Wenshan, nicely situated in the southeast region of Yunnan Province, is surrounded by natural beauty spots such as picturesque karst peaks.
Wenshan makes a good base for hiking and trekking through the countryside. Although there aren’t many attractions in Wenshan itself, there are plenty of places to visit just outside the town. A particularly popular daytrip is Puzhehei, which is famous throughout Yunnan province for its abundant natural beauty. There are also plenty of traditional villages to visit, which make good focal points for hikes and treks.
Wenshan is a good place to visit during one of the local festivals, which are always vibrant affairs, accompanied by much singing and dancing. The Danu Festival is a good time to see the people as their liveliest, while the lotus festival and torch festival are also steeped in local tradition and provide an insight into the culture of the region.
Getting There & Away
Visitors to Wenshan can fly into Wenshan Airport, which receives regular connecting flights from a number of international airports such as Kunming (25 minutes). There are also buses to Wenshan from all over Yunnan and other parts of China.
Things to Do
Wenshan Attractions
- Wenshan Temple
-
This pretty temple is an interesting place to watch wenshan life unfold.
Side trips from Wenshan
- Puzhehei
-
Take a tour of this stunning area, which is famous for its clear lakes and karst peaks.
Events
- Danu Festival
-
Usually celebrated around the start of june, this is the new year festival of the yao people.