Puzhehei Scenic Spot

Chinese Name: 普者黑风景区 (Pu Zhe Hei Feng Jing Qu)
Location: Shuanglongying Town, Qiubei County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Ticket: Free, optional boat CNY170.00
Estimated tour time: Half day
Recommended time to visit: May to Sep.
Nearby attractions: Bamei Village, Laojun Mountain Forest Park, Seven Star Lake,Dulong Ancient Town, Liujing Karst Cave, etc.

Puzhehei is a Yi language meaning "a pond full of fish and shrimp”. Puzhehei Scenic Spot is located in Qiubei County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 13 kilometers away from the county seat. It is a national scenic spot and national 4A level tourist attraction. The total area of the scenic spot is 388 square kilometers, and the core scenic area is 165 square kilometers.

Known as “Guilin of Yunnan”, Puzhehei is a typical karst landform developed in the karst area of southeast Yunnan.The Scenic Area consists of clusters of diverse limestone peaks, unique karst caves and natural lakes embraced by mountains, also the flourishing lotus flowers, such as Dajianshan Scenic Area, Swan lake in Puzhehei and Qinglong Mountain in Puzhehei etc.

Puzhehei is famous for six scenic spots, "Water Pastoral, Lake-Peak Forest, Yi Water Town, Karst Wetland, Lotus World, Migratory Bird Paradise". There are 265 scenic spots in the scenic area, each with its own unique features. 312 lonely peaks dotted all over the place, 83 karst caves in a variety of shapes, 54 lakes connected, 13 million square meters of water surface is clear and transparent, the 13 km magnificent Grand Canyon, the 3 km Tea-Horse Ancient Road is mysterious and simple. There are also 27 million square kilometers of plateau karst wetlands.

Puzhehei Lake, an upland freshwater lake, stands in the center of this area. It is 1,310 acres of clear, sparkling water, and is called ‘Pearl Lake’ by the local people. About 70 lakes of different sizes link together to form a 20-kilometer (12.4 mile) long tourist watercourse. 300 distinct peaks tower over crystal waters; some seem like elegant pagodas while others resemble penholders. Among the peaks there are more than 200 karst caves, of which about 80 large ones can be visited. In the deep, quiet caves, milky stalagmites grow thickly and steles stand in great numbers. Outside, the vast waters are dotted in summer with shining lotus flowers and boundless lotus leaves, enhancing the picturesque scenery.

Tourists can take a traditional canoe made by the Yi people to admire the stunning spectacle. Simple cottages in good condition, surrounded with cut bamboo, are situated by the lakes. Five ethnic minorities, the Yi, Zhuang, Miao, Yao and Sani, live nearby and preserve their old folk-customs and cultures. Away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, the Puzhehei Scenic Area offers people a fairyland with a tranquil environment and beautiful scenery.