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Shizong Phoenix Valley
4A Tourism Area

Shizong Phoenix Valley

曲靖师宗凤凰谷

Yunnan, Qujing3.8·25.0325°N, 101.8199°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50 (peak season), CNY 30 (off-season)
Duration
Half day
Rating
3.8 / 5.0

About Shizong Phoenix Valley

A karst valley in Yunnan's Shizong county, named for a phoenix-shaped rock formation. Its underground river and stalactite caverns, reached by boat and boardwalk, are set within quiet rural countryside.

Highlights

• Karst valley with a cave and a phoenix-shaped rock formation. • Underground river and stalactite caverns. • Quiet rural scenery.

Suggested Route

Enter, walk the valley to the cave, then the boat/boardwalk inside; 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Snack stands; Shizong county eateries nearby.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a cave walkway, partial wheelchair access and a shuttle.
Travel Tips

Best visited in morning for fewer crowds. Bring snacks as food options may be limited inside.

📅 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

Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)

Getting There

Shizong County, Qujing; nearest railway station ~40 km; no airport nearby; long-distance bus.

Reservation

Ticket booking via OTA recommended; no strict reservation required.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (peak season), CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) (off-season)

Address

Yunnan Province Qujing City Shizong County Wulongzhuangzu Township

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
曲靖师宗凤凰谷

云南省曲靖市师宗县五龙壮族乡

Yunnan Province Qujing City Shizong County Wulongzhuangzu Township

25.0325, 101.8199

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