Things to do in Lincang

This rare sight of a primitive tribe truly exudes an ancient and weathered charm, making it well worth a visit. However, I personally feel the services could be improved. Firstly, some roads are unsafe, especially for the elderly. Secondly, the road signs and informational displays need repair; many have become blurred and illegible due to wind, sun, and rain, especially since not everyone hires a guide. Additionally, the county's public transportation system should ideally have scheduled routes; taking a taxi back to town is quite difficult, and almost always requires an additional charge on top of the ride-hailing platform. I hope the attraction continues to improve, making it more convenient and enhancing the visitor experience. This last primitive tribe in our country will surely attract even more tourists.

The rock paintings are unique, sharing a similar beauty with the Huashan and Helan Mountain rock paintings. The walkways are spacious and clean, with QR codes providing detailed information on the features, locations, and images of the dozen or so known rock painting sites – meticulous and professional! The core area of ​​the scenic spot is a concentrated area of ​​rock paintings, with vivid and clear depictions of various themes, and the visitor walkways are well-designed. Unfortunately, only one rock painting area is open to the public.

Lushi Ancient Town, the first town on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road in western Yunnan, is one of China's three most mysterious ancient towns. The town boasts a rich history, particularly during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, when the Tea-Horse Road passed through Lushi, becoming a lifeline for international aid efforts against China. The town boasts one of the largest and best-preserved ancient architectural complexes in western Yunnan and is well worth a visit.

Hulu Town is located in Cangyuan County. It is a town built by the government that integrates commerce and Wa culture. As soon as you enter the door, you will see a large bronze gourd. You will know that the gourd is the totem of the Wa people. It is said that the Wa people were born in the gourd. They worship the gourd like their mother!

[Yulong Lake] is located in the northern new district of Lincang City, Yunnan Province, at the intersection of Xihe River and Nanting River. The park named after Yulong Lake is a concentrated display area of ​​the essence of Lincang City's natural and cultural landscapes. It integrates the water landscape experience area of ​​Nanting River, Xihe River and landscape lakes. It is Lincang City's high-quality urban core landscape area, highlighting the long-standing Wa culture and tea culture characteristics of the Lincang area. In particular, the night view of Yulong Lake is of great significance to enhancing the city image and taste of Lincang City.

I arrived in Cangyuan County on March 11, 2026. It was only 500 meters from my hotel to Guangyunmian Temple, so I decided to visit it. The temple is free to enter, but there were very few tourists. The temple seemed poorly maintained; the surrounding open space was piled with building materials, giving it a dilapidated and desolate feel. The temple buildings are nearly 200 years old and are a national key protected cultural relic, yet they stand so forlornly and forlornly in the center of Cangyuan County, which is a bit of a pity.

It's fun and suitable for couples to go together. Everyone can go with the one they love.

When you come to the Sigangli Scenic Area, in addition to enjoying the boundless beautiful scenery, you can also learn about the history of the Wa people and their civilization history. It is a very interesting scenic area.

A new snow mountain road (from Wulao Mountain to Bangdong) has been built, which is worth a walk, without the "Aduwu" smell disturbing! Unfortunately, I was unable to visit the "Sky Meteorite" attraction due to unplanned time (I learned from the locals that it takes 3 hours to hike back and forth), so I can only look forward to the next trip.

It's free of course, and the incense was quite popular. Maybe we arrived in the afternoon, there were not many pilgrims burning incense, mostly tourists. Next to it is Gandong Park, with a beautiful environment. We also visited Baima Square on the way.