Zhuti Silver Capital · Homeland of Cherries

Zhaotong Ludian County — the birthplace of Zhuti Silver Culture and China's Cherry Homeland. A 2-day-1-night trip to climb Dragon Head Mountain to remember history, boat on Sun Lake plateau pearl, and experience Islamic cultural customs. Feel the ecological charm and multi-ethnic cultural fusion of Northeast Yunnan.

2000 Years

Silver Mining History

Ten Thousand Mu

Cherry Orchard

Plateau Pearl

Sun Lake

Multi-Ethnic

Cultural Fusion

Ludian County Dragon Head Mountain Earthquake Memorial Park and Cherry Orchard

Earthquake memorial square and spring cherry blossom season scenery

Ludian County Two Days One Night Cultural Ecology Tour

History remembrance + Lake scenery + Ethnic customs, feel the charm of Northeast Yunnan famous county

                    
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Dragon Head Mountain Earthquake Memorial Park, Sun Lake, Islamic Cultural City, Zhuti Silver Cultural Park

                    
Suitable For
History enthusiasts, cultural explorers, nature lovers, photographers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥300-¥550

History and Nature Integration

Remembrance and Sightseeing

Highlights

Climb Dragon Head Mountain in the morning, boat on Sun Lake in the afternoon

Attractions

Dragon Head Mountain Earthquake Memorial Park

A National Earthquake Memorial Site, the core area of the 2014 Ludian earthquake, including memorial hall, monument and site protection area, showcasing earthquake relief spirit and post-disaster reconstruction achievements.

Zhuti Silver Cultural Park

A Provincial Cultural Industry Park, showcasing 2000 years of Zhuti silver mining history, including silver mine ruins, smelting workshops and silverware museum, an important venue for understanding ancient silver mining culture.

Sun Lake

A plateau lake scenic area with a water area of 1.8 square kilometers, including lakeside trails, viewing platforms and wetland parks, known as the "Pearl of Northeast Yunnan", a habitat for migratory birds.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Maintain solemnity at memorial park
Bring sun protection for lake area
Respect historical memory

Accommodation Recommendations

Sun Lake Resort Village
County Boutique Hotel
Islamic Cultural Homestay

Ethnic Cultural Experience

Customs and Cuisine

Highlights

Visit Islamic Cultural City in the morning, experience cherry culture in the afternoon

Attractions

Islamic Cultural City

A Hui ethnic cultural exhibition area, including mosque, cultural square and folk street, showcasing Hui architectural art, food culture and religious customs, an important Hui settlement in Northeast Yunnan.

Xiaozhai Cherry Valley

The core area of China's Cherry Homeland, with a planting area of 30,000 mu, including cherry sightseeing orchard, picking experience area and processing workshop, with cherry blossoms like snow in spring and fruitful trees in summer.

Tuogu Mosque

A Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit, first built during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, preserving complete ancient architectural complexes, including prayer hall, minaret and stele gallery, an important carrier of Islamic culture in Northeast Yunnan.

Practical Information

Special Experiences

Cherry picking experience
Hui ethnic costume experience
Halal food making

Return Suggestions

Reserve time for buying local specialties
Ludian cherry products
Halal beef jerky

Must-Try Foods in Ludian County

Halal Beef Jerky

A traditional Hui ethnic food, selected beef is cured and air-dried, then stir-fried with spices, with crispy and aromatic meat, known as "Meat Gold of Northeast Yunnan", selected as Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Ludian Cherries

A National Geographical Indication product, with large fruit and thick flesh, sweet and sour and delicious, known as the "Red Gem of Northeast Yunnan", with China Agricultural Product Geographical Indication registration protection.

Youxiang Youzi

A traditional Hui ethnic pastry, flour mixed with spices and deep-fried, shaped like coiled silk, crispy and sweet, an essential food for festivals and entertaining guests, embodying Islamic food culture.

Ludian County Travel Tips

Best Season