Dayakou Village of Dongchuan Red Land, Kunming

Dayakou Village of Dongchuan Red Land, Kunming
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Dàyākǒu in Dongchuan Red Land is a scenic spot in Hongtudizhen, Dongchuan District, Kunming, Yunnan Province, located in the southern part of Dongchuan Red Land, more than 40 kilometers southwest of Dongchuan District. The area of hundreds of square kilometers is the most concentrated, typical, and unique red land in the Yunnan Red Highlands. Dayakou is 1,760 meters above sea level. At sunrise, in the sea of clouds and mist, a colorful halo of red, purple, blue, green, cyan, and orange appears, creating a very beautiful scene.

Geographic Location

  • Address: The area within 20 square kilometers centered on Huagou Village and Huashitou Village in Hongtudizhen, Dongchuan District, Kunming, Yunnan Province.
  • Transportation:
    • By Bus: You can take a bus to Fazhe from Kunming North Bus Station and get off at Huashitou Village. The fare is about 37 yuan per person, with two buses departing at 7:50 and 8:30 every day. Alternatively, you can take a bus to Majie from Dongchuan District Bus Station and get off at Huashitou Village. The fare is about 18 yuan per person, and the journey takes about 2.5 hours.
    • By Car: Access via Kunqu Expressway and Songdai Expressway.

Scenic Features

  • Red Land: The soil of Dongchuan Red Land is crimson due to its high iron and aluminum content. The land is divided into plots by fields and crops, creating a colorful landscape. Against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, the scenery is spectacular.
  • Sunrise and Sunset: Dayakou is an excellent spot to watch the sunrise and sunset. At dawn or dusk, the colorful halo appears and disappears in the sea of clouds and mist, with rosy clouds and purple mist, creating a magnificent view.
  • Terraced Fields: Along the southern route, there are scenic spots such as Le Pu Ao and Da Wo Tang. Le Pu Ao is only about 1 kilometer away from Huashitou Village. The almost level terraced fields layer upon layer resemble a colorful staff, and the farmers working in the fields are like notes, vivid and lifelike.

Tourism Information

  • Opening Hours: Open all day.
  • Ticket Price: Free.
  • Best Time to Visit: Spring and autumn (May to June, September to December). At this time, the colors of the red land are vibrant, and combined with the magnificent scenery of the Old Dragon Tree, it is very suitable for photography.
  • Suggested Duration of Play: 1 day.

Surrounding Attractions

  • Old Dragon Tree: Located in the Dongchuan Red Land scenic area, on an independent hill in Huagou, it is a thousand-year-old cold fir. Locals call it “Shasong” or “Old Dragon Tree”. The tree is about 10 meters high, with a trunk diameter of about 3 meters. It has lush branches and leaves, is evergreen all year round, and its crown is like a huge umbrella, creating a very impressive visual effect.
  • Le Pu Ao: About 1 kilometer away from Huashitou Village, the almost level terraced fields layer upon layer resemble a colorful staff, and the farmers working in the fields are like notes, vivid and lifelike.
  • Luoxiagou: In May, when the terraced fields are filled with water for rice planting, the lines of Luoxiagou resemble a pipa. Moreover, Luoxiagou is also one of the best spots to photograph the sunset and afterglow in the evening.
  • Moonlight Terraces: About 20 kilometers away from Huashitou Village, the terraced fields and canyon landscapes merge here, creating extremely rich layers. It is a favorite place for many photography enthusiasts to capture great photos.