Red Holy Land · Green Sea of Forests

Zhaotong Weixin County — the site of the Zhaoxi Conference during the Red Army Long March. A 2-day 1-night itinerary to visit the revolutionary holy land of the Zhaoxi Conference, summit the Tiantai Mountain primeval forest, and explore the Guandou Mountain stone carving wonders. Experience the perfect fusion of red culture and natural scenery.

1935
Zhaoxi Conference
Provincial
Forest Park
Millennium
Stone Carving Art
Chishui River
Source
Weixin Zhaoxi Conference
Weixin County Zhaoxi Conference Memorial Hall and Tiantai Mountain Forest Landscape
Unique landscape composed of red revolutionary sites and primeval forests

Weixin County Two Days One Night Red Eco Tour

Revolutionary Holy Land + Primeval Forest + Stone Carving Art, feel the charm of Northeast Yunnan

Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Zhaoxi Conference Memorial Hall, Tiantai Mountain Forest Park, Guandou Mountain Stone Carvings, Daxue Mountain
Suitable For
Red culture seekers, nature lovers, history researchers, photographers
Per Capita Budget
¥300-¥500
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Red Memory Pursuit
Revolutionary Holy Land
Itinerary Highlights

Visit the conference site in the morning, summit Tiantai Mountain in the afternoon

Attractions
Zhaoxi Conference Memorial Hall
National key cultural relics protection unit, important meeting site during the 1935 Red Army Long March. Includes the conference site, martyrs cemetery, and Red Army Street. A classic red tourism scenic spot.
Red Army Martyrs Cemetery
National patriotic education base, where Red Army soldiers who sacrificed during the Long March are buried. Includes a monument, hero wall, and memorial square. An important place to remember revolutionary martyrs.
Tiantai Mountain Forest Park
Provincial forest park with 85% forest coverage, featuring primeval forests, karst caves, and ancient temples. Known as the "Little Huangshan of Northeast Yunnan" and a passage site of the Red Army Long March.
Practical Information
Travel Tips
  • Keep quiet in the memorial hall
  • Wear anti-slip shoes for forest hiking
  • Respect red culture
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Zhaoxi Red Theme Hotel
  • Tiantai Mountain Eco Inn
  • County Boutique Hotel
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Nature & Culture Exploration
Forest Sea & Stone Art
Itinerary Highlights

Explore Guandou Mountain in the morning, discover Daxue Mountain in the afternoon

Attractions
Guandou Mountain Stone Carvings
Provincial cultural relics protection unit, Daoist grotto art from the Ming and Qing dynasties, featuring 63 stone statues and 9 grottoes. Known as the "Stone Carving Art Treasury of Northeast Yunnan".
Daxue Mountain
Provincial nature reserve, 1,800 meters above sea level, featuring primeval forests, alpine meadows, and rare flora and fauna. The source of the Chishui River, known as the "Ecological Barrier of Northeast Yunnan".
Washi Hanging Coffins
Provincial cultural relics protection unit, Bo people cultural site. Ancient hanging coffins preserved on steep cliffs, showcasing mysterious burial customs. Includes a Hanging Coffin Museum.
Practical Information
Special Experiences
  • Red Army Meal experience
  • Stone carving art appreciation
  • Forest hiking
Return Trip Suggestions
  • Reserve time for local specialty shopping
  • Weixin Ham
  • Tiantai Mountain Tea

Must-Try Foods in Weixin County

Weixin Ham

Local traditional delicacy, made from high-mountain pork through salting and fermentation. The meat is crimson red with a unique aroma, renowned as the "Meat Treasure of Northeast Yunnan", representing the mountainous culinary culture.

Red Army Meal

Special cultural dining experience recreating Long March-era cuisine, including red rice, pumpkin soup, and wild vegetables. Experience the hardships of revolutionary times and inherit the red spirit.

Tiantai Mountain Bamboo Fungus

Local mountain delicacy, wild bamboo fungus from Tiantai Mountain stewed with free-range chicken. Delicious flavor, rich in nutrition, known as the "Forest Sea Delicacy".

Weixin County Travel Tips
Best Season
  • April-October: Best visiting period
  • July-August: Best season for summer retreat
  • Avoid rainy season: June-September
Cultural Etiquette
  • Keep quiet in memorial halls
  • Do not touch stone carving relics
  • Respect red culture
Safety Tips
  • Drive carefully on mountain roads
  • Watch for slippery surfaces on forest trails
  • Be alert to geological hazards during rainy season
Transportation Guide
  • 3-hour drive from Zhaotong to Weixin
  • Charter a car for travel between scenic spots
  • County attractions within walking distance
  • Mountain roads with many curves and steep slopes