The Most Beautiful Ashima Story in Yunnan

Yunnan's Most Beautiful Ashima Guide🌸 Kunming hides the most touching ethnic legends. This trip not only showcases the stunning karst landscapes but also lets you hear all the love stories of the Sani people!

🚩Trip Highlights
Day 1: Stone Forest Scenic Area
📍Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming City, East Shilin Avenue
✨A must-visit big Stone Forest, the reflection in Jianfeng Pool is absolutely beautiful
✨Ashima turning into stone is so magical, remember to listen to the guide's story
✨It’s recommended to buy an electric cart ticket, the scenic area is too large to walk through completely

Day 2: Jiuxiang Caves
📍Jiuxiang Yi Ethnic Township, Yiliang County
✨The light show in the Lion Hall is amazing
✨Taking a boat through Yincui Gorge feels incredible
✨Remember to bring a jacket, it’s a bit cool inside the caves

Day 3: Yunnan Nationalities Village
📍1310 Dianchi Road, Xishan District
✨Different ethnic performances every day
✨The Ashima song and dance performance in the Sani Village is a must-see
✨You can rent ethnic costumes for photos

🍜 Food Tips:
▫️Try the cheese at the entrance of the Stone Forest Scenic Area
▫️The crossing-the-bridge rice noodles in the Nationalities Village are the most authentic
▫️The steam pot chicken at Jinma Biji Square in the city is amazing

👗 Outfit Suggestions:
▫️Wearing red in the Stone Forest is super photogenic
▫️It’s recommended to rent a set of Sani costumes in the Nationalities Village
▫️Wear non-slip shoes in the caves

⚠️ Practical Tips:
1. You need a guide in the Stone Forest to understand the Ashima story
2. Jiuxiang Caves have many stairs, elderly and children should be careful
3. Remember to take a photo of the performance schedule at the entrance of the Nationalities Village
4. The UV rays in Yunnan are very strong, reapply sunscreen anytime