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Simao Old Street

思茅老街

Walk Simao Old Street in Pu'er with a practical route through Xingshu Dayuan, Hongqi Hall, Daijiaxiang, South Zheng Street, local food, and timing tips.

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Quick Facts
Ticket
Free public street area. Food, cafes, tea houses, and courtyards are separate spending.
Hours
Open street district. Shops and restaurants keep their own hours; after 16:00 is better for cooler walking and evening food.
Transport
No metro. Central Simao is easy by taxi, bus, or walking from nearby hotels.
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Time
Late afternoon in any season; dry months are easier for walking
Visitors
All ages
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How to Visit
1

Start at Xingshu Dayuan

Begin with the old administrative courtyard area and red-brick buildings before moving into smaller lanes.

Tip:This gives the walk a clear starting point.
2

Continue to Hongqi Hall and Daijiaxiang

Use these stops for old-building details, courtyards, and the strongest architectural part of the old-street route.

Tip:Daijiaxiang is the most focused heritage section.
3

Use South Zheng Street for food

Finish toward South Zheng Street for rice noodles, local snacks, tea, coffee, or dinner depending on timing.

Tip:Old-street food is more important than formal sightseeing here.
4

Keep the route relaxed

Simao Old Street is a local-life district, not a big restored scenic zone. Leave time to sit down rather than only taking photos.

Tip:This is best for an arrival day or an easy evening.
Highlights
  • Easy city walk through Pu'er's old Simao area
  • Daijiaxiang, old courtyards, local food, tea, and coffee in one route
  • Good late-afternoon or evening plan without long transport
  • Useful contrast to remote tea mountains and forest parks
  • Works well after the museum or before Chama Ancient City
Insider Tips

✦Go after 16:00 for cooler light and more food options.

✦Wear flat shoes because some lanes have uneven paving.

✦Do not expect one single old street; think of it as a small district.

✦Keep cashless payment ready because small shops may not handle foreign cards.

✦Pair it with Daijiaxiang instead of treating them as separate attractions.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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