I. History and culture
•History: Wuli Village was once rated as one of the most beautiful villages in China by National Geographic Magazine, with the title of "Village of Oil Painting". In 2013, it was selected as the most beautiful village in China; on August 18, 2016, it was selected as a new landmark for Yunnan characteristic tourism; on December 31, 2019, it was named the third batch of "Chinese Ethnic Minority Villages" by the National Ethnic Affairs Commission.
• Ethnic composition: mainly Nu residents, in addition to Lisu and Tibetans, are typical villages with relatively complete architectural forms and styles of Nu people in Gongshan Dulong Nu Autonomous County.
• Architectural culture: The main dry railing building is dominated by corrugated houses and earthen walls, and the roof is covered with stones of local specialties. This architectural method embodies the wisdom of the angry people and integrates architecture and nature.
• Religious culture: There are mainly lamaism and Christianity. Almost all the residents of the village believe in Lamaism. There is a lama pile surrounded by sutra flags. During major festivals, believers will carry out ** activities around the lama pile. Several angry families at the top of the village believe in Christianity. Due to conditions, residents will worship at home in the form of families.
• Farming culture: With mountain planting as the main economic support, a production model with farming as the main, supplemented by animal husbandry and the collection of Chinese herbs has been formed. Villagers cultivated fields on the platform on the bank of the Nu River, planted wheat, corn and other crops, creating a unique ecological landscape of "field hanging on the mountain wall", reflecting the external and internal characteristics of the original ecological farming culture.
• Tea-horse ancient road culture: There is a 1.5-kometer-long tea-horse ancient road in the north of the village, which was the only way for the horse gang from Bingzhongluo to Chavalong, Tibet. It proved that Wuli Village was once an important node on the way to the tea-horse ancient road. This ancient road also allowed the fortressed Wuli Village to cultivate an open mind and diverse culture.
• Folk culture: The Nu people in Wuli Village retain many unique folk customs, such as the "Fairy Festival", also known as "Flower Festival" and "Nai Still Festival", which is held on March 15 of the lunar calendar every year. In 2006, it was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists. The Nu people also have a unique clothing culture. Women generally wear linen robes with wide chests and ankles, and heads decorated with corals, agates and other ornaments, while men wear linen robes with wide chests and knees, and heads. In addition, the food culture of the angry people is also very distinctive, such as slate cake, chivalrous spicy, Gong spicy, etc.
II. Must-see attractions
• Nujiang First Bay: The Nujiang River forms a semicircular bay in the south of Czhongluo due to terrain barrier. It is a landmark landscape of Bingzhongluo. You can go to Gongdang Shenshan Observation Deck to enjoy it. The scenery is particularly magnificent when the sun shines in the early morning.
• Wuli Village: The village on the tea-horse ancient road is known as "the most beautiful village in China". When the mist is shrouded in the early morning, the scattered wooden houses and barley fields form picturesque scenery.
• Autumn bucket village: a Tibetan village located in the depths of Nujiang Canyon. It has a unique Tibetan culture and architectural style. Strings of corn and peppers are full of Tibetan-style wooden houses, full of strong Tibetan customs.
• Shimen Pass: Historically, it has been an important pass of the tea-horse ancient road. There are ancient stone carvings. The Nu River splits the wonders formed by the canyon, and the aerial photography perspective is very shocking.
• Chongding Church: a French Catholic church that combines Tibetan architectural style, with exquisite murals and statues inside, where you can understand the historical and cultural background of the church and feel the multi-religious atmosphere of Chongluo.
III. Best time to play
•Spring: March to May, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of peach blossoms, especially on Peach Blossom Island, where peach blossoms are like paradise all over the world.
•Autumn: From September to November, the climate is pleasant, and you can see colorful autumn scenery. The whole Czhong Luo is decorated with picturesque autumn colors.
IV. Traffic Strategies
External traffic:
•Airplane: you can fly to Baoshan or Dali first, then carpool to Gongshan County for about 6 hours, and then transfer to the local van to Bingzhongluo, which takes 1.5 hours.
• Bus: It takes about 12 hours to take the night bus from Kunming West Bus Station to Gongshan, and the fare is about 280 yuan, and then transfer from Gongshan to Bingzhongluo.
Internal traffic:
• Car rental: It is recommended to rent a motorcycle, about 80 yuan/day, and you can gallop freely on the Nujiang Cliff Highway to facilitate visiting various scenic spots.
• Hiking: For hikers, you can choose the hiking route of Bingzhong Luo-Qiu Na bucket. The whole journey is 17km, which takes about 4 hours. You can cross the primitive village and canyon suspension bridge and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
V. Play route
2 days and 1 night version:
•First day: Go to the observation deck of the first bay of Nujiang River in the morning to enjoy the beautiful scenery. In the afternoon, go to Wuli Village to visit Nu ethnic houses. In the evening, you can stay in the inn in Bingzhongluo Town to taste local food.
• Day 2: Visit Chongding Church in the morning, go to Tyu Natub Village in the afternoon, and then return in due course according to the return transportation arrangements.
VI. Accommodation Recommendation
• Songzan Bingzhong Luoshanju: The view outside the window is beautiful, which can provide a high-quality accommodation experience. The price is relatively high, and it is suitable for tourists who pursue comfort and enjoyment.
• Gudaofang Inn: With a youth hostel atmosphere, the bed price is about 50 yuan, which is suitable for backpackers, and the boss will also organize hiking activities.
• Bingzhong Luoji Mountain Fog Camp: Adjacent to the Nu River, you can camp on the cliff, enjoy the star-watching experience, and bring tourists a unique accommodation experience.
VII. Special diet
• Chivalrous spicy and Gong spicy: Chivalrous spicy is a stir-fried wine with meat. Gong Spicy is a stir-fried wine with eggs. The fragrance is delicious and has the effect of nourishing the body.
•Slate cake: Mix buckwheat noodles, wrapped grain noodles and wheat noodles into paste and pour them on the hot slate to bake. It is sweet and crispy. It is a special food for the angry family.
• Lacquer oil chicken: the highest etiquette of the Lisu people. The ground chicken is stewed with lacquer tree seed oil. The soup base is golden and fragrant, and the taste is very delicious.
• Hand-grabbed rice: the traditional delicacies of the Nu and Lisu ethnic groups, covered with bacon, bamboo shoots, Baogu porridge, etc. with banana leaves to experience the original way to eat.
VIII. Points to note
• High anti-prevention: C Zhongluo has a high altitude. You need to take anti-high anti-drugs such as Rhodiola and Plateau An a week in advance to maintain a good mentality and avoid strenuous exercise.
• Clothing preparation: the temperature difference between day and night is large, and you need to bring down jackets, thick sweaters, hats, gloves and other warm clothes.
• Sun protection measures: the plateau ultraviolet rays are strong. Apply high-power sunscreen and wear sunglasses and sun hats.
• Customary respect: Bingzhongluo is a multi-ethnic settlement. You should respect local customs and religious beliefs. You should not point out to Shenshan. You should not tear or trample on the sutra flags hanging by Tibetans. You need to obtain consent when shooting humanistic photos.