Puzhehei in April | A fun trip among karst mountains and waters, with a comprehensive guide to avoid pitfalls

| A journey of joy among karst mountains and rivers, with super full defense pit guide. Just came back from Puzhehei, Bimei really fainted! As the filming location of "Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossom", it hides not only the beautiful mountains and rivers of karst landforms, but also many wild ways to play, so I will share my personal experience with you, take you to have fun and easily make videos ~ A guide to taking pictures at attractions ✅ Qinglong Mountain Sunrise Observation Deck: Climbing the mountain in about 20 minutes to the top, this is an excellent location overlooking the panoramic view of Puzhehei. To see the beautiful sunrise, it is recommended to leave around 5:30, the sun rises around 6:00, golden morning mist envelopes more than 300 lonely peaks, as if stepping into a fairyland, any shadow is a blockbuster. Whisper to tell you, the pen tower halfway up the mountain is very out of the picture, the backlight shadow silhouette is super atmospheric, wearing Yi silver jewelry, ethnic style pull full. ✅ Puzhehei Lake Willow Leaf Boat: You must experience Puzhehei in summer! For a ticket price of RM170/person, you can sit in a canoe through the 10,000 acres of lotus ponds, and you can also have a water fight with the tourists, which is super joyful. Remember to bring a waterproof bag and quick-drying clothes, or you will have to get wet~ When the lotus flowers are in full bloom in July - August, the lotus flowers are so beautiful that you will be speechless. Be aware, however, that boating is less recommended during non-flowering periods, as the view will be greatly compromised. ✅ Immortal Cave Yi Cultural Village: Walk into the cave, explore the thousand-year-old stalactite, feel the magic of nature. In the evening, you can also join the bonfire party and dance left-footed together to experience the Yi style. Rent a set of Yi costumes for only $30. The blue and white color scheme matches the warm light of the cave, making it easy to shoot ethnic-style blockbusters. ✅ Swan Lake Wetland Park: This is a winter-only beauty, with flocks of swans perching on the lake, super healing. Buy a pack of corn for $5 in the feeding area and you can interact with the swans up close and capture the moment they spread their wings with a telephoto lens. However, after April the swans migrate, which is not highly recommended at this time. ❌ Torch hole: Tickets 40 dollars, really not high value for money. The cave landscape is almost the same as the fairy cave, and the lighting design is more old-fashioned. Food Lightning Avoidance Guide 🌟 Must-eat delicacies: - Lotus feast: chicken wrapped in lotus leaves, fried lotus flowers, lotus seed congee, these delicacies made with lotus flowers must not be missed! It is recommended to go to "Yi Township Restaurant", which costs about $60 per person to eat the most authentic lotus feast. - Sour Soup Fish Hot Pot: Wild catfish with wood ginger to enhance the flavor, the soup is sour and spicy and appetizing, and the dipped tofu is the finishing touch. "Pu Zhe Hei Village Big Canteen" is a place that locals often go to, and the taste is absolutely authentic. - Night market snacks: 5 dollars a piece of tofu, dipped in soul single mountain dipping water, a bite down super satisfying; 10 dollars a bowl of rose cool powder, cool and relieve the heat, come to a bowl when walking the night market, super cool! 💣 Lightning-proof dishes: The "wild mushroom hot pot" at the entrance of the scenic spot, non-rainy season is mostly frozen goods, the taste and freshness are much worse; there is also cross-bridge rice noodles, the average price of 68 dollars is still not authentic, really no need to try. Accommodation recommendations 💤 Value for money: The "Three Cats Inn" in Pu Zhehei Village, 80+ per person can stay in a room with a lake view balcony. The owner is super enthusiastic, and may even take you to pick lotus flowers. 🌿Celebrity B&B: "Hidden B&B" push the window to see Tsing Lung Mountain, the top terrace to take pictures of the starry sky is super beautiful, but the peak season must be booked 1 month in advance, not very easy to book. Transportation and travel advice ✔️ High-speed rail travel: From Kunming to Puzhehei Station only 1.5 hours, after exiting the station can take the bus (5 dollars), and can join the car (20 dollars / person) directly to the scenic spot, very convenient. ✔️ Self-driving: From Kunming drive over about 4 hours, parking can choose "Pu Zhe Hei Village Parking", a day only 10 dollars, very cheap. ❌ Lightning protection: scenic sightseeing car 30 dollars / person, although the price is not cheap, but the attractions are more scattered, if you do not take the sightseeing car, walking will really be tired to doubt life. Photography tips 1️⃣ Dress: Wear a white long dress, with a straw bag, by the lotus pond is a fresh and unconventional lotus fairy; change into the Yi embroidered vest, wear tassel earrings, you can take a super ethnic characteristic blockbuster. 2️⃣ Light and shadow: 6 - 8 am, the morning fog has not dissipated, photograph the lone peak in the mist super artistic; 17 - 19 pm, backlight shooting lotus, outlined super beautiful outline. 3️⃣ Props: Use 10 dollars to rent a bamboo basket as a shooting prop, or use lotus leaves to cover the face to take a close-up, the atmosphere directly pulled full. Splash Festival Special Play (April 13 - 15) 💦 Main battlefield: Puzhe Black Village Plaza, 9am on time! Remember to bring a high-pressure water gun and a waterproof phone bag, not “can’t go home” at all. 🎉 Hidden gameplay: At 7 am to participate in the Yi water ceremony, feel the good luck of the elders sprinkling auspicious water with willow branches; dance bamboo pole dance by the lotus pond, the more water to splash, the deeper the blessings received; Pit prevention tips 1️⃣ Sunscreen: ice sleeves, sun hat, sunglasses, none of them can be missing! Plateau UV rays are so strong that they can peel people off in 10 minutes. 2️⃣ Cash: Rental car deposit and some farmhouses only accept cash, at least prepare 500 dollars, otherwise it will be very inconvenient. 3️⃣ Drone: Qinglong Mountain is a restricted flight area. If you want to take aerial photography, you must apply in advance on the "Tour Yunnan" APP. 4️⃣ Mosquito prevention: wetland mosquitoes and insects, bring Thai herb paste, mosquito repellent at any time itching. Babies, collect this guide and start an unforgettable trip to Puzhehei! If you have any questions, leave a comment in the comment section. Remember to give a Like to encourage you~ ✨ Real-time flower situation: Follow the "Pu Zhe Black Scenic Area" public account 🚤 Willow Leaf Boat Operation: 8:30 - 17:30 (Lotus season extended to 19:00) 📆 Best shooting time: 6:00 - 8:00 / 17:00 - 19:00