Travel Guide to Chuxiong Yi Ancient Town in Yunnan

Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture

Scenic spot introduction:

With ancient buildings as the platform and Yi culture as the soul, Chuxiong Yi Ancient Town in Yunnan is the best cultural tourism place and an important cultural inheritance platform. The architectural appearance of the entire ancient town focuses on the architectural culture of the Yi chieftains in Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Guangxi and other provinces.

Attractions distribution:

Yi Ancient Town is located to the north of Yong'an Avenue in Chuxiong Economic and Technological Development Zone, covering an area of about 1,740 acres. There are Yi ancient town gate towers, Shuiyuan Square, Meige Square, Taohua Creek, Wangjiang Tower, ancient stage, Deyun Square, Miyilu Square, Bimo Cultural Square, Tusi Mansion, Dejiang City Gate Tower, Yi people's palace, etc. Tribes, Qingming River and other characteristic cultural landscapes. In addition, it has also built a tourist hotel accommodation reception area, a large-scale Yi specialty food area, a tourism commodity distribution center, etc.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, folk culture, ancient towns, cultural parks

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Yunnan Province>Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture

How to get there:

Bus route: Take No. 2, No. 5 or No. 9 and get off at Yiren Ancient Town.

Self-driving route: Leave the Chuxiong exit of Hangrui Expressway and drive along Weichu Avenue → Yongan Road.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Ticket prices for Yi Ancient Town:

Entry into the town is free;

Tickets for Area A of Chuxiong Yi Ancient Town Changjie Banquet are 160 yuan;

Tickets for Area B of Chuxiong Yi Ancient Town Changjie Banquet are 140 yuan;

Chuxiong Yi Tickets for Area C of the Long Street Banquet in Rengu Town are 120 yuan;

VIP tickets for the Long Street Banquet in Chuxiong Yi Ancient Town are 200 yuan.

Scenic area opening hours:

All day;

Welcome ceremony at 18:50, singing and dancing with dinner from 7:30-8:20.

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Swordsmanship in the world: Thoughts on the "Yi people's ancient towns" in ancient Chinese towns

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Specialties) Bracelets, pendants, ornaments, ring faces, necklaces, rough stone wool, etc.

(Gourmet food) Tilapia with vanilla, Yi family steaks, Yi family pork, shredded dried pork, pork knuckles in sour soup, etc.