Hulu Town in Cangyuan County, Lincang
Chinese Name: 沧源葫芦小镇
English Name: Hulu Town in Cangyuan County, Lincang
Location: 3 kilometers away from Cangyuan Center
Entrance Ticket：0RMB
Opening Time: All Day
The town lies by hills and waters. It’s combined with fields landscape, mountain landscape and water landscape, rated as the double-A tourist site. The style of architecture is kept the features of Wa dwellings. There are 12 pillars with bluestone relief and 10 relief wall of Wa ethnic minorities. The relief on the wall tells the fairy story of Wa people. You can enjoy the local singing and dancing performance and taste the local food.
Hulu Town is located 2 kilometers southwest of Cangyuan County, in the Lincang region of Yunnan Province, China. Recognized as a National AAAA-level tourist attraction since March 2020, this scenic area lies about 3 kilometers southwest of Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County. The town was completed in 2013, covering an area of 202 acres and featuring 180 traditional Wa-style homes. The architectural design retains the distinctive characteristics of Wa dwellings, highlighted by red curved rooftops and intersecting corner decorations. The town’s environment blends farmland, hills, and water bodies, creating a beautiful and unique setting.
Features and Attractions of Hulu Town Scenic Area
Hulu Town seamlessly integrates the Wa people’s characteristic red curved-roof dwellings with cultural walls, the water-spraying gourd feature, the Dage (dance) square, the Zhaixin stake, the Gourd Tower, and the Wa King Palace. These elements are beautifully incorporated into the landscape, which is nestled between mountains and water. The area exudes rich Wa cultural heritage, offering a vibrant cultural tourism experience that combines dining, accommodation, travel, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment in one cohesive package.
Visitors to the scenic area can savor authentic Wa cuisine, enjoy romantic moonlit serenades, and partake in lively bonfire celebrations. The combination of natural beauty and cultural vibrancy makes Hulu Town an ideal destination for tourists seeking both relaxation and cultural immersion.
Visitor Information
- Location: 200 meters west of the intersection of Sigangli Avenue and County Road 262, Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County, Lincang City, Yunnan Province, China.
- Opening Hours: 08:00 to 23:00 daily.
- Recommended Visit Duration: Flexible based on personal schedule, but at least half a day is suggested to fully experience the attractions.
Hulu Town offers a unique insight into the traditional lifestyle and cultural heritage of the Wa people, making it a must-visit for those interested in exploring the rich ethnic diversity of Yunnan.
