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Heijing

Central Yunnan, China

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Overview

Heijing (黑井; Hēijǐng) is a city in Central Yunnan Province.

Where to eat, drink and stay

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Wujia Family CompoundSuites from ¥220
武家大院
The former residence of a local magistrate offers a beautiful architecture and atmosphere. It has several courtyards and at least the suite has a nice view of the mountain.
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Suites from ¥220

Getting there and around

Getting there

Heijing can be reached by train from Guiyang or Kunming and by bus from Chuxiong (2.5 hours) or Guangtong (1.5 hours).

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Getting around

At the train station you'll probably find horse carriages and mini buses waiting for you. A horse carriage into Heijing costs ¥5.

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Get inHeijing can be reached by train from Guiyang or Kunming and by bus from Chuxiong (2.5 hours) or Guangtong (1.5 hours).

Get aroundAt the train station you'll probably find horse carriages and mini buses waiting for you. A horse carriage into Heijing costs ¥5.

SeeThe main thing to do in Heijing is to walk around its alleys. The old salt works outside town also has an interesting display on the history of the town (Chinese only).

DoThere are pavilions, pagodas and temples in the hills around the old town to which you can hike.

BuyHeijing is famous for being the salt city and you'll find souvenirs made from salt everywhere. There are things like kitschy hearts, little Confucius statues and bowls made from salt.

EatHeijing has several local specialities (mostly involving large amounts of salt) which all the restaurants on the main street sell.

SleepThere are simple rooms in regular guest houses (also on the East side of the river) for around ¥40. Alternatively you can stay in one of the big old courtyard houses for about ¥200.

Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Heijing" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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