Yiyang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Tea Horse Ancient Road - A Detailed Tour Guide~ Definitely worth a visit!

⚠️ It's a good idea to learn about the stories of the caravan and the Tea Horse Ancient Road first, which will enhance your experience during the visit~ 💰 There is no entrance fee for the Tea Horse Ancient Road scenic area! There is a joint ticket that includes an electric cart, the water show, the Rainbow Cable Car, and museum admission. We chose the joint ticket because we were with children. 👀 Water show performance times: 11:00-11:30 15:00-15:30 🚡 Joint ticket tour route: Take the tour car from position ① to position ② Dianbo Lake to watch the water show. After the show, cross the floating bridge to reach position ③ where you can feed animals like alpacas and deer. Then take the Rainbow Cable Car from position ④ to the top of the mountain. The cable car ride lasts 13 minutes and 14 seconds, a very romantic setting! After getting off the cable car, you will find position ⑤ the Caravan Museum and Tang Tea Hall. Behind the back door of the Tang Tea Hall is the Sworn Brotherhood Forest, and the Tea Horse Ancient Road is right there! Next to the Tea Horse Ancient Road, there is a newly built stone stairway that runs parallel to the ancient road. We chose to walk down the ancient road. If you walk up the mountain, you will leave the scenic area and can reach Na Ke Li, a total of 17 kilometers! The ancient road downhill is not long, and you will reach the Looking Back Pavilion, which is the last place where the caravan could see their hometown before setting off. After that, they would have their last hometown meal and drink the last bowl of hometown tea before crossing the mountain. Next is the suspension bridge and the Earth God Temple, followed by the forest plank road, which is all stairs. After descending the stairs, take the electric cart from position ⑦ to position ⑧ Tea Horse Mutual Market, where you will find the Tribute Tea Institute and Ma Guotou's former residence. From there, walk down the stone steps, where there is a forest slide. We didn't take it and continued to walk down the mountain. Finally, take the electric cart from position ⑨ to the scenic area service station, where you can catch a ride! 🚶🏻‍♀️ Non-ticket hiking route: The hiking route is to walk from position ① to position ⑨ first, and then follow the black Tea Horse Ancient Road hiking trail all the way up the mountain. This section of the Tea Horse Ancient Road is 4 kilometers long. Those with good physical strength can try it out and retrace the caravan's route to the Sworn Brotherhood Forest. From there, if you continue upwards, you will leave the scenic area and can reach Na Ke Li.

A newly established homestay built by the stream

I have to say, I really love this little courtyard! It meets all my expectations for a summer courtyard, playing with water, escaping the heat, barbecuing skewers, and watching the night view and admiring the stars in the courtyard at night. Courtyard Environment Located by the babbling stream, hidden among the tall evergreen oak trees, overlooking the stream and waterfall, it forms a world of its own. This place was once the intersection of the Southern Silk Road and the Ancient Tea Horse Road, with the White Crane Temple, Gao Yan Beach, ancient riverbanks, tall trees, and the strands of sunlight scattered on the riverbanks. Windows are the soul of a building, and the large floor-to-ceiling windows in the public area allow the scenery and cool breeze of the stream to permeate the space; the infinity terrace is connected to the tea field, and there is a large lawn in the courtyard. Accompanied by the evening breeze, it is most comfortable to have a drink with friends and family while skewering. Courtyard Space The courtyard has a total of 6 rooms, covering an area of about 534m, the style continues to be simple and rustic, creating a natural and leisurely space with the combination of original wood and light colors, each room is equipped with air conditioning, floor heating, smart toilets and other basic facilities; in addition, there is a projector, coffee shop, outdoor lawn in the courtyard. There is also a wild waterfall next to the homestay. You can walk along the riverside path, play in the stream and catch crabs, hike, tea garden, fruit garden picking... Walking the baby has also become easy! 2/6 rooms are courtyard, all are large bed room types

Don't visit Lijiang without reading this, or you might regret it!

The Ancient Tea Horse Road in Lijiang is an old and famous trade route, carrying the stories of the thousand-year-old post stations and the Silk Road, which is breathtaking⛰️🚍. This time I went to Lijiang, I was determined to check it out, and provide a candid one-day tour guide, so that everyone can have fun and gain something!🌟🚀 The Ancient Tea Horse Road is 1800 kilometers long, passing through mountains, canyons, grasslands, and forests, and also through ancient cities and villages with a long history, each place has its unique charm💫🌳. Starting from the ancient city or Shuhe Ancient Town, you can choose to be picked up by a driver, with a car every hour, and a horse ride for an hour, even if you are a beginner, don't worry, the staff will help lead the horse, so you can fully enjoy the scenery on horseback🐴🌄. Our route is roughly as follows: First, we pass through the Enzong Naxi Ancient Village, experience the traditional culture and architectural style of the Naxi people, as if traveling back to ancient times⛩️🏯. Then continue on, step on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, admire the magnificent natural scenery, along the way there are mountains, canyons, grasslands and other landscapes, making you linger🌿🏞️. Then arrive at the Mirror of the Sky, where there is a beautiful sea of clouds and blue sky, as if in a fairyland✨🌈. Lunch time will be arranged at the visitor center, tasting the authentic local chicken hot pot, let you feel the unique charm of Lijiang's special food, satisfy your taste buds while also filling your stomach🍲🍗. The last stop is Lashi Lake, which is a popular spot in Lijiang, the cloud end and the popular swing are very beautiful and photogenic spots, leaving you with beautiful memories and photos📸💖. After the free activities, if you want to return to the ancient city, just contact the driver, they will arrange to take you back, convenient and considerate✨🚗. I hope this guide can provide a reference for your trip to Lijiang, and make you have fun and satisfaction!🌟🎉

Yiyang, it's like a paradise hidden in the deep mountains!

🌲 Yiyang, it's like a paradise hidden in the deep mountains! Here you can experience the unique winter of southern Hunan and the picturesque mountain scenery! ❄️🏞️ As winter arrives, nature endows this land with a unique seasonal charm. Make a date with friends, set off together, stroll around the surrounding cities, and seek the tranquil rural life. In the mountains and fields, feel the change of seasons, as if you have stepped into a painting. 🚗👫 Chatting around the stove becomes the warmest scene in winter, life is so simple and beautiful. Enjoy the slow pace, share your feelings with friends, as if time here becomes relaxed, everything becomes easy and comfortable. ☕🔥 This mountain scenery not only brings peace of mind, but also makes people feel the grace of nature. Yiyang is a paradise hidden between mountains and rivers, waiting for you to explore its beauty! 🌳🌄

Yiyang also hides its own 'Changbai Mountain'

🏞️ Yiyang also hides its own 'Changbai Mountain'! Come to Yiyang Biyun Peak Paragliding Base to feel it! 🚗🏔️ It's less than an hour's drive, start from the city, navigate and you'll be there! The scenic area is actually free, it's really a treasure! 🆓💎 ❄️ It's freezing rain weather now, the mountain road is a bit dangerous, friends driving must be careful, don't drive up the mountain, it will be a bit dangerous. Just follow the navigation, park at the foot of the mountain, and walk up. The road is so slippery all the way, be careful! 🚶‍♂️🚨 ❄️ The higher you go, the more beautiful the snow scene, but you must prepare your equipment, the ice will get thicker and thicker, don't be in a hurry! ⛷️🧤 ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Also, don't take the small road, the trees on both sides have thick ice, and the branches may break and fall at any time. Safety first, everyone must pay attention! 🌳❄️ This is the charm of Yiyang Biyun Peak Paragliding Base, don't miss this opportunity to get close to nature! 🌲🌄

It is a romantic and moving memory when you climb the top of the Yuntai and overlook the most beautiful sunset. The color of the sun is ever-changing, but it is golden yellow and sometimes black.

Dragon Spring Cave

An accidental karst cave Dragon Spring Cave (karst cave) is very close to Bozhou city, the cave is not big, it's very cool inside. Bozhou Ancient City, a man-made small attraction that is almost forgotten, is still under renovation.