Introduction

Ethnic Groups

• 👫 Dai: Known for their peacock dance and music played on cucurbit flutes.
• 👫 Bai: Famous for traditional dwellings and the Three Pagodas of Dali.
• 👫 Yi: Features a tiger rockery and a giant totem column in Solar Calendar Square.
• 👫 Naxi: Known for their Dongba culture and matrilineal society.
• 👫 Wa: Recognizable by their bull head totem and hair-swinging dance.
• 👫 Hani: Known for their Longba Gate and traditional dances.
• 👫 Tibetan: Features Tibetan Buddhist temples and prayer wheels.
• 👫 Miao: Known for their reed-pipe dance and traditional costumes.

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Special Events

• 💦 Water-Splashing Festival: Celebrated by the Dai minority from April 13-16.
• 🔥 Torch Festival: Celebrated by the Yi minority on June 24 in the lunar calendar.
• 🌾 New Rice Festival: Celebrated by the Jinuo minority from the end of July to the beginning of August.
• 🎉 Sanyuejie Festival: Celebrated by the Bai people in mid-April.
• 🏹 Hunting Festival: Celebrated by the Yi people in early March.
• 🌸 March 3 Festival: A spring outing day for Kunming people in late March or early April.

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Transport

• 🚍 Buses: Accessible by bus lines 24, 44, 73, 94, 171, A1, K31, and Tourist Line 1.
• 🚖 Taxi: A taxi ride from downtown Kunming costs between CNY 15-30.
• 🚇 Metro: From Kunming South Railway Station, take Metro Line 1 to Huan Cheng South Road Station, then transfer to bus No. 44.
• 🚠 Cable Car: One-way cableway to West Hill Forest Park costs CNY 40, round trip costs CNY 70.
• 🚲 Quadricycle: Available for CNY 100 per vehicle for three hours.
• 🛴 Balance Bike: Available for CNY 80 per hour.
• 🚗 Electro Car: Available for CNY 80 per hour.
• 🚂 Sightseeing Mini-Train: Costs CNY 30 per person.

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Shows and Activities

• 🎭 Achang Court: Performances at 09:30-09:50, 11:30-11:50, 16:10-16:30.
• 🎭 Wa Village: Performances at 10:30-10:50, 12:20-12:40, 16:00-16:20.
• 🎭 Bai Village: Performances at 10:30-10:50, 12:40-13:00, 17:00-17:20.
• 🎭 Yi Village: Performances at 10:40-11:00, 13:20-13:40, 16:10-16:30.
• 🎭 Hani Village: Performances at 10:50-11:10, 16:30-16:50.
• 🎭 Dai Village: Performances at 11:00-11:20, 15:50-16:10.
• 🎭 Lahu Village: Performances at 11:00-11:20, 16:30-16:50.
• 🎭 Mosuo Village: Performances at 11:30-11:50, 16:30-16:50.
• 🎭 'Call of the Plateau': Held at Dianchi Stage at 13:20-14:10, tickets cost CNY 150 for normal and CNY 260 for VIP.
• 🎭 Elephant Show: Held at Elephant Show Square at 11:00-11:30, 13:30-14:00, 16:30-17:00.

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Tips and Recommendations

• 🕒 Recommended Visit Time: 3 to 5 hours.
• 🎟️ Ticket Packages: Family packages available, including access to the park, dance performances, and elephant shows.
• 🍽️ Food: Local foods and ethnic cuisine available within the park.
• 🛍️ Souvenirs: Handicrafts and souvenirs can be purchased in various villages.
• 👶 Child-Friendly: Free entry for children under 1.2 meters, and various activities suitable for kids.
• 📸 Photography: Great opportunities for photography, especially during performances and in ethnic villages.
• 🌐 Navigation: Use navigation apps like Didi or Baidu for easy travel.
• 💡 Language: Tour guides available in each village to explain customs and traditions.

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Nearby Attractions

• 🌊 Dianchi Lake: A beautiful lake adjacent to the Yunnan Ethnic Village.
• 🌳 Western Hill Forest Park: Located nearby, offering scenic views and hiking trails.
• 🏞️ Daguan Park: Another nearby park with picturesque landscapes.
• 🏯 Zhenhe Park: A park facing the Yunnan Ethnic Village across Dianchi Lake.
• 🏞️ Haigeng Park: Accessible via cable car from the Yunnan Ethnic Village.
• 🏞️ Top 10 Things to Do in Kunming: Explore other attractions in Kunming for a complete experience.

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Travel Information
📞   Phone: +86 871 6431 1255
📍   Address: 1310 Dianchi Rd, Xishan, Kunming, Yunnan, China, 650111

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