Land of Ritual and Music · Jiangnan of Central Yunnan

Yuxi Tonghai County — a famous historical and cultural city. A 2-day-1-night trip to climb Xiushan Mountain, boat on Qilu Lake wetland, and visit Xingmeng Mongolian Township. Experience the cultural heritage of the "Land of Ritual and Music" and the ecological charm of the plateau water town.

1200 Years

Xiushan History

36.7 km²

Qilu Lake Area

Yunnan's Only

Mongolian Township

Granary of Central Yunnan

Geographical Reputation

Tonghai County Xiushan Ancient Architecture and Qilu Lake

A landscape painting where historical famous mountain and plateau lake reflect each other

Tonghai County Two Days One Night Cultural Ecology Tour

Famous Mountain Ancient Temples + Plateau Lake + Ethnic Customs, feel the unique charm of the Land of Ritual and Music

                    
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Xiushan Mountain, Qilu Lake, Xingmeng Mongolian Township, Tonghai Confucian Temple

                    
Suitable For
Culture enthusiasts, history explorers, photographers, foodies

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥400-¥700

Famous Mountain Ancient Temple Visit

Cultural Tracing

Highlights

Climb Xiushan Mountain in the morning, boat on Qilu Lake in the afternoon

Attractions

Xiushan Mountain

A famous historical and cultural mountain in China, praised as "The Most Beautiful in South Yunnan", preserving ancient architectural complexes from Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, including Jade Emperor Pavilion and Puguang Temple, with over 10,000 ancient trees.

Tonghai Confucian Temple

A Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit, first built in the Yuan Dynasty, the largest Confucian Temple complex in southern Yunnan, including Pan Pool and Dacheng Hall, showcasing the spread of Confucian culture in the southwestern frontier.

Qilu Lake

One of the nine major plateau lakes in Yunnan, with a water area of 36.7 square kilometers. The wetland ecosystem around the lake is intact. Tens of thousands of migratory birds inhabit the area in winter.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Wear comfortable shoes for mountain climbing
Keep quiet inside ancient temples
Bring binoculars for bird watching

Accommodation Recommendations

Xiushan Summer Resort
Qilu Lake Resort Hotel
Ancient City Boutique Inn

Ethnic Customs Experience

Multicultural

Highlights

Visit Xingmeng Township in the morning, taste Tonghai cuisine in the afternoon

Attractions

Xingmeng Mongolian Township

The only Mongolian settlement in Yunnan, preserving the fusion of northern nomadic culture and southern farming culture, with folk experiences such as grassland music, horse riding and archery.

Najia Camp Mosque

A famous mosque in southern Yunnan, blending Chinese classical and Islamic architectural styles, first built in the Yuan Dynasty, an important witness to Hui culture.

Tonghai Ancient City

A Provincial Historical and Cultural City, preserving the street pattern from Ming and Qing dynasties, with Horse Caravan Culture Exhibition Hall and ancient opera stages, showcasing the history of this important commercial town in southern Yunnan.

Practical Information

Special Experiences

Mongolian song and dance performance
Traditional horsemanship experience
Bean candy making workshop

Return Suggestions

Reserve time for buying local specialties
Tonghai bean candy as souvenir
Xiushan couplet rubbings

Must-Try Foods in Tonghai County

Tonghai Bean Candy

A National Geographical Indication product, a traditional pastry with 300 years of history. Soybeans are roasted, ground into powder, and wrapped around malt sugar, layered like book pages, crispy and sweet, certified as a "Famous Yunnan Pastry".

Sweet Rice Wine

A Tonghai specialty snack, made from fermented glutinous rice, with rich wine aroma and sweet refreshing taste. It can be eaten alone or used as a dessert ingredient, selected as Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Soy Sauce Chicken

A renowned dish in southern Yunnan, using local free-range chicken cooked with secret soy sauce and spices. The meat is tender and the sauce is rich and aromatic, certified as a "Chinese Famous Dish".

Tonghai County Travel Tips

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