in Yunnan is not cursing. It is a local ethnic celebration of the Wa ethnic group, where black medicine is applied to the face and the darker it is touched, the more blessings it brings to you! It’s as lively as our Chinese New Year celebration.
**Note: The small bonfire party is a complimentary item during the peak season from June to August. If the number of participants is less than 16, this arrangement will not be made! Hereby declare!
- Mile City is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province, located in the southeastern part of Yunnan Province and the northern part of Honghe Prefecture. It is the “north gate” of Honghe Prefecture, with convenient transportation in the city, passing through by the G80 Guangzhou Kunming Expressway and the high-speed railway Nankun Passenger Dedicated Line.
- Pu Zhe Hei, a language of the Yi ethnic group, means “a lake full of fish and shrimp”. The lake water is clear and the number of swimming fish can be counted. Looking up from a high altitude, like a string of pearls 21 kilometers long, shimmering with lotus flowers scattered on the water. The lotus leaves are emerald green, with diverse colors, standing tall and graceful. Rowing through them, the fragrance is fragrant and intoxicating, as if immersed in poetry and painting. The Puzhehei Scenic Area belongs to the karst area in southeastern Yunnan, which is a typical karst landform. It is known for its six major landscapes: “water countryside, lake peak forests, Yijia water town, karst wetlands, lotus world, and migratory bird paradise”. Here, there are not only the beautiful mountains and waters of Guilin, clear waters, secluded caves, and strange rocks, but also the ancient charm of small bridges, flowing water, and houses in Jiangnan water town, as well as the bright and shimmering West Lake in Hangzhou, and even the vast ten thousand acres of lotus flowers more magnificent than the Lotus Lake. Puzhehei is a paradise for photography enthusiasts, with many materials such as mountains, rivers, lakes, villages, boats, countryside, lotus flowers, aquatic plants, wild ducks, etc. Playing for a whole day can capture the sunrise and sunset, as well as the local customs.
- Puzhehei is mainly inhabited by ethnic minorities, and Xianrendong Yi Culture Ecological Village is a branch of the Yi Sani tribe. Please respect the local customs of ethnic minorities.
Day 3: Puzhe Hei
After breakfast, go to Jiaolian Square in Qiubei County to attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 Huamian Festival.
Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Yunnan Puzhe Black Flower Face Festival in China
1、 Event Time: July 18, 2024, 08:30-11:00 (estimated. If the opening ceremony of the Flower Face Festival is in the afternoon, the itinerary will be adjusted)
2、 Event location: Jiaolian Square, Qiubei County
Participate in the carnival face painting festival, dance string dances with local ethnic minorities, and personally participate in the face painting activity to celebrate the arrival of the festival together. The Carnival Flower Face Festival is an important part of the opening ceremony of the Yunnan Puzhehei Flower Face Festival in China. It is led by the Qiubei County Bureau of Culture, Radio, Sports and Sports, and co organized by Yunnan Puzhehei Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd., Yunnan Jiehao Cultural Media Co., Ltd., County Yi Society, and County Zhuang Society.
“Huamian Festival” is a traditional festival unique to the Yi ethnic group in Qiubei County, named after the ancient ancestors who used pot smoke to blacken their faces and ward off demons and pests. The Flower Face Festival has a history of thousands of years. Since its inception in 1998, it has attracted tens of thousands of people to indulge in revelry every year. It has been awarded the titles of “Top Ten Ethnic Festival Brands in Yunnan” and “Most Influential Tourism Festival of the Year”. In 2009, it set a Guinness World Record.
Carnival Face Festival Event Schedule (09:30-11:00): “1000 People”
1、 “Sacrificing Flower Face”: Fishing for 8 minutes, with 40 actors participating. Led by Yi Bi Mo, actors carry out traditional sacrificial activities and showcase ancient and mysterious sacrificial dances;
2、 “Singing Flower Face”: Approximately 10 minutes long, with 8 members of the Bo people performing 2 original songs;
3、 “Dancing Flower Face”: Approximately 15 minutes long, with 120 actors divided into 5 dance segments to perform Zhuang, Miao, and Yi dances, and leading the live audience to perform the Qiubei Yi ethnic string dance.
4、 Masked Face: Approximately 10 minutes long, mobilizing the entire audience to participate in the process of applying facial makeup, including the ingredients used
After the event, go to wash up and arrange Chinese food. In the afternoon, take a car to the outdoor shooting location of Puzhehei’s “Three Lives, Three Lives, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms” – the same upgraded version of the “Shuimo Qingtian Scenic Area” (including tickets and bamboo rafts, excluding electric cars) belongs to the karst area in southeastern Yunnan, integrating Puzhehei’s solitary peaks, reflections, lakes, and unique water karst landscape scenery. It is also a mountain and water ecological agricultural sightseeing park that integrates flowers, lakes, entertainment, agriculture, and fruit and vegetable picking. The total area of the scenic area is 1848 acres, including more than 300 acres of lotus flowers, more than 180 acres of colorful flowers, more than 30 acres of crops, and 500 acres of clear and transparent water. The two small islands in the water each have their own characteristics, with a total area of 1848 acres. All seasons have their own charm, but the most beautiful time is when the summer lotus competes for beauty. From June to September every year, it is the season when the lotus leaves are lush and the lotus flowers are in full bloom. More than 200 varieties of lotus flowers bloom in the 10000 acre lotus pond, and there are also more than 20 types of flowers in the park The trees and plants are colorful, and at this time, Shuimo Qingtian showcases the true beauty of “the lotus leaves reaching the sky are infinitely blue, and the lotus flowers reflecting the sun are uniquely red.” In the “Flower Sea World”, the Lotus Rhyme is observed. Every year, June, July, and August are the season when the lotus leaves are lush and the lotus flowers are in full bloom. The pink and pure white lotus flowers all over the lake decorate the entire lake area, making it particularly beautiful and enchanting. Here, you can experience the beauty of lotus flowers, which are known as “blooming from the mud without being stained for thousands of years without being enchanted”. Lotus is a perennial aquatic plant. The rhizome is enlarged with multiple nodes and grows horizontally in the mud at the bottom of the water. The leaves are shield shaped and circular, with a dark green surface covered by waxy white powder. The back is gray green, and the entire edge is wavy. Riding on an electric bamboo raft, one can board Peach Blossom Island in the lake, float in the lotus pond, and enjoy the refreshing fragrance, as if immersed in poetry and painting. After the tour ends, take the bus to the hotel to rest
- After the broadcast of “Where Are We Going, Dad?” on Hunan TV in 2013, a wave of tourism fever spread. The third stop of “Where Are We Going, Dad?” was filmed from October 19th to 21st, 2013, in Puzhehei, Qiubei, Yunnan. The specific filming locations include Laofang Nongjiale, Puzheheicai Market, and Qianxincun Wharf located by the water. The filming of this program has increased the deep friendship between parents, children, and friends, especially in remote rural areas like Yunnan, allowing children to experience the hard won life today and cherish the present; Allowing my busy father to spend more time with his family… In 2016, “Three Lives, Three Lives, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms” was filmed in Puzhe Heicai Huajing and Shede Grassland, and it became popular in February 2017, further increasing Puzhe Hei’s reputation and attracting a large number of visitors.
- “Huamian Festival” is a traditional festival unique to the Yi ethnic group in Qiubei County, named after the ancient ancestors who used pot smoke to blacken their faces and ward off demons and pests. The Flower Face Festival has a history of thousands of years. Since its inception in 1998, it has attracted tens of thousands of people to indulge in revelry every year. It has been awarded the titles of “Top Ten Ethnic Festival Brands in Yunnan” and “Most Influential Tourism Festival of the Year”. In 2009, it set a Guinness World Record.
- There is a huge temperature difference between day and night in Wenshan Prefecture, Yunnan. It is best to bring warm clothing and also pay attention to sun protection. It is recommended to wear a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, raincoat, heatstroke prevention medicine, etc.
Day 4: Jianshui
After breakfast, I took a car to Mengzi (about 210km, about 3 hours by car) to visit the filming location of the films “Fragrance” and “Wu Wen Xi Dong”, which is known as “Little Paris” – the Yunnan Vietnam Railway – Bishezhai (excluding electric cars). The mottled French architecture and ancient railway tracks, engraved with its once indelible glory, are now the favorite filming locations for photographers and painters. Chinese food tasting [authentic Mengzi Crossing the bridge noodles]. In the afternoon, take a car to Jianshui (80km, about 1.5 hours by car) and visit Shuanglong Bridge (30 minutes of free photography). Shuanglong Bridge is located 3 kilometers west of Jianshui City on the Lujiang River and Tuchong River. It is named “Seventeen Arch Bridge” because the two rivers are winding like dragons. It is a large stone arch bridge with three pavilions and seventeen arches, 148 meters long and 3-8 meters wide. It is one of the famous historical sites in Yunnan Province and is considered the largest and most artistic multi arch bridge in Yunnan Province. It has been included in the history of Chinese bridge construction. There are three eaves style lofts built in the bridge, with buildings in the middle that complement each other, creating a magnificent view. It is undoubtedly a precious masterpiece in the history of bridge construction in China. The two ends of the lofts are slightly smaller, while the one in the center is large and spectacular, known as the “Diannan Grand View Tower”. In the afternoon, visit the ancient city of Jianshui. Visit the main landmark of Jianshui, Xiaotiananmen Square – Chaoyang Tower (exterior), and experience the majestic momentum of “Xiongzhen Southeast”. The Chaoyang Building in Jianshui has a history of over 600 years, built 28 years earlier than Tiananmen Square in Beijing, and has an additional floor. There is a local saying that makes Jianshui people proud: the builders of Tiananmen Square were disciples of the builders of Jianshui Chaoyang Tower. In order to show respect for their masters, they deliberately built one less floor of Tiananmen Square. Walk through the city gate and stroll along Lin’an Road, the core area of Jianshui Ancient City. On both sides of the bluestone street, there are many historic sites. carved beams and painted rafters, cornice arch of wooden architecture can be seen everywhere. Even the graffiti occasionally seen on the outer wall is also very classical and national style. There is no glamour and bustle in Dali and Lijiang, but only the ink and calligraphy fragrance and exquisite and vivid market life that are amazing in the border towns. Follow Hanlin Street and arrive at the most representative private garden and ancient architectural complex in Yunnan, known as the Zhujia Garden, which is known as the Grand View Garden in southern Yunnan. The tour takes about 90 minutes. The architectural form is orderly, the layout is flexible, the space is rich, the levels are gradual, the environment is quiet, the colors are elegant, the decoration is moderate, the structure is unified, and the clever integration of mainland Chinese culture and border ethnic minority culture in various architectural forms has high aesthetic and artistic value. In this courtyard, which covers an area of over 20000 square meters, a family’s century long rise and fall has been staged, and it also reflects the ups and downs of modern Yunnan. Dinner in [Jianshui Ancient City] to taste Jianshui’s characteristics — [Steamboat Dinner], in which Jianshui braised tofu and Steamed chicken in casserole were served on “Gourmet on the Tip of the Tongue”. Stay late at the hotel and rest.
- Mengzi Bi Se Zhai is the filming location for Feng Xiaogang’s film “Youth” and is known as “Little Paris”.
- Jianshui is a cultural city with a profound history, located in Jianshui County, Honghe Prefecture. The ancient city was first built in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of over 1200 years. There are more than 50 well preserved and exquisite ancient buildings in the city, which can be called a “museum of ancient architecture” and a “museum of residential buildings”. Many of the ancient cities in Jianshui are historical relics. Please take good care of these relics, do not carve or draw randomly, and dare to correct the uncivilized behavior of other tourists.
Day 5: Jianshui – Fuxian Lake – Kunming
After breakfast, visit Jianshui Purple Pottery (about 1.5 hours) and witness the magnificent transformation from colored clay to a practical and ornamental art piece. marvel at the extraordinary crafting skills of master craftsmen and folk craftsmen. Jianshui Purple Pottery is made from the five colored clay (red, yellow, green, brown, and white) on the Wucai Mountain in the suburbs of Jianshui. It undergoes various processes such as calligraphy and painting, carving, filling and scraping, firing and refining, and polishing. In 1953, it was listed as one of the Four Famous Ceramics in China by the Ministry of Culture, on par with Yixing Zisha Ceramics in Jiangsu, Nixing Ceramics in Qinzhou, Guangxi, and An Ceramics in Rongchang, Chongqing. It also stands out in its unique art of calligraphy and painting, carving and mud filling, and unglazed polishing. Afterwards, go to the west gate of the ancient city of Jianshui and search for the West Gate Daban Well, which is the most famous, largest wellhead, and best water quality in Jianshui. Take a sip of clear and sweet ancient well water. In 2010, CCTV filmed and produced “China on the Tongue”, which was located next to the “Zengji Banjing Tofu Shop”. Here we can learn about the unique process of processing and making Jianshui tofu. Afterwards, we went to visit the Dopamine Color Kingdom Ant Workshop (approximately 1.5 hours of tour time). The Ant Workshop was created by artist Luo Xu and has been transformed into hollow brick walls of various colors. The architectural design is also full of geometric sense, including wave, square, cylindrical, and palace shapes. You can take very beautiful photos from every angle.
After a Chinese meal, take a car to Fuxian Lake, a famous freshwater lake in China and the backyard of the people of Kunming (about a 2-hour drive). The water quality here is excellent, with clear and bottoming lake water reaching a maximum depth of 155 meters, with an average depth of 87 meters. The lake produces more than 20 types of economic fish, among which the anti wave fish is the most famous. Take a photo of Fuxian Lake, which is a north-south fault dissolution lake known as “Jade Shoot Soaring Sky”; Lazily basking in the sun, enjoying the rare fresh air far away from the hustle and bustle, and gazing at the picturesque blue waves. Fuxian Lake belongs to the third category of high-quality water quality, with a transparency of up to 8 meters deep, truly making it a “vast expanse of glass”. Go to Guanglongfu Bay, the new popular check-in spot in Chengjiang (approximately 1 hour of play time). The Guanglong Fuhai Bay Scenic Area is located on the north bank of Fuxian Lake in Chengjiang County, and is one of the key supporting tourism resources of the Guanglong characteristic town. The scenic area integrates and manages the scattered attractions such as multiple wetland areas, time plank roads, and agricultural estates on the north bank of Fuxian Lake, and comprehensively improves and transforms them according to the national AAAA level tourist area standards, creating a Guanglong 10000 acre wetland scenic area. In the afternoon, take a car back to Kunming and check into a hotel to rest
Note: No group meals have been arranged today. VIP guests can go to Nanqiang Street, Nanping Pedestrian Street in the center of Kunming to taste Yunnan snacks on their own.
Fuxian Lake, with crystal clear and bottomless water, is known as the “Ten Thousand hectares of glass” by ancient people. It is located in Chengjiang County, Jiangchuan District, and Huaning County of Yuxi City
Among them, Hubei is the closest 52 kilometers to Kunming and is an important leisure, tourism, and vacation destination in the province. Fuxian Lake is the largest water storage lake, the largest plateau deep-water lake, and the second deepest freshwater lake in China.
Day 6: Warm Home
After breakfast at the hotel, take a car to the Tourist Distribution Center for free activities and arrange a drop off according to the flight schedule, ending a pleasant journey! Looking forward to your return to Yunnan and providing you with services again.
- Today is the end of the itinerary. Please check your luggage and personal belongings carefully when checking out to avoid any omissions;
- Please pay attention to the destination climate before returning and prepare to add or remove clothing before disembarking.
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