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Ancient Town of Yi People小小智带你去旅行It is well worth visiting the Yi Ancient Town. You can experience the passion of Chuxiong Yi people dancing at night, and visit the Yi tribe during the day. There are also many snacks waiting for you to taste!
China Yi Ethnic Minority Ten-months Solar Calendar Culture Garden会会吃爱玩儿懂营养的花露雨Eight-sided tiger welcomes guests from all directions, and the Sun Calendar Square is a good place for leisure.
Location: There is a gate on Sun Avenue and Dongshun Street. There is a large parking lot on Sun Avenue.
Special experience: Keep walking and climb to the highest point to enjoy the night view of Chuxiong city. This place is actually a window to understand Yi culture, but it is recommended to visit the Yizhou Museum first and then come here.
Consumption: 24-hour free park
Tips: Do a good job of mosquito repellent at night
Zixi Mountain Forest Park哈哈哈岛张易之Zixi Mountain Natural Scenic Area stretches 10 kilometers from Fazang Temple on the east Jiuzu River to Dafengyakou in the west. It is the main vein of the mountain. To the west of the main vein, there are closely connected forest belts such as Laoya Mountain and Tuguanfen Mountain.
Chuxiong Museum阿阿会不会Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture Museum has a high recommendation value
1. Historical and cultural value:
- Witness of ancient human culture: Chuxiong is the "hometown of humans in the East". The museum exhibits the tooth fossils of "Yuanmou Man" about 1.7 million years ago and the real objects of the Paleolithic Age. The discovery of Yuanmou Man is of great significance to the study of the origin and evolution of humans. The exhibition of these fossils provides precious material for people to understand the living conditions, living environment and evolutionary process of early humans.
- A treasure house for paleontological research: Chuxiong is also the "hometown of dinosaurs in the world". A large number of dinosaur fossils are displayed in the museum, such as the Lufeng dinosaur fossils. These fossils are rich in variety and well preserved, providing paleontologists with rich materials for studying the types, morphology, ecology and other aspects of dinosaurs, and have important scientific value for revealing the evolutionary history of earth creatures in the Mesozoic era.
- Carrying a long history: The exhibits in the Historical and Cultural Relics Hall cover cultural relics from the Neolithic Age to the Yuan and Ming Dynasties, including various unearthed objects, stone coffin tomb restorations, etc., showing the cultural development and social changes in Chuxiong area in different historical periods, which is an important basis for studying the history and culture of Chuxiong and even Yunnan.
2. National Cultural Value:
- Concentrated display of Yi culture: Chuxiong is a gathering place for the Yi people. The National Hall is the largest exhibition hall in the museum. It exhibits nearly 100 sets of different costumes of various Yi branches in and outside the state, hundreds of Yi handmade embroidery products, as well as Yi tiger totems, Bimo culture and the crystallization of the ancient culture of the Yi ancestors-"October Solar Calendar", etc. These exhibits fully display the cultural characteristics of the Yi people in terms of production, life, customs, beliefs, etc., which are of great significance for protecting, inheriting and promoting Yi culture.
- Manifestation of ethnic integration: Chuxiong area has been a place where many ethnic groups have lived since ancient times. The exhibitions in the museum also reflect the exchanges, integration and common development among various ethnic groups. By visiting the museum, you can understand the mutual influence and integration of different ethnic groups on this land, which plays a positive role in promoting national unity and the exchange of national cultures.
3. Artistic value:
- The beauty of craftsmanship of cultural relics: The cultural relics in the museum, such as bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy and painting, have high artistic value. The bronzes are exquisitely shaped and exquisitely crafted, reflecting the superb skills of ancient craftsmen; the calligraphy and painting works show the creative style and artistic level of artists in different periods, and have high appreciation value.
- The unique charm of architectural style: The design and architecture of the museum make full use of the height difference of the hillside terrain, and are laid out according to the terrain of the mountain. The architectural styles of Yi folk houses, piled wood houses and modern large roofs are integrated, which not only highlights the strong local ethnic characteristics, but also reflects the magnificent momentum of modern architecture. It is itself a fine piece of architectural art.
4. Educational value:
- An important place for popular science education: For the general public, especially young people, the Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture Museum is an important popular science education base. By visiting the museum, you can learn about paleontology, history, ethnicity and other aspects, broaden your horizons, increase your knowledge, and inspire
Shimin Square好好鹏友工作室This square is located next to a crossroads in the city, with many hotels surrounding it. There are many middle-aged women and men dancing here, both during the day and at night. There are also elderly people bringing their children out for a stroll. It’s quite a cheerful place.
Yiren TribesLLV426The Yi Ancient Town is located in the urban area of Chuxiong, Yunnan Province. It is a very clean and tidy town with convenient and free parking.
Walking into the town, you can see characteristic buildings and totems with Yi culture as the core, as well as many Yi small commodities. Walking around, there is even an Arhat Hall in the rockery, and an exhibition introducing Yi wedding customs in the folk houses. The rice noodles eaten at Guanghuan Guoqiao Rice Noodles taste better than those in some restaurants. In short, there are small surprises everywhere, which is quite good.
Futa Park小小翼666888Chuxiong Fu Pagoda stands on the top of Lucheng East Mountain in Chuxiong City, the capital of Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The Chuxiong Prefecture Political Consultative Conference initiated social donations to rebuild it on the site of the ancient pagoda from the Ming Dynasty. Construction began in March 2002 and was completed in November 2004. The pagoda is an octagonal nine-story pavilion-style building, 59 meters high. It is the first ancient landscape pagoda in China that showcases Chinese Fu culture with painted wood carvings, stone carvings, and bronze castings. Standing on the pagoda, you can overlook the city of Chuxiong, which is a very good attraction.