Things to do in Heqing

The scenery is beautiful, but it seems like only Wangu Tower is there; compared to the Mu Palace, there's less to see. However, you can get a panoramic view from Wangu Tower, including the snow-capped mountains. It depends on what you're looking for.

During my trip to Yunnan, I visited Lijiang City. The Ancient Tea Horse Road was an ancient transportation route in Chinese history, used for the tea and horse trade between inland and border regions. It was divided into the Sichuan-Tibet and Yunnan-Tibet routes. Located in southwestern China, the Tea Horse Road was a vital international trade route using caravans as its primary mode of transport, and served as a corridor for economic and cultural exchange among the ethnic minorities of southwestern China. In ancient times, the people of the west loved tea to the point of obsession. However, the environment in the west was unsuitable for tea cultivation, and even basic food crops were difficult to grow. Therefore, the Tea Horse Road came into being.

I visited more than 10 years ago, and this return trip is still just as impressive. Now there are escalators, which are much more convenient than before and more friendly to those with limited mobility or the elderly, but there is an additional charge.

The silverware of Xinhua Nationality is very beautiful, all handmade with pure silver. There is a water village inn nearby that I recommend.

The beauty of Jianhu Lake is really hard to describe in words. If you have been to Dali, if you have been to Qinghai Lake, if you have been to Erhai Lake, the scenery here is really no worse than that, especially at sunset on a sunny day, it is really beautiful.

If only I have more time to explore the area. Love the vibes of the the village. Definitely will be back for more.

Beautiful scenery!!! Definitely worth a visit if you like plants and flowers, the views of the mountain are stunning too!

The symbol of Lijiang Ancient Town is the waterwheel. When you arrive in the ancient town, you can see two waterwheels, one large and one small. Some people say it is a lover's wheel, while others say it is a mother-child wheel. The waterwheel was a place that provided power for people in ancient times. It could help people carry water for irrigation, pound rice and grind flour, etc. Although the waterwheel can still turn today, no one uses it now. It has become a scenic spot in Lijiang Ancient Town. It is an indispensable check-in place when you come to Lijiang Ancient Town.

Yulong Snow Mountain was such a special experience for me. 🏔️🤍 I’ve seen so many photos of this place before, but seeing the snow-covered mountains with my own eyes felt completely different.The cold and the altitude definitely made it a little challenging 😂 but I kept looking around and thinking how beautiful everything was. The mountains, the clouds, and the whole atmosphere were just unforgettable.Really happy I got to experience this in person. Definitely one of the highlights of my Yunnan trip. ✨