Great summer destination, explore the hidden paradise of Wenshan, and experience a lifestyle called Yunnan

Day 1: Wenshan City Cultural Exploration
Morning: Visit Wenshan Prefecture Museum, focusing on the ancient Juting Kingdom artifacts and ethnic costumes exhibition to learn about the history of Sanqi culture.
Afternoon: Climb Wenbi Tower for a panoramic view of the city, then head to Qidu Ancient Town before evening to experience the intangible cultural heritage of iron flower forging and Hanfu parade.
Food recommendations: Nande Yi Chou (special stinky tofu), Zhuangjia Tianyuan (Zhuang ethnic cuisine).
Accommodation: All Season Hotel or Yujingtan Hotel (convenient transportation in the city center).
Day 2: Pingba Ancient Town and Changputang Healing
All day: Stroll along the bluestone roads of Pingba Ancient Town, visit the Sanqi Culture Origin Museum; in the afternoon, enjoy hot springs at Changputang and hike Laojun Mountain.
Food recommendations: Qiaosu, Aoguo Feast, Firewood Smoked Bacon Pot (Changputang farmhouse).
Day 3: Qidan Pharmaceutical and Flower Fragrance Courtyard
Morning: Visit Qidan Pharmaceutical to learn about the Sanqi processing process and taste health-preserving meals.
Afternoon: Enjoy flower viewing and tea brewing at Flower Fragrance Courtyard, experience garden barbecue.
Day 4: Off-the-beaten-path Natural Secret Tour
All day: Row a boat at Laowu Sea to observe wetlands, visit Sajia Long Village to experience red culture and pastoral scenery.
Food recommendations: Aojia Garden Restaurant (local creative cuisine).
Day 5: Yanshan Hearty Meat Food Tour
All day: Taste Xiangshuilong large chicken pieces, beef soup pot, and noodle sauce fish, experience the bold "Liangshan Heroes" style dining.
Day 6: Xichou Mountains and Malipo Border
Morning: In Xichou, try fresh soft-fin Xin Guangchun fish and black-bone chicken stewed with spring bamboo shoots.
Afternoon: In Malipo, check in at Banana Flower stewed braised pork and Jiaolin roast chicken.
Rice Noodle Culture Week Carnival: Participate in Hualong Lake Square Rice Noodle Culture Week, taste rice noodles from various places, and experience handmade rice rolls and twisted glutinous rice cake making.
Accommodation: Vienna Hotel (near event venue).
Day 7: Explore Bamei Hidden Paradise
Morning: Immersive tour of Bamei Hidden Paradise
Core experience: Take a willow leaf boat through a 1.2 km karst cave (about 20 minutes), instantly feel the "sudden enlightenment" of the Peach Blossom Spring scene upon exiting, and photograph the Zhuang stilt houses and the reflection of the thousand-year-old banyan tree.
Cultural interaction: Participate in the intangible heritage Nongya Wai dance performance and try making five-color glutinous rice (sessions at 10:00/15:00).
Tickets: 180 RMB (includes three boat rides + sightseeing bus), half price for students.
Transportation: Take bus No. 3 from Guangnan County directly (1 hour), recommended to arrive before 8:30 to avoid peak times.
Noon: Chicken Hot Pot and Bamboo Tube Rice
Specialty food:
Chicken Hot Pot: Sour soup native chicken with wild herb dipping sauce (45 RMB per person), recommended at "Bamei Farmhouse."
Bamboo Tube Smoked Bacon Rice: Glutinous rice wrapped with smoked bacon and roasted (15 RMB per serving), can be packed for afternoon tea.
Afternoon: Sanla Waterfall and Babao Countryside
Natural wonder: Drive 40 minutes to Sanla Waterfall (free admission after 4 pm), a three-tier waterfall with a 120-meter drop, especially spectacular after rain.
Countryside cycling: Rent bicycles by Babao River (30 RMB/hour), ride through karst peak forests and golden rice fields.
Evening: Sunset at Xiyangjiang Grand Canyon
High-altitude experience: 368-meter 9D glass plank road overlooking the canyon (ticket 68 RMB), or take a cruise to watch the sunset glow.
Folk bonus: On weekends, participate in the river lantern blessing event (free).
Notes:
August is the rainy season; bring rain gear and non-slip shoes;
For self-driving tours, it is recommended to charter a car to remote spots (such as Changputang);
Waterproof shoe covers are needed inside the cave (5 RMB/pair at the scenic area), carry cash (some areas have weak signal);
Best photo times: Bamei sunrise (6:30), Sanla Waterfall afternoon (light penetrating the mist).
This itinerary balances classic check-ins and off-the-beaten-path secrets, suitable for photography enthusiasts and cultural experiencers. If time allows, you can replace it with Nongren Valley Scenic Area (glass plank road + helicopter sightseeing).