A Journey Through Golden Flower Fields and Karst Wonders

📅 Best Time to Visit
Peak Season: Mid-February to the end of March (800,000 acres of rapeseed flowers in full bloom)
Shoulder Season: July-August (High water season for the Jiulong Waterfalls, with maximum flow)
Heads-up: Scenery is average outside of the flowering season, so spring is the recommended time to visit.
🚗 Transportation Guide
✈️ Air: Fly into Kunming Changshui Airport → Transfer by high-speed train/bus (Kunming → Luoping bus approx. 3 hrs)
🚄 High-speed train: Direct trains from Qujing/Kunming. Local Transportation
- Recommended: Private car (approx. CNY 300-500/day, flexible stops at photography spots)
- Scenic Area Shuttle: Luoping Bus Station → Jiulong Waterfalls/Jinji Peak Cluster (frequent departures)
- Shared Electric Bikes: Suitable for the county town and nearby attractions
🌟 Must-See Attractions
1. Jinji Peak Cluster Sunrise and Sea of Clouds (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)
- 📍 12 km from the county town
- 🎫 Admission: CNY 20 (viewing platform)
- 🕔 Recommendation: Arrive before 6:30 am to secure a spot; note that drones are restricted
- Secret Route: Hike from Lao Jianshan to Jiuwuji Village for a panoramic view of the flower fields and peak forest

2. Jiulong Waterfall Group (4A Scenic Area)
- 🎫 Admission: CNY 65 (including sightseeing elevator)
- 💡 Features: Ten-tiered calcified waterfall group; recommended to get up close to the waterfalls by bamboo raft (CNY 30/person)
- 📸 Best Photo Spot: Second viewing platform for a panoramic view of Shenlong Waterfall

3. Luosi Field (Geological Wonder)
- 📍 Niujie Township, 10 km from the county town
- 🆓 Free viewing
- ⏰ Recommended to shoot in the afternoon; the light outlines the circular terraced field patterns

4. Duoyi River Scenic Area (Buyi Ethnic Secret)
- 🎫 Admission + Electric Cart: CNY 70
- 🌿 Activities: Bamboo rafting, ancient waterwheel clusters, March 3rd folk song festival (lunar calendar)

🏡 Accommodation Recommendations
- Luoping Shengangwan Hotel: About 12 km from Jinji Peak Cluster, a 10-minute drive; 9.7 km away, a 15-minute drive. The hotel has various room types. You can see the sea of flowers when you open the window. The rooms are clean and the service is polite and thoughtful. You can also get a free travel guide and food recommendations at the front desk. Highly recommend staying at Luoping Shengangwan Hotel (Main Store).
⚠️ Important Notes
1. Photography Equipment: Prepare a polarizing filter to eliminate reflections and a graduated neutral density filter to balance the light ratio
2. What to Wear: Waterproof, non-slip shoes (the ridges are slippery); bright clothing for better photos
3. Folk Customs: Avoid touching the bull horn decorations on the door heads of Buyi villages
4. Avoid the Crowds: Weekends see a surge in visitors; try to arrange your trip on a working day

📌 Hidden Gem: Participate in the Luoping Flower Sea Marathon held every February and run through the rapeseed flower fields! Come to Luoping and experience China's most beautiful spring.