Pu'er

普洱|TeaForestOld RoadsYunnan

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Nov-Apr for drier weather; Dec-Feb for Jingmai cloud seas and winter blossoms
Climate
Warm Yunnan plateau climate with humid summers, mild winters, and strong sun
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Top Attractions

01City Guide

Ailaoshan Forest Tourist Area

哀牢山森林旅游区

Adults Focused

Admission

Route-based area, not one gate. Developed stops: Jinshan Primitive Forest CNY 10, Shimen Gorge CNY 30, Tea Horse Ancient Road CNY 10, and Nan'en Waterfall free.

Typical Visit

1-2 days

02Food District

Chama Ancient City

茶马古城

All Ages

Admission

Free entry to the commercial ancient-city district. Museums, shows, hot springs, and nearby scenic areas may charge separately.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

03Cultural Stop

China Pu'er Tea Exposition Garden

中华普洱茶博览苑

All Ages

Admission

CNY 30 admission. Round-trip sightseeing bus is CNY 50 if you do not want to walk the large tea-garden route.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

04Built Heritage

Daijiaxiang Ancient Buildings

戴家巷古建筑群

All Ages

Admission

Free street-area visit. Some courtyards, cafes, or photo spaces may require consumption.

Typical Visit

1.5-2.5 hours with Simao Old Street

05City Guide

Jingmai Mountain Tea Forest Cultural Scenic Area

景迈山茶林文化景区

All Ages

Admission

No simple single admission ticket for the open heritage landscape. Villages and tea experiences may require registration, transport fees, or separate spending.

Typical Visit

1-2 days

06City Guide

Mojiang Tropic of Cancer Marker Park

墨江北回归线标志园

All Ages

Admission

CNY 40 adult admission. The uphill magic-carpet ride is separate; one-way tickets are CNY 40.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

07Cultural Stop

Mojiang Twins Cultural Park

墨江双胞胎文化园

All Ages

Admission

CNY 20 adult ticket.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes

08Food District

Nakeli Village

那柯里村

All Ages

Admission

Free village entry. Optional activities include tea-cake making at CNY 68 and short horse rides at CNY 60.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

09City Guide

Nuogan Ancient Village

糯干古寨

All Ages

Admission

Free village entry. Tea, meals, costume rental, and homestays are separate local spending.

Typical Visit

1-3 hours

10City Guide

Pu'er City Museum

普洱市博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry. Bring a valid ID or passport for registration if requested.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours

11Food District

Simao Old Street

思茅老街

All Ages

Admission

Free public street area. Food, cafes, tea houses, and courtyards are separate spending.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

12City Guide

Pu'er Sun River Forest Park

普洱太阳河森林公园

All Ages

Admission

CNY 135 for the adult ticket + shuttle package. Higher packages can include animal-interaction items such as the rhino experience.

Typical Visit

3-5 hours

13City Guide

Pu'er Tea Horse Ancient Road Scenic Area

普洱茶马古道旅游景区

All Ages

Admission

Free entry to the relic park. Paid shuttle/cableway sightseeing packages are sold separately; the easy sightseeing package is CNY 120.

Typical Visit

3 hours for the easy route; 5-7 hours for the long Nakeli hike

14City Guide

Wengji Bulang Old Village

翁基布朗族老寨

All Ages

Admission

Free village entry. Tea tasting, meals, homestays, and local guides are separate spending.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours; longer if staying for tea or sunset

15City Guide

Xiaoaozi Coffee Manor

小凹子咖啡庄园

All Ages

Admission

CNY 60 experience ticket, including coffee tasting and guided explanation.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours