"Ctrip Travel" and "Luoyang Tourist Attractions Introduction" a value-for-money travel guide to Yunnan

This guide introduces in detail the characteristics, weather conditions, altitude, transportation, accommodation, food, travel precautions, etc. of Yunnan’s main attractions. Go to Spring City Kunming, Dali Ancient City, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Paradise on Earth, Xishuangbanna, where you can witness the South of Colorful Clouds and enjoy a happy travel life.

Yunnan Travel Guide: Kunming is a veritable "Spring City". It's like spring all year round, with flowers everywhere. The thousand-year-old ancient city of Dali, walking on the bluestone slabs and touching the vicissitudes of the old city wall, seems to have traveled through hundreds of years of history; Lijiang is a beautiful place with beautiful scenery. When the sky is high and the clouds are clear, being in Lijiang feels even more far away from the hustle and bustle. Lugu Lake, Lashihai, Shuhe Ancient Town, and Lijiang Ancient Town are all places where tourists "settle as soon as they come" and are reluctant to leave. Dali, on the other hand, embodies almost all the imagination of outsiders about the history and culture of Yunnan. It is simple and beautiful. Although this is a foreign country, it is still quite friendly!

Kunming Travel Guide:

Stone Forest Scenic Area, Jiuxiang Scenic Area, World Horticultural Expo Park, Yunnan Ethnic Village, Xishan Forest Park, Jindian District, Daguan Tower; Kunming’s average altitude is 1894 Mi, there is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer, so it is known as the "Spring City". The daily temperature range in Kunming is very large. The annual average temperature in the urban area is around 18°C, the average temperature in the hottest month is only 19-22°C, and the average temperature in the coldest month is 6-8°C. In winter and spring, the daily temperature difference can reach 12-20°C. Don’t forget to bring a sweater or jacket when you go. The rainy season is concentrated from May to October. Whenever it rains, the temperature drops. It's best to bring a windbreaker.

Kunming is suitable for tourism all year round. The best time to travel is from March to October. This is the season with the most ethnic minority festivals and the most flowers and fruits.

Okay: Kunming Changshui Airport is a newly opened airport. You can take the Airport Express, Metro Line 6 or urban bus No. 903. Taking a taxi in Kunming is not expensive, usually 20 to 30 yuan.

There are several long-distance bus stations in Kunming: to go to Banna, you have to go to Xinluosiwan Bus Station, which is at the southernmost point of Kunming! The direction to Dali is to the West Bus Station, not the Northwest Bus Station, don’t get confused.

Taking a bus in Kunming is a headache. One place name may correspond to several station names, which tests the traveler's ability to read maps. And you have to get on the bus at the front door, get off at the back door, and bring your own change. Cycling in the city is affordable and convenient, and there are plenty of rental places, such as Hu Kun Hotel and Camellia Hotel. The general rent is 2 yuan/hour, 15 yuan/day, and a deposit is required.

Accommodation: Kunming is the provincial capital after all, so accommodation costs are relatively high. You can consider places near train stations, long-distance bus stations, airports, or youth hostels.

Food: Try Kunming snacks around Shuncheng Street, Jingxin Street, and Xinying Community; the restaurants and snacks near Southwest Commercial Building are often visited by locals and taste authentic; the snacks in Haojie Food City are many in variety and at reasonable prices. Mid-range.

Attractions:

1. Yunnan University. No. 2 Cuihu North Road has a unique charm. There are many buildings left over from the Republic of China on the Centennial University campus, which are worth seeing.

2. Green Lake Park. Opposite the main entrance of Yunnan University, there are many birds in the lake. Buy a bag of bird food, feed them, and feel the sunshine, green trees, blue sky, and white clouds when you first arrived in Yunnan.

3. Nanping Street and Zhengyi Road. A good place for shopping~

4. Stone Forest. It is far away from Kunming city, and it takes a day to go back and forth. Mainly karst landscape, visit "Ashima", "Stone Forest Scenic Area" and other well-known attractions.

5. Kunming World Expo Park. There are many exhibition halls and gardens, which are great places to appreciate the world of plants.

Dali Travel Guide

Dali is 2,000 meters above sea level and has a low-latitude plateau monsoon climate. The seasonal changes are not obvious, the annual temperature difference is small, the annual average temperature is 15 degrees Celsius, there is no obvious severe winter or heat, the cold and heat are moderate, and the four seasons are like spring.

Many festivals and major events of the Bai people are mostly concentrated from March to April every year. If you visit at this time, you will feel the rich ethnic customs. There is a song: "March is a beautiful day in Dali", so spring is perfect. Overall, Dali is a great place for traveling in all seasons and is one of China’s “top ten tourist cities”. Dali tourist attractions: Dali Ancient City, Cangshan Mountain, Erhai Lake, Nanzhao Customs Island, Three Towers Cultural Tourism Area, Butterfly Spring;

Route: Banna (Jinghong)-Dali (Xiaguan), 176 yuan/person , 16 hours. If the journey is long, you can also go back to Kunming to rest and then transfer. Kunming-Dali (Xiaguan), 100/person, 4 hours.

The Dali we usually refer to refers to the ancient city of Dali, which is 20 kilometers away from Xiaguan City. Bicycle rental in Dali Ancient Town for 20 yuan/bike is the best means of transportation for sightseeing.

Accommodation: There are inns everywhere in Dali Ancient City, with prices ranging from 60-100. There are many warm and comfortable individual hotels on the road, suitable for couples to stay.

Food: Dali three teas, as well as milk fans, bait cubes, Dali pickled fish and other special snacks will make you want to eat.

Attractions:

1. Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. The essence of Dali's scenery, the majestic Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, is one of the scenic spots in Canggu. And every island scattered on the Erhai Sea is as dazzling and beautiful as pearls.

2. Dali Ancient City.

The center of the ancient city with a history of more than 1,200 years is the famous Wuhua Building. Foreigner Street in the city is now the most prosperous area of ??the ancient city. Shops, restaurants, bars, and cafes are almost all gathered here, and you can party in the bar street at night.

3.Double corridor. A beautiful small fishing village with many B&Bs and inns of different styles, a small paradise.

Recommended: One-day trip, Cangshan-Erhai Lake-Wharf-Huxin Pavilion-Xizhou-Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple-Dali Ancient City, taste the "romantic snow moon" of Dali!

Lijiang Travel Guide

Lijiang tourist attractions: Lijiang Old Town, Shuhe Ancient Town, Lashihai, Yushui Village Scenic Area, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Dongba Grand Canyon, Black Dragon Pool; Lijiang altitude is 2400 meters Mi, it has a southwest monsoon climate on the plateau, with low temperatures and large temperature differences between day and night. When traveling in Lijiang, bring with you: short-sleeved T-shirts, sweaters, jackets, sunscreen, and rain gear. In fact, Lijiang tourism mainly focuses on folk culture and experiencing the local lifestyle, so the season has little impact on Lijiang tourism. It can be said that every day in Lijiang is a good time.

You can see plateau snow scenery in Lijiang in winter, which is the most beautiful all year round. However, you may have to give up some scenic spots with poor road conditions on snowy days. April and May can sweep away the conventional beauty of Lijiang, and it is also the best season to visit Laojun Mountain and Baoshan Stone City.

Route: Dali-Lijiang, train hard seat 43/person, 3 hours. It is highly recommended to take the train on this stretch. The railway track is close to the east of Erhai Lake, and the scenery along the way is particularly beautiful! Sightseeing is not recommended in the Old Town of Lijiang. Public transportation within the city is convenient.

Accommodation: There are many accommodation options near Sifang Street in Lijiang Old Town. Avoid the peak season and go door to door, and you can always find one with satisfactory prices and conditions.

Food: Visit the ancient city and eat in the new city. The snacks in the ancient city are expensive and the taste cannot be complimented. The one with the best reputation in the ancient city is Naoyao Square, which is fairly close to the Dashiqiao.

Attractions:

1. Lijiang Old Town. Courtyards, alleys, and bluestone roads are full of scenery. You can visit the shogunate compound in the ancient city for an hour and a half, and you can visit the Black Dragon Pool in the afternoon. Lijiang has a unique atmosphere at night, so friends who like bars should not miss it.

2. Shuhe Ancient Town. It's quieter and more beautiful than Lijiang Old Town, with a full complement of inns, bars and restaurants. Every day at 3:30 pm, there is a song and dance performance in the central square. You can go there early and sit down. The time spent was leisurely and soft.

3. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The fare includes mountain entry fees, ancient city maintenance fees, entrance tickets, cable car fees, and horse riding fees. And it is difficult for those with poor physical strength to climb mountains. The snow-capped mountains have unique scenery, but whether you can enjoy it depends on the right time, place and people.

Shangri-La Travel Guide

Shangri-La is at an altitude of 3,300 meters. Spring and summer are the best seasons to travel here. The temperature is moderate, the meadows are in bloom, and the scenery is charming. Autumn in Diqing Plateau is the most wonderful time. For more than 20 days, about 10 days after the Diqing Mid-Autumn Festival, autumn colors were everywhere on the plateau. At this time, we will visit Capital Lake, Xiaozhongdian, Baimangxue and other places. The scenery is incredible!

Route: Lijiang-Shangri-La (Zhongdian), 52 passengers, 4 hours. The scenery along the way is particularly beautiful. You can see Lashihai, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Haba Snow Mountain, Jinsha River and Tiger Leaping Gorge.

The attractions in Shangri-La are relatively scattered. If there are many independent travelers, it is recommended to charter a car, which usually takes 300-500 days.

Accommodation: Tuanjie Road and Beimen Street in the county are areas where hotels are concentrated. The original ancient city has basically been transformed into a hotel bar area, similar to Lijiang.

Cuisine: Mainly Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibetan restaurants. There are many restaurants in the county, along Changzheng Street or at the bus station.

Attractions:

1. Songzanlin Temple. It is 5 kilometers away from Shangri-La County and costs 85 yuan per ticket. It is the largest and famous Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan.

2. Pudacuo National Park. Tickets are 110 yuan per person, and there is a shuttle bus to Pudacuo from Shangri-La Passenger Terminal every day. Go to the rainy season, mountain lakes, green pastures, and pollution-free fairy tale world.

3. Tiger Leaping Gorge. 50 yuan/person, classic hiking route: go down the Jinsha River from Qiaotou, cross Hutiao, and take a boat across the Jinsha River to Lijiang Daju. Then walk from Daju to the river, take a boat to Shangri-La County in Jiangbei, and go up the Jinsha River to Qiaotou.

4. Napa Sea. Tickets are 30 yuan per person. At the turn of summer and autumn, it is a beautiful scene of flower meadows and highland barley.

Xishuangbanna Travel Guide

Xishuangbanna tourist attractions: Dai Garden, Primitive Forest Park, Wild Elephant Valley Scenic Area, Tropical Botanical Garden, Jinghong Park, Tropical Flower Garden, Namingbo Cultural Park;< /p>

Xishuangbanna is 600 meters above sea level and has a tropical rainforest climate, with neither scorching heat in summer nor severe cold in winter. It is warm and pleasant all year round, and the best time to travel is from October to June of the following year. The climate in Xishuangbanna is divided into two types: dry and wet. The dry season is from November to April of the following year, and the rainy season is from May to October. The average annual temperature is 21°C and it never snows here. Even in January, daytime temperatures are high and a sweater is enough to survive the winter.

Route: Kunming-Banna (Jinghong), you can choose sleeper bus 245/person, 10 hours. Get off at Jinghong South Bus Station.

There are buses No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 in Jinghong city, extending in all directions. You can basically go wherever you want. When taking a taxi, agree on the price in advance and don’t dial the meter. Generally, you can go anywhere for 6 or 7 yuan.

Accommodation: Jinghong is full of hotels. In the off-season, standard rooms, 40/room and 60/room are not equipped with computers, which is very suitable. But be sure to check the house to make sure the bathroom is not dirty, the plugs are plugged in, the shower has hot water, the TV has signal, and the door locks are secure.

Food: The night market has Banna delicacies, as well as various ethnic delicacies. Strolling around Manjinglan Street is a good choice. Dai dishes are mainly glutinous rice, sour and barbecued meats and aquatic products. Recommended are boiled fish (chicken) with sour bamboo shoots, grilled fish with lemongrass, and bamboo rice. There are many kinds of tropical fruits that are not well-known, so of course you have to bargain for half price!

Attractions:

1. Menglun Botanical Garden. Take the bus at Banna Passenger Terminal, 17/person, hour. For tickets, it will be much cheaper to buy a local ID card, and you can also get a discount with your student ID card! This botanical garden is so big. If you don’t ride a scooter under the 30-degree sun, you may die at any time. There are nearly 10,000 species of tropical plants in the park, distributed in 35 characteristic areas such as palm garden, banyan tree garden, dragon blood tree garden, and rare plant protection zone. You have to listen to the tour guide or you won't know anything. Many people only go to the west, not knowing that the tropical rainforest scenic spots in the east are actually better~~~After playing this game, you don’t need to make a special trip to the virgin forest park, because the plants are all the same.

2. Olive Dam Dai Garden. Take the bus at Banna Passenger Terminal, which takes an hour alone. The scenery along the Lancang River is beautiful. Tickets are available

3. Roda. The classic hiking route takes you through villages and alleys, passing through many Dai and Hani villages, close to the China-Myanmar border. Visa-free transit, 200 handling fee, but a bit dangerous.

PS: Address——. In Dai language, boys are called "cat Li Duo" and girls are called "whistle Li Duo".

Things to note when traveling in Yunnan

1. The temperature difference between morning and evening in Yunnan is small (12~15°C). Please pay attention to your clothes to prevent catching cold.

2. Yunnan is located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, where outdoor ultraviolet radiation is strong. Pay attention to sun protection and bring sunscreen products; Lijiang, Shangri-La, Deqin and other places have high altitudes, so take breaks to prevent altitude sickness; winter clothes and oxygen packs are available for rent next to the cable car station at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang. Guests can rent according to their needs.

3. When queuing up at the cable car station, please pay attention to the people in front of you to avoid being jumped in by tourists from other tour groups, causing you and the entire group to wait and delaying your trip;

4. When riding horses or yaks to take photos at your own expense in Lijiang, Shangri-La, Deqin and other places, please pay attention to safety, follow the owner's instructions, and do not scare the animals to avoid harm to yourself; Lijiang Sunflower Book describes that the horses in Lashihai are the docile, and Shangri-La Horses are careful not to exercise strenuously to prevent altitude sickness.

5. When taking travel photography, please pay attention to safety and do not shoot or climb in dangerous areas; (waterside, bridge or cliff edge of Tiger Leaping Gorge in Lijiang Ancient City;

6 .When buying souvenirs and souvenirs, please shop around. At the same time, be careful not to move the displayed samples at will to prevent accidental damage;

7. Don’t walk too fast in areas above 2,800 meters above sea level, otherwise you will be injured. Feeling deprived of oxygen. Don’t be superstitious and dependent on oxygen. Don’t be too nervous and breathe deeply.