Yunnan · China
Pu'er City travel guide
Pu'er City is a city in Yunnan, China, home to about 2,405,000 people.
- Best months
- November to April
- Nearest airport
- JHG92 km · Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Pu'er City
Pu'er is a prefecture-level city in southern Yunnan Province, China. Pu'er City governs 9 counties, 1 district, 103 townships (towns), and a total population of 2.65 million.
Pu'er is the source of the name Pu'er tea. Pu'er is in the south of Yunnan Province, next to Laos and Myanmar. It has unique natural conditions suitable for tea tree growth, so it has become one of the birthplaces and main production areas of Pu'er tea. Its name was changed to Simao in 1950 following the Communist victory in the Chinese Civil War, while its surrounding county was known as Pu'er. In 2007, the town's name was changed back to Pu'er; the surrounding area became known as Ning'er County; and the name Simao was taken by a town and district within the city.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Pu'er City
See
- Pu'er Museum
- Pu'er Tea Horse Road Scenic Area
- Pu'er Tropical Botanical Garden
- Pu'er Tea Culture Square
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Where to stay
Which part of Pu'er City to stay in
Residents of Pu'er region, like residents of other parts of Yunnan, usually have a relatively leisurely pace of life. The local lifestyle pays attention to the "slow life", which is also conducive to good rest and sleep.Pu'er tea contains caffeine, which makes it have a certain refreshing effect.Pu'er City is located in the southern part of Yunnan Province, located in the plateau, the climate is warm and humid, the four seasons like spring. Such climate characteristics can help people's rest and sleep quality.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Pu'er City
1 hotel within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Mandy Boutique Hotel | 3.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Pu'er City
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Pu'er City are November to April. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; July is the wettest, with about 337 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Pu'er City: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport (JHG), about 92 km from the city centre in a straight line; Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ, 128 km) and Lincang Boshang Airport (LNJ, 144 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Public transportation in Pu'er City is relatively simple, although not as developed as in large cities, but for daily travel and tourism can still meet basic needs. Buses: Pu'er City has some urban bus lines covering major commercial, residential areas and some tourist attractions. Bus fares are cheap and suitable for short trips in the city. Taxi: The number of taxis in Pu'er City is relatively small, but it is still relatively common in the city. Taxi fares are also relatively pro-democracy, and the distance is short, suitable for short trips.
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JHG · Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport
JMJ · Lancang Jingmai Airport
LNJ · Lincang Boshang Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Pu'er City
Drink
Pu'er tea, as a drink, usually refers to tea made from Pu'er tea leaves in Yunnan Province. Pu'er tea has a long history of drinking, it is not only loved in China, but also has gone international, and has become a favorite drink of tea friends around the world. Pu'er tea can be divided into many different types according to the processing technology, fermentation degree and aging year, mainly including raw Pu'er tea and cooked Pu'er tea. Raw Pu'erh, also known as green Pu'erh, tea is not fermented after picking, belongs to the unfermented tea, the taste is relatively fresh and fragrant, but with the aging of time, the taste gradually becomes mellow and sweet.
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Questions
Pu'er City: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Pu'er City?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Pu'er City are November to April. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; July is the wettest, with about 337 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Pu'er City?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport (JHG), about 92 km from the city centre in a straight line; Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ, 128 km) and Lincang Boshang Airport (LNJ, 144 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Pu'er City?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Pu'er City
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.