Another lesser-known place in Tengchong, Yunnan | A half-day tour of the simple and elegant Qiluo Ancient Town

In Tengchong, Yunnan Apart from the famous Heshun Ancient Town There is also a very low-key but full of stories place, that is Qiluo Ancient Town The name of the ancient town is very nice The word Qiluo, originally means luxurious silk clothes, and later extended to mean beauty. According to the local 'Wenchang Palace Stele': Because the clear river passes through the town, like a belt, it looks like a silk, hence the name Qiluo. A long time ago, the ancient town was actually quite large There are three natural villages: Shangqiluo, Zhongqiluo, and Xiaqiluo. But now Shangqiluo and Zhongqiluo have merged with Tengchong city Only Xiaqiluo retains some historical relics and old memories. Although Qiluo Ancient Town is small, it is full of stories ✅When the great traveler and geographer of the Ming Dynasty, Xu Xiake, visited here, he wrote: 'Qiluo, intended to make Luo, its village is quite prosperous.' 'Bamboo trees are lush, fields and gullies are winding, it is also a secluded place' praising Qiluo Ancient Town. ✅There is also the 'First Village Library in China', the Qiluo Library, It was donated by overseas Chinese in 1919, and its establishment time is even earlier than the more famous Heshun Ancient Town Library ✅You can go to see the Li Family Courtyard, this mansion built in the 15th year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty, is the former residence of the richest man in Tengchong at the end of the Qing Dynasty, the 'Jade King' Li Xianhe Walking around in the ancient town, you will find many memories of the post-80s, and it's also great for taking pictures. There are few tourists here, it's not commercial, and it's full of local life 🌈Travel tips: ·Qiluo Ancient Town is located at the southern foot of Laifeng Mountain in Tengchong City, about 4 kilometers north of the county town ·If you drive by yourself, you can navigate directly, there is a parking place outside the village ·The ancient town is free to visit, but Wenchang Palace is closed ·The Li Family Courtyard is private, 20 per person for visiting ·There is a market in the morning, if you encounter it, you can stroll around Good