Zhaotong Tourism Guide: History and Culture Intertwined

Travel Station > Travel Guides > Zhaotong Tourism Guide: History and Culture Intertwined Author: Eric Time: September 18, 2023, 18:18:01 […]

Travel Station > Travel Guides > Zhaotong Tourism Guide: History and Culture Intertwined

Author: Eric
Time: September 18, 2023, 18:18:01

Zhaotong is located at the intersection of Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and Sichuan-Yunnan Plateau, with a unique geographical location. Zhaotong has a long history and culture and diverse ethnic customs, which is also an important feature of tourism in Zhaotong. When touring in Zhaotong, you will appreciate the unique historical culture combined with the perfect natural shape of contemporary architectural style.

Zhaoyang Ancient City
Zhaoyang Ancient City is a landmark of Zhaotong City and one of the best-preserved and largest ancient cities in Zhaotong. Zhaoyang Ancient City is located in Zhaoyang District, covering an area of 440 mu, and the city wall is as high as 9 meters. Zhaoyang Ancient City integrates multiple cultures such as Yunnan, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Tibet, highlighting the essence of Sichuan-Yunnan-Guizhou-Tibetan culture. The building colors of the ancient city are simple and generous, with strong northern characteristics of Guizhou and Sichuan. Walking through Zhaoyang Ancient City, you can appreciate the historical and cultural features of more than 700 years ago and learn about the local folk customs.

Songshan Cultural Tourism Scenic Area
The Songshan Cultural Tourism Scenic Area is located in Shanghuping Town, Yongshan County. The scenic area has characteristic attractions such as the world’s largest ‘Zhifeng-style’ Songdong Stone Village and the lofty ‘Little Three Gorges’.Songshan culture is a cultural relic integrating Chu culture, Miao culture, Dong culture, Bai culture, etc. The scenic area is composed of Zhisong, stockaded villages, rivers, etc., and is a tourist destination where ‘ecology, folk customs, and culture’ are integrated.

Zhaotong Cuisine
Zhaotong has a rich variety of cuisines with obvious characteristics. Zhaotong’s peppers are famous for their excellent quality and unique taste. In particular, duck blood vermicelli soup, tripe hot pot, and snail powder have become representatives of Zhaotong City and are very popular. In addition, Zhaotong also has delicious sour and spicy cowpea, stone-ground rice rolls, sweet potato noodles, etc., with delicious taste. Even if you are a picky eater, you will not be disappointed.

Zhaotong Characteristic Homestays
Zhaotong’s unique features and diverse ethnic cultures have become highlights of tourism in Zhaotong, and these characteristic cultures have also become rich mines for Zhaotong’s homestays. Zhaotong’s homestays have strong local characteristics. For example, homestays in Miao ethnic style villages and Tibetan-style guild hall homestays are all magnificent and extremely precious. Staying in a homestay with a unique style in Zhaotong, you might as well experience the authentic ethnic customs.

Touring Northwest Yunnan
Zhaotong is an important city in the northwest Yunnan region and a strategic pass to Sichuan and Tibet. While traveling in Zhaotong, you can also visit surrounding cities such as Tengchong, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, and Dali on the way and tour in the vast area of northwest Yunnan.Summary: Zhaotong City has extremely rich tourism resources. Its special geographical location and diverse ethnic cultures attract more and more tourists. Whether it’s cultural relics or food and accommodation, Zhaotong has a very high level and characteristics. In short, tourism in Zhaotong is worth a visit. Come to Zhaotong City and experience it for yourself!
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