Yunnan

Basic Overview

Natural Scenic Spots

1.Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Lijiang)

Iconic snow mountain of Lijiang, with glaciers, alpine meadows and clear blue lake views.

2.Erhai Lake & Cangshan Mountain (Dali)

Famous plateau lake and mountain scenery, representing the classic Dali wind, snow, moon and clouds.

3.Shangri-La & Pudacuo National Park

Pure highland grassland, holy lakes and Tibetan-style pastoral scenery.

4.Stone Forest (Kunming)

World-famous karst stone forest with strange rock shapes and unique geological landscape.

5.Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest

Lush tropical rainforest, wild elephants and Southeast Asian-style ecological scenery.

Ancient History & Cultural Relics

1.Lijiang Ancient Town

UNESCO ancient town with wooden houses, water canals and quiet alleys.

2.Dali Ancient Town & XiZhou Ancient Village

Classic Bai ethnic style ancient town with traditional folk houses and ancient city walls.

3.Ancient Tea-Horse Road Sites

Historical remains of the ancient trade route connecting Yunnan, Tibet and Southeast Asia.

4.Heilongtan Ancient Architecture (Kunming)

Classical garden ancient buildings with traditional Yunnan architectural features.

5.Manfeilong Pagoda (Xishuangbanna)

Southeast Asian-style Buddhist pagoda with elegant appearance and strong tropical flavor.

Local Folk Culture & Intangible Heritage 

1.Bai Ethnic Folk Customs (Dali)

Traditional Bai people’s clothing, architecture, folk songs and festival activities.

2.Naxi Dongba Culture (Lijiang)

Ancient Dongba writing, Dongba dance and traditional Naxi folk culture.

3.Dai Ethnic Water Splashing Festival

World-famous traditional festival representing blessing, joy and good luck.

4.Ethnic Handicrafts (Silverware, Batik, Embroidery)

Exquisite handmade silver ornaments, batik cloth and ethnic embroidery with local characteristics.

5.Yunnan Folk Songs & Dances

Lively minority singing and dancing showing local life and customs.

Authentic Yunnan Food & Cuisine 

1.Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles

Yunnan’s most famous rice noodle with fresh soup, meat and vegetable side dishes.

2.Wild Mushroom Hot Pot

Unique local hot pot with various natural wild mushrooms, fresh and nutritious.

3.Yunnan Ham & Raw Ham Salad

Traditional Yunnan cured ham with unique fragrance and delicate taste.

4.Erhai Fish & Local Fresh Water Dishes

Fresh lake fish cooked in simple ways, keeping original natural flavor.

5.Dai Ethnic Bamboo Rice & Barbecue

Fragrant bamboo tube rice and authentic Dai-style grilled food.

Recommended Tour Packages 

1.Dali & Lijiang Classic 4-Day Tour

Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain, Lijiang Ancient Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

2.Shangri-La Highland 3-Day Tour

Explore Pudacuo Park, Tibetan villages and plateau natural scenery.

3.Xishuangbanna Tropical 3-Day Tour

Rainforest, Dai villages, Buddhist temples and tropical customs.

4.Full Yunnan Private Custom Tour

Tailor-made itinerary combining Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La.

Useful Travel Tips for International Visitors 

1.Weather:

Yunnan has spring-like weather all year round; bring thin coats even in summer.

2.Altitude:

Shangri-La and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain are high altitude; avoid strenuous exercise at first.

3.Ethnic Respect:

Follow local customs when entering minority villages and temples.

4.Food:

Yunnan food is light and fresh, sour spicy; you can ask for  no spicy if you like.

5.Sun Protection:

Strong ultraviolet rays all year; prepare sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.

6.Transport:

Internal traffic between cities is convenient by high-speed train and private car.