Xingyun Reflecting the Moon · Ancient Dian Treasures

Yuxi Jiangchuan District — the core area of Ancient Dian Kingdom culture. A 2-day-1-night trip to boat on Xingyun Lake, explore the Boundary Fish Stone wonder, visit Lijiashan Bronze Museum, and stroll along the lakeside wetlands. Experience the perfect fusion of plateau lake ecology and Ancient Dian civilization.

Warring States Period

Bronze Civilization

34.7 km²

Xingyun Lake Area

Fish Don't Cross

World Wonder

Plateau Fish Granary

Ecological Reputation

Jiangchuan District Xingyun Lake and Boundary Fish Stone Landscape

Plateau lake and magical Boundary Fish Stone form an ecological picture

Jiangchuan District Two Days One Night Lake Culture Tour

Lake Exploration + Bronze Civilization + Fishing Village Experience, feel the unique charm of Ancient Dian Kingdom

                    
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Xingyun Lake, Boundary Fish Stone, Lijiashan Bronze Museum, Gushan Island

                    
Suitable For
History enthusiasts, nature explorers, photographers, foodies

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥400-¥700

Plateau Lake Exploration

Ecological Wonder

Highlights

Boat on Xingyun Lake in the morning, visit Boundary Fish Stone in the afternoon

Attractions

Xingyun Lake

One of the nine major plateau lakes in Yunnan, with a water area of 34.7 square kilometers. The wetland ecosystem around the lake is intact. You can tour by sailboat or kayak, and tens of thousands of migratory birds inhabit the area in winter.

Boundary Fish Stone

A world natural wonder. Xingyun Lake and Fuxian Lake are connected here, but the fish from the two lakes turn back when they reach the Boundary Fish Stone, forming a biological and geographical phenomenon where "fish do not cross between the two lakes".

Gushan Island

The only island in Xingyun Lake, with an area of 0.5 square kilometers, known as the "Penglai of Southern Yunnan". It features ancient architectural complexes, viewing platforms, and an island-ring plank road, offering panoramic views of the lake and mountains.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Bring sun protection for lake area tours
Bring binoculars for bird watching season
Wear life jackets when boating

Accommodation Recommendations

Xingyun Lake Resort Hotel
Fishing Village Homestay
Lakeside Wooden House

Ancient Dian Civilization Exploration

Bronze Culture

Highlights

Visit the Bronze Museum in the morning, experience fishing village culture in the afternoon

Attractions

Lijiashan Bronze Museum

A National Second-Class Museum, housing over 2,000 pieces of Ancient Dian Kingdom bronze artifacts from the Warring States Period to the Western Han Dynasty. The Ox and Tiger Bronze Table is the treasure of the museum, showcasing the mysterious Ancient Dian civilization.

Jiangchuan Fishing Culture Village

A plateau fishing culture experience area, showcasing traditional fishing tools and methods. Visitors can participate in activities such as casting nets and making shrimp cages, and taste authentic lake-fresh cuisine.

Xingyun Lake Wetland Park

A provincial-level wetland park with a 16-kilometer ecological corridor around the lake. It includes a bird-watching tower, aquatic plant garden, and science education center, showcasing the plateau lake ecosystem.

Practical Information

Special Experiences

Bronze rubbing making
Fishing net casting experience
Wetland bird watching photography

Return Suggestions

Reserve time for buying local specialties
Salted fish as souvenir
Bronze replica souvenirs

Must-Try Foods in Jiangchuan District

Copper Pot Fish

Jiangchuan's signature dish, using Kanglang fish from Xingyun Lake, cooked in a copper pot with secret seasonings. The meat is fresh and tender, and the soup is milky white. It has been selected as a Yunnan Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Salted Fish

A local specialty preserved food, fresh lake fish is salted and fermented with chili spices. It can be steamed or pan-fried and has a shelf life of up to one year, with National Geographical Indication protection.

Mingxing Dipping Fish

A Jiangchuan innovative dish, fresh fish slices are blanched and then dipped in a special sauce (containing over 20 spices), savory, fragrant, spicy and numbing, certified as a "Famous Dish of Yunnan".

Jiangchuan District Travel Tips

Best Season