Yunshe Scenic Area
by Ayaydeh zan
Apr 21, 2025
—This ancient village recommended by National Geographic hides the purest pastoral poetry.
Village Secrets:
▪️ Geographic Wonder:
A "zero-pollution" Tujia village at the foot of Fanjing Mountain
Shenlong Pond's Three Wonders: Water level changes 3 times daily + Warm in winter & cool in summer + Never dries up
Transport Tip: Take the "Fanjing Mountain Special Line" from Tongren Tourist Bus Station to Yunshe Intersection
🏡 Five Immersive Experiences:
1️⃣ Tujia Living Theater
Morning Must-do: Learn stone-milled tofu making from grannies (can take home)
Hidden Gem: Find and photograph the "Tunkou" deity statues on eaves
2️⃣ Ancient Paper Workshop
Experience: Make flower paper with mulberry bark
Fun Fact: Paper here can last 300 years without decaying
3️⃣ Dragon Pond Secret
Best Time: Capture reflections in morning mist
Taboo: Never throw objects into the pond
4️⃣ Wind-Rain Bridge Antiphonal Singing
Golden Hour: Daily 5-6 PM
Challenge: Exchange three Tujia phrases for rice wine
5️⃣ Starry Rice Fields
Summer Exclusive: Firefly observation spot (wear long pants against mosquitoes)
Photo Tip: Use slow shutter for light trails
🍲 Tujia Flavor Archive:
▪️ Must-try Trio:
Shefan (magic mix of wormwood & bacon)
Youcha Tang (tea soup with yinmi & walnuts)
Zhaguangjiao Stir-fry (Tujia's "rice killer")
▪️ Pro Tips:
Look for chili garlands at stilt house entrances
"Divine tofu" is actually made from pigeon leaves
🎭 Deep Experiences:
✅ Farming Calendar:
Book rice planting/harvesting experiences
✅ Intangible Heritage:
Xilankapu brocade weaving (2+ hours)
✅ Hidden Perk:
Coin wishing at Shenlong Pond (must face away)
📸 Photography Bible:
▪️ Sunrise: Stilt house chimney smoke
▪️ Noon: Emerald pond waters
▪️ Dusk: Wind-Rain Bridge silhouettes
▪️ Night: Bring tripod
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