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Chuxiong Yi People Ancient Town (Yiren Town)
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Chuxiong Yi People Ancient Town (Yiren Town)

楚雄彝人古镇

Yunnan, Chuxiong4.5·25.0507°N, 101.8380°E
Ticket Price
CNY 120 (peak season), CNY 80 (off-season)
Duration
3-5 hours
Rating
4.5 / 5.0

About Chuxiong Yi People Ancient Town (Yiren Town)

A charming ancient town in Chuxiong, Yunnan, with well-preserved architecture and local customs.

Highlights

• Themed Yi-ethnic town with towers, lanes and night shows. • Torch-festival culture and handicrafts. • Canals, bridges and folk performances.

Suggested Route

Enter, walk the main street to the tower, then watch an evening show; 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Yi roast lamb, cured meat and buckwheat cakes. Inns and hotels in town.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a stage, wheelchair access and a shuttle.
Travel Tips

Stay until evening to see lantern-lit streets. Try local snacks from street vendors. Bargain at shops.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Year-round (best March-May and September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:30

Getting There

Chuxiong city; Chuxiong Railway Station ~5 km (Kunming-Dali line); no metro; bus/taxi.

Reservation

Free entry to the town; no reservation required.

Ticket Price

CNY 120 (≈ $17) (peak season), CNY 80 (≈ $11) (off-season)

Address

Chuxiongyizu Autonomous Prefecture Chuxiong City Yongan Road No. 543

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
楚雄彝人古镇

楚雄彝族自治州楚雄市永安路543号

Chuxiongyizu Autonomous Prefecture Chuxiong City Yongan Road No. 543

25.0507, 101.8380

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