Modou Mountain in Yuxi

📍 Location & Features

• Core Location — On the border of Huaning County and Jiangchuan District, Yuxi City, Yunnan. Elevation: 2663.1 m. From the summit, you can “stand in two counties, see three lakes” — Fuxian, Xingyun, and Qilu.

• Natural Scenery — Vast alpine meadows dubbed “Yunnan’s Little New Zealand”. In autumn sunlight, golden grass waves roll with herds of cattle and sheep wandering freely.

🎢 Activities & Experiences

🌬️ Wind Farm Wonder

• 24 giant white wind turbines stretch along the ridgeline. No. 8 turbine is the best viewpoint — follow the wooden boardwalk to the summit for a 360° panorama of the three lakes.

• At sunrise/sunset, capture silhouettes of the turbines with lake and mountain backdrops for dramatic light and shadow shots.

🚶 Light Hiking & Exploration

• Ridge-line hike through karst cave clusters (bring your own lighting), ending at a seasonal waterfall.

• Meadow camping & picnics — ideal for watching sunset and starry skies. Some areas ban single-use tableware, so bring reusable gear.

🚗 Getting There

🛻 Self-Drive Navigation

• Recommended Route — Kunming → Chengjiang Lujuzhen → Hongshiyan Village → single mountain road to summit.

• Or search “Mode Mountain Science Museum (磨豆山科普馆)” for a loop route.

⚠️ Road Conditions

• Xiaomi Road & County Roads 117/198 have sharp, narrow turns — speed limit 30 km/h. SUVs recommended.

• Snack Stop — At turbine No. 1102, stalls sell fried potatoes, cold rice noodles, and tamarind juice (about ¥10/person).

📝 Itinerary & Tips

• Best Season — Nov–Mar (dry season, avoid heavy rains).

• Best Time — Sunset (17:00–19:00) when the meadow turns gold and lakes glow orange.

⏳ Suggested Plans

• Day Trip — Morning: wind farm viewing + hike → Noon: picnic → Afternoon: cave exploration → Evening: sunset return.

• Combo Trip — After descending, visit Fuxian Lake Cliff Park (Gogagaland Camp).

🎒 Must-Pack Items

• Windproof jacket (temperature drop 8–10°C at summit)

• Non-slip hiking shoes & trekking poles

• Trash bag (no bins — pack out all waste)

🍢 Nearby Food

• On the Summit — Fried potatoes, chicken sausages, shrimp fritters with tamarind juice.

• In Jiangchuan Town — Copper pot fish + potato rice.

💎 Key Reminders

• Narrow mountain roads — beginners should consider hiring a driver.

• Meadow paths have cattle/sheep droppings — avoid open sandals.

• For photography, avoid areas with construction vehicles.