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Must-visit places like Kunming in autumn that will take your breath away

Exclusive autumn route is here! Departing from Kunming, enjoy a 7-day all-inclusive trip through Northwest Yunnan, unlocking the lively atmosphere of the Chuxiong Long Street Banquet, aerial vlog by Erhai Lake, hiking at Blue Moon Valley "Little Jiuzhaigou," plus Bai-style sour and spicy fish with Xizhou horse-drawn carriage rides, intangible cultural heritage dish performances, and Nanzhao handicraft experiences all arranged! -------- Don’t scroll away! More exciting tips ahead, keep scrolling to unlock new chapters~ -------- 🚗 Route plan: This trip’s itinerary is packed, allowing you to visit tons of attractions within a limited time~ Day 1: Arrive in the Spring City Kunming🌸, after airport pickup and hotel transfer, you can arrange activities based on your arrival time! Stroll the streets of the Spring City and feel Kunming’s leisure and comfort. Day 2: Stone Forest Scenic Area -> Small Stone Forest Scenic Area -> Ashima Explore the wonders of the Stone Forest, check in at the Small Stone Forest, and encounter the beautiful Ashima. Day 3: Ideal Garden🌼 -> Xizhou -> Xizhou Wheat Field🌾 -> Erhai Ecological Corridor -> Nanzhao Xicheng (Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Experience) -> Taihe City Ruins Walk through the Ideal Garden, ride a Xizhou horse-drawn carriage through the wheat fields, check in at the Erhai Ecological Corridor, experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts at Nanzhao Xicheng, and feel the weight of history. Day 4: Dali Ancient Town🏯 -> Jade Dragon Snow Mountain🏔️ -> Glacier Park Cableway -> "Impression Lijiang" Show -> Lijiang Ancient Town🌃 -> Lijiang Dongba Culture Museum Visit Dali Ancient Town, ascend Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by cableway, enjoy the "Impression Lijiang" show, explore Lijiang Ancient Town at night, and discover Dongba culture. Day 5: Shuhe Ancient Town🏡 -> Blue Moon Valley "Little Jiuzhaigou" Secret Hiking Spot Experience tranquility in Shuhe Ancient Town, hike the secret trails of Blue Moon Valley, and enjoy nature’s gifts. Day 6: Lugu Lake Scenic Area - Viewing Platform🌅 -> Pig Trough Boat Lake Tour (Lige Pier) -> Liwubi Island🏝️ -> Caohai🌿 -> Walking Marriage Bridge🌉 Overlook the panorama from Lugu Lake viewing platform, take a pig trough boat tour, visit Liwubi Island, stroll through Caohai and the Walking Marriage Bridge, and immerse yourself in Mosuo culture. Day 7: Mosuo Residence🛖 Visit Mosuo homes, experience the unique matriarchal culture, and bring your journey to a perfect close. -------- Some tips:📝 1️⃣ Chuxiong Long Street Banquet costs about 50+ RMB per person💰, Yi grandma’s handmade buckwheat cakes are super fragrant, full of local flavor!🔥 2️⃣ Take Metro Line 6 from Kunming Airport to the city🚇 to avoid peak-hour taxi traffic, saving time and money~ 3️⃣ Wear a white dress by Erhai Lake for photos with the "Bai-style sour and spicy fish" background🐟, the sour and spicy flavor pairs perfectly with the blue sky!🌊 4️⃣ Book seats in advance for the Nanjian dish-tossing performance💃, an intangible cultural heritage food show with acrobatic serving, a feast for both eyes and taste buds! 5️⃣ Choose freshly baked flower cakes🌸, bargain for 10 RMB/box, the rose filling is super comforting~💖 -------- ↓Click the card below to easily book group tours and enjoy a worry-free trip
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Posted: Oct 26, 2025
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