Yezhutang to the north of Puzhehei Lake is a perfectly protected cave burial ground of the ancient Yi people. The ancient Yi buried their dead in the earth and never visited the grave, but the head of the ethnic group would hide a cherry log (28 cm high with a diameter of 40 cm) in a cave in the forest, representing the soul of the dead. Locals hold a sacrificial ceremony every three years, which attracts many tourists and experts.

Tourists can go to Houpayan Gorge, 60 km east of Qiubei County, on the second day. The precipitous gorge is 9 km long, 500-800 meters wide at the top and 30-100 meters wide at the bottom, with a contrasting height of 400-500 meters. It is a wonderful place for exploration and rock climbing. Lively tropical and subtropical plants cover 450,000 square meters of the hot and clammy gorge bottom, which is also home to such wild animals as monkeys, snakes, pythons, chamois, golden pheasants, wide boars and foxes.

How to get there

You can take regular long distance buses at the bus station of Kunming heading for the seat of Qiubei County. The ticket costs 45 yuan in day time and 65 yuan at night. The distance is 275 kilometers. You get off at the crossing near the Puzhehei Scenic Region and take a cab to reach the Xianrendong Village 3 kilometers' away.

When to visit

The best season there is from May to September, especially in July and August when the lotus flowers blossom. Don't forget to carry your swimming suit.

Where to stay

Tourists can choose to lodge at the seat of the Qiubei County or to stay at the Puzhehei Resort where the price is slightly higher. (Photo Source: google.com)

(CRIENGLISH.com)

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