Yunnan Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Guide, Start with Mengzi City Walk
by EmilyDonovan81
May 2, 2024
📝Note: The pictures were taken in mid-February on a clear evening. There are filters, not original images.
⚠️ Important notes:
Bisezhai is more suitable for tourists who like history, photography, and taking photos. It is recommended to combine it with Mengzi city food and surrounding attractions for a day trip.
📸 Attractions
1. Photo Spot Checklist
Retro Yellow Wall Platform: French clocks, rail number plates
Fanghua Playground Bench: Replicate the Youth movie poster pose!
Rail Extension: Take a back view at a low angle, or sit on the rail pillow
French Water Tower: The yellow color scheme matches the blue sky for a super impactful shot.
2. Former French Customs Site
A French-style building complex with red tiles and yellow walls, witnessing the history of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, is suitable for taking European-style blockbusters.
3. Yunnan-Vietnam Railway History Exhibition Hall
Learn about the history of railway construction and the integration of Chinese and French culture. It is suitable for history buffs.
🍜 Food Recommendations
Mengzi Bridge Rice Noodles: A must-eat when returning to the city! I recommend "Huoshaofangzi Chrysanthemum Bridge Rice Noodles".
Barbecue and Glutinous Rice Cakes: Local night market snacks to experience the flavor of southern Yunnan.
🚗 Nearby Attractions
Yuanyang Rice Terraces: About 2 hours by car. A world cultural heritage site, suitable for shooting sunrise and sea of clouds.
Jianshui Ancient City: 1.5 hours by car. Take the meter-gauge train to visit the stations, visit Zhujia Garden, and eat Jianshui Tofu.
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