Dayangchang Ecotourism Area

Dayangchang Ecotourism Area

The Luoguqing–Dayangchang Ecotourism Area is centered around Tongdian as its tourism hub, covering two townships—Tongdian Township and Hexi Township—with a total area of 1,174 square kilometers. Its tourism resources are densely distributed in a ring-shaped belt structure. The area boasts approximately 88 tourist attractions, including 15 geological landscapes, 6 water scenery sites, 1 celestial phenomenon, 20 biological landscapes, 29 folk customs, 10 shopping spots, 6 historical relics, and 1 modern attraction. Key highlights include the Luoguqing Pumi ethnic village, Jilijicai Screen, and Echo Wall.

Luoguqing Village is the largest Pumi ethnic mountain settlement in Lanping Bai and Pumi Autonomous County. The houses are built using locally sourced materials, mostly log cabins with walls formed by horizontally interwoven wooden beams in a "well" pattern. The roofs are covered with wooden planks called "wooden tiles," weighed down with stones to prevent them from being blown away by the wind. At the center of the roof ridge lies a large white stone, symbolizing the dwelling place of the sky god to bless the household with peace. The log cabins are rustic yet durable, often used by generations of families. At the heart of each home is a square earthen hearth, two to five feet wide, encircled by wood—a distinctive feature setting Pumi homes apart from other ethnic groups and serving as an important identifier. Around the large hearth are sleeping platforms of the same height. Seating and sleeping arrangements strictly separate men and women on either side, and the hearth area serves as the family’s central space for dining, daily activities, rituals, and hosting guests. According to historical texts and Pumi funeral chants guiding souls back to their ancestral homeland, the Pumi people have migrated southward from the "Heavenly Mountains" through three major journeys over centuries of hardship, finally arriving in Lanping 700 years ago. Luoguqing was their first settlement, making it the deepest reservoir of Pumi history and culture, preserving numerous ancient myths, legends, and traditions.

To the east of the Luoguqing Pumi Village lies the scenic area of Jiliji, situated at an altitude of 2,700 meters. It features an open glacial valley about 500 meters wide and nearly 2 kilometers long, now transformed into lush pastureland. The valley slopes are covered with mixed pine, fir, birch, and oak trees, vibrant and verdant with tender green shoots, exuding vitality. The pastureland, soft and thick like a velvet carpet, is dotted with grazing cattle and sheep moving freely in a scene of serene natural beauty. The tranquil environment, harmonious ecology, and picturesque scenery have made it a highly coveted destination. Notably, there are two ancient fir trees known as the "Twin Jewels," with tall trunks, intertwined roots, and branches growing side by side like a pair of shepherds in love. Their evergreen foliage, enduring for centuries, resembles a devoted couple whose bond remains unbroken. Visitors are often moved by the sight, and local shepherds regard them as celestial companions or "Lover’s Trees," turning the spot into an ideal place to express emotions and reflect on life.