2025 Qiaojia Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Tired of the crowded "follow-the-crowd" check-ins at popular tourist spots, this year's May Day holiday I deliberately chose a small riverside county → Qiaojia County. Two days and one night were spent experiencing the slow-paced life of a small town. **Liming Wharf**: The white tower against the backdrop of the blue evening sky and orange-red sunset makes for a highly atmospheric photo. The blue hour after sunset is also worth capturing. The only downside is that it's a bit far from the main urban area, and the surrounding roads are still under repair, making transportation less convenient (I rented an e-bike to get there. There's also a red windmill viewpoint about 1 km to the west). **Tiansheng Park**: One of the great spots for photos and check-ins. Easily accessible, it attracts quite a few visitors and is also a popular place for locals to stroll or go on dates. **Longtan Park**: Highly recommended! A small but very distinctive park with dense ancient trees, stone bridges, and rockeries. Many elderly folks gather here to sing folk songs or play cards. At the center of the park is a small, crystal-clear pond teeming with fish. Spring water continuously overflows from the pond, forming a small stream where many children play. The pond also serves as one of the local backup water sources. **Tanglang Cultural Square**: A spacious square planted with jacaranda trees in the green belts. Worth a visit if you have time, though not a must-see. **Riverside Park**: Built along the river, the experience here is decent. In the evenings, warm ambient lights line the riverbank, making it a pleasant stroll if you have time to spare. **Accommodation**: I stayed at Hanting Hotel, which I found to be a great value. The hotel offers free three meals a day, and the food is quite good. Amenities are complete, and rooms on the main road side offer partial river views. **Transportation**: ① **Inter-regional travel**: - Zhaotong → Qiaojia: No highway yet; the journey takes about 2.5 hours. - Xichang → Qiaojia: The national highway route takes about 3.5 hours. One-way fares are under 100 yuan. ② **Local transportation**: - 🚗 **Taxis**: Starting fare is 6 yuan, and most areas in the county can be reached for around 10 yuan. - 🚲 **E-bike rental**: 19.9 yuan for 24 hours, with a single-charge range of about 40 km. Battery swaps are available mid-ride. Evening rides along the river are very pleasant. 💞 **Tips**: 1. Summers in Qiaojia can be quite hot with strong UV rays, so sun protection is a must when going out. 2. Food wasn’t part of my experience, but if you’re interested, check out Tiansheng Night Market for local nighttime delicacies.

【Introduction】: Amidst the vast mountain ranges of northeastern Yunnan stands the majestic Yaoshan Mountain, tempered by billions of years of time. Located in Qiaojia County, Zhaotong City, it was anciently known as "Tanglang Mountain" and gained the name "Yaoshan" (Medicine Mountain) during the Ming and Qing dynasties due to its abundance of wild medicinal herbs. As the only national nature reserve among China's 474 such sites named after "medicine," this 20,141-hectare protected area is not only the "Plant Germplasm Gene Bank at the Sichuan-Yunnan-Guizhou Border" but also a living herbal epic carved into the landscape. The biodiversity code within its three-dimensional mountains and rivers ⛺【Must-Visit Spots】: Medicinal Plant Garden / Natural Museum / Cable Car Ride / Dalongtan and Xiaolongtan Pools 🛬【Travel Guide】: Itinerary for a One-Day Trip - Morning: Depart early and drive to Qiaojia Yaoshan. Upon arrival, visit the tourist center to gather basic information and maps, then purchase tickets. Take the cable car for a panoramic view of the mountain scenery, followed by a visit to the Medicinal Plant Garden to learn about various wild medicinal herbs. - Noon: Enjoy local delicacies at the scenic area’s restaurants, such as Qiaojia tofu, cured meat, pickled vegetables, and rice noodles. - Afternoon: Explore the Natural Museum to learn about Yaoshan’s ecosystem. Then head to Dalongtan and Xiaolongtan Pools to admire the glacial lake scenery, keeping an eye out for local flora and fauna. If energy permits, attempt a partial mountain climb for different vistas. - Evening: Choose a vantage point to enjoy the sunset before driving back. 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: Stay at Hanting Hotel Qiaojia 🧡【Tips】: Qiaojia is located on a plateau with distinct seasons—hot summers and cold winters. Check the local weather forecast before your trip and plan accordingly. In summer, take sun protection and heatstroke prevention measures; in winter, stay warm. Always prioritize traffic and hiking safety.

A weekend round trip, 72-hour travel destination recommendation—Zhaotong Qiaojia. Departing from Kunming, about a three-hour drive, mostly on highways with some national roads, the road conditions are good, and there are many rest areas along the way. 🧳Preparation before travel: Sun protection! The most important thing. In summer, Qiaojia has high temperatures, so sunscreen, hats👒, and sunglasses🕶 are all essential. Also bring a water bottle to stay hydrated at all times. 🥵 When it gets hot, temperatures can reach over 35℃. ⛰️Recommended attractions: Baihetan Hydropower Station! A must-visit. As a Chinese, this is a pride of China’s infrastructure and a cutting-edge water conservancy project. Second only to the Three Gorges Dam, it is the world’s second-largest hydropower station! In the city along the Jinsha River, there is a white lighthouse (recently closed for roadworks), and further ahead, a red windmill. Very photogenic, and accessible by car. 🎢Entertainment recommendations: [Qili Floating Dock], where you can enjoy water activities like speedboats🚤 and sailing⛵. Fishing🎣 is strictly prohibited. 🍽Food recommendations: Restaurant recommendation: [Qiaojia Garden Coarse Grain Restaurant] main branch. Stone-milled tofu pudding | Peanut🥜 soup with boiled cabbage | Stinky tofu with fish🐟 | Buckwheat pancakes | Cold noodles🍜 (this is really super delicious) 🛒Shopping recommendations: Qiaojia is most famous for its brown sugar! Various kinds of brown sugar will bring tears of joy. Whether for personal consumption or gifts, it’s a great choice. 📌Practical tips: Accommodation can be at [Mandao Hotel], which has a large children’s playground in front of the hotel, unfortunately currently closed but will open during summer vacation.

Come to Qiaojia County for a tour and experience Qiaojia-style cuisine. The environment here is like a farm paradise, with rich dishes and strong local characteristics. It’s such a blessing to travel to Qiaojia County. 😉You must experience the local cuisine there. A variety of special foods, unique flavors dancing on the tip of your tongue. 🥰Every dish is like a business card of Qiaojia, full of local customs. From the freshness of the ingredients to the uniqueness of the cooking, it's all amazing. 🤗Don’t miss this local delicacy when traveling to Qiaojia County. 💕 #Qiaojia County Tourism #Qiaojia Flavor Food

|I encountered Hayao Miyazaki in the summer. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

👉The hotel is amazing👍👍👍 1️⃣ Thanks to the three-dimensional climate of the dry-hot valley of the Jinsha River, 2️⃣ Thanks to the grand scale of the Baihetan Hydropower Station, the second largest water conservancy project in the world, 3️⃣ Thanks to the ultra-high negative oxygen ions at an adaptive altitude (800-1600 meters). ⏩The lake and mountains, the green trees🌲, the high sky and light clouds, are better than Jiangnan☀️. How can you not linger in such a light luxury hotel environment‼️‼️‼️

💫Visited the second largest hydropower station in the world✨ (Baihetan Hydropower Station) ⚛️ and stayed overnight in Qiaojia. The hotel is in a great location, 💥 with plenty of places to eat and shop nearby❗️ ⏩The hotel is clean and tidy, the rooms are large, the facilities are complete, and the details are well done🤟 The breakfast is rich, the front desk staff are friendly, and the cleaning staff are also very friendly💗 I had a very comfortable stay💖 I will stay at Xana again when I come to Qiaojia‼️

A city where winter is like spring "Qiaojia, Zhaotong, Yunnan" This is a city where winter is like spring, the people are simple, friendly and enthusiastic Here, the government🏢related units hold different events every month (cycling🚴, basketball⛹️, running🏃‍♂️, badminton🏸, singing🎤...), if you are interested, you can learn about it locally and sign up to participate I recommend you an extremely comfortable and warm hotel 🏘Qiaojia Platinum Light Luxury Hotel 🚘About location and transportation: Opposite Yuping Park, Yibo Road, Qiaojia County; convenient transportation, free parking lot, very friendly to electric car owners, and fast charging piles are provided (remember to register the license plate number at the front desk!) 🍽About food: The hotel provides free buffet breakfast🍠🌽🍳🍞🍝🍪 with rich varieties and delicious taste. There are many local specialty restaurants 🍛🥘 and snacks 🍜🍧 near the hotel, 💰 the price is reasonable and the taste is quite good 😋 🛏 About the room: The hotel is equipped with a double-layer glass broken bridge, which is very quiet 🌃. The room is fully equipped, clean and comfortable! The hotel's room design is very user-friendly, with separate wet and dry bathrooms. The shower has high water pressure and quick hot water output, which is very relaxing (especially recommended for river view rooms!) Service: The hotel's service is also very thoughtful. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : ! !

"Qiaojia, Zhaotong, Yunnan" is a picturesque place with mountains and rivers, and a warm winter. It's a great place to escape the cold. I recommend a very comfortable and cozy hotel: Bojing Light Luxury Hotel (Qiaojia Branch). 🏠 Bojing Light Luxury Hotel (Qiaojia Branch) 🏠 🚘 Location and transportation: Opposite Yubing Park, Yibo Road, Qiaojia County. Convenient transportation, free parking, and fast charging piles for electric vehicles (remember to register your license plate number at the front desk!). 🍲 Food: The hotel offers a free buffet breakfast with a wide variety of delicious food. There are many local restaurants near the hotel with reasonable prices and delicious food. 🏠 Rooms: The hotel is equipped with double-glazed windows, so it's very quiet. The rooms are fully equipped, clean, and comfortable! (I especially recommend the river view rooms!) 👥 Service: The hotel service is very attentive. All the staff are very enthusiastic and will recommend many local attractions and delicacies. 💃 Entertainment: There are many scenic spots in the city. There is a place to rent electric bikes near the hotel. It costs CNY 9.9 for 24 hours. You can ride along Binjiang Avenue and enjoy the scenery along the way. If you drive, you can go to Shishan Temple to overlook the whole county and the sea of clouds. You can also see the spectacular Baihetan Hydropower Station and the Great Wall, and the golden rice fields (seasonal) along the way. If you don't want to go far, the hotel has a gym and foot massage. There is a small garden on the first floor of the hotel where you can drink tea, chat, and swing. There is a park opposite the hotel where you can take a walk, play basketball, table tennis, and badminton. It's a great place to relax.

#familytrips2024 A Yunnan cultural show is a captivating experience that showcases the rich diversity of ethnic cultures found in the Yunnan province of China. Typically, these shows feature traditional music, dance, costumes, and performances that highlight the unique heritage of various ethnic groups such as the Bai, Yi, Dai, and Naxi people. Imagine being immersed in a vibrant display of colorful costumes, intricate choreography, and rhythmic music that transports you to the heart of Yunnan's cultural traditions. From graceful dances to energetic drum performances, each segment of the show offers a glimpse into the history, customs, and values of the region's diverse ethnic communities. Audiences are often mesmerized by the skill and artistry of the performers as they showcase age-old traditions passed down through generations. Whether it's the elegant movements of a Bai dance or the lively rhythms of a Dai bamboo dance, a Yunnan cultural show is a celebration of heritage and identity that leaves a lasting impression on spectators.

Today's shared small city comes from the southwestern frontier of our motherland, the fortress in the middle of Yunnan, it has a beautiful name, the nickname of the white crane, from ancient times to the present remote place, but because of the location of the heavy equipment of the great country, it has become brand new, it is Qiaojia County, Zhaotong City, Yunnan, an inconspicuous place, because of the unique environment of the Jinsha River, it has now become a lakeside new city located in the mountains and canyons, looking forward to its step by step development.

Traveling on a whim is the most luxurious and splendid freedom in life. It's about seeing the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, and observing the myriad things and various states of life. Pack your bags and come to Qiaojia while the time is right. Experience the majestic grandeur of Baihe Beach, the peculiar beauty of Dayao Mountain, and walk along the 18-kilometer riverside ecological corridor in the warm winter sun, appreciating the unique charm of 'Qiaojia by the Jinsha River'.