Shiping Tofu Homeland Cultural Journey

Honghe Shiping County — the Tofu Homeland of China. A 2-day-1-night itinerary boating on the plateau pearl Yilong Lake, visiting China's Famous Historical and Cultural Village Zhengying Village, experiencing millennium tofu making craftsmanship, and enjoying Huayao Yi song and dance performances. Feel the cultural and ecological charm of Central Yunnan.

600 Years

Tofu Craftsmanship

Plateau Pearl

Yilong Lake

Huayao Yi

Intangible Dance & Song

Renowned Literary Region

Imperial Examination Culture

Yilong Lake Wetland and Lotus Landscape

One of Yunnan's nine major plateau lakes, a winter migratory bird paradise, with ten thousand mu of lotus blossoms in summer

Shiping County Two Days One Night Themed Tour

Lake scenery + ancient village exploration + tofu experience, feel the diverse charm of the renowned literary region

                    
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Yilong Lake National Wetland Park, Zhengying Historical and Cultural Village, Shiping Tofu Cultural Industry Park

                    
Suitable For
Culture Enthusiasts, Food Explorers, Photography Lovers, Family Tours

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥450-¥700

Lake & Ancient Village Exploration

Yilong Lake + Zhengying Village

Itinerary Highlights

Boat on Yilong Lake in the morning, visit Zhengying Ancient Village in the afternoon.

Attractions

Yilong Lake National Wetland Park

One of Yunnan's nine major plateau lakes, with a water area of 42 square kilometers. Tens of thousands of migratory birds inhabit the lake in winter, and ten thousand mu of lotus blossoms bloom in summer. Visitors can take wooden boats to tour the lake's heart islands.

Zhengying Historical and Cultural Village

A China Famous Historical and Cultural Village with over 600 years of history, preserving intact Ming and Qing Dynasty residential architectural clusters, acclaimed as the "Number One Village in Yunnan". The Chen Family Ancestral Hall features exquisite architecture.

Huanwen Pagoda

A Fengshui pagoda from the Qing Dynasty, a seven-story hexagonal multi-eaved brick pagoda standing 19 meters tall. Ascending the pagoda offers a panoramic view of Yilong Lake, witnessing Shiping's history as a "Renowned Literary Region".

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Bring binoculars for bird watching at Yilong Lake
Wear flat shoes for Zhengying Village stone paths
Taste tofu banquet for dinner

Accommodation Recommendations

Yilong Lake Homestay
Zhengying Ancient Village Dwelling
County Boutique Hotel

Tofu Culture Experience

Tofu Making + Huayao Yi

Itinerary Highlights

Experience tofu making in the morning, enjoy Huayao Yi song and dance in the afternoon.

Attractions

Shiping Tofu Cultural Industry Park

A provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritance base, showcasing Shiping tofu's 600-year making process. Visitors can tour tofu workshops, experience tofu making, and taste hundreds of tofu dishes.

Yuan Jiagu Former Residence

The birthplace of Yuan Jiagu, Yunnan's only Zhuangyuan (top scholar) in history. A Qing Dynasty courtyard-style building showcasing the scholar's life story and Shiping's imperial examination cultural achievements.

Huayao Yi Song and Dance Performance

A provincial-level intangible cultural heritage project, featuring traditional songs and dances of the Huayao Yi branch of the Yi ethnic group. Women's costumes are adorned with dazzling silver ornaments, and the singing and dancing are passionate and exuberant, showcasing unique ethnic culture.

Practical Information

Experience Suggestions

Tofu making DIY experience
Learn the Cigarette Box Dance
Taste the full tofu banquet

Return Trip Suggestions

Allow time for shopping
Shiping dried tofu souvenirs
Huayao Yi embroidery crafts

Shiping County Must-Try Foods

Shiping Tofu Banquet

A full table of tofu dishes, including tofu balls, eight-treasure tofu, and pan-fried tofu — dozens of dishes showcasing the versatile charm of tofu, recommended by CCTV's "A Bite of China".

Eight-Side Pan-Fried Fish

A traditional Shiping famous dish, featuring Yilong Lake carp pan-fried on all eight sides until golden, served with a secret sauce — crispy outside and tender inside, winner of the Chinese Cuisine Gold Award.

Waxberry Banquet

A seasonal specialty banquet, featuring Shiping waxberries as the main ingredient in dishes such as waxberry braised pork, waxberry spareribs, and waxberry wine — sweet, sour, and appetite-whetting, showcasing the culinary wisdom of the "Waxberry Homeland".

Shiping County Travel Tips

Best Seasons