Yunnan Border: A Hidden Gem Nestled Among Mountains and Rivers

Here is the ultimate Yunnan travel guide: Getting Around • External Transportation: You can fly into Kunming Changshui International Airport and then transfer to other cities. You can also take a train to Kunming Railway Station or Kunming South Railway Station, which have trains to and from all over the country. • Internal Transportation: Within the city, Kunming has an extensive bus and subway network. Lijiang and Dali Ancient City are suitable for walking or cycling. You can also choose to rent a car or charter a car for free travel, or take a tourist bus for convenience. Attractions • Kunming: You can feed seagulls at Dianchi Lake, see the unique karst landforms at Stone Forest Scenic Area, experience the historical charm of Guandu Ancient Town, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Daguan Park, and visit Jinma Biji Fang and Yunnan University. • Dali: Erhai Lake is suitable for Trip Moments, Nanzhao Style Island has charming scenery, Shuanglang is a good place to see Erhai Lake, Xizhou Ancient Town has distinctive architecture and cuisine, Dali Ancient City is full of artistic atmosphere, and Cangshan Mountain offers natural scenery. • Lijiang: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain has magnificent scenery, Blue Moon Valley has blue lakes, Lijiang Ancient City is full of ethnic customs, Shuhe Ancient Town is quieter, and there are Lashi Lake and the Tea Horse Road. • Shangri-La: Pudacuo National Park has beautiful natural scenery, Dukezong Ancient City is full of Tibetan characteristics, Napa Hai Yila Prairie is picturesque, and Songzanlin Monastery is solemn. • Xishuangbanna: The Starry Night Market is lively, Man Ting Park offers dance performances, the Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden has exotic flowers and plants, and the Wild Elephant Valley allows you to see elephants. Food Recommendations • Kunming: Guoqiao Rice Noodles, Xiaoguo Rice Noodles, Steam Pot Chicken, Yiliang Roasted Duck, etc. • Dali: Cold Chicken Rice Noodles, Three Courses of Tea, Rushan Cheese, Dali Casserole Fish, Sour and Spicy Fish, etc. • Lijiang: Preserved Ribs, Butter Tea, Wild Mushrooms, Black Goat, Jidou Jelly, etc. • Shangri-La: Yak Hot Pot, Highland Barley Wine, Yak Yogurt, etc. • Xishuangbanna: Dai Sticky Rice, Hand Pilaf, Bamboo Rice, Grilled Fish with Nanmi, etc. Accommodation Suggestions • Kunming: You can choose high-end hotels such as Grand Park Hotel Kunming and Green Lake Hotel, or budget hotels such as Home Inn. • Dali: If you want to experience the ancient city style, you can stay at Dali Ancient City Cangshan Hotel or an inn in the ancient city. If you want to enjoy the scenery of Erhai Lake, you can choose Dali Erhai Resort Hotel. • Lijiang: Lijiang Hexi Garden Hotel has a beautiful environment, and inns in Lijiang Ancient City, such as Ancient City Garden Inn, allow tourists to experience the ancient city style. • Xishuangbanna: Xishuangbanna Gasa Hotel and Xishuangbanna Dai Ethnic Garden Hotel are recommended. • Shangri-La: There are Shangri-La Hotel and Shangri-La Ancient City Garden Hotel. Itinerary Planning • 7-Day Classic Route: On the first day, arrive in Kunming and visit Dianchi Lake and Kunming Old Street. On the second day, go to Dali and visit Dali Ancient City. On the third day, tour around Erhai Lake. On the fourth day, go to Lijiang and visit Lijiang Ancient City. On the fifth day, visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. On the sixth day, go to Shangri-La and visit Pudacuo National Park. On the seventh day, return to Lijiang or Kunming. Travel Tips • Yunnan has strong ultraviolet rays, so bring sunscreen. • The climate varies greatly from place to place, so prepare appropriate clothing according to your itinerary. • Many attractions in Yunnan are in mountainous areas with complex road conditions, so those prone to motion sickness should prepare motion sickness medicine. • When tasting food, pay attention to food hygiene to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort.