Qiangan Ancient Village

In the Jingmai Mountain of Lancang There is an ancient village called Nuogan The village is simple and quiet Each household makes a living by tea planting The whole village is not big Now there are less than 300 households left It's one of the well-preserved original ancient villages in China without commercialization, which is really rare The Jingmai Mountain where the village is located is also applying for intangible cultural heritage Liu Haoran's movie 'One Point Straight Home' was also filmed here. This village is really my favorite among all the ancient villages I have visited. I want to stay here for a month doing nothing I went there in mid-February The whole Jingmai Mountain was already full of flowers. Actually, it's most beautiful to go there in March and April At this time, you can also experience tea picking Finally, some practical information: How to get there: You can choose to drive or take a bus. The overall road condition of Jingmai Mountain is asphalt road, but there are many winding mountain roads and bends. Be careful of oncoming vehicles when turning. How to shoot: The day I went happened to be a rainy day, so the photos taken have a very special feel. The rain turned the eaves into a deep blue color. The main shooting location is on the main road when you enter Nuogan Ancient Village. You can also go to the roof of a local Dai family's house to shoot, which is also very photogenic. When shooting, be sure to pay attention to exposure, do not overexpose ◆How to edit photos: You can edit towards dark and blue tones, with the highlights leaning towards blue and the shadows leaning towards blue-green ◆How to play: It is recommended to control the duration of the visit to two days and one night On the first day, you can stay in the neighboring Wengji Ancient Village, and play in each village for an afternoon In Wengji Ancient Village, you can see the sea of clouds in the parking lot, and both the village gate and the village center are suitable for check-in. Remember to try the local corn wine and lemongrass grilled fish~

There is no hustle and bustle in the ancient village, no stress from the city, no hotels, no bars, no hawking, only the original simplicity and nature, and the fragrance of Pu'er tea from the old tea shop. People live in a relatively primitive way, here you can feel the charm of nature, see the original state of life, feel the human world, look at the sea of clouds, breathe the sweet air of tea, cleanse the soul, relax, feel the simplicity of the Dai people.

I set off on a self-drive trip from Xishuangbanna this time, and arrived at this place listed as a World Heritage Site🍃 Here, you can experience the cultural blend of over a dozen different ethnic groups The sunrises and sunsets here🌄 are beautiful, and there's a sea of clouds in winter Based on my experience, I've prepared a travel guide Hoping it can help those who want to visit this scenic spot with few people and beautiful views - 📍Location: Jingmai Mountain Tea Culture Scenic Area, Huimin Town, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province 🎫Ticket: Free - 🚗【 About Transportation 】 ▪️You can drive yourself or carpool, 3.5h from Banna, 3h from Pu'er, you can start from Banna, play and then head to Pu'er ▪️Take a bus from Banna/Pu'er to 'Huimin Town', and then take a mountain shuttle bus across the road in Huimin Town, currently there are eight shuttle buses a day, the timetable is in the comments section - 🌳【 Two-Day Tour of Jingmai Mountain 】 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟭: Manggeng➠Jinta Buddhist Temple➠Jingmai Village➠Jingmai Pagoda➠Dapingzhang Ancient Tea Forest 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝟮: Wengji Ancient Village➠Wengwa➠Nuogan Ancient Village➠Mangjing➠Manghong - 🌳【 Scenery Not to Be Missed 】 ❶Wengji Ancient Village This is a Blang ethnic village with 93 households. There are homestays and cafes in the village, and the architecture is also in the Blang style. The people here are simple and enthusiastic, and I was warmly invited by a little brother from a convenience store to his home for tea. He said that inviting guests for tea is a common thing here, but everyone is afraid to drink, which he finds puzzling. . ❷Nuogan Ancient Village This is the filming location for 'Just One Touch Away' starring Liu Haoran and Peng Yuchang. The residents of the village are all Dai people, and the houses are in the Dai style. The alleys in the village are long and tell the history and culture under the sun. . ❸Mangjing Mangjing is divided into upper and lower villages. At the boundary, there is a centuries-old Princess Banyan tree, which is very photogenic. It's close to Wengji Ancient Village, and after checking in, you can go to Manghong to watch the sunset🌄 . ❹Manghong The sunset here is fantastic～It's really romantic to drink tea while watching the sunset in the village🍵 ▪️Other villages not mentioned are also very characteristic and worth visiting, and each village is not far from the others - 🏡【 About Accommodation 】 There are many accommodations in Jingmai Village; staying in Wengji Ancient Village allows you to experience the Blang culture and is convenient for watching the sunrise and sunset. Each village has its own characteristics, and you can choose for yourself～ - 🍃【 Travel Tips 】 ▪️Jingmai Village, Mengben, and Manggeng are suitable for watching the sunrise, the sunrise on Jingmai Mountain is beautiful🌅 and there's a sea of clouds in winter, which is really spectacular☁️ ▪️Wengji and Manghong are good for watching the sunset, and you can also see stars at night in Wengwa🌌 ▪️There will be mosquitoes in the tea forest, so be mindful of mosquito prevention in spring and summer～

🍁 Deep in the forests by the Lancang River, there live generations of tea growers. Nuogan ancient village, also known as Shuizhai, is inhabited by the indigenous Dai people. The primitive and simple old village is nestled among thousands of acres of ancient tea gardens. The overall road conditions involve winding mountain roads and numerous curves, requiring experienced drivers to take the wheel, with self-driving or chartered cars being the main options. 🍁 Stepping into Nuogan ancient village, the village is built against the mountain in a scattered and orderly manner, with green-tiled wooden houses, and a strong Dai ethnic style hits you in the face. The village is not large, there are not many tourists, and the commercial atmosphere is not strong. Here, one can truly feel the charm of nature and the human touch. This is the most beautiful village I have seen in Yunnan so far! 🍁 The villagers here are simple and kind, and most families in the village make a living by growing tea. Every household in the ancient village has a tea house where you can drink tea for free, and the villagers also make one feel very comfortable. 🍁 Roasted tea, roasted milk tea, roasted meat... Simple folk customs! Of course! There are also ancient teas that are hundreds and thousands of years old! You deserve to come!

Nuogang Ancient Village is located in Jingmai Village, Huimin Hani Township, Lancang Lahu Autonomous County, Pu'er City, Yunnan Province. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the village sits beside water and mountains, its primitive simplicity is like a paradise on earth. Nuogang Ancient Village means 'the place where deer drink water' in the Dai language. It is said that herds of wild deer used to come here to drink water, hence the name. It is also called Nuogan Ancient Village. The primitive and simple old village is nestled among thousands of acres of ancient tea gardens. The village is surrounded by these tea gardens, and most families in the village make a living by planting tea. They have been tea farmers for generations, simple and kind-hearted. Nuogang Ancient Village was once a poor little village. But now, it has gradually become known because of Pu'er tea. Here, it still retains its original tranquility and is worth a visit. 🎈Travel Tips 📍Nearby Attractions Recommendations ✅Jingmai Da Village ✅Nuogang Ancient Village (Nuogan Ancient Village) ✅Wengji Ancient Village ✅Wengwa Ancient Village 🏠Accommodation Recommendations ✅There are many options during the off-season, and you can check online in advance (Here's a little tip: after seeing the room on-site, you can bargain! After all, it's the off-season) ✅During the peak season, be sure to book in advance, otherwise it will be difficult to find accommodation ✅The newly built villages also have many accommodations, and the conditions are generally better 🚙Transportation Information ✅Important, important, important is transportation. Whether you are going to Jingmai Da Village, Nuogang/Nuogan Ancient Village, or Wengji Ancient Village, it is best to drive yourself. Chartered cars are a bit expensive, but if you have time, you can take the bus. ✅From Pu'er May 1st Bus Terminal, buy a ticket to Lancang (146 km, 90Y/person), 9-seater bus; the earliest bus departs from Pu'er Bus Terminal at 7 am, with a bus every half hour ✅Upon arriving in Lancang County, take the 14:20 direct bus to Mangjing (28Y/person) and get off at Nuogan Ancient Village (However, after boarding, the driver will collect an additional 5 yuan, because the fare to Mangjing is 33Y/person) ✅If you miss the direct bus, take a bus to Huimin Town. Then, at Huimin Bus Station, take a bus to Jingmai Mountain/Manghong (nearly 30 km, 15Y) ✅To take the bus down the mountain, you need to call the driver in advance to reserve a seat, please check the specific departure time in the picture information at the end 🌟PS: If you miss the bus, a chartered car costs 200Y per vehicle to go up, or you can stay in Huimin Town for one night, because besides the bus, taxi apps are not available