Natural site · YUNNAN
Puzhehei
普者黑 · Pǔzhěhēi
About
Karst landscape with lakes and lotus fields in southeastern Yunnan. Less famous than Guilin but with rare 'flat karst' geology.
Puzhehei is a karst-and-water landscape similar to Guilin's Li River but smaller and quieter, in southeastern Yunnan. 312 km² of karst pinnacles surrounded by lakes and rice paddies, with substantial lotus blooms in summer. Visit by boat through the connected lakes. Increasingly popular as a Guilin alternative.
How to get there
HSR Kunming to Puzhehei (~3.5 hours).
When to visit
Summer (June–August) for lotus; winter for clear water.
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