Xianrendong Village
仙人洞村
A lakeside village of the Sani, a branch of the Yi people, where most homes run guesthouses with windows that look out on lone peaks and the lake. It is the top choice for an overnight stay and for experiencing Yi culture.
Xianrendong Village lies in the heart of the Puzhehei scenic area and takes its name from the nearby Xianrendong Cave. It is a village of the Sani, a branch of the Yi people. Nestled between mountains and lake and surrounded by fields, lotus ponds and lone peaks, many houses have been converted into Yi-style guesthouses and inns. It offers the widest range of accommodation in Puzhehei and is one of the first villages in the scenic area to develop rural tourism. In the village you can cycle or walk around the lake, watch villagers pole boats and fish, and enjoy bonfire parties and Yi song and dance in the evening. The Torch Festival, held around the 24th day of the sixth lunar month, is especially lively. Photo hotspots include the lone peaks and their reflections in the rice fields. Food to try includes grilled fish, sour-broth fish, lotus-leaf rice, charred-chili fish and local small-pot rice noodles. Getting there: it is about a 30-minute taxi ride from Puzhehei Station. Get around the village on foot or by renting an e-bike or bicycle. Note: accommodation prices rise noticeably in peak season, so book ahead, and there are few street lights along the lakeside path at night, so take care.
Opening hours
All day