Night Travel Guide for Pingbian Dawei Mountain

This lesser-known Miao village in Pingbian is truly a delightful surprise! It completely beats the crowded popular tourist spots, offering beautiful scenery in peace. The primeval forest and rhododendron sea of Dawei Mountain are just as stunning as trendy attractions, but with far fewer tourists, and it's super convenient to drive here from Kunming 🚗

🌲 Three-day, two-night itinerary
📍 Day 1 Kunming - Anning
Arrive in Anning in the afternoon and check in at Lilian Boutique Hotel
The hotel is right next to Ninghu Park, just a 3-minute walk to the lakeside trail
Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with direct lake views, and the lighting at night is super romantic ✨
Must praise their bedding, it’s really super comfortable!
Address: Ninghu No.1, Building A, 1st Floor
Self-driving parking is very convenient, free underground parking available

📍 Day 2 Anning - Pingbian
Set off early to head straight to Pingbian Dawei Mountain Scenic Area
The route is full of misty winding mountain roads
Remember to stop at the viewing platform for photos, the sea of clouds is breathtaking ☁️
Dawei Mountain ticket is only 25 RMB, truly reasonable!
Address: Within Pingbian County, Honghe Prefecture
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
Recommended to spend about 3 hours here
Return to the county town in the evening to enjoy authentic Miao cuisine

📍 Day 3 Pingbian Dawei Mountain National Park
More pristine than the Dawei Mountain Scenic Area
You can see many rare plants and wild animals
The rhododendron blooming season is spectacular, covering the hillsides
Address: Dawei Mountain Road, Pingbian County
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00

📌 Useful tips:
1️⃣ Dawei Mountain is at a high altitude, remember to bring a jacket
2️⃣ For self-driving, an SUV is recommended as some mountain road sections are steep
3️⃣ Breakfast at the Anning hotel starts at 7 AM with a wide variety of options
4️⃣ After dinner in Pingbian county town, you can go to the square to watch Miao ethnic song and dance performances

🍜 Food recommendations
You must try Pingbian Miao-style sour fish soup!
There are many authentic Yunnan restaurants near the Anning hotel
Bring some snacks when going to Dawei Mountain, as there are few restaurant options on the mountain