Don't miss a hot air balloon ride in SW China's Puzhehei

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The Puzhehei scenic spot in southwest China's Yunnan Province is one of the best places in China for a hot air balloon ride, allowing tourists to roam in the sky and to enjoy the unique view. As a typical karst landscape, Puzhehei abounds in beautiful waters and green mountains, which are very similar to those in Guilin City. As a result, it is praised as “a unique pastoral scene in China.”

Only a few places in China offer hot air balloon rides. The most common hot air balloons they offer range between 1,600 to 3,000 cubic meters, which can accommodate less than three persons. However, the hot air balloons provided by Puzhehei are as big as 4,000 cubic meters, enough to accommodate five people.

Puzhehei scenic area in southwest China's Yunnan Province. /VCG Photo

Covering an area of 165 square kilometers, the scenic area mostly consists of clusters of limestone peaks, karst caves and natural lakes.

“Puzhehei” means “a pond teeming with fish and shrimp” in the local language. Puzhehei Lake in the center of the scenic spot is an upland freshwater lake and is called “Pearl Lake” by the local people.

The Puzhehei scenic area is a fairyland with a tranquil environment and beautiful scenery, dragging people away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Puzhehei scenic area in southwest China's Yunnan Province. /VCG Photo

Tips:

Entrance fee: Puzhehei scenic area is free of charge from October 1, 2018.

Transportation: Puzhehei can be reached from Kunming either by bus or by airplane. Tourists can travel to Qiubei County from Kunming in a five-hour ride and then change to the special-line tourist buses to the Puzhehei scenic area. Or, tourists can fly from Kunming to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport.

Best time to visit: May - September

Puzhehei scenic area in southwest China's Yunnan Province. /VCG Photo

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