Miyi - A County Full of Surprises

Miyi County is under the jurisdiction of Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province. It is located in the southwest corner of Sichuan Province and the northeast of Panzhihua City. 

History and Culture

- Hometown of Zhuanxu: Miyi County is recognized as the hometown of Zhuanxu culture in China. Neolithic ancient village sites that are roughly consistent with the birth time of Zhuanxu have been discovered in the county.
- Ethnic Culture: This is the holy land of the Lisu people in China. The ethnic culture of Xinshan Lisu Township is splendid, and five items such as the "Yue De Festival" have been rated as provincial intangible cultural heritage.

Tourist Attractions

- Zhuanxu Longdong Scenic Area: A national 4A-level tourist attraction with spectacular karst cave landscapes and stalactites of various shapes.
- Lisu Terraces Scenic Area: A national 4A-level tourist attraction located in Xinshan Lisu Township, with beautiful terrace scenery.
- Miyi Sunshine City Health and Wellness Tourism Resort: A place integrating leisure, vacation, and health, with beautiful natural scenery and complete tourism facilities.

Specialties

- Miyi Loquat: Large fruit, thin skin, juicy, and rich in flavor. It matures and is available on the market around New Year's Day and Spring Festival, and is one of the earliest loquat producing areas in China.
- Miyi Cherry: Bright color, red like agate, large and sweet, available on the market in early April every year.
- Miyi Brown Sugar: Made from pure sugarcane and traditional craftsmanship, with a ruddy color and pure taste.
- Sandworm: Produced on the banks of the Anning River, commonly known as "Anning Ginseng", it is often fried or steamed, with a delicious taste.

Climate and Best Travel Time

- Climate: It has a three-dimensional climate of the South Asian tropical dry and hot river valley, with distinct dry and rainy seasons throughout the year, but no distinct four seasons. There is no winter in the river valley area throughout the year.
- Best Travel Time: A good choice for winter health and wellness, with suitable temperatures in summer, suitable for leisure and vacation, and can be chosen according to personal preferences.

Post by ElizabethMcDermott | Dec 5, 2024

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