2 Days Pu'er Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Pu'er

Day 1 | Morning

Ancient Tea-Horse Road

Opening Hours: 8:00-16:30

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 213 National Rd, Ninger Hanizuyizuzizhixian, Puer Shi, Yunnan Sheng, ChinaPojiao Village, Simao District, Pu'er 665000, China

The Ancient Tea Horse Road was an important trade route in ancient China. Located in Pu'er City's Ninglang County, it has profound historical and cultural heritage. Visitors can take the opportunity to go horseback riding to experience the way in which ancient people traveled, as well as other ancient customs of the Road and of Pu'er. The Ancient Tea-Horse Road had its origins from the tea-and-horse trade which took place between the ancient southwestern and northwestern frontiers. It flourished in the Tang and Song Dynasties and was particularly prosperous immediately after World War II. The Road was divided into two trails: Sichuan-Tibet and Jinghong-Tibet.

Reviews from Real Guests:

TheTravelShow: The ancient town at Tea Horse Road is relatively easy to get to by taxi or private car, as Pu'er is a small place and this is easy to find. Arriving here, we took a nice stroll along the canal and through the scenic old town area, stopping for iced coffee and lunch also. Prices are not expensive here, even though this is considered a tourist site. The buildings were great to look at, as well as the old ancient walls that are built around the old town. We came just before Chinese New Year, therefore the place wasn't that busy, especially in the afternoon we visited. If you are in Pu'er, then it's definitely a place to visit along with the tea museum and seeing a plantation. You should go to the tea museum first and learn about the history of this place before visiting, as it enables you to appreciate the historical perspective of this place. 🍵👘😋

LynnMaeyoga: absolutely beautiful and stunning !

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Ancient Tea-Horse Road, China Pu’er Tea Museum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

China Pu’er Tea Museum

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3.0-4.0 Hours

Location: Yixiangzhen, Simao, Pu'er, Yunnan, China

China Pu’er Tea Museum was designed as an eco-friendly tea farm. The whole scenic area shows every aspect of Pu’er Tea—its origin, development, planting and production, ethnic origin, processing and packaging, history and culture, collection and marketing, as well as cooking and tasting. The core of the scenic area is composed of nine parts: the Pu’er Tea Museum, villages, roasting room, pu’er tea production room, the Ancestral Hall of Tea, tasting garden, tea picking area, teahouse and leisure room. Travelers can enjoy the fun of looking through and picking out tea, making tea, drinking tea, tasting tea, competitive tea tasting, tea worship and tea shopping.

Reviews from Real Guests:

TheTravelShow: Obviously, Pu'er is known for its famous tea and the tea-growing areas around it. Therefore, any visit to the city wouldn't be complete without a stop here at the Pu'er Tea Museum. We wanted to learn more about this important commodity, so this museum provided us with the answers. We learned about the various local ethnic groups and their relationships with tea, the history of the local area and the Tea Horse Road and also about the process of making the teas. We went here in the morning and admission was free. The staff were also very nice and polite. Getting here is easy by taxi or private car, although it was basically next to our hotel anyway. It's definitely best to come here and learn about the history before visiting a plantation or the Tea Horse Road, as it definitely adds a perspective on everything and enbables you to better understand everything. A good little gem to visit! 🍵🍵🍵

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious China Pu’er Tea Museum, Red Panda Manor Pu’re nearby is the best place to stay.

Red Panda Manor Pu’re

The Red Panda Manor Pu’re provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Red Panda Manor Pu’re is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Pu'er.

The hotel is located approximately 37km from Pu'er Simao Airport. Pu'er Simao Airport is approximately 37km away by road. Seeing Pu'er's sights from this hotel is easy with Pu'er National Park, Xiniu (Rhino) Plains Scenic Area, Laiyang River National Forest Park and Yingpanshan Ten Thousand Mu Tea Garden Tourism Resort all close by.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

According to our guests, the location of this hotel is one of the best around. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.

Day 2 | Morning

Pu'er National Park, Xiniu (Rhino) Plains Scenic Area

Ticket Price: 150 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Simao, Pu'er, Yunnan, China

The Xiniu Plains Scenic Area of Pu'er National Park is located in the north-central part of Pu'er National Park. Located in the transition zone between tropical and subtropical regions, the climate is controlled by Indian Ocean monsoons. The southern subtropical climate has clear characteristics of dry and wet seasons distinct throughout the year and lead to a pleasant climate. The Xiniu Plains Scenic Area in Pu'er National Park focuses on Yunnan's rich animal resources. Visitors can come into close contact with a variety of wild animals and plants in a way that fully immerses modern people into nature, satisfying any desire to commune with it.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Sabrina.Anna.MM: loved loved this place. all the animals. clearly treated well as they were not concerned about us at all

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Menglian Shwedagon Pagoda.

Menglian Shwedagon Pagoda

Ticket Price: 3 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Menglian, Pu'er, Yunnan, China

Menglian Shwedagon Pagoda is located on the Nanlei River in Menglian County, Pu'er City. It consists of 8 small towers surrounded by a main tower. The main tower is 31.68 meters high. Each tower is hung with wind chimes. The light and crisp clanging sound makes people feel a different kind of Buddhist rhyme. The Shwedagon Pagoda and the Menglian Xuanfu Secretary's Office are far from each other, which is a symbol of the unity and progress of the Menglian ethnic groups. According to rumors, the origin of Menglian Jinta is closely related to the Menglian Propaganda Department. Menglian Xuanfu Department Office, called "Hehan" in Dai language, is the Golden Temple. A long time ago, it was felt that there should be a tower that complements the Golden Temple, and this tower was built here in 1997. After the completion of the Golden Pagoda, and the "Golden Palace", it will complement each other. Among the annexed buildings of Menglian Shwedagon Pagoda, there are four square pavilions surrounding the base of the pagoda. "Fang Pavilion" is called "luxury ohla" in Dai language, which means "the pavilion that guides the way", which is a guide for people. The four square pavilions are placed in different directions from east, west, north and south.

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