Scenic spot introduction:

Guanglu Ancient Town in Yao'an, Chuxiong is a town dominated by historical culture and farming culture. It is the north gate of Yao'an County and is known as "a famous cultural country in the West" and "the hometown of lanterns". "A Yaozhou City, half the history of Yunnan." As the most important ancient town in Yaozhou City, Guanglu is like a recorder of Yunnan's thousand-year changes, recording the rise and fall of the Dali Kingdom, leaving Zhuge Liang's footprints, and witnessing the development of the ancient Southwest Silk Road. Prosperity, every inch of land hides little secrets of Yunnan’s history. The pastoral scenery changes with the four seasons, allowing tourists to feel the profound and profound traditional culture of China during their leisure time, which is fascinating.

Attractions distribution:

Guanglu Ancient Town is located 12 kilometers north of Yao'an County, facing northwest and southeast. The layout of the ancient town is unique. It forms a main architectural axis from Longhua Temple to Wenchang Palace to the Military and Civilian General Administration Office to Dongguan City Gate, which is implemented on the residential streets in the shape of "Kun". The four gates in the east, south, west and north connect the four directions, forming The unique architectural layout with the shape of "Kun" includes Longhua Temple, Military and Civilian General Mansion, the former site of Hannongdong County, Tuli Temple, Send-off Empress Hall, Dragon King Hall, Doumu Pavilion, Yuhuang Pavilion, Guanyin Pavilion, Wenchang Palace, Zhide Temple, Gaoxuejun Temple, Feilaishi and other scenic spots and historic sites,

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, history and culture, ancient town
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

On the eighth day of the second lunar month, the Longhua Festival is held. There are activities and customs such as entering the Blessing Gate, walking on the Blessing Road, touching the Blessing statues, writing Blessing words, inviting Blessing characters, drinking Blessing tea, and eating Blessing cakes.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Yunnan Province>Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture>Yao'an County>Guanglu Town

How to get there:

Self-driving route: Hangrui Expressway/Chu-Dalian Expressway → Nanhua → S217 → Caohai Line → Laonanyong Line → Nanjin Road → Baita Road → Longxiang Street

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Ticket prices for Guanglu Ancient Town:

Military and Civilian General Administration Office: 50 yuan

Scenic area opening hours:

Military and Civilian General Administration Office: 09:00-18:00

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