Bamei village is located in Nanguang County, Yunnan Province, approximately 450 kilometers from Kunming, capital city of Yunnan Province.

The word Bamei is a direct transliteration from Zhuang language (language used by the Zhuang ethnic minority) meaning 'the mouth of a cave in a forest', which vividly reveals the uniqueness of the village. The village is so naturally authentic that there is no highway and residents have no access to electricity. Also, a 950m-long limestone cave, in which electricity is not available, is the only access to get in or out of the village.

Because of its remoteness, the way that villagers farm remains almost the same as it was nearly 300 years ago. For example the wooden ploughs, harrows and water mills are still used; and cotton weaving is still popular.

Throughout its history people in Bamei village have lived a simple and self-sufficient life.

Usually, the two regular routes to get into Bamei village are Baise -- Funing -- Zhujie -- Guangnan -- Fali or Kunming -- Qiubei -- Guangnan -- Fali.

How to get there: Tourists can take buses from Kunming to Nanguang County and take another bus to Fali village and walk to Bamei village.

Food and accommodation: Villagers in Bamei village are famous for their hospitality, and the food they prepare for visitors is good.

Cost: 40 Yuan covers boat rental.

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