Things to know when going to Yunnan during the holidays

This is my first time in Yunnan!! I would rather not do these 25 things

1. Go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Shangri-La if you have a cold

It is not recommended to go to these two places if you have a cold Playing in this place can easily be life-threatening. You can prepare some cold medicine and drink it at the first sign of the disease. You should also wear more warm clothes. We almost caught a cold and delayed our trip to the snow-capped mountains for a day. Don’t drink alcohol the day before

2. Buy 100-yuan flower cakes for 10 packs

It’s not delicious. It’s better to buy freshly baked ones. Although it’s not that cheap, it’s better. Eat more delicious

3. I believe there are other ways to go up the mountain besides the cableway

The only way to go up the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is to take the cableway. Those who say there are "small roads" can only take you to one place. , looking at it from a distance, it’s impossible to get up. Don’t believe in “horseback riding up the mountain”

4. Buy oxygen bottles only when you go to the snow-capped mountains

Buy oxygen bottles in advance before setting off to the snow-capped mountains. You can order takeout at the hotel, 30 for two bottles, in the ancient city and There are also pharmacies in urban areas, priced at 20-30 a bottle. When you get to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it costs 60 a bottle. Buy it in advance

5. Bring too much luggage into the ancient city

Shibanpo Road in the ancient city If you want to live in the ancient city, you must not bring too much luggage. It is difficult to drag the luggage.

6. Shame on bargaining

When shopping in the ancient city, you often bargain for the price. Just cut it in half. Generally, Yes, don’t buy a skirt that costs around 70 yuan, a set of ethnic costume trousers with suspenders that costs more than 100 yuan, and a specialty shawl that costs more than 40 yuan.

7. Visit Lijiang Ancient Town during the day

The ancient city at night It’s really lively, so you can go shopping on Sifang Street, which is the busiest place in Lijiang Old Town. If you want to eat delicious food and enjoy folk songs and bars, you can go to Wuyi Street. Don’t trust those who take the initiative to chat with you. Most of them are just scammers.

8. Just enter the bars in Dali Ancient City

Don’t just go into the bars, you will easily get ripped off. If you are on a certain group and can buy in a group, consider again

9. Go swimming without sun protection Erhai Lake

Be sure to pay attention to sun protection. Yunnan’s ultraviolet rays are strong. Go to the designated tanning area without sun protection

10. Rent a battery car to travel around Erhai Lake

Battery car tour around Erhai Lake It’s very sunny, and the electric car’s power can’t sustain the journey to the other side. It’s 10 kilometers to circle the entire Erhai Lake. It’s best to rent a jeep. If you only plan to circle a part of the way, you must rent a high-power battery car, which costs around 80 a day.

11. You want to go to the top of the snow-capped mountains but buy a ticket for the small ropeway

Only when you buy a ticket for the big ropeway to the top can you see the most beautiful scenery of the snow-capped mountains. The small ropeway can only go to the middle of the mountain.

It is recommended to buy tickets and big ropeway tickets in advance, the big ropeway tickets are especially popular

12. Take a one-day trip to the ancient city

Be sure not to take a one-day trip to the ancient city! Arranging many scenic spots for you seems to be a good deal, but in fact, you won’t see anything, and it won’t even count as a quick tour, and you will be exhausted at the end of the day

13. Listen to the people soliciting tourists at the entrance of Lijiang Old Town

They will instigate you to ride a horse or rent a car, but the safety and quality are not guaranteed

14. Take photos with cartoon characters at attractions

There may be cartoon characters to follow at the attractions Take a photo with you, and then tell you that you have to pay for it. If you don’t plan to spend the money, remember to refuse and don’t take the photo.

15. Went to the inn recommended by the aunt at the gate of the ancient city

Yunnan Ancient City Club An aunt recommended their inn, saying that it is close to the sea, has a sea view, and is cheap. When I went there, I realized how remote it is. You have to walk two kilometers to eat, and the accommodation environment is even worse.

16. If you don’t stay one night at Lugu Lake

Be sure to arrange two days. Stay there for one night. You can attend a bonfire party in the evening and sit by the lake and watch the stars. It’s very interesting. Get up early the next day to watch the sunrise and feel the beauty of Lugu Lake~ It will be a little cold sooner or later, so remember to bring a coat

17. Go to the Primitive Forest Park on a rainy day

The peacock flying here is the highlight. You must see it if you go there to make it worth the price. However, it is canceled on rainy days, so choose a good weather to go there

18. Take a boat ride in Pudacuo Park

You can’t do much by boat. It is recommended to go on foot for a more comprehensive tour. Wear comfortable shoes. The park is very big and the distance you need to walk is not short

19. Go to Erhai Lake without bringing food. Pudacuo National Park

It takes at least 3 hours to visit Erhai Lake and Pudacuo National Park. It is recommended to bring your own food and water. It is inconvenient to find food in these two places, and food in the scenic area is too expensive< /p>

20. Go to Pudacuo Park without reserving a car home

Pudacuo is relatively remote. If you don’t reserve a car in advance, you may not be able to get a car back to the city after playing. , remember to book a ride home in advance before going there

21. Buy food at the Starlight Night Market

Go to the Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market in Xishuangbanna, just take a look, don’t buy anything, it’s at a premium Seriously, go out to buy food

22. Book an old hotel

Book accommodation in advance, know how to shop around, and compare prices on multiple platforms. Don’t book an old hotel. Book some newer ones, the environment will be much better, and you will see the year of hotel renovation in Fei Pig

23. Go to sparsely populated scenic spots by yourself

Similar to Cangshan Mountain and virgin forest Don't go alone to this kind of scenic spot. It's easy to get lost on unfamiliar routes, and the signal may not be very good. If you encounter someone on the road who tells you not to go inside, just be obedient and turn around

24. Buy flower crab earrings in Lijiang Old Town

If you want to buy flower crab earrings, buy them in Dali Ancient Town. They are cheaper after bargaining. Buying them in Lijiang Old Town is super expensive

25. In scenic spots Buying scarves and tie-dyes

Scarves and tie-dye squares are sold everywhere in Yunnan. They are much more expensive in scenic spots, so there is no need.

This is my first time in Yunnan!! You need to know about transportation< /p>

1. Airport transportation in various places

①Kunming: Changshui Airport, Lijiang: Sanyi Airport, Dali: Huangcaoba Airport, Shangri-La: Diqing Shangri-La Airport, Banna: Gasa International Airport

② It is recommended to land in Kunming as the first stop. Kunming has more flights and cheaper prices. It can be used as a transfer station. There is also a lot of transportation to other places, which is very convenient

2 , cross transportation in various places

Kunming-Dali: 2h by train (145 yuan), 5h by car (80-140 yuan). It is recommended to take the train, which is faster and less expensive

Dali -Lijiang: Generally choose to take the train (34 yuan), which is convenient and fast. The journey takes about 2.5 hours. The bus (50-80 yuan) leaves every half an hour and takes 3.5 hours.

Lijiang-Lugu Lake: bus every morning Two trips (70 yuan), 4.5 hours' drive

Lijiang-Shangri-La: There is no direct flight to Shangri-La. It takes about 3 hours to arrive from Lijiang by car or carpooling

Kunming-Xishuangbanna: Boat Flight 1 hour, EMU 3.5 hours, car 10 hours

Lijiang-Xishuangbanna: Flight 1.3 hours, car 11

About an hour, 240 yuan/person

First time in Yunnan!! Things to know about food and beverages

Eat raw mango: Yunnan people like to cut the ripe and slightly hard green mango into strips , mixed with salt, MSG and chili noodles, it is sweet and sour without losing the fragrance of mango!

Lemongrass grilled fish: If you like fish, you must try Xishuangbanna’s lemongrass grilled fish, which is a specialty of the Dai people This dish is very common in Xishuangbanna

Fried grasshoppers: They tear off the wings of grasshoppers, wash and dry them, put them in the refrigerator, and then fry them and add condiments. Grasshoppers are rich in high-quality protein

Pineapple rice: Children’s favorite is pineapple rice. As a unique delicacy of the Dai people in the border areas of Yunnan, pineapple rice is very different from ordinary rice

Dai-style barbecue: Friends who like barbecue cannot miss Dai-style barbecue. There are three types of Dai-style barbecue, Bingwo and Bingya, three kinds of food with different colors, aromas and tastes

Dustpan Banquet: Hand-picked Rice: Dustpan Banquet is a delicacy from Yunnan and Guangxi. Various dishes are paired with food packed in dustpans and presented to the table. Warm and simple

Boiled chicken feet: chicken feet are particularly chewy, spicy and sour, and sweet and leave you with endless aftertaste. Must-eat snacks: fried bee pupae: golden in color, fresh and delicious, a great accompaniment

Marinated beef hamstrings: sour and fragrant in taste, soft and tender in texture, cool and refreshing

First time going to Yunnan!! Things to know about travel and accommodation

Kunming: Kunming Old Street or Cuihu Park , convenient transportation, business district shopping

Lijiang: live outside the ancient city, not far from the ancient city, about a 10-minute walk, there are many affordable hotels

Dali: you can live in Next to the south of Dali Ancient City, it is economical and affordable. You can also stay in Shuanglang Ancient Town. There are many Internet celebrity sea view rooms, but they are far away from other attractions

Shangri-La: It is more convenient to live in the ancient city. When going to Pudacuo, you can sit at Moonlight Square Bus

Xishuangbanna: It is recommended to stay in Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, it is very convenient to visit the night market and take pictures at night

Recommended routes in Yunnan

DAY 1: Arrive in Kunming → Kunming Old Street A sunset over Dianchi Lake

DAY 2: One-day tour of Stone Forest Scenic Area

DAY 3: Erhai Lake→Shuanglang Ancient Town→Dali Ancient City

DAY 4: Bai folk houses→La City Sea→Lijiang Old Town

DAY 5: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain→Yunshanping-Blue Moon Valley

DAY 6: Dounan Flower Market and a trip home