Compared to Dali, I love this lesser-known place even more

Babies, the underrated small town of Shiping in Yunnan is truly a travel treasure! This guide will take you on a fun trip to Shiping👇

📍Shiping Ancient City: A turtle-shaped ancient city with over 600 years of history, full of winding streets and ancient charm. Step into Shiping Confucian Temple, with its red walls and golden tiles, and feel the solemnity of Confucianism. Take a stroll through the Shiping Museum and touch history through the artifacts. You can also walk along the stone-paved streets of Zhutiansi Lane, have tea at an old tea shop, and experience the lively local life.

🚂Shiping Small Train: Built in 1936, the French-style station is full of exotic charm. Hop on the small train and enjoy the stunning scenery of Yilong Lake along the way, as if traveling through a painting.

🌊Yilong Lake: One of Yunnan’s nine major plateau freshwater lakes, with different scenery in every season. In the early morning, watch the sunrise at Laihe Pavilion, where sunlight sparkles on the lake surface and flocks of seagulls dance gracefully—so beautiful it leaves you speechless!

🏡Zhengying Village: Known as "Yunnan’s First Village," it boasts many ancient buildings. The wooden walls of the Zheng Clan Ancestral Hall and the chicken comb window patterns of the Chen family residences tell stories of past prosperity.

🍱Must-Try Food:
Shiping tofu is a must! Grilled over charcoal until the outside is golden, dipped in special sauce, and bursting with flavor in every bite. Highly recommend Da Niang Er Niang BBQ restaurant; their tofu is exceptional. Also try iced pineapple and iced longan, perfect for cooling down, sweet and refreshing.

🏠Accommodation Recommendations: If you want to stay in the ancient city, choose Shuiyunju Inn for a quiet environment; for something unique, try Shifang Yunyi Train Hotel, a fun train conversion.

💡Travel Tips: Plan a 2-3 day trip, slow down your pace, and immerse yourself in Shiping’s slow life.

Stop squeezing into crowded popular spots, come to Shiping and encounter leisurely moments💕

Post by NeonOracle | Aug 21, 2025