Kunming
Yunnan Ethnic Villages tickets: price, hours and how to get there
A large theme park on Dianchi Lake with reconstructed villages of Yunnan's ethnic groups, plus song and dance shows. It is staged, not lived-in. It suits families and first-timers who want an overview of Yunnan's cultures in one place.
- Entry
- US$13 ¥90
- Opening hours
- 09:00–21:30
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- How to book
- Ctrip/Meituan or at the gate
- Children
- Half price (45) ages 7–18; small children free (exact threshold not confirmed)
- Seniors
- Half price (45) ages 60–69; 70+ policy not confirmed (usually free)
- Other discounts
- University students and veterans half price with ID
Day ticket 90 (official adult price); night ticket about 50 (enter via the east gate after 17:30). Student and senior concession 45.
Prices checked October 2026. You pay in yuan at the gate.
How to get there
- Metro Line 3 to Wuyi Road, change to Line 5 toward Baofeng, and get off at Yuhucun (渔户村). The village is about 1.5 km away. Bus stops are at the station, or use a shared bike.
- Bus A1 runs between the Expo Garden and Yunnan Ethnic Villages, which helps if you are coming from the northeast of the city.
- By taxi, show the address 滇池路1310号. Map pins can sit far from the visitor entrance, so ask the driver to stop at the gate.
Before you go
- Ask for the day's program when you enter, since show times change. One guide suggests a morning visit for the song and dance show.
- Real-name tickets are sold on the official WeChat account and ticket site. One 2026 guide warns the form may not accept every passport, so if it fails, stop before paying and check with the venue.
- One 2026 guide says a wristband allows same-day re-entry, which helps if you want to leave for lunch or the Dianchi cable car nearby.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you plan to stay in real Yi, Bai or Dai villages later in your trip.
Close by, same day
- Western Hills & Dragon Gate · US$4.5 ¥30
- Haigeng Dam (Dianchi Lake) · Free
Going to several of these?
Tell us which sights and when. We’ll tell you what needs booking ahead and what’s worth skipping, and book the tickets that need a Chinese app.