2024 Yunlong Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)

Staying in the "Ham Ancient Village", a dream more than a thousand years along the "China on the tip of the tongue" - "Nuo Deng ham" fragrance, I visited the ancient village in the mountains of western Yunnan

Baofeng Ancient Town: A Gentle Encounter with Time

In this fast-paced era, I always dream of a spontaneous trip to a place full of history, where my soul can find a moment of peace and reflection. So, I chose Yunlong Baofeng Ancient Town, a hidden gem, a place that makes you never want to leave. My first impression of Baofeng was its tranquility and simplicity. There were no noisy tourists, no commercial atmosphere, only bluestone roads, ancient bridges, flowing water, and mottled walls, telling the vicissitudes of time. I walked through the alleys of the ancient town, as if I had traveled through time and returned to that quiet and distant era. In the depths of the ancient town, I met an old lady sitting in front of her house, holding a needle and thread, sewing traditional cloth shoes. Her face was full of the marks of time, but her eyes were exceptionally clear. I stopped and watched her needle and thread dance on the fabric, as if weaving ancient stories. The old lady saw my interest in her cloth shoes and warmly invited me to try them on. Wearing those cloth shoes, I felt an unprecedented comfort and warmth, as if every step I took was on the veins of history. In the afternoon, the sunlight shone through the clouds on every corner of the ancient town, giving the old buildings a golden coat. I walked into a teahouse, sat by the window, sipped local green tea, and looked at the scenery outside, feeling peaceful and satisfied. The elderly in the teahouse were either playing chess or chatting, their faces full of love and satisfaction for life. At that moment, I seemed to have integrated into the life of this ancient town, becoming one of them. In the evening, I climbed a small hill in the ancient town, overlooking the entire Baofeng Ancient Town. The afterglow of the sunset shone on the roofs of the ancient town, giving it a golden glow. The distant mountains layered upon each other, forming a beautiful picture with the ancient town. At that moment, I seemed to be in a classical ink painting, feeling the tranquility and harmony of nature. As night fell, the lights of the ancient town gradually lit up, adding a touch of mystery and romance. I walked in the dimly lit alleys, listening to the distant barking of dogs and the occasional laughter of children, feeling touched and warm. At that moment, I fell deeply in love with this ancient town, with its tranquility and beauty.

Dali Baocang Campsite - Dalangba

Yunlong Dalangba Altitude: Approximately 50 m Hiking time: Approximately 1 hour Navigate to the Tianchi Nature Reserve. Do not enter the gate. Turn left and continue for approximately 7 km. The woods around Dalangba are the best places to pick wild mushrooms in August. The density of mushrooms is high. Zhou Xun, Yang Caiyu, and Liu Wen have all visited Dalangba when they were filming in Yunnan. This high-altitude forest and grassland is a paradise. Dalangba is 7 km from the Yunlong Tianchi Lake Wetland in Yunnan. The grassland covers an area of approximately 500 mu. It is surrounded by mountains, streams, lush greenery, and smoke from cooking fires... Travel guide Dalangba is a free scenic spot with beautiful scenery. It is very suitable for camping and picnics.

Dali Nuodeng Ancient Village, a thousand-year-old Bai ethnic village

Dali Nuodeng Ancient Village, a thousand-year-old Bai ethnic village|||📍Located in Nuodeng Ancient Village, Yunlong County, Dali Prefecture, 140 kilometers away from Dali City 🦋Commercialization is not severe, preserving the oldest means of transportation. The village retains a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Early villagers made a living by producing salt and curing ham, with Nuodeng ham being particularly famous. 🦋It is a good place to relax and cultivate one's mind, away from external disturbances. The village is somewhat remote, so it is recommended to go with companions💜 🦋Photos 3, 4, 5, and 6 were taken inside a homestay. The homestay is excellent, and the owner tells stories. It is an ancient-style building. Photos 10, 11, 12, and 13 were taken outside the homestay during the day. Every casual shot is a masterpiece.

Travel with 'A Bite of China'! The hidden ancient village in the deep mountains of Yunnan, how many historical secrets are hidden

👋 Tired of the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake in Dali? There is such an ancient village in Yunnan, which not only preserves the Bai ethnic architectural complex but also allows you to experience the local simple Bai customs. Every corner exudes charming charm, and this place is Nuodeng ancient village! 🌟 The name of Nuodeng ancient village comes from the Bai language, which means 'a place with salt wells' in Chinese. As early as the Tang Dynasty, this place was mainly engaged in salt well mining, and after a thousand years of history through the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, it has always been an important salt mining area, so it is not an exaggeration to call it the 'millennium salt capital'! 🏛 The residential houses, streets, and temples here have retained the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Walking among them is like traveling through time and space, back to that simple and elegant era. As one of the birthplaces of Bai culture, you can experience the authentic Bai culture everywhere! 🌄 Nuodeng ancient village must-visit attractions 1⃣ Nuodeng ancient architectural complex: A must-visit spot in Nuodeng ancient village, the ancient architectural complex with red walls and green tiles built along the mountain is staggered and beautiful, with every step being a beautiful picture. 2⃣ Yuhuang Pavilion: A famous Taoist building, especially the three-story pavilion style, which is rare. Surrounded by plum trees and cypresses, especially the 'Twenty-Eight Constellations Map' on the top floor, which amazes people with the wisdom of the ancients. 3⃣ Huang Xichang Family Museum: An ecological museum of a peasant family! Listening to the grandfather's personal explanation of the family history makes one feel a strong cultural atmosphere. 🍜 Nuodeng ancient village specialty food 🍖 Nuodeng ham: A specialty praised by 'A Bite of China', made from high-quality local pork and through traditional complex processes, the meat is tender and delicious. Many celebrities have come here to check in and taste. 🥖 Fried milk fan: Golden and crispy, overflowing with milk fragrance, it is another specialty of Nuodeng ancient village. 🥗 Nuodeng pickled vegetables: Made from local vegetables, different from other regions, it has a unique sour taste of Yunnan, appetizing and digestible. 💃 Here continues the traditional Bai people's language, clothing, and cultural customs, including traditional Bai dances, songs, dramas, and other artistic performances. It is hard to imagine that it has been passed down for thousands of years. Whenever a grand festival comes, the villagers here sing and dance, making people feel a strong folk atmosphere. 🌈 Nuodeng ancient village, this thousand-year-old Bai ethnic ancient village hidden in the deep mountains, ancient buildings, salt wells, food, folk customs... every place is fascinating. If you have enough time for your Yunnan trip, this is definitely a good choice! 💖🎈

Travelogue of Nuodeng Ancient Town during the May Day Mini Holiday

Taking advantage of the May Day mini holiday, I made plans with a few good friends to visit an ancient and quaint village hidden in Yunlong County of the beautiful Dali Prefecture in Yunnan—Nuodeng Ancient Village. This ancient village has a long history and features a unique architectural complex from the Ming Dynasty, the Jade Emperor Pavilion. In terms of transportation, it currently takes about 2 hours to reach from Dali by driving on the 'Dali-Yunlong' expressway, which also passes through the Shimen Pass scenic area in Yangbi County. My friends and I chose another route, passing through Yongping County on National Highway 215, where we tasted the local specialties of braised chicken and six-meter lamb hot pot before heading to Nuodeng Ancient Village. Although the condition of the national highway might not be very good, the scenery along the way is definitely worth it. Upon arriving at the ancient village, the first thing that catches the eye is the well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, built against the mountain in a scattered and orderly fashion. These buildings are of timber structure, and the connecting roads in the middle are all paved with stones. At this point, the challenge comes because the guesthouse is located near the top of the mountain, and there is a long flight of stone steps to climb, but walking in the ancient village still feels like traveling back to that distant era. The most famous thing about Nuodeng Ancient Village is the Nuodeng well salt, and the Nuodeng ham cured with this salt is even more exceptional, with a delicious taste that leaves a lasting impression. We originally planned to camp at a place called Dalang Dam near Nuodeng in the Tianchi Nature Reserve. However, from March to June is the forest fire prevention period, and we were not allowed to enter the mountains... It was truly a case of 'arriving with enthusiasm and leaving with disappointment', and we could only leave our regrets for the next visit to make up for it...

My treasured travel destination, Nuodeng Village

A place so quiet it brings peace to one's soul. ⛰️ Address: Located in Yunlong County, Dali, about 170 kilometers from Dali Ancient Town 🚗 Transportation: Take a bus from Dali Ancient Town to Yunlong County (Dali Express Bus Station—Yunlong Bus Station, bus fare 60/person), then take a tricycle to Nuodeng Ancient Village (20 per trip) Recommended reason tips❤️ Nuodeng, a millennium-old village, has no commercialization at all, not even a small shop in the village. Luggage has to be carried by mules from the entrance of the village to the guesthouse because the village is built on the mountain, with only guesthouses and a quiet coffee shop. You can basically only eat with the guesthouse owner's family, and there are two stalls at the entrance of the village selling sunflower seeds and ice pops. The local chicken here has been raised in the mountains for over a year. The meat is very firm, and it's the color of a black-bone chicken. The guesthouse owner stewed half and roasted half for just over a hundred, served with Yunnan dipping sauce, which is absolutely delicious! Every morning you wake up to the smoke of cooking fires, the crowing of roosters, the barking of dogs, and the singing of birds calling you to wake up. Just sit quietly in the guesthouse drinking tea, everything slows down. Those travel photos of ancient towns can't compare at all! Of course, if you like a slow life, this is the place for you. It's truly a world apart, and some might feel there's nothing to do here, it's just a village. By the way, Nuodeng ham is particularly famous here, a village that hasn't changed its name for a thousand years. I just specially pieced together a picture for you, the only place I want to visit a second time.

Waking up in a courtyard full of flowers is such an experience!

What is it like to wake up every day in a courtyard full of flowers? When you open the door, what greets your eyes is a yard full of fresh blooms, accompanied by the crisp singing of birds, breathing in the fresh air! All the fatigue in your heart is relieved at this moment!

Yunlong Tai Chi Diagram - A Masterpiece of Nature

After leaving Yunlong in the morning, I ascended to the best viewing point for the Yunlong Tai Chi Diagram, the 'Yunlong Tai Chi Viewing Platform'. The Tai Chi Diagram in the morning is shrouded in a misty veil of dawn fog, resembling a fairyland. However, from a photography standpoint, if possible, it would be better to schedule the visit in the afternoon when the lighting is more favorable. The winding river outlines the yin and yang sides of the Tai Chi in a large alluvial plain in the mountains, with small hills and villages in the middle embellishing the two Tai Chi eyes. It is exquisitely lifelike, truly a miraculous work of nature's craftsmanship!

Nuodeng Ancient Village: A Secret Garden Hidden in the Depths of Time

Stepping into Nuodeng Ancient Village is like entering a time tunnel, where every step treads upon a thousand years of history. Every brick and tile here tells an ancient story, captivating the heart and soul. The houses of the ancient village are scattered in a well-arranged manner, with their earth and wood structures appearing simple and solid. The green tiles on the roofs shine under the sunlight, as if narrating the vicissitudes of time. Strolling along the cobblestone paths, it feels as if one can hear the echoes of history and sense the tranquility and serenity of the ancient village. Come spring, Nuodeng Ancient Village turns into a sea of flowers. The mountains bloom profusely, their fragrance overflowing, attracting groups of butterflies dancing gracefully. Autumn is the golden season, with the aroma of ripe rice wafting through the air, complementing the Cang Mountains and creating a breathtakingly beautiful picture. Speaking of Nuodeng Ancient Village, how can one not mention the famous Nuodeng ham? Its unique taste and aroma are unforgettable at first try. Here, you can witness the process of making ham and appreciate the wisdom and diligence of the Bai people. The residents are warm and hospitable, their smiles as warm as the sunshine. Talking with them, it's as if one can hear the heartbeat of the ancient village and feel the simplicity and sincerity. In the evening, sitting in the courtyard of the ancient village, watching the sunset slowly descend, a nameless emotion wells up in the heart. Everything here seems so peaceful, so beautiful, as if time itself has slowed down at this moment. Nuodeng Ancient Village, a secret garden hidden in the depths of time. There are too many stories and beauties here waiting for us to discover. If you are also tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, why not come here to take a look and feel the peace and beauty that comes from the bottom of the heart.

Are you not captivated by such a Nuodeng ancient village?

🌟Highlights: Nuodeng ancient village is located in Yunlong County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan Province, at the southern end of the World Natural Heritage Three Parallel Rivers scenic area. It is about 165 kilometers away from Dali City, Dali Prefecture, with convenient transportation. This is one of the earliest economic towns of the Bai nationality and one of the oldest villages in the northwest of Yunnan. Nuodeng ancient village still retains the oldest, most concentrated, and most complete group of ancient Ming and Qing buildings and cultural relics in the western Yunnan region, with more than a hundred ancient residential courtyards built against the mountains, varying in form and elegant in style. There are many temple buildings from the Ming and Qing periods, such as the Jade Emperor Pavilion, Confucian Temple, Martial Temple, Dragon King Temple, and Genxing Gate, as well as the old sites of salt wells, salt offices, and the Salt Tax Commissioner's Yamen, along with ancient architectures like post roads, streets and alleys, and the Salt Horse ancient trail. There are over 200 ancient trees and famous woods over a hundred years old, and more than 10,000 pieces of antiques, cultural relics, calligraphy and painting plaques, and ancient furniture scattered among the people. There are intangible cultural heritages such as Dongjing lantern music, traditional arts and crafts, festival celebrations, and traditional rules and rituals. ❤Recommended reason: Admission: Free 🕙Opening hours: Open 24 hours 📍Detailed address: Nuodeng ancient village 🚉Transportation strategy: Self-driving: Navigate to Nuodeng ancient village 📝Note tips: 1: Pay attention to safety when taking photos 2: Do not litter, take care of nature. 3: Remember to drink more water to prevent heatstroke.

The Mysterious Nuodeng Ancient Village in Dali | Where the wind blows

Today's destination is Nuodeng Ancient Village. The first time I came to Dali, I wanted to visit this place. It was only on my third visit that I had the chance. Nuodeng is a lesser-known ancient village in Dali. It preserves many buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Living off salt production and ham, three-hundred-year-old residences sit quietly in what seems like frozen time, idly daydreaming as they watch the wisps of cooking smoke, the sunrise, and sunset. It's more comfortable to stay for a few more days. 'The hillside with tigers,' Nuodeng Ancient Village, see you next time.

Nuodeng Village

Nuodeng Village's alleys crisscross, all paved with uniform stone slabs. The houses are built against the mountain, and there are steps every three steps and platforms every five steps. No one can count how many steps there are in the village. We stayed at the Ancient Well Inn in the village. The only way to enter the village is to climb the steps, and luggage can be carried up the mountain by mules. There is no serious commercialization here, and the villagers living in the village are all Bai people. In the early morning, the roosters crow and the dogs bark, and every house is emitting wisps of cooking smoke, giving off a strong smell of life.

Baofeng Ancient Town in Dali | With a long history, outstanding people and a tranquil and comfortable environment

Baofeng Ancient Town is located in Yunlong County, Dali, Yunnan. During the Qing Dynasty, it was the administrative center of Yunlong Prefecture, until the county seat of Yunlong was moved 20 miles north to Shimen in the early Republic of China. Walking through the streets and lanes of Baofeng Ancient Town, the old appearance of the bustling market can still be vaguely seen. It is an ancient town with a long history, outstanding people, and a tranquil and comfortable environment. Baofeng, formerly known as Luoma, Luomajing, and Jinquanjing, is one of the birthplaces of the ancient Yunlong people. In ancient times, Yunlong County was called Bisu County, and 'Bisu' in the ancient Bai language means 'salt producing area'. Since the Han Dynasty, salt wells have been mined in Yunlong. The residences in Baofeng are all typical Bai ethnic style, living along the Xijiang River and the mountains. The most representative building is the former residence of Dong Ze, which has a history of more than 100 years. Dong Ze's former residence is the birthplace and growth place of Dong Ze, a pioneer of education in Yunnan Province, one of the founders of Donglu University (now Yunnan University), and the first principal, known as the 'Father of Higher Education in Yunnan', and a famous pioneer of education, finance, and aviation in modern Yunnan history. The existing buildings of the former residence are basically Qing Dynasty architectural styles, facing east from the west, covering an area of 1023.5 square meters. It is a five-entry residential building group composed of five courtyards, and is one of the largest courtyards in Bai ethnic residences. In the Baofeng Salt Well Culture Exhibition Hall, we saw the Luoma Salt Well. Under the introduction of the staff, it seemed to see the ancient salt making process. The ancient town is not big, and the people of Baofeng are very kind and enthusiastic. They took the initiative to guide us and introduce the historical sites of the ancient town. New year, new atmosphere, why not start 2024 with a trip‼️ 🎫Ticket: Free 🚗Transportation: Take a train to Dali Railway Station, then rent a car to go there. The car rental in Dali Ancient City is 120～170 yuan/day

Nuodeng Ancient Village - A Thousand-Year-Old Bai Ethnic Village (Part Three)

Nuodeng Ancient Town is located in the deep mountains north of Yunlong County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is a Bai ethnic village with a history of thousands of years. The three to four hundred households in Nuodeng are mainly distributed in the mountain hollows and northwest sunny slopes of the village. Every household in Nuodeng raises horses, and from these horses, one can vaguely see the shadow of the former horse caravan. The village's 'Ancient Ancestor Square' and 'Muslim Square' were the permanent residences of the Tibetan and Hui horse and cattle caravans in the past. Yunnan Province proposes to rebuild Nuodeng and reproduce the splendor of the 'Ancient Tea-Horse Road' bustling town. Nuodeng Ancient Town has a history of more than a thousand years. Over the past thousand years, the village name has never been changed, and the residential buildings of the ancient town are built according to the mountain, most of which were built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Nuodeng Ancient Town is a settlement developed due to the salt industry, and has long lived on boiling salt, and was once an economic heavy town in the western Yunnan region. Looking up, the residential buildings are layered and well-arranged, including the Dragon King Temple, the Ancient Jiangxi Guild Hall, the Wanshou Palace, the ancient banyan tree, the 'Title Visit' of the Huang surname family, and the 'Lingxing Gate' in front of the Jade Emperor Pavilion, etc. The ancient architectural group, the ancient archway, etc., the archway in the ancient town is the largest ancient wooden archway in western Yunnan. The tall ancient Huanglian tree in the village, the tree is as high as thirty to forty meters, and the oldest tree age is more than 800 years.

A strangely named wild hot spring, she is a camping treasure in many people's hearts

Yangchimi is a river Flowing at the junction of Yunlong, Yangbi, Weishan, and Eryuan The green mountains along the coast are continuous Villages and loess roads intertwine and disperse. Local people call this hot spring Yangchimi, Meaning a place as sweet as a sheep eating honey 🌟Highlights: ✅The hot spring is clear and the temperature is just over 40 degrees One of the hot spring pools has a hole, you need to dive to the bottom of the pool to get in, it's fun and good for taking pictures, the experience is excellent, the water inside the hole is particularly clear. ✅It's about 120 kilometers from Dali city, about two hours by car, of course, this is without traffic jams (you can't directly navigate to Yangchimi, otherwise you might go wrong, it's best to have someone who has been there to lead the way). The mountain road is not friendly and requires certain driving skills. ✅There is a farmhouse opened by locals next to the hot spring where you can stay, of course, if you don't camp⛺️ here, it's a waste of this place. Camping here will charge a cleaning fee of 6 yuan, if you park, there is a parking fee of ten yuan, I think the charge is reasonable🉑 to accept. If you camp, you need to bring your own camping⛺️ equipment, the most basic are tents, moisture-proof mats, sleeping bags, camping lights, outdoor tables and chairs, etc. If you want to cook in the wild, you also need to bring outdoor cooking utensils🔍. The most important thing is to bring money💰😎. In addition, you need to prepare slippers, swimsuits👙, swimming trunks🩱, bath towels, etc. for the hot spring. 📍Detailed address: You can navigate directly: Yangchimi Hot Spring After running, you can also go to the ancient village of Nuodeng to taste the ham on the tip of your tongue Recently, many people have gone, if possible, it's best to avoid holidays.

Nuodeng·The thousand-year-old ancient village of the same name in "The Book of Man"·An ancient village that is still alive today

👉A village that has the same name now as it did thousands of years ago is very rare in itself, not to mention that the current villagers are descendants of the people who have lived on this land for generations. This is Nuodeng Village, located in Yunlong County, Dali Prefecture, an ancient village that is still alive today. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🌈Highlights: 1️⃣The Millennium Nuodeng Village is built on the mountain. The village is destined to be a path leading up to the steps, and the entry and exit of materials is carried out by people on horseback. It's a pity that the former "Staircase Market" was reportedly canceled because it hindered the passage of mules and horses, thus losing a major characteristic market. 2️⃣The good news is that the village retains quite a few buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, including the Yuhuang Pavilion Taoist building complex, the former site of the Wujing Salt Class Tiju Si Yamen, the traditional Yoshiyin residence, etc. Because there is no modern building, Nuodeng Village is a veritable ancient village that is still alive. 3️⃣Huang Wenguang is the 19th generation descendant of a recorded family. His family tree records that many people passed the scientific examination, so he named his inn "Fujia Liufang". Huang Wenguang was also awarded the representative inheritor of intangible cultural heritage. His ham cured with Nuodeng salt is delicious, not salty and not greasy. It can be cut as thin as cicada wings and eaten raw. 4️⃣The Nuodeng well salt produced in Nuodeng Village is necessary for curing Nuodeng ham. It is said that Nuodeng salt plays an important role in making Nuodeng ham delicious and delicious. Therefore, in Nuodeng Village, the ancient method of extracting salt water to boil salt is still used today. The ancient villages, ancient techniques and ancient wells are all so vividly right in front of you. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🚗Address and transportation: 1️⃣Nuodeng Ancient Village is located in the north of Yunlong County, about 6km away from the county seat. 2️⃣You can drive there by yourself or rent a car. 🎫Ticket information: No tickets, no parking fees. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ✨Tips: 1️⃣Staying one night in the ancient village should be the most correct choice. 2️⃣ Be sure to eat raw ham at least once, and eat it as soon as possible after slicing, otherwise the taste and texture will be affected by oxidation when exposed to air. 3️⃣ Drones can be flown in the village. 4️⃣If you encounter mules and horses in the village, please give way to them in time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Dali's Hidden Gem | This is a Dali you've never seen before

Today, I want to share with you a hidden gem in Dali - Zhiben Mountain·Ninety-nine Ponds. This place is unknown to 99% of the people in Dali! Zhiben Mountain·Ninety-nine Ponds This is a place that will absolutely amaze you, as if you were in a paradise. No matter spring, summer, autumn or winter, each season has different scenery that makes people linger. Spring: Everything revives, and the cherry blossoms, peach blossoms, and apricot blossoms on the mountain are blooming in competition, which is very beautiful. Summer: The trees are shady and cool, making it a good place to escape the heat. Here you can stroll on the mountain path and feel the breath of nature. Autumn: The mountain is full of red leaves, and the scenery is picturesque. Walking on the mountain path, it's like being in a beautiful oil painting. Winter: The snow is white and the landscape is wrapped in silver. The snow scene here is very beautiful, it's a paradise for photography enthusiasts. Zhiben Mountain·Ninety-nine Ponds is a place worth visiting. If you want to avoid the crowd and enjoy the beauty of nature, come here!

The quaint and elegant mountain village is absolutely stunning!

In the northwest of Dali Prefecture, there is a place called Yunlong County, named after the Lancang River, 'The river is covered with clouds and fog at night, and it gradually rises into a dragon in the morning'. In Yunlong County, there is a NuoDeng ancient village, which became famous because of its ham production and was featured in 'A Bite of China'. For more than a thousand years since the Nanzhao period of the Tang Dynasty, the name of 'NuoDeng' village has never changed, so it is called the 'Millennium Bai Ethnic Village'. The tranquility here has not been broken by fame. The people living here work at sunrise and rest at sunset. There are no crowded subways, no bustling streets, they spend every day with mountains and rivers, and sleep with the sea of clouds. If you want to spend a few days away from the world, this is the best place. NuoDeng ancient village is about 150 kilometers away from Dali, and self-driving is the most convenient way. Buses can reach Yunlong County, and there are about 7 kilometers from the county town to NuoDeng village. You can take a local tricycle to get there. If you can carpool, it is also suitable. The entire village is built on the mountain, with houses stacked on top of each other, unevenly distributed, quite imposing. The lowest point of the village is 1900 meters above sea level, and the highest point is the Jade Emperor Pavilion, which is more than 2100 meters above sea level, with a large drop. The style of the front doors of each household in NuoDeng residential buildings is different, and the style is quite grand but not lacking in elegance. The brick walls of each household have a history of hundreds of years, and the furniture, antiques, and daily necessities from the Ming and Qing Dynasties are still preserved in the house. The existing residences can be traced back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The famous NuoDeng ham is just a common dish here. Almost every household has ham for sale. The ham is marinated for three years and the taste is at its peak. It can be eaten raw, and the quality will decline afterwards. Perhaps in other places, ham can be used as a good seasoning, a small piece of flavor; but here, ham is directly used for stewing, and it is very enjoyable. If it is stewed with local red beans, the flavor is even better. What impresses me most about this village is that despite its fame, it has not been swept away by commercialization. I have been there twice in the past three years, and it is still quietly located in the deep mountains. The residents there are very simple, doing farm work and making ham. The main means of transportation in the village still relies on horses to transport supplies from the bottom of the mountain to the top. There are many attractions in NuoDeng Village, and you can take your time to visit and appreciate them during your leisure time. There are many steps on the mountain road, so you need to have a certain physical strength. When you get to NuoDeng, you can also go to a scenic spot, which is the Yunlong Tai Chi Viewing Platform in Yunlong County. Here you can watch a natural Tai Chi diagram for free, nature is really wonderful. DaliTourism Travel

The ancient village of Nuodeng, which is rated as a national key cultural relics protection unit as a whole

Dali Nuodeng, a thousand-year-old Bai ethnic ancient village, such a small mountain village hidden deep in the mountains, poor and backward, even dilapidated, can make the whole village be rated as a national key cultural relics protection unit, it is really amazing! Visiting Nuodeng, you really have to slow down and take a close look bit by bit. The whole village has hundreds of Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the Republic of China buildings, nearly a hundred public temples, pavilions, and other cultural relics, such as the Jade Emperor Pavilion, Tengjiao Square, etc., are spectacular. There is also the only Confucian temple built in the village administrative area in the country, and there is a Guan Gong Temple next to it. The villagers worship both the literary saint and the martial saint, which shows how profound the cultural heritage of Nuodeng ancient village is.

The millennium Bai ethnic village, Nuodeng

Nuodeng - a millennium Bai ethnic ancient village hidden in the deep mountains Decided to come to Nuodeng ancient village from Shaxi ancient town Departing from Shaxi, after more than an hour of mountain road, I was really surprised. Walking along the river, surrounded by mountains, but passing through countless villages, seeing the different living conditions and local customs of each village. The terraces on the sunny side, coupled with today's big sun, are even more green and joyful. It's really a surprise to take the mountain road instead of the highway. Even occasionally have to give way to herds of cattle and sheep on the road, seeing the old women returning from chopping wood, carrying vegetables, carrying branches, all feel that life is moving forward on the road. Such encounters are what I really want to touch on this trip, but I get them unintentionally. From Liantie South, take a short highway (about 30 minutes), then go down the road, pass Yunlong County, and quickly arrive at Nuodeng ancient village. At the foot of the mountain, I ate the ham and local chicken from the farmhouse restaurant where 'A Bite of China' was filmed, which was really fresh. I found that the state of the village is close to primitive, with very light commercialization. I decided to stay temporarily, go to the homestay platform to drink tea and sunbathe as a villager in Nuodeng, watch the mountains, watch the sunset, and watch the fireworks. Picture 1: The viewing platform opposite the village takes a panoramic view of the ancient village The ancient primitive roads here can only be used by mules to carry luggage and all items. When I met mules carrying tiles, I really didn't dare to look into their eyes, do you understand? We stayed in a homestay under the big green tree, the highest point of the village, but I couldn't bear to let the mule carry the luggage, so I only brought toiletries and a backpack and climbed up by myself, leaving the large luggage in the car. I'm going to soak my feet under the big green tree tonight, so I'll write here for now. In a word, if you want to see the original, hurry up, many houses are preparing for renovation.

This is not New Zealand, it's Dali's Dalang Dam seen by 150,000 people

Dam The surrounding woods, August and September are the seasons for wild mushrooms to grow. The density of mushrooms here is high, you can pick some mushrooms, pine cones, and small wildflowers with a basket~ The forest grassland area is about 500 acres, surrounded by mountains on the left and right, streams flowing, green shade, and smoke curling up like a piece of open space in front of your own yard. 📍Location: Navigate to Yunlong Tianchi, don't go in when you reach the entrance, there is a stone road on the left, continue for about 7 kilometers.

Big Wave Dam - a dam worthy of "waves" Have you ever been to such a place, sitting in the world, watching the clouds. In front of you, the trees are lush, green grass; beside you, the cows are leisurely, the mountain wind is low; A small stream slowly passes through the grass, the stream is crystal clear, you can see the water at a glance The sandstone, with stones and branches in the stream, can easily jump to the other side. Standing at the end of the big dam, can't see the margin of the green land; walking on the soft meadow, the heart will become softer; the shadow of the row of pine trees on the meadow is pulled by the old elders, the sun The figure also stretched; I couldn't help but lie on the soft carpet. The clouds in the blue sky above the head gently moved the sound of the steps, and even a flower blossoming sound could be heard. This is a plateau meadow with oil paintings; this is a paradise that wants to jump, roll and scream a few times; it is like a beautiful dream. play guide self-driving route: After visiting the millennium ancient village - Nuo Deng, go out to Lanping direction, cross the Minjiang Bridge 800 meters, turn left onto Panshan Road, Tianchi Line, go straight for 22 kilometers to reach Tianchi National Level The gate of the nature reserve, then turn left to Haitang Highway, and arrive seven kilometers later. Accommodation: Camping in the dry season, with herdsmen in the summer village, and accommodation in the Tianchi Sanctuary.

A glimpse to an ancient salt town

There are three ancient salt towns in Yunnan. If you want to visit them, prepare for an odd experience to ancient China. Nuodeng, in Yunlong county, is a hidden gem for salt and tea. If you chose to visit, prepare for an out of ordinary walk (hike) within the Bai minority’s most important cultural and architectural heritage of Ming and Qing dynasties. Nuodeng is over 2,000 years old, and was one of the richest salt town in ancient China as belong to the Tea Horse Road. Nuodeng was also center of old Salt/Tea road connecting Dali (160km east), Baoshan, Tengchong-Birman, and Lijiang-Tibet in the north. Most of the structures are made from mud, while part of the town looks a bit ‘modern’, most houses are quite old. Roads are mainly dirt, with a few stone or pavement ones, so wear the right shoes to enjoy the architecture that has endured for centuries. This town very traditional, inhabitants mostly speak local language, therefore basic Mandarin should be important to manage. Also, you get to see salt wells and meat drying like old times. This village might feel like a labyrinth, but you can enjoy your time and shopping to invest in local economy (very cheap). 📍 Nuodeng Highway North 50 Meters, Yunlong county, Dali, Yunnan #urbanexplorer #maydaytrip #happylaborday #yunnan #yunlong #dali #teahorseroad #salttown #salt #tea #nuodeng #oldtown #heritage #culturalheritage #ancientlandmark #ancienttomb #architecturalphotos #archaeology #yunnantravel #yunnanethnicvilliage #yunnan #ancientarchitecture#historicculture

In the deep mountain valley of 1800 above sea level in Dali, Yunnan, there is a god-given taste. In the millennium, there are only two natural salt wells. The generations of the ancient villages of the ancient times have been derived from the localities and have passed down the long-standing national taste. Nuo Deng, a millennium Bai village relying on salt wells, was famous for his popularity in the first episode of the first season of "China on the Tip of the Tong". Visitors from all over the world come here to taste the Norton ham that inherits history and story.

Only after more than two months, I came to Nuo Deng Village again. This situation is definitely a small probability event for me who walks the world. But who makes me like it here. Although it is famous for China on the tip of the tongue, I like the thousand-year residence here. The whole village is built on the mountain, just like a worldly paradise. Walking on the stone steps of the first level, watching the traditional and ancient buildings with a long history, they have to feel the speciality and exquisiteness of traditional Chinese dwellings.

Finally, I went to the village of Nuo Deng in my heart. chose a small inn along the way to stay, only because the first eye fell on the courtyard. A century-old house of cultural relics protection, a unique terraced courtyard, full of lush green, with the aroma of ham. Click for a cup of barley tea, a book, it is an afternoon. After two days of sunrise and sunset, its a life of leisure!

If you have seen an ancient village in recent years, Nuo Deng is a good heart. The layered Bai villages are built on the hills, and the patchwork is integrated into the mountains. Although it is known to the world because of China on the tip of the tongue, it still retains its traditional appearance. People, still enjoying the sunset as the sun sets, but the paradise is no different.

Nuo Deng is the oldest village in the northwestern part of Yunnan Province. It is also the earliest historical book in the history of Yunnan Province. It has not been renamed in the village, and it is also known as the Millennium Bai Village. There are a large number of buildings in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Whether it is the famous Jade Emperor Pavilion or the residential houses, most of them are carved and painted. Nuo Deng's dwellings are generally built on the mountain. The main room and the front room are not on one plane. Therefore, the four-storey eaves are formed. The rain falls from the sky to the courtyard of the yard. Five times, so the quadrangle of this architectural form is also known as the five drops of water. The name is so chic, if you don't explain it, who knows what it means? Most people in the village make a living by making salt. They suddenly admire them. I feel that such a simple life is nothing bad. It is a sunrise and a sunset. The years are smooth and peaceful. Nuo Deng ham is famous all over the world. I am in the Qingfen of sweet-scented osmanthus, waiting for a bowl of ham fried rice - ham cut into thin and thin diced, add egg flower and mustard, then sprinkle some chopped green onion, ham Fresh, fragrant, salty, has become the soul of the whole fried rice. After taking a bite, I know that there will be no more fried rice that can exceed it.

After more than three hours' drive from Dali, you will eventually arrive at the town of Nuo Deng. Nuo Deng Gu Town is located in Yunlong County of Dali. The house here is built on the mountain. Although there is no Dali or the prosperity of the ancient city of Lijiang, there is more simplicity. The outer wall made of brick and soil, I feel that the ancient town has already merged with the loess in the mountains. In addition to the well-known Nuo Deng ham, I have to go to the top of the mountain to see the Taiji map~ I forgot to say that if the weather is very good, here you can see the beautiful starry sky ~ really super beauty! Come here and really have to stay for one night.