Destination · Yunnan
Wenhai Village
A Naxi village around a clear lake in the mountains near Lijiang, where residents farm and fish.
- Where in China
- Yunnan, 330 km north-west of Kunming in a straight line
- Nearest town
- Lijiang, 13 km south-east
- Entry
- Entrance is free
Wenhai Village, nestled in Baisha Township of Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, is a little-known paradise. Not only does it boast picturesque scenery, but it is also steeped in many beautiful legends. Wenhai Lake—one of the largest lakes in the Lijiang area—features crystal-clear waters surrounded by majestic mountains, creating a truly idyllic landscape. As a traditional Naxi ethnic village, Wenhai’s residents have lived for generations by farming and fishing, preserving rich and distinctive cultural traditions.
What to see
Where it is
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Where to park
The exact spot, the entrance and the address are in the Dragon Roads app during your trip. Every stop opens in Amap, ready to navigate.
Road trips to Wenhai Village
Wenhai Village is a stop on five of our Yunnan road trips. Every route can be shortened, lengthened or started elsewhere.
Self-drive · 21 days · Lijiang to Xijiang
The Great Southwest
Day 6. Visit Wenhai Village by a mountain lake, walk the old streets of Baisha Ancient Town, and spend the night in Shuhe Ancient Town.
Self-drive · 14 days · Lijiang loop
Shangri-La Heights
Day 6. Drive from Lugu Lake to Wenhai Village by a mountain lake, walk through Baisha Ancient Town at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and sleep in Shuhe Ancient Town.
Self-drive · 11 days · Lijiang loop
Yunnan Wonders from Lijiang
Day 5. Drive back from Lugu Lake, visit the Naxi settlement at Wenhai Village, walk through Baisha Ancient Town, and spend the night in Shuhe Ancient Town.
Self-drive · 13 days · Lijiang loop
Shangri-La Heights from Lijiang
Day 5. Drive back from Lugu Lake, visit Wenhai Village by a mountain lake, walk through Baisha Ancient Town, and spend the night in Shuhe Ancient Town.
Self-drive · 12 days · Lijiang loop
Yunnan Wonders
Day 6. Drive from Lugu Lake to Wenhai Village, visit a Naxi settlement by a mountain lake, explore Baisha Ancient Town, and walk the cobblestones of Shuhe Ancient Town.
How Chinese travelers film it
Short clips from Douyin, the Chinese TikTok. They are in Chinese.
Nearby in Yunnan
Nearest first. Distances in a straight line.
