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Wengding Wa Village: A Primitive Village Through Thousands of Years

Wengding Primitive Village Guide: 🗺️Location - Address: Wengding Village, Mengjiao Dai, Yi and Lahu Ethnic Township, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province - Transportation🚘: - By Air✈️: First fly to Cangyuan Washan Airport, then take a taxi🚕 or scenic area shuttle🚗 (about 1 hour drive). - Self-driving🚙: From Lincang city, drive along Provincial Road S314 for about 3 hours (200 km), road conditions are good but mountainous. - Public Transportation: Buses🚗 run from Cangyuan County to Mengjiao Township, then transfer to local vehicles🚗 (recommend confirming schedules in advance). Highlights 1. Wa Culture - China's best-preserved Wa ethnic village, known as "China's last primitive tribe." - Special😍 Architecture: Stilt houses🏕️ with thatched🌿 roofs, village gates🚪, wooden drum houses, and sacrificial posts. 2. Folk Experiences - Wooden Drum🥁 Pulling: Participate in traditional Wa sacrificial activities (inquire about timing in advance). - Song and Dance Performances: Villagers perform hair-swinging dance, wooden drum🥁 dance, etc. (free or paid depending on season). 3. Photography Spots - Most beautiful in early morning with swirling clouds☁️ and mist🌫️; the observation deck at the village entrance offers panoramic views. - The wrinkles on elderly Wa people's👴🏻 faces and traditional costumes make great subjects for portrait photography. Tickets and Opening Hours⏰ - Admission: About 50 yuan💰 (includes scenic area electric cart🛵, subject to actual pricing). - Opening Hours⏰: 8:30-18:00 (recommended visit time: 3-4 hours). Important⚠️ Notes 1. Respect Customs: - Don't🙅🏻‍♀️ touch sacrificial items casually; you may need to drink "Wa water wine🍻" when entering the village gate🚪 as a gesture of friendship. 2. Clothing Suggestions: - The village has many stone paths and steps, wear comfortable non-slip shoes👟; bring rain gear☔ during rainy🌧️ season. 3. Accommodation🏠 and Dining: - Few guesthouses🏘️ in the village; staying in Cangyuan County town is recommended (better conditions); try Wa chicken🥩 rice and sour🍋 bamboo shoot fish🐟. Nearby Attractions - Cangyuan Cliff Paintings🖼️: Ancient rock paintings🖼️ over 3,000 years old (about 40 minutes drive from Wengding). - Sigangli Cave🕳️: The legendary "birthplace of humanity" according to Wa tradition. Note: Wengding suffered a fire🔥 disaster in 2021, some buildings have been reconstructed, but the cultural atmosphere still maintains its original character.
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