Homeland of Munao Dance · Source of Intangible Knife Craft

Dehong Longchuan County — the core area of China's Jingpo ethnic culture and the birthplace of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Husa knife. A 2-day-1-night itinerary experiencing the Munao Dance charm at the Jingpo Cultural Park, exploring the Husa knife forging intangible heritage, and visiting the Jade Rabbit Pagoda sanctuary.

National Level

Intangible Heritage

Jingpo Ethnic

Cultural Source

600 Years

Knife-Making History

Borderland

Multi-Ethnic

Longchuan County Jingpo Cultural Park Munao Dance Scene

Jingpo ethnic Munao Dance cultural exhibition

Longchuan County Two Days One Night Jingpo Cultural Tour

Cultural experience + intangible heritage exploration + religious sanctuary, feel the charm of the Munao Dance homeland

                    
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Jingpo Cultural Park, Husa Knife Forging Base, Jade Rabbit Pagoda, Huosha Imperial Temple, Long'an Hot Spring

                    
Suitable For
Culture Enthusiasts, Intangible Heritage Researchers, Photographers, Border Travelers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥320-¥550

Jingpo Cultural Experience

Song, Dance & Craftsmanship

Itinerary Highlights

Visit Jingpo Cultural Park in the morning, experience Husa knife forging in the afternoon.

Attractions

Jingpo Cultural Park

The largest Jingpo ethnic cultural exhibition park in China, featuring the Munao Dance Ground, cultural exhibition hall, and traditional village, showcasing Jingpo architecture, clothing, music, and other intangible cultural heritage in full depth.

Husa Knife Forging Base

A National Intangible Cultural Heritage transmission base, showcasing the Husa Achang knife forging craftsmanship. Visitors can tour traditional workshops, experience iron forging techniques, and purchase handmade knives.

Prince Tree (Wangzi Tree)

A Jingpo ethnic historical and cultural landmark, where legend says Jingpo tribal leaders once swore alliance under this tree. Features a sacrificial plaza, cultural stele forest, and observation deck.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Respect sacrificial rituals
Knives must be checked in luggage
Ask for consent before photography

Accommodation Recommendations

Jingpo Cultural Theme Inn
Husa Township Homestay
County Town Boutique Hotel

Sanctuary & Hot Spring Journey

Religion & Wellness

Itinerary Highlights

Visit the Jade Rabbit Pagoda in the morning, experience Long'an Hot Spring in the afternoon.

Attractions

Jade Rabbit Pagoda

A Theravada Buddhist sanctuary built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, featuring a main pagoda and eight subsidiary pagodas. The pagoda base contains a natural rabbit-shaped stone, earning the title of "Pearl of Western Yunnan Buddhist Pagodas".

Huosha Imperial Temple (Huangge Temple)

A National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit, blending Taoist, Han Chinese Buddhist, and Theravada Buddhist architectural styles, including the Yuhuang Pavilion, Sanqing Hall, and Mahavira Hall.

Long'an Hot Spring

A geothermal hot spring resort with water temperature at 48°C, featuring open-air soaking pools, therapy centers, and forest trails. The spring water is rich in minerals, known as the "Jingpo Sacred Spring".

Practical Information

Special Experiences

Pagoda blessing ceremony
Hot spring wellness experience
Jingpo rice wine tasting

Return Trip Suggestions

Allow time for shopping
Husa handmade knives
Jingpo brocade handicrafts

Longchuan County Must-Try Foods

Green Leaf Banquet

A traditional Jingpo ethnic feast, with over ten types of ingredients wrapped and cooked in banana leaves, including roast meat and bamboo tube dishes, embodying the "green, ecological" dining philosophy.

Hand-Pulled Rice Noodles (Guo Shou Mi Xian)

An Achang ethnic specialty, featuring rice noodles paired with roast meat, pork liver, and other ingredients, eaten by hand with secret seasonings. Listed in the Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage catalog.

Jingpo Ghost Chicken (Gui Ji)

A Jingpo ethnic signature dish, featuring free-range black-bone chicken mixed with wild spices and pounded in a mortar. The taste is sour, spicy, and refreshing, reflecting the culinary wisdom of Western Yunnan's ethnic minorities.

Longchuan County Travel Tips

Best Seasons

February: Munao Dance Festival
October-April: Hot spring wellness season
September: Achang Alu Wolo Festival

Cultural Etiquette

Walk counterclockwise at the Munao Dance Ground
Do not touch sacrificial ritual vessels
Respect religious sites

Safety Reminders

Knives must be checked in luggage
Be cautious of slipping in hot spring area
Carry ID documents in border areas

Transportation Guide

Mangshi to Longchuan: 1.5-hour drive
Husa Township roads are narrow
Hot spring area road conditions are good
County town attractions are walkable

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