What to Do in Chengjiang in 3 Days? Travel Guide and Tips

Day 1 | Morning

Luchong Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open all day

Ticket Price: 15 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Fuxian Lake, Chengjiang County, Yuxi CityFuxian Lake, Chengjiang County, Yuxi City

The Luchong Scenic Area is located on the west bank of Fuxian Lake and offers abundant fresh air and blue skies. Sites within the scenic area include Fuxian Lake, along with Bijia and Yusun Mountains. Fuxian Lake is one of the main sites in the Luchong Scenic Area. Surrounded by picturesque scenery, Fuxian Lake is embraced on all sides by the azure blue sky. Bijia Mountain is an excellent place from which to take in all the sights. After climbing to the peak of Bijia Mountain, visitors can overlook the entirety of Fuxian Lake. The gorgeous scenery here is quite unique, thus making it a favorite place for photography enthusiasts to come and take pictures.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Luchong Scenic Area, you can head to Yueliangwan Wetland Park, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Yueliangwan Wetland Park

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Chengyang Rd, Chengjiang Xian, Yuxi Shi, Yunnan Sheng, China

Moon Bay Wetland Park is adjacent to Angsana Fuxian Lake Resort Hotel, which is suitable for walking and viewing. On the south side of the lake, there is an open coconut tree shadow beach, as if you are in the Sunshine Coast. The park is connected to the Angsana Hotel by an underground passage decorated with pictures of ancient fossils and text introductions.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Yueliangwan Wetland Park, Howard Johnson The Bund Hotel Gasa nearby is the best place to stay.

Howard Johnson The Bund Hotel Gasa

Visitors to Xinping will find that this hotel is a fantastic accommodation choice.

The hotel is located close to many of Xinping's attractions including Jiasazhen and Dabinglangyuan Village.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. Guests of this Xinping hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 2 | Morning

National Geopark

Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 057 Country Rd, Chengjiang Xian, Yuxi Shi, Yunnan Sheng, China

Maotian Mountain is located 6 kilometers east of Chengjiang County, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province. Famous for its fossils, the so-called "Cambrian explosion" of life on Earth refers to here. Buried here is the Maotianshan fossil group dating back 541 million years. The animal fossil group reproduces the true appearance of marine life 541 million years ago, providing extremely precious evidence for revealing the mystery of the evolution of early life on Earth. The Maotianshan fossil belt is distributed in a meandering belt shape. This distribution belt is 20 kilometers long, 4.5 kilometers wide, and buried at a depth of more than 50 meters. On July 1, 1984, Hou Xianguang, a researcher at the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, discovered the fossil of "Naro worm" in Maotian Mountain, Chengjiang County, revealing to mankind the early Cambrian world that had been dormant for 530 million years, China, Yunnan, Yuxi , Chengjiang and Maotian Mountain, which have become world-famous since then. In the 10 years after 1984, more than 50 paleontologists from more than 10 countries have collected about 50,000 fossils in the Maotianshan area of Chengjiang. Paleontologists have so far discovered more than 40 types of fossils in Chengjiang. of more than 80 species of animals. In January 2001, the authoritative American academic journal Science published a comprehensive introduction to the current status of paleontological research in China, arguing that the Chengjiang fossils in Yunnan advanced the emergence of vertebrates by 60 million years. The fossils help paleontologists confirm the Cambrian explosion of life about 530 million years ago. In March 2001, Maotianshan National Geopark was built here. There is a Cambrian fossil reserve in the park. The protected area covers an area of 18 square kilometers, of which the core area is 1.2 square kilometers.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Yuelian Manor nearby is the top choice before you leave National Geopark and hit the road.

Yuelian Manor

Opening Hours: 8:00-20:30

Ticket Price: 100 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Days

Location: Yuelian Manor beside Mafang Village, Jihua Village Committee, Yousuo Town, Chengjiang County, Yuxi CityYuelian Manor beside Mafang Village, Jihua Village Committee, Yousuo Town, Chengjiang County, Yuxi City

Reviews from Real Guests:

DenisSh: Good place to eat, specially if you are looking for tasty (not hell-hot spicy) dishes, suitable for children and European mentality.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Yuelian Manor? Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Fuxian Lake is one of your top choices.

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Fuxian Lake

Reviews from Real Guests:

YAOHUI: Not bad, the front desk service attitude needs to be strengthened, the sign at the parking lot entrance can be bigger, the pillows are comfortable, and you sleep very quietly at night. In fact, there is no need to live by the sea to visit Fuxian Lake, this is fine

JIARUI: Temporary decision to live in Chengjiang, because it is a temporary stop, so I want to choose a convenient transportation and complete and reasonable price hotel, finally did not choose the villa near the lake, for Ramada brand, really live up to expectations. The staff are very caring and welcoming, the hotel is also clean and tidy, and the breakfast is rich and delicious. In particular, mention Du Yanjuan, the guest service manager.

Day 3 | Morning

Fuxian Lake Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Chengchuan Line, Jiangchuan District, Yuxi CityChengchuan Line, Jiangchuan District, Yuxi City

Fuxian Lake is located 5 kilometers south of Chengjiang County and is considered the “backyard” of folks from nearby Kunming. Fuxian Lake covers an expansive area, encompassing many smaller scenic areas. You can walk freely along the lakeside to enjoy natural scenery or pay admission to visit a developed scenic area. You can walk to Bijia Mountain from the lake. Those who climb the mountain will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the lake and Luchong Village, and see the beauty of nature laid out before their eyes.

Reviews from Real Guests:

茱丽叶: one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. very clean water and amazing adventure on the boat. very few people. fantastic environment and clean air. also great architecture on the island.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Sakura Valley nearby is the top choice before you leave Fuxian Lake Scenic Area and hit the road.

Sakura Valley

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Next to the Underwater Ancient City, No. 7 Huanhu Road, Fuxian Lake, Chengjiang County, Yuxi City

Cherry Blossom Valley is located by the Fuxian Lake in Yuxi area, and the scenery is very beautiful. There are snow-white and soft sandy beaches, with facilities such as sandy beaches, lakeside bathing areas, and viewing platforms. There are also deck chairs and parasols on the beach, which can satisfy people's rest needs while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.