Qujing Three Days and Three Nights Nanny-Level Guide｜Unlock the Eastern Yunnan Secret with 1200 RMB Per Person

🌄【Qujing Three Days and Three Nights Nanny-Level Guide｜Unlock the Eastern Yunnan Secret with 1200 RMB Per Person, Including Internet Celebrity Check-in Tips】🌄 ✔️ Traverse the Mars Sand Forest featured in "Joy of Life" (June off-peak for fewer crowds and best shots) ✔️ Immersive experience of Ming and Qing dynasty copper merchants' culture + intangible cultural heritage copper craft ✔️ Unlock the night view spot at South City Gate for a Chang’an vibe photo ✔️ Local-guided feast on steamed rice noodles, sour soup fish, and thin bean jelly ✔️ Stay at a hot spring hotel + starry sky tent for a full experience 📅【Itinerary】 ▫️Day 1: Red Earth Rhapsody Through Time 📍Morning: Luliang Colorful Sand Forest (Ticket 50 RMB, 08:00-18:00) ▫️Must-do: Check in at the sand sculpture group filming location of "Joy of Life," wear functional style outfits to shoot sci-fi photos among red sandstone peaks, use drone cloud-penetration mode for a Mars-like effect ▫️Avoid: Camel rides in the scenic area are not cost-effective; walking exploration is recommended 🍜Noon: Luliang County "Majie Steamed Rice Noodles," adding braised beef and sweet soy sauce is the soul 📍Afternoon: Luoping Jiulong Waterfall Group (Ticket 65 RMB, open until 19:00 in summer) ▫️Activities: Take the cable car from the east gate to the mountaintop, hike down to admire the ten-level waterfall, shoot wedding dress waterfall photos at the second viewing platform, and in summer, take a bamboo raft to get close to the "First Jiulong Waterfall" 🌃Evening: Stay at Luliang Wyndham Hotel (new five-star hot spring hotel opening in 2025), soak in the hot springs to relieve fatigue ▫️Day 2: Ancient City Charm and Meadow Pastoral Song 🌅Early morning: Drive 1.5 hours to Huize Ancient City (Free) ▫️Must-do: Check in at Jiangxi Guild Hall, Tang Jiyao’s Former Residence, buy the three-hour limited sugar leg broken crisp bun at the old east gate, experience handmade copper craft DIY (80 RMB/person) 🍜Noon: "Tongxiang Renjia" for copper hot pot + buckwheat cake, paired with Huize thin bean jelly 📍Afternoon: Dahai Grass Mountain (Ticket 30 RMB) ▫️Activities: Hike 200,000 mu of alpine meadows, wildflowers everywhere in summer, chance to meet shepherd flocks, shoot fresh Japanese-style photos at the mountaintop windmill group 🌌Evening: Stay at Dahai Grass Mountain starry sky tent camp, perfect for stargazing in summer ▫️Day 3: Pearl River Source and City Lights 📍Morning: Pearl River Source Scenic Area (Ticket 45 RMB) ▫️Explore: Hike Maxiong Mountain, check in at the "One Drop of Water Feeds Three Rivers" geographic landmark, visit underground river caves, enjoy the rhododendron sea in April (June replaced by secret hiking) 🍜Noon: Eat Pearl River Source ecological fish feast in the scenic area, recommended copper pot boiled fish 📍Afternoon: Qujing South City Gate Square (Free) ▫️Photo spots: 1️⃣ Climb the city corridor on the west side of the city tower to shoot symmetrical shadows, noon top light adds drama 2️⃣ Lantern street on the east side for blue hour night scenes, wear a black coat + red scarf for full atmosphere 3️⃣ City opening ceremony every Saturday at 9:00, ancient costume honor guard is very immersive 🛍️Before departure: Buy small jars of Xuanwei ham at "Dian Yi Tang" on Qilin Lane, and vacuum-packed Qujing leek flowers at "Fu Pai Yuanzi" as souvenirs 🚗【Transportation Guide】 ▫️High-speed rail: Kunming → Qujing North Station 40 minutes, Guangzhou → Qujing North Station 6 hours ▫️Car rental: 400-600 RMB/day (SUV recommended, safer for remote scenic spots) ▫️Within city: Bus line 3 connects South City Gate, Qilin Water Town, and other attractions, 2 RMB per ride 🍽️【Food Map】 ▪️Breakfast: Steamed rice noodles on Zhenxing Road + old-fashioned cream cake on Qilin Lane ▪️Lunch: Fumanlou (old brand of Xuanwei cuisine, must order ham stewed chicken) ▪️Dinner: Zhao’s pea jelly at South City Gate + Cuanwei grilled rice cakes ▪️Late night snack: Ashima BBQ on Wenchang Street, Jianshui tofu + Zhaotong small meat skewers bursting with juice 💡【Practical Tips】 1️⃣ June is rainy, bring a folding umbrella + waterproof shoes, Jiulong Waterfall is spectacular in high water but slippery 2️⃣ Strong UV on the plateau, SPF50+ sunscreen + physical sun protection are essential 3️⃣ Huize Ancient City is closed on Mondays, plan accordingly 4️⃣ South City Gate Square area is prone to weekend traffic jams, suggest off-peak travel 5️⃣ Follow "Qujing Culture and Tourism" for real-time festival and event info 📸【Photographer’s Secret Tips】 ✔️ Use a wide-angle lens to capture the layers of sand peaks in the Colorful Sand Forest, add grain in post-processing for better shots ✔️ Shoot the archway light and shadow at Huize Mosque in the early morning with a wide-angle lens for grandeur ✔️ Use a tripod and long exposure for South City Gate night scenes, avoid crowd interference Qujing, this underrated small city in eastern Yunnan, boasts both the natural wonders of karst formations and the lively atmosphere of an ancient city. In three days, from alien sand forests to meadow starry skies, from century-old ham to intangible cultural heritage crafts, every step is full of surprises. Save this guide now, and you’ll be the next social media star! #QujingTravel #YunnanHiddenTravelSpots #InternetCelebrityCheckIn #TripcomTravelNotes #ThreeDaysThreeNightsGuide