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Xinshan Terraced Fields
The Johor Bahru Rice Terraces are a natural attraction famous for their spectacular terraced landscape. The terraces are built on the mountain, layer upon layer, showing different colors and styles as the seasons change. In spring, the fields are full of water, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds; in summer, the fields are lush and green, and the rice grows luxuriantly; in autumn, the fields are golden and the harvest scene is moving. Tourists can hike along the paths in the fields to experience the magnificence of the terraces and the charm of farming culture up close. Early morning and evening are good times to take pictures of the terraces, with the light and shadow interlaced, and the scenery is particularly charming. Visitors are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun and rain protection equipment to cope with the changeable mountain weather. There are some local villages around the Johor Bahru Rice Terraces, where visitors can experience the strong local atmosphere and simple folk customs. The villagers are friendly and enthusiastic, and some families provide simple catering and accommodation services, which are convenient for tourists to experience local life in depth.Miyi · 10.1km from downtown
Miyi Lisu Terraced Fields Scenic Area
The Miyi Lisu Terraces Scenic Area is located in Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province. It is a tourist destination famous for its spectacular terraced fields and rich ethnic culture. As one of the settlements of the Lisu people, it not only shows the good combination of nature and human wisdom, but also provides tourists with an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of local culture. The Lisu terraces cover an area of nearly 2,000 acres, with a slope of between 15 and 75 degrees, and more than a thousand terrace levels. During the water filling period in April and May each year, the colorful terraces are like a brocade of the earth, magnificent; in addition, there are many natural landscapes in the scenic area, such as ten thousand acres of rhododendrons, thousands of hectares of pine waves, and a hundred feet of secluded valleys, which constitute a picturesque beauty. In addition to natural landscapes, the Miyi Lisu Terraces Scenic Area also attracts many tourists with its rich ethnic cultural activities, where tourists can enjoy the unique music and dance of the Lisu people and participate in their traditional festivals.Miyi · 10.4km from downtown
Haita Xanadu Scenic Area
Haita Xanadu Scenic Area is located at the source of Longdong River in Miyi County, Panzhihua City. The water area of Haita Lake is about 600,000 square meters. It is shaped like a crescent moon, also known as the Moon Sea. Because of the good vegetation and vast waters, the air here is very fresh, full of the fragrance of flowers and trees, and full of oxygen-rich ions. The sea tower is shaped like a ship's hull. According to legend, the predecessors built a hexagonal white tower on the mountain as a mooring stake in order to tie the ship, hence the name "Hai Tower". In March, there are peach blossoms all over the mountains and fields, competing to bloom, and it will be very beautiful to take pictures, and many tourists come here to watch.Miyi · 11km from downtown
Longzhou Mountain
Longzhou Mountain is a provincial-level scenic area, also known as Yuxu Mountain. It earned its name from its winding dragon-like shape, with the main peak resembling a dragon's head and the flanking peaks standing like dragon elbows. Longzhou Mountain serves as the natural northern barrier of the Huili Basin. Originating from the Luoji Mountain range, its main peak stands at 3,585m. The western slope is steep with numerous cliffs, bordering Miyi County, while the gentler northeastern slope features valleys and a road leading directly to the summit—the primary access route for visiting Longzhou Mountain. Longzhou Mountain boasts unique natural scenery with its steep cliffs, mountain streams, dense forests, ancient trees, exotic flowers, misty clouds, and diverse wildlife. The most captivating attraction is the vast azalea forest known as Yuling Flower Sea. Every year from April to May, various azaleas bloom in succession on Longzhou Mountain. On sunny days, the flowers dazzle with vibrant colors like a rainbow, while on rainy days, they appear ethereal amidst the mist, creating a mesmerizing and ever-changing spectacle that leaves visitors enchanted and reluctant to leave. Endless beauty lies in perilous peaks. Standing atop Longzhou Mountain at 3,585 meters above sea level, you can gaze into the distance where rolling mountains stretch as far as the eye can see, with vast fertile fields, village farmhouses, and the cityscape of Huili all within view. The summit of Longzhou Mountain is also an excellent spot to witness sunrise, sea of clouds, and Buddha's halo.Huili · 15.1km from Miyi
Dianchi Lake
Dianchi Lake is also called Kunming Lake. It is the sixth largest freshwater lake in China. It has the nickname of "Sparkling Pearl Embedded in a Highland". The lake is wide and spectacular. Every winter, a large flock of red-billed gulls migrate here from Siberia, making it a good place for bird watching and bird feeding. There are different ways to explore Dianchi lake. You can stroll around the lake, cycle, or ride a boat. You can also climb up to the Dragon Gate overlooking Dianchi Lake to get a better view of the entire lake.China · Kunming
Huili Ancient City
The ancient city of Huili is located in the south of Liangshan Prefecture, with a total area of 4,500 square kilometers and a total population of more than 400,000. It is a cultural ancient city with a history of more than 2,000 years and a national historical and cultural city. Huili is known as the "Sichuan-Yunnan Lock and Key". It faces Yunnan Province across the Jinsha River. It is a necessary place and a fortress on the ancient Silk Road in the south. Today, it is still a quaint old city. The city is centered on the Bell and Drum Tower and extends to four streets in the south, south and northwest. This is the center of the ancient city and the soul of Huili. Even if you're just wandering around town, street food can be an instant pleasure. This cultural ancient city with a history of more than 2,000 years is called "Little Spring City" like Xichang because of its comfortable climate. It is warm in winter and cool in summer. Like Lijiang and Dali, they have become tourist attractions.Huili · 29.1km from Miyi
Daocheng Yading
Daocheng Yading, also known as Yading Nature Reserve, is known by locals as Aden Scenic Area. Located in the southern part of Daocheng County in Ganzi Prefecture, it is mainly composed of three mountains, Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Xianuoduoji, as well as surrounding rivers, lakes, and alpine meadows. There are not only magnificent and sacred snow-capped mountains in the scenic area, but also vast meadows, colorful forests, and blue crystal clear lakes. Hiking on foot like the local Tibetans is a better way to experience the scenery in Yading. However, due to the high altitude of the Aden Protected Area, the entire walk still requires considerable physical fitness.China · Daocheng County
Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake lies quietly at the foot of the Cangshan Mountains and east of Dali Ancient Town, serving as Yunnan's second-largest plateau freshwater lake after Dianchi Lake. Stretching narrowly over 40 km from north to south, its silhouette resembles both a human ear and a crescent moon. The Bai people traditionally call large lakes "seas," and with its vast expanse and sea-like waves when winds rise, it earned this romantic name. The nineteen peaks of Cangshan stand like a screen to the west, reflecting the lake's shimmering waters—a scenery long praised as "silver Cangshan and jade Erhai." This is also the setting for the "Erhai moon," one of Dali's famed "wind, flower, snow, and moon" four scenic wonders. The classic way to explore Erhai Lake is riding or hiking along the lakeside ecological corridor, where you can stop anytime along the 100 km shoreline: Longkan Dock on the western shore features boardwalks extending into the water and rows of dawn redwoods, making it a popular sunrise spot. Further north, Panxi S-bend's waterfront trail curves gracefully along the lake, with a solitary tree in the water and pastoral shores serving as iconic photo backdrops. Taking a cruise offers distant views of Little Putuo Island and a chance to visit Nanzhao Folk Island, often accompanied by Bai ethnic tea ceremonies and dances. Jinsuo Island in the southern lake has been home to Bai fishermen for generations, preserving both village charm and Benzhu faith traditions. During the summer Torch Festival, lakeside villagers toss pine resin powder, creating fiery sparks, while the legend-linked Shuahai Festival—honoring Lady Bojie and Duan Chicheng's serpent-slaying tale—keeps Bai bravery alive by the lakeshore. To slow down, head to Shuanglang Ancient Town by the lake and pick a waterfront café to spend half a day. At dawn, wait for the sunrise on the western shore; in the evening, watch the sunset paint the Cangshan Mountains golden-red from the eastern shore—riding along the lakeshore, cruising back to gaze at the mountains from the lake center, or simply sitting by the water—these experiences perfectly piece together different facets of Erhai Lake.China · Dali City
Yunnan Provincial Museum
The Yunnan Provincial Museum is a comprehensive museum showcasing Yunnan's history and ethnic culture, housing over 200,000 cultural relics (sets), with strengths in ancient Dian Kingdom bronzeware, Nanzhao and Dali Kingdom Buddhist statues, and historical calligraphy and paintings. The building itself is distinctive: its reddish-brown exterior is composed of irregular stone prism shapes, resembling a stone forest rising from the ground, making it memorable even before entering the exhibition halls. The permanent exhibition follows a chronological sequence, with six themed halls—"Ancient Yunnan," "Dawn of civilization," "Dominance in southern China," "Land of fragrant Buddhism," "Frontier expansion and defense," and "A century of upheaval"—taking visitors from prehistoric times to the modern era, offering a condensed overview of Yunnan's history. Located in a multi-ethnic border region, the artifacts here differ markedly from those in inland museums: bronzeware depicts vivid scenes of animal combat, rituals, and warfare, while the Dian Kingdom's unique shell containers resemble lidded bronze "piggy banks." The Buddhist statues bear the distinct regional style of the Nanzhao and Dali Kingdoms, warranting closer attention. The museum's crown jewels deserve dedicated viewing time: the Warring States period bronze ox-tiger table, unearthed from the Lijiashan tombs in Jiangchuan, features a small ox hidden beneath a large ox and a fierce tiger biting the ox's tail, earning the saying "In the north, there's the galloping horse treading on a flying swallow; in the south, there's the ox-tiger bronze table." The Dali Kingdom gilded Avalokitesvara statue with silver halo from the Qianxun Pagoda of Chongsheng Temple in Dali has a unique golden form. Other treasures include Song Dynasty Guo Xi's "Travelers among mountains and streams," Yuan Dynasty Huang Gongwang's "Visiting Dai in Shanxi," and the Ming Dynasty gem-inlaid golden crown. After the visit, you can stop by the nearby Guandu ancient town, making it possible to explore both sites in a day.China · Kunming
Mu Fu Mansion
Mu Fu Mansion is located at the foot of Lion Mountain in the ancient town of Lijiang. It served as the residence of the Mu family chieftains for centuries since the Ming Dynasty. The architecture retains the central plains style of the Ming era while incorporating Bai and Naxi craftsmanship. When Xu Xiake visited Lijiang, he could only admire the grand complex from outside the gates, leaving behind the praise "The splendor of these palaces rivals that of imperial courts." These eight characters are now gilded on the entrance screen wall. Locals often say "As there is the Forbidden City in the north, so there is Mu Fu Mansion in the south," regarding it as Lijiang's version of the Forbidden City. Visiting Mu Fu Mansion, you first pass through the wooden archway inscribed with "Tian Yu Liu Fang" – these four characters are a homophone for "Go study" in the Naxi language, reflecting the Mu chieftain family's tradition of valuing education – then through the exquisitely carved stone archway bearing the words "Loyalty and righteousness." In the past, locals praised it with the saying, "The Three Pagodas of Dali, the stone archways of Lijiang." Stepping through the vermilion gate, the central axis runs east to west, lined with the assembly hall, Wanjuan Tower (Ten-Thousand-Volume Library), guardian hall, Guangbi Tower, Yuyin Tower, and Sanqing Hall. The assembly hall was where the chieftain conducted political affairs, dignified and imposing. Wanjuan Tower once housed thousands of Dongba scriptures, hundreds of Buddhist sutras, poetry collections of six chieftains, and numerous calligraphy and paintings by renowned scholars, embodying the mansion's cultural heritage. The guardian hall, also called the rear assembly hall, was used for family discussions. Guangbi Tower, the gatehouse of the rear garden, has long been hailed as "the finest in western Yunnan." Yuyin Tower was where imperial edicts were received and banquets with music and dance were held. At the axis's end stands Sanqing Hall, situated high at the foot of Lion Mountain, offering a panoramic view of the entire mansion and the layered rooftops of the ancient town. Over a hundred auxiliary halls, pavilions, street-crossing buildings, and family courtyards flank the axis in staggered elevations, recreating the grandeur of the chieftain's residence. Most structures of Mu Fu Mansion were destroyed in wars during the late Qing Dynasty. Its current layout was reconstructed after fundraising following the 1996 Lijiang earthquake and completed in 1999. TV series like "Mu Fu Feng Yun" and "Qian Wang" were filmed here. After the tour, the Zhongyi Memorial Archway outside the mansion, the "Tian Yu Liu Fang" archway, and the screen wall inscribed with Xu Xiake's praise are all photo-worthy spots.China · Lijiang
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Xinshan Terraced Fields
Miyi · 10.1km from downtownMiyi Lisu Terraced Fields Scenic Area
Miyi · 10.4km from downtownHaita Xanadu Scenic Area
Miyi · 11km from downtownLongzhou Mountain
Huili · 15.1km from MiyiDianchi Lake
China · KunmingHuili Ancient City
Huili · 29.1km from MiyiDaocheng Yading
China · Daocheng CountyBook now for tomorrow, Cancel anytimeErhai Lake
China · Dali CityYunnan Provincial Museum
China · KunmingMu Fu Mansion
China · LijiangImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytime
What travellers say about Miyi
天天Hailey妈咪14 May 2025
5.0
米易傈僳族梯田景区真的是让你欣赏不尽，层层梯田宛如台阶步步高。一幅美丽的画卷在群山中环绕，游客在画中游。
Miyi Lisu Terraced Fields Scenic Area
巴适的耍娃21 March 2023
5.0
The place was under renovation when I went there last time. I don't know how it is now.
Longzhou Mountain
Anonymous user14 October 2026
5.0
Location: Haigeng Park/No. 16 Hubin Road ↔ Xishan Longmen (West Mountain Dragon Gate), not near the old street, you have to go to the Dianchi Lake area.
Experience: Crossing the lake + climbing the mountain, about 20 minutes one way, views of Dianchi Lake, Sleeping Beauty Mountain, and city scenery, great for taking photos.
Ticket Price: One way about 59-60 RMB, round trip about 98-100 RMB.
Advantages: Easy for lazy people to climb West Mountain, no climbing required, unique views; seagulls in winter.
Disadvantages: Stops during strong winds/thunderstorms; long queues during peak season; separate ticket/walking required for Longmen after climbing the mountain; don't confuse with the "Xishan Longmen Cableway".
Conclusion: First time in Kunming, taking the Dianchi-Xishan route → worth it; if just exploring the old street → not worth a special trip.
Dianchi Lake
北地24 November 2025
4.0
One of the iconic buildings, blending French Romanesque and Chinese pavilion styles, it possesses profound historical and cultural value. Built in 1926 (under the supervision of Father Jia Yuanzhen of the Paris Foreign Missions Society), it combines French Romanesque and Chinese pavilion styles. The main body has a red sandstone base, with blue brick walls. The facade is shaped like the Chinese character "山" (mountain), and the bell tower is a hexagonal, pyramidal-roofed brick and wood structure. Address: East side of the southern section of Yuantian Street, Huili City, Sichuan Province. The Huili Catholic Church is not only a religious building, but also a three-dimensional history book and an artistic scroll of East-West fusion. Whether you are an architecture enthusiast, a history buff, or a traveler seeking spiritual tranquility, this place can bring you a timeless and moving experience.
Huili Ancient City
M52***706 October 2026
5.0
The trip was fulfilling: early rising was required; the hotel was well-located, clean, and comfortable; the hotel breakfast was good; the driver was skilled and punctual; there was no shopping; it was great value for money; the scenery was superb; the itinerary was well-planned; the driver was very professional; and the travel experience was excellent.
Daocheng Yading
Oo一天世界oO11 September 2026
5.0
On my second trip to Dali, I stayed for three days. On the first day, I stayed at Erhai Park, facing north to enjoy the view of Erhai Lake. On the second day, I stayed at Shuanglang Ancient Town, facing west to see the Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake together. On the third day, I cycled from west to east along the Erhai Ecological Corridor to enjoy the view of Erhai Lake. I also went to Yunxiang Mountain Road for extreme mountain biking, Shuanglang, Xizhou Ancient Town, Dali Ancient City, etc. Every angle offered a different perspective of Erhai Lake. The scenery in Dali is truly beautiful.
Erhai Lake
