Shilin 1-Day Tour Guide

Shilin is a hidden gem in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It enjoys a spring-like climate all year round and is rarely disturbed by tourists. The city is home to a century-old iron train, a thousand-year-old ancient city, and the beautiful Yilong Lake Wetland Park. Shilin 1-Day Tour Guide First Stop Shilin Ancient City: This historical and cultural city is shaped like a turtle shell and has a well-connected road network. It is known as the hometown of the top scorer in the imperial examination and has a history of more than 2,000 years. The ancient city retains the layout of the Ming Dynasty and is home to many ancient buildings, such as the Shilin Confucian Temple, Shilin Academy, and the county government office. Second Stop The Shilin Station of the narrow-gauge railway was built in 1936. The station has been renovated and the narrow-gauge sightseeing train has been reopened. The Shilin Station retains the original ticket hall and platform, and the line to Baxin, Tuanshan, and Jianshui has been reopened. The lowest ticket price is CNY 40 for a hard seat from Shilin to Baxin, and CNY 120 for a round-trip hard seat from Shilin to Jianshui. Third Stop Yilong Lake Yilong Lake is a plateau lake connecting Shilin County and Baxin Town in Yunnan Province. Its history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. Attractions: Lake embankment, water pavilion, wooden arch bridge, and plank road. You can ride a bike or take a walk along the lake. Fourth Stop Haishan Pavilion Ruicheng Haishan Pavilion consists of Laicrane Pavilion, Wenchang Pavilion, and Kuixing Pavilion. It was built in the Ming Dynasty. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Yilong Lake from the top. Admission is free.