September Shiping Roaming Guide｜In Early Autumn in Southern Yunnan, Live Life Like Poetry and Fireworks

In the bustling scenic spots, the small secret town of Shiping in southern Yunnan is quietly staging early autumn romance🌿 This 2-day 1-night slow travel guide will unlock the ancient city’s fireworks, lake and mountain scenery, and a feast for your taste buds, all for just 500 yuan per person to enjoy ultimate relaxation✨ Hurry and save this before it becomes super popular! 🚲【2-Day 1-Night Lazy Itinerary】 ⏳Day 1 Arrive in Shiping → Visit the Confucian Temple (10 yuan ticket) → Yuan Jiagu Former Residence → Hands-on tofu making experience🧈 → Cycling at Yilong Lake to chase the sunset🌅 ⏳Day 2 Ride the narrow-gauge train through the countryside🚂 → Admire wood carvings in Zhengying Ancient Village → Slurp a bowl of cold rice noodles before heading back🍜 🔥【Top 4 Must-Visit Spots】 1️⃣ Yilong Lake National Wetland Park 📍Address: 3 km west of Shiping County Town 💡TIPS: - Free admission! Bicycle rental 30 yuan/bike - Best lighting from 4-6 PM📸 - Withering lotus in September creates a great atmosphere🪷 2️⃣ Shiping Ancient City 📍Core area: Xizheng Street - Nanzheng Street area ✨Highlights: - Yuan Dynasty stone carvings at the Confucian Temple are a must-see! - Yuan Jiagu Former Residence (Yunnan’s only top scholar’s mansion) - Century-old narrow-gauge railway station with yellow walls perfect for photos✨ 3️⃣ Narrow-Gauge Train 🚂Recommended route: Shiping → Baxin section 💰Ticket price: 40-100 yuan ⏰Departure: 10:30 AM (booking in advance recommended) ⚠️Live Yi ethnic folk songs on board for an immersive experience～ 4️⃣ Zhengying Ancient Village 🚗Transport: Taxi 20 yuan (10 km) ㊙️Bonus: The wood-carved dragon scales in Chen Family Ancestral Hall are distinct and detailed! The century-old banyan tree’s cold jelly is refreshingly delicious💦 🍢【Foodie Tips】 ✅ Old Eight Bowls Tofu Shop in the Ancient City • Must-try: aged tofu! Crispy outside, tender inside with a bursting filling💥 • Around 40 yuan per person, worth every penny ✅ Mali BBQ • The dipping sauce is the soul of the dish🌶️ • Perfect for late-night cravings! ✅ Seasonal Specials September must-eats: Baoxiu hairy crabs🦀 + Eight-sided pan-fried fish🐟 🏡【Accommodation Guide】 ▫️ Qingzhu Homestay: Ancient city courtyard renovated with bamboo forest garden, super healing🎋 ▫️ Shifang Yunyi Hotel: Sleep inside a vintage train carriage🚃 🚌【Transportation Tips】 • Kunming → Jianshui High-speed Rail → Transfer to bus 1h • 3h drive direct (the lakeside road is stunning!) • Rent electric scooters in town for 30 yuan/day, very convenient🛵 ✨September weather 20-28℃ Remember to bring a light jacket + sun hat～ Take advantage of the pleasant autumn breeze and be a leisurely hermit in Shiping for a few days!