Nuohei Village
For generations, the people of Nuohei Village have built their homes from layered stone quarried from the mountains, earning it the nickname “Stone Village.” The villagers are Yi people,…
Nuohei Village, Kunming
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Getting there
- Take a minibus from Kunming East Bus Station to Shilin County seat, then transfer to a local minivan to Nuohei Village; if driving, navigate to Nuohei Village
- By car
- Route 1: Take the Shankun Expressway and exit at Shilin, then follow Jiushi'a Road. Route 2: Take the Fukun Line → Xiuhe Line → Jiushi'a Road
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 208. Open in Google Maps
About Nuohei Village
For generations, the people of Nuohei Village have built their homes from layered stone quarried from the mountains, earning it the nickname “Stone Village.” The villagers are Yi people, and during the Torch Festival you can join the young Ashima and Ahei for a bonfire celebration.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nuohei Village cost?
Admission to Nuohei Village is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Nuohei Village?
Nuohei Village is open Open all day.
How do I get to Nuohei Village?
Take a minibus from Kunming East Bus Station to Shilin County seat, then transfer to a local minivan to Nuohei Village; if driving, navigate to Nuohei Village
How long should I spend at Nuohei Village?
Plan on 3–4 hours for Nuohei Village.
Where is Nuohei Village?
Nuohei Village is in Kunming, Yunnan Province, in the Southwest of China. Nuohei Road, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming
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