The charming city of Gejiu enjoys a spectacular location on the top of a mountain to the north of the Red River in Yunnan Province.
For those who appreciate stunning views and natural scenery, this is a great day to spend some time. There are plenty of well marked treks to wander along, and of course the sunrise and sunset are incredible here. There is a large lake in the center of Gejiu city and this provides a focal point for much of the city’s entertainment, modest though it may be.
Gejiu started life as a small mining village and has developed into Yunnan’s second largest city. However, although Gejiu has developed in terms of size, there are few tourist attractions here and few people stay longer than a day. Take the time to trek through the hills and then board the bus to one of the area’s more interesting cities.
Getting There & Away
Most visitors to Gejiu tend to fly into the large airport at Kunming and travel to Geiju by bus (40 minutes). There are also buses to Gejiu from places such as Changjian (30 minutes), Jianshui (90 minutes), and Luoping (45 minutes).
Things to Do
Gejiu Attractions
- Gejiu Lake
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Take a boat out on the lake to appreciate the stunning scenery from a different viewpoint.
- Gejiu Children’s Welfare Institute
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Visit the children at yunnan’s main orphanage.