Fungal Town · Ecological Secret Land

Yuxi Yimen County — China's Fungal Town. A 2-day-1-night trip to stroll through Longquan National Forest Park, visit the Wild Mushroom Museum, and raft through Lvzhi River Canyon. Experience the ecological charm and fungal culture of the fungal town.

800 Species

Wild Mushroom Types

National Level

Forest Park

72%

Forest Coverage Rate

Water Tower of Central Yunnan

Ecological Reputation

Yimen County Longquan National Forest Park Landscape

A landscape painting composed of primeval forest and karst landforms

Yimen County Two Days One Night Fungal Town Ecological Journey

Forest Hiking + Fungal Culture Experience + Canyon Rafting, feel the unique charm of China's Fungal Town

                    
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Longquan Park, Wild Mushroom Museum, Lvzhi River, Dalongkou

                    
Suitable For
Nature lovers, food explorers, cultural enthusiasts, families

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥400-¥700

Forest Fungal Town Exploration

Ecological Culture

Highlights

Hike in the forest park in the morning, visit the mushroom museum in the afternoon

Attractions

Longquan National Forest Park

A National Forest Park with 72% forest coverage, including Longquan Lake, Hundred Birds Garden, and Dinosaur Valley. The negative oxygen ion content reaches 20,000 per cubic centimeter, making it a natural oxygen bar.

China Wild Mushroom Museum

China's first wild mushroom-themed museum, displaying over 800 species of wild mushroom specimens, with mushroom science, ecological protection, and cultural experience zones, presenting the charm of the "Fungal Town" through multimedia.

Dalongkou National Water Scenic Area

A National Water Scenic Area, featuring karst landform cave and spring landscape, including Longquan Temple and ancient opera stage. The water quality meets Class I standards, known as the "First Spring in Central Yunnan".

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Bring trekking poles for forest hiking
No flash photography in the museum
Watch your step in the spring area

Accommodation Recommendations

Longquan Forest Cabin
Fungal Culture Theme Hotel
County Boutique Homestay

Canyon Rafting Experience

Mountain and Water Leisure

Highlights

Raft on Lvzhi River in the morning, taste mushroom cuisine in the afternoon

Attractions

Lvzhi River

A provincial-level scenic area, with a rafting course of 15 kilometers, passing through 3 dangerous rapids and 9 bends. The original forest coverage on both banks reaches 90%, known as the "Best Rafting in Central Yunnan".

Lvzhi Copper Ancient Town

A Provincial Historical and Cultural Town, preserving complete copper mining industrial ruins and Soviet-style architectural complexes, including the Miners' Club and Ore Dressing Plant, witnessing the history of Yunnan copper industry.

Yimen Kiln Site

A group of Ming and Qing Dynasty kiln sites, where blue and white porcelain and glazed pottery artifacts have been excavated, showcasing the development history of Yimen ceramics, with traditional pottery experience workshops.

Practical Information

Special Experiences

Exciting canyon rafting
Mushroom picking (seasonal)
Pottery making experience

Return Suggestions

Reserve time for buying local specialties
Dried wild mushroom gift boxes
Yimen fermented soybean souvenirs

Must-Try Foods in Yimen County

Wild Mushroom Hot Pot

Yimen's signature dish, using over 20 kinds of wild mushrooms such as Jizong and Boletus, simmered with free-range chicken broth. The soup is fresh and rich, certified as a "Famous Hot Pot of China".

Yimen Fermented Soybeans

A National Geographical Indication product, made from black beans fermented with chili spices, savory, umami and mildly spicy. With a 300-year history, it has obtained "Yunnan Time-Honored Brand" certification.

Pepper Salt Dry Mushrooms

A Central Yunnan specialty dish, precious dried mushrooms are fried until crispy and paired with pepper salt spices, offering a unique aroma, selected into the "Yunnan Famous Dishes" list.

Yimen County Travel Tips

Best Season