In addition to the well-known camping spots, Yunnan also has many primitive, low-key and mysterious places. However, the nine mysterious ancient villages hidden in the mountains are the real paradise in Yunnan. Today I will take you into the little-known ancient village with a thousand years history and experience its unique style. This is a good place for traveling and camping, and you can also explore the unknown for thousands of years.
Wengding Ancient Village
A primitive social village of the Wa people with hundreds of years of history. Between the blue sky, white clouds, mountains and streams, there live the kind and enthusiastic Wengding people. Unfortunately, a fire destroyed only 4 of the 105 original Wa thatched houses.
Shaxi Ancient Town
In the low-key Shaxi Ancient Town, stroll through the ancient streets and step onto the ancient stage. You can enjoy the shops and horse shops on Sifang Street and listen to the ancient music in Shaxi Cave.
Zhanglang Ancient Village
As a village with a history of thousands of years, Zhanglang still retains its ancient history, culture and folk customs. The wooden house built on the mountain is original. Different houses and living environments, simple folk customs, and quiet atmosphere. Ancient temples, tea gardens and white pagodas of Theravada Buddhism. There is also the fresh air and the beauty of watching the Milky Way in the sky at night.
Heshun Overseas Chinese Village
Heshun is a century-old village that integrates the cultural characteristics of the Central Plains. Because there is a small river passing through the village, the name “Heshun” comes from this. Shops on the street are open in twos and threes, and everything is very original.
Baisha Ancient Town
Baisha Ancient Town has maintained the traditional work and lifestyle of the Naxi people for thousands of years. A quiet and simple village, when you come here, you just want to stay a few more days.
Peck Wood Langcun
Many residents here do not speak Chinese and still retain the customs of Nanzhao and a primitive life without competition. You will meet Yi villagers wearing traditional costumes here, which will give you the illusion of traveling back in time.
Bingzhongluo
Bingzhongluo is not only a beautiful pastoral scenery. Along the ancient Tea Horse Road, the fields are quiet and peaceful. Not only are the primeval forests dense, but the snow-capped mountains are also magnificent.
Nuodeng Ancient Town
A Bai village hidden in the mountains has never changed its name for thousands of years. Many people have never heard of it, but it has kept a low profile for thousands of years. The oldest tree here is over 800 years old.
Gumo Village
The name really sounds nice. The peaceful Gumo Village is accompanied by flowing water. The cabin built against the mountain has a quiet and leisurely feel, hidden among the mountains.
After reading this, do you really want to go to Yunnan? On sunny weekends, it’s a great time to go camping in these primitive villages. Get together with a few friends and plan a well-planned and prepared trip to explore the unknown.