Meoweler
China

Yuxi / Yuxi-lent adventure

MeowScore 😻91/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

April

Experience the exciting water-sprinkling festival.

❄️
january

Enjoy the stunning winter landscape at Fuxian Lake ❄️

🎉
february

Celebrate the vibrant Spring Festival 🎉

🌸
march

Admire blooming cherry blossoms at Baiyukou Park 🌸

🌊
april

Witness the amazing water-sprinkling festival 🌊

🏞️
may

Hike along the beautiful Dongchuan Red Land 🏞️

🌊
june

Escape heat and stroll in the refreshing Nanpan River 🌊

🐉
july

Join the exciting dragon boat race on Fuxian Lake 🐉

🍲
august

Taste the delicious Nanzhao Ancient Dian Cuisine 🍲

🔥
september

Take part in the grand Torch Festival celebration 🔥

🍂
october

Marvel at the breathtaking autumn scenery of Xiushan Mountain 🍂

🌼
november

Experience the folk culture at the Chrysanthemum Festival 🌼

⛷️
december

Have fun skiing at the Tianmenshan Ski Resort ⛷️

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

As a visiting cat, I found the prices in Yuxi to be moderately affordable, but not excessively cheap. Some items such as food and utilities can be quite affordable, but accommodation and transportation can be expensive.

To save money, try to eat at local street vendors instead of restaurants and negotiate prices for transportation.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

transit stopover

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

transit stopover

Yuxi is often just a quick stop on the way to other destinations in Yunnan province.

Tipping

0%

No tipping customs in Yuxi known.

Tipping

0%

No tipping customs in Yuxi known.

Cash is preferred but some larger restaurants may accept credit cards. Splitting the bill is not common, and it is polite to pay for the entire meal as a gesture of generosity.

internet situation

meh Speed

Average speed for China

good Availability

Most areas have access, but not all

great Cellular

Good coverage across the city

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

CNY

1 CNY =
? USD

Currency converter

undefined

undefined

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length



biking possible

Mixed infrastructure

walkable -ish

Some traffic, but sidewalks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Yuxi - like a ball of yarn with many winding streets to explore.

Curious cats will enjoy tasting the local cuisine and perching on the city's scenic hills.

Things to do

The mainstream

🌳
Yuxi China Tobacco Leaf Stone Forest
🎭
Yuxi Ethnic Cultural Park
🌻
Tonghai Sunflower Garden
🏰
Yuxi Ancient City Wall
🌊
Fuxian Lake

The mainstream

🌳
Yuxi China Tobacco Leaf Stone Forest

As the name suggests, this forest has petrified leaves that resemble tobacco leaves, alongside natural stone formations in various shapes. It's a whisker-some spot that's sure to impress curious cats.

Google Maps
🎭
Yuxi Ethnic Cultural Park

This park features traditional architecture and cultural exhibitions of the area's ethnic minority groups. Come for the hiss-tory, stay for the purr-mances and feline-themed souvenirs!

Google Maps
🌻
Tonghai Sunflower Garden

A spacious garden packed with bright sunflowers and chirping birds just waiting for curious cats to come and play. Fur-real, this place is paw-some for a fun day out!

Google Maps
🏰
Yuxi Ancient City Wall

A historic wall that's been meow-tivating cats to roam around since the Ming Dynasty, offering a glimpse into the city's furtastic past. Don't fur-get to snap some purr-ty photos!

Google Maps
🌊
Fuxian Lake

A tranquil lake with crystal clear water and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Cat-urdays are the purr-fect day to visit and relax by the shore.

Google Maps

Off the beaten path

1
Yuxi Wetland Park
2
Yuxi International Horticultural Exposition Park
3
Xingmeng Mongolian Village
4
Yuxi Bamboo Sea
5
Chengjiang Fossil Site

Off the beaten path

1
Yuxi Wetland Park

A peaceful oasis for cat watchers and nature enthusiasts! Spot wild birds, fish, and frogs, and enjoy a paw-some walk along the water. 🐦

Google Maps
2
Yuxi International Horticultural Exposition Park

This bloomin' park features gardens from all over the world, cat-tivating architecture, and furr-tastic scenery. 🌸

Google Maps
3
Xingmeng Mongolian Village

Experience a slice of Mongolian culture in Yuxi at this quaint village. Have some mutton and milk tea and hear meow-velous traditional music. 🐑

Google Maps
4
Yuxi Bamboo Sea

This purr-fect nature area is home to bamboo forests and stunning lakes. A tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. 🎋

Google Maps
5
Chengjiang Fossil Site

Pawesome archaeological site with ancient sea creatures! Meow-vel at the fossils and learn about yesteryear's underwater kingdoms. 🦖

Google Maps

biking possible

Mixed infrastructure

walkable -ish

Some traffic, but sidewalks

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Discover Yuxi's Ancient Temples

Pawsome temples like Nanshou Temple and Tonghae Temple that are over 1300 years old await you in Yuxi! Don't miss out on the pawfect opportunity to explore the city's cultural heritage.

Get a Taste of Local Cuisine

Yuxi is known for its mouth-watering dishes like Crossing-the-bridge Rice Noodles and Lepao (a type of BBQ). Be sure to also try some local Pu'er tea, which is historically significant in the region.

Visit the Colorful Birds and Flowers Market

A lively market that offers an array of plants, exotic animals, and colourful birds. Great for photography, a stroll and shopping.

Explore the Fuxian Lake

Take a relaxing boat ride and fish, swim, or dive in the crystal clear waters of Fuxian Lake, one of China's deepest lakes! You can also explore the stunning rock formations or just bask in the sun on the lovely beaches that surround it.

Learn Traditional Crafts and Folklore

Yuxi is home to many unique crafts, like embroidery, bamboo weaving, and pottery, all of which have been passed down through generations. You can also visit local museums to learn about the different ethnical minorities that reside in Yuxi.

Useful external sites

www.chinahighlights.com/yunnan/yuxi

China Highlights↗

Provides information on the top attractions, activities, and accommodations in Yuxi and throughout China.

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1152590-Yuxi_Yunnan-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Reviews and recommendations from other travelers to Yuxi.

www.lonelyplanet.com/china/yunnan/yuxi

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide to Yuxi with recommendations on where to go, eat, and stay.

Beware, most of the content was generated by AI