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-like belt structure. The area boasts about 88 tourist attractions, including 15 geological landscapes, 6 water features, 1 celestial phenomenon, 20 biological landscapes, 29 cultural and folkloric sites, 10 shopping spots, 6 historical relics, and 1 modern attraction. Major attractions 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 logs arranged in a “well” pattern. The roofs are covered with wooden planks called “wooden shingles,” weighed down with stones to prevent them from being blown away by the wind. At the center of the roof ridge sits 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 lasting for generations. At the heart of each home is a large square hearth, about two feet high and five feet wide, made of wood and earth. Unlike hearths used by other ethnic groups, this one serves as an important identifier of a Pumi family. Around the hearth are sleeping platforms of the same height. Seating and sleeping arrangements strictly separate men and women on either side, and the area around the hearth is the family’s central hub for dining, daily life, rituals, and receiving guests. According to historical texts and Pumi funeral chants that guide souls back to their ancestral roots, the Pumi people originally migrated south from the “Heavenly Mountains,” undergoing three major migrations over centuries of hardship before arriving in Lanping 700 years ago. Their first settlement was the Luoguqing Pumi Village, making it the place with the deepest historical and cultural heritage of the Pumi people, preserving many ancient myths, legends, and customs.

　　To the east of the Luoguqing Pumi Village lies the scenic area of Jiliji, at an altitude of 2,700 meters, consisting of open glacial valleys about 500 meters wide and nearly 2 kilometers long, now serving as pastureland. The slopes are covered with mixed forests of pine, fir, birch, and oak, lush and green with fresh yellow buds, exuding vibrant vitality. The pastureland is as soft as felt, dotted with grazing cattle and sheep moving freely together—an idyllic scene hard to forget. The tranquil environment, harmonious ecology, and picturesque scenery have made it a much-coveted destination. Among the highlights are two ancient fir trees, tall and sturdy with intertwined roots, growing side by side like a pair of shepherds in love. Their lush branches and evergreen foliage through the centuries resemble a devoted couple whose bond endures. Witnessing this sight inspires awe, and local shepherds regard them as celestial companions or “Lover’s Trees,” making it an ideal spot for expressing emotions and ideals.