Dongchuan Red Land (东川红土地) Private Tour

Explore the Dongchuan Red Land on a full-day tour from Kunming. Admire the red soil, terraced fields, and the Millennium Dragon Tree. Enjoy a local lunch and see the sunset over the red land.

Depart from Kunming in a private vehicle to the Dongchuan Red Land Scenic Area which will take around 2.5 hours. Arriving at the first stop, the Luoxiagou Scenic Spot. visitors will be greeted by a magnificent view of terraced fields. The terraces, with their red soil backdrop, are like a giant work of art created by nature. The layers of the terraces, combined with the green crops growing on them, create a vivid contrast of colors. The early morning light casts a soft glow over the area, making it an ideal spot for photography.

The filming location, the thousand-year-old Dragon Tree

Next, proceed to the Jinxiuyuan (Splendid Garden) Scenic Spot. Visit the Millennium Dragon Tree. This ancient fir tree stands alone in the middle of the red land, with a history of over a thousand years. After enjoying the sunset, drive to Jiaozi Mountain Scenic Area for overnight stay, stopping for dinner along the way.

Dongchuan Signature gastronomic experiences

Special Steamed potatoes: because after steaming, the meat color is golden, the outer sand is glutinous, the texture is crisp and loose, the skin is powdery and glutinous, it is naturally cracked, and the shape resembles the petals stained with dew in the early morning.

 Buckwheat Baba Dip in Honey: Bitter buckwheat with honey, bitter buckwheat has a unique taste, tartary buckwheat is the main local economic crop, high in nutrients

Red Braised Beef, Stir-fried Beef Jerky with Dried Chili: A beef method with local characteristics, rich in flavor and very chewy

Meet the old man in Yuepuao and watch the splendid sunset.

The red earth here, the color block of the ridge looks like a stave from a distance, it is the place where the famous Internet celebrity old man is, the old man has been weathered for a long time, plus the costume, cigarette stick and dog, is the spokesperson of the red land, suitable for taking photos with the Internet celebrity old man

Head to the Luoshawan (Snail Bay) Scenic Spot. As the name suggests, the land here is shaped like a snail shell, with concentric circles winding up the hillside. From the viewing platform, tourists can have a panoramic view of this unique landform. The red soil, with its smooth curves and patterns, looks like a natural sculpture.

Proceed to the Pumakhan Scenic Spot, which is famous for its sunset views. As the afternoon progresses, the sun starts to lower in the sky, casting a warm golden light over the red land. The red soil seems to glow under the sunlight, and the distant mountains and villages are bathed in a soft, golden hue. After enjoying the sunset, return back to Kunming City.