Puzhehei is a scenic area located to the north of Wenshan. The areas cave riddled karst scenery is comparable to that of Guangxi province's tourist hot-spot Guilin. Although not as strikingly spectacular as Guilin or Yangshuo, Puzhehei has many similar geographical features—but without the crowds.   Puzhehei—meaning "pool of fish and shrimp" in local Yi minority dialect—encompasses the lake for which the area is named and the surrounding lands, 85 km² of mountains, verdant valleys, lakes and rivers. Other minority cultures such as Zhuang, Bai and Miao can also be observed in Puzhehei, although Yi culture is most dominant.   While this scenic area is a good destination for nature lovers or culture buffs, visitors may want to make it a day trip, unless you've got plans to bunk down with the locals. more >>

If you're looking for something off the beaten track, Bameicun should make your shortlist. The village lies in a small remote valley, completely surrounded by rugged mountains and formerly only accessible by boat through a narrow limestone cave. Given its remote location and the difficulty in getting there, the village's customs and culture has remained unchanged and uninfluenced by outside sources.   Nowadays, the village is gaining notoriety as a tourist destination, roads are opening. Unfortunately, the tourist trade brings with it those influences that Bameicun has been so isolated from and thereby changes what actually makes the place worth visiting.   There aren't any hotels in the village and unless you can strike up a deal with a local for one of their beds, you'll have to head back to Guangnan or Wenshan to find a place to stay.   more >>