Yunnan Chuxiong — the cultural center of China's Yi ethnicity. Visit Yi People Ancient Town for millennia-old charm, marvel at Yuanmou Earth Forest geological wonders, explore Dinosaur Valley fossil secrets. Feel the perfect fusion of the Yi October Solar Calendar and geological wonders.
Yi Prefecture Capital
Hometown of Chamu
Hometown of Left Foot Dance
Wild Mushroom Kingdom
Hometown of Flower Lantern
Hometown of Walnuts
City of Sunshine
Cradle of Humanity
Lion Mountain Famous Town
Hometown of Dinosaurs
Ancient town charm + Geological wonders + Dinosaur secrets, feel the unique charm of Yi hometown in central Yunnan
Full day visit to Yi People Ancient Town, experience Yi culture
Full day tour of Yuanmou Earth Forest, explore human origins
Full day visit to Dinosaur Valley, explore fossil sites
Full day tour of Heijing Ancient Town, experience salt culture
Morning visit to Lion Mountain, afternoon return journey
China's Wild Mushroom Hometown, featuring rare varieties such as matsutake and boletus, with an annual output accounting for one-third of Yunnan's total, protected by National Geographical Indication.
A traditional Yi dish, goat meat slow-cooked with secret seasonings. The soup is fresh, the meat tender, representing the highest etiquette for hosting guests, selected as a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage.
A local specialty dish, free-range chicken boiled and cut into pieces, served with a special dipping sauce. Crispy skin, tender meat, tangy and spicy — hailed as the "Best Delicacy of Central Yunnan".