Avoid pitfalls and enjoy your visit to the Fairy Cave in Puzhehei, Yunnan!
Youth is limitless, and every day is a limited edition. If you don't go out now, you might not have the chance when you're older. I don't want to leave any regrets in my life, so I want to see the beauty of the world now! Let's go to a unique little town together! — Fairy Cave
Transportation:
1. High-speed train: From Kunming South Station to Puzhehei costs only 75 yuan. The bus at the entrance costs 5 yuan and can take you directly to the main scenic area of Puzhehei Village. The homestay pick-up and drop-off service costs 80 yuan, and a taxi costs 65 yuan.
2. Self-driving: It takes about 3.5 hours from Kunming.
Scenic Area Transportation:
1. You can take a sightseeing car to any scenic spot within the area (except for Three Lives Three Worlds).
2. You can rent an electric bike.
3. You can take a horse-drawn carriage (5-10 yuan, be sure to bargain).
✅ Must Experience:
✅ Fairy Cave Village: Fairy Cave Village in Puzhehei, Yunnan, is a Yi ethnic village nestled by mountains and water. It is an ecological village with Yi ethnic characteristics. The village retains the unique architectural style of the Yi people, mainly brick and wood structures, with colors mostly in brown or coffee tones. The village is quite lively, with beautiful scenery, relatively quiet compared to Puzhehei Village, and great for photography. The natural environment of Fairy Cave Village is surrounded by mountains and water, with a large lake at the village entrance where many tourists engage in water fights. Inside the village, there are also lotus ponds surrounded by natural scenery, making it a beautiful spot for photography.
✅ Swan Lake: A large wetland park named after the wild swans there. You can hear the swans and see many other rare bird species during your visit, though you need to visit in the evening to see them. You can also see rare red and white twin lotuses. It takes about two hours to walk through the scenic area.
Ticket: 90 yuan
✅ Bailian Mountain Village: The largest lotus pond in Puzhehei, located on Lotus Avenue. In July and August, when the lotuses are in full bloom, it is a great spot for photography (a large area of lotus leaves and mostly blooming lotuses). Many areas with blooming lotuses are privately owned and require an entrance fee, equipped with photo spots (10 yuan per person, negotiable).
✅ Willow Leaf Boat:
The Willow Leaf Boat is a highly representative activity in Puzhehei. It is the most popular water activity, especially during the hot summer, where you can enjoy a thrilling and refreshing water fight with friends. This activity is loved by both adults and children. While playing on the Willow Leaf Boat, you can relieve stress by splashing away all your worries and unhappiness from life and work.
Accommodation:
You can choose to stay in Fairy Cave Village, which is lively and has a good environment. It is more convenient than Puzhehei Village, with better views, and is very quiet and comfortable!
Must-try Food in Fairy Cave Village:
Crayfish, yellow catfish, fried small fish and shrimp, drunken shrimp, lotus fish, fried lotus, lotus leaf chicken, various stir-fried wild vegetables.
1. Soy Milk Chicken
2. Wenshan Colorful Flower Rice
3. Wenshan Sour Soup Beef
4. Wenshan Breakfast and many other delicacies!
📝 Tips:
1. Take sun protection measures.
2. For photography, it's best to shoot after 4 PM for better results.
3. If you have children with you, remember to bring mosquito repellent patches or flower water to ensure a beautiful day!
4. Be sure to bargain when taking a horse-drawn carriage to save money!