Wengding, the last primitive tribe in China

Wengding in Wa language means a place shrouded in clouds and mist, and it also has the meaning of the beauty of high mountains, white clouds and lakes. Wengding is a Wa village with a history of nearly 400 years, located in Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province. The whole village is shaped like a big chair, surrounded by continuous mountains. The architectural style of the village is unified, all of which are wooden structures with thatched roofs, divided into stilted and grounded types. Because of this primitive Wa ethnic residential architectural style and the local customs of the Wa people, it is called the last primitive tribe in China. ⛰【Travel Guide】 📍Detailed address: Wengding Ancient Village, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation guide: Lincang Airport or Cangyuan Airport (Cangyuan Airport is closer but has fewer flights), high-speed rail can reach Lincang and then it is recommended to drive by yourself 🕙Opening hours: All day 💰Ticket price: 55 yuan/person 🌟Highlights: 1. The village gate has a ceremony of touching your black dots, which is a paint used by the Wa people to pray and pray. 2. There are fire pit gatherings in the village, and respected elders will invite everyone to drink tea and tell stories. 3. You can rent Wa costumes for photos inside, and sometimes there are paintings. 4. Be sure to check the activity schedule when buying tickets. There are different programs and performances. If you can catch up with the drum ceremony, it will be full of ritual sense. 5. There are three viewing platforms. The second viewing platform can overlook the whole village. If the timing is right, you can also see the fire sprinkling water, which is very spectacular. 6. You must go to the sacred forest. After 1958, human head sacrifices are no longer used, and now they are replaced with cow heads, but they are also very spectacular. 7. Respect the local ethnic customs, and the locals are also very enthusiastic. 📌Small Tips: Respect the customs of the Wa people: If you refuse the warm invitation of the villagers, it will be considered disrespectful to the customs of the Wa people. Be quiet during the sacrificial ceremony.