Simao Old Street and Daijia Lane: Qing-era courtyards in late-afternoon light
Simao old town, Pu'er city
Pu'er city's old quarter is a small knot of stone-paved lanes and brick-and-timber houses, some from the Qing dynasty, repaired piece by piece rather than rebuilt. Daijia Lane is the stretch to photograph: No. 9, once a Qing merchant's courtyard home, now holds flower, pottery, tea and coffee rooms, and the old post office has become a café. Come in the late afternoon, then stay on for tea or coffee as the lanes cool down.
What locals sayMost visitors like that it feels lived-in and not very commercial; shops report double the usual crowds over National Day, so a weekday gives you cleaner shots.
- Cost
- Free
- Time
- 1–2 hours · Late afternoon
- In Chinese
- 思茅老街 戴家巷
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
