Pu'er · Simao
Simao & Sun River Forest Park: Places and Local Life
Simao is Pu'er's main urban district, surrounded by tea and coffee country and serving as a gateway to the city's forest and trade-route heritage.
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Pu’er is a place to follow the landscape through tea forests, village paths and old trading routes. Jingmai Mountain offers one starting point; Simao, Ning’er, Lancang and the towns further south open up other journeys through this varied part of Yunnan.
Discover places to explore, from Simao to Menglian. Seek out the attractions that define the region, including Jingmai Ancient Tea Forest and Sun River Forest Park. Or follow our hidden gems towards Nuogan Village and quieter discoveries. Three ways to see Pu'er, brought together in a trip shaped around you.
Discover Pu'er with WhyYunnan
Build your route around Simao, Lancang and Jingmai Mountain, or take a different direction through Ning’er, Mojiang and Menglian. Pu’er rewards a selective itinerary, with enough time to arrive and explore each place.
Nuogan, Wengji and Mangjing are places to slow down and look more closely at village life around the tea forests. Laodabao and the villages of Ximeng bring other possibilities to a longer journey, arranged with local guidance.
Begin with the places that interest you. The journey ideas below are suggestions that can be adjusted around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
01 — PLACES TO EXPLORE
Build your route around Simao, Lancang and Jingmai Mountain, or take a different direction through Ning’er, Mojiang and Menglian. Pu’er rewards a selective itinerary, with enough time to arrive and explore each place.
02 — ATTRACTIONS
Jingmai Ancient Tea Forest and Nakeli Tea Horse Road connect landscape with living traditions. Sun River Forest Park, the Tropic of Cancer Park and Menglian Golden Pagoda offer other points of interest for a route shaped around you.
03 — HIDDEN GEMS
Nuogan, Wengji and Mangjing are places to slow down and look more closely at village life around the tea forests. Laodabao and the villages of Ximeng bring other possibilities to a longer journey, arranged with local guidance.
Explore our top Pu'er trips
A few ideas to start your journey. Each can be shaped around you.
6 suggested journeys · Tailored to your pace
Pu'er · Lancang
Lancang & Jingmai Mountain: Landscapes in Focus
Lancang Lahu Autonomous County combines Lahu community heritage with access to Jingmai Mountain and its old tea forests.
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Pu'er · Nuogan Village
Nuogan Village & Wengji Village: A Slower Discovery
Nuogan is a Dai village within the Jingmai Mountain cultural landscape, where traditional houses and tea-growing life remain closely connected.
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Pu'er · Ning'er
Ning'er & Nakeli Tea Horse Road: Heritage and Countryside
Ning'er is associated with historic Pu'er tea trade and the Tea Horse Road, with Nakeli village among its best-known heritage outings.
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Pu'er · Ximeng
Ximeng & Longmoye Sacred Site: A Regional Journey
Ximeng Wa Autonomous County offers a Wa cultural landscape, with Mengsuo Longtan and the sacred Longmoye site near its county town.
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Pu'er · Menglian
Menglian & Menglian Golden Pagoda: Beyond the Main Stops
Menglian is a Dai, Lahu and Wa autonomous county associated with Nayun's historic townscape and the chieftain administrative compound.
View itinerary →Experiences to make your own
A closer connection to Pu'er, one experience at a time.
Discover Jingmai Ancient Tea Forest
Give Jingmai Ancient Tea Forest time of its own in your Pu'er journey. Explore at your preferred pace, with local arrangements shaped around your interests.
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Discover Sun River Forest Park
Give Sun River Forest Park time of its own in your Pu'er journey. Explore at your preferred pace, with local arrangements shaped around your interests.
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Discover Simao
Give Simao time of its own in your Pu'er journey. Explore at your preferred pace, with local arrangements shaped around your interests.
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Discover Nuogan Village
Give Nuogan Village time of its own in your Pu'er journey. Explore at your preferred pace, with local arrangements shaped around your interests.
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Discover Wengji Village
Give Wengji Village time of its own in your Pu'er journey. Explore at your preferred pace, with local arrangements shaped around your interests.
Enquire NowWhat to see and do in Pu'er
A Journey Through Tea Country
Build your route around Simao, Lancang and Jingmai Mountain, or take a different direction through Ning’er, Mojiang and Menglian. Pu’er rewards a selective itinerary, with enough time to arrive and explore each place.
Tea Forests & the Old Trading Roads
Jingmai Ancient Tea Forest and Nakeli Tea Horse Road connect landscape with living traditions. Sun River Forest Park, the Tropic of Cancer Park and Menglian Golden Pagoda offer other points of interest for a route shaped around you.
Village Mornings on Jingmai
Nuogan, Wengji and Mangjing are places to slow down and look more closely at village life around the tea forests. Laodabao and the villages of Ximeng bring other possibilities to a longer journey, arranged with local guidance.
The best of Pu'er
A Journey Through Tea Country
Build your route around Simao, Lancang and Jingmai Mountain, or take a different direction through Ning’er, Mojiang and Menglian. Pu’er rewards a selective itinerary, with enough time to arrive and explore each place.
Tea Forests & the Old Trading Roads
Jingmai Ancient Tea Forest and Nakeli Tea Horse Road connect landscape with living traditions. Sun River Forest Park, the Tropic of Cancer Park and Menglian Golden Pagoda offer other points of interest for a route shaped around you.
Village Mornings on Jingmai
Nuogan, Wengji and Mangjing are places to slow down and look more closely at village life around the tea forests. Laodabao and the villages of Ximeng bring other possibilities to a longer journey, arranged with local guidance.
A Journey Shaped Around You
Combine Simao, Jingmai Ancient Tea Forest and Nuogan Village in a route that leaves room for the things you enjoy. Share your dates and preferred pace with WhyYunnan.
FAQs
A few things to know before discovering Pu'er with WhyYunnan
Tea-country visits depend on the experience you want, from forest walks to learning about tea preparation. Discuss your dates with us so village access, weather and local activities can be checked.
A first visit can start with Simao and Jingmai Ancient Tea Forest. Add Sun River Forest Park or Nuogan Village according to the time available. The three collections above help you choose a route around your interests.
Yes. Places to Explore, Attractions and Hidden Gems are complementary ways to discover Pu'er. Combine a town-focused stay with a landscape outing and a quieter village visit; the exact route will depend on access and your dates.
The journey cards suggest short stays of three or four days as starting points, rather than fixed itineraries. A wider route through Pu'er needs more time between stops. Share the places you hope to visit so we can propose a realistic pace.
Choose a journey card and select Plan this trip to open our enquiry form. Your Pu'er destination and chosen journey are included in the link. Share your dates and interests so the itinerary, availability and any costs can be confirmed. Background references: UNESCO: Jingmai Mountain tea landscape · Yunnan: Pu’er county destination guide
