Chamu Homeland · Ailao Mystery

Chuxiong Shuangbai County — the birthplace of Yi Chamu culture. A 2-day-1-night itinerary exploring the Yi cultural mystery of Chamu Lake, hiking the Ejia terraced fields agricultural wonder, and tasting Baizhu Mountain ecological tea garden. Experience the natural ecology and Yi cultural charm of the Ailao Mountain hinterland.

1300 Years

Chamu Epic

Yi Ethnic

Cultural Core

Ten Thousand Mu

Terraced Fields

Green Sea of Central Yunnan

Ecological Reputation

Shuangbai County Chamu Lake and Yi Cultural Square

Highland lake and Yi cultural architecture forming a Chamu cultural panorama

Shuangbai County 2 Days 1 Night Chamu Cultural Tour

Lake mystery + terraced field wonder + tea mountain exploration, feel the charm of Ailao Mountain hinterland

                        
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                        
Main Destinations
Chamu Lake, Ejia Terraced Fields, Baizhu Mountain, Jiutian Wetland

                        
Suitable For
Cultural Explorers, Nature Lovers, Photographers, Tea Tasters

                        
Per Capita Budget
¥350 - ¥650

Chamu Cultural Exploration

Lake Mystery

Itinerary Highlights

Circle Chamu Lake in the morning, hike terraced fields in the afternoon.

Attractions

Chamu Lake

A Yi ethnic cultural theme park with a lake area of 500 mu. The lakeside features Chamu Cultural Square and Yi creation epic relief groups, showcasing the cultural essence of the Yi creation mythology "Chamu".

Ejia Terraced Fields

The core terraced field area of Ailao Mountain, with ten thousand mu of terraced fields winding along the mountain slopes. It includes Laohu Mountain Terraced Fields and Honglong Terraced Fields, known as the "Ailao Mountain Belt", with varying landscapes across four seasons.

Chamu Cultural Square

A Yi cultural exhibition center with the Chamu Sacred Pillar standing at its center, surrounded by Yi creation epic relief walls. Daily performances of Yi intangible cultural heritage dances such as Tiger Sheng and Big Gong Sheng are held here.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Wear anti-slip shoes for terraced field hiking
Respect Yi sacrificial customs
Cycle around Chamu Lake

Accommodation Recommendations

Lakeside Homestay at Chamu Lake
Ejia Terraced Fields Inn
Boutique Hotel in County Town

Natural Ecological Experience

Tea Mountain Exploration

Itinerary Highlights

Taste Baizhu Mountain tea in the morning, explore alpine wetland in the afternoon.

Attractions

Baizhu Mountain

A provincial-level scenic area with a main peak at 2554 meters and a forest coverage rate of 92%. It features ten thousand mu of ecological tea gardens, alpine azalea gardens, and Yi ancient villages, known as the "Green Gem of Central Yunnan".

Baizhu Mountain Ecological Tea Garden

One of Yunnan's top ten famous tea producing areas, a high-altitude tea garden at 2200 meters where visitors can experience the entire process of tea picking and processing, taste Baizhu Mountain cloud tea, and visit the tea culture exhibition hall.

Jiutian Wetland

An alpine swamp wetland at 2400 meters elevation, covering 3000 mu, home to rare birds such as black-necked cranes. It features wooden boardwalks, bird-watching towers, and other ecological facilities.

Practical Information

Special Experiences

Tea garden picking experience
Yi Tiger Sheng dance learning
Wetland bird-watching photography

Return Trip Suggestions

Reserve time for local specialty shopping
Baizhu Mountain cloud tea
Yi ethnic embroidery souvenirs

Must-Try Foods in Shuangbai County

Baizhu Mountain Cloud Tea

One of Yunnan's top ten famous teas, grown in high-altitude ecological tea gardens and handmade. The soup is clear and bright with a lasting orchid fragrance, protected under the National Agricultural Product Geographical Indication.

Yi Family Free-Range Pork Bacon

A traditional Yi delicacy, made from high-mountain free-range pork cured and smoked with spices. The meat is crimson and richly aromatic, listed in the Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage Registry.

Tuodian Soy Sauce

Crafted with a century-old brewing technique using premium soybeans and sun-dried through three summers. The sauce aroma is rich and mellow, protected as a National Geographical Indication product and an important seasoning in Yunnan cuisine.

Shuangbai County Travel Tips

Best Seasons