What to wear when traveling to Yunnan in winter

Kunming, Yunnan, has no obvious four-season differences. The average temperature throughout the year is around 20 degrees, so it is called Spring City. But to be precise, there are differences. You can choose clothing based on this.

From March to May, the climate is mild and there is basically no wind and sand. It is suitable if you only visit Kunming; Xishuangbanna has begun to enter the rainy season, but the temperature is not high; places north of Lijiang and other places are very cold , not suitable;

June to September, the climate is cool. Generally, the summer temperature in Kunming does not exceed 30 degrees, and it rains frequently. After rain, the temperature is often low, so you need to wear long sleeves. Almost all of Yunnan You can travel anywhere, but Xishuangbanna is relatively hot;

From October to November, the autumn breeze blows, and it is cold in the morning and evening, so you need to wear a coat. It starts to snow in the area north of Lijiang

From December to February, At the beginning of winter, the temperature is generally between 12-18 degrees. If there is sunshine, the temperature can reach above 20 degrees, and you can see fashion girls wearing short skirts. If there is a cold wave, the temperature will drop below 5 degrees and it will be very cold. There is no heating in Kunming. , Lijiang and other places may be closed due to snow, but Xishuangbanna will still be warm.

Precautions for traveling in Yunnan

Yunnan has a large temperature difference between morning and evening (5-18 degrees Celsius). Please dress carefully to prevent colds; the temperature in Yunnan in mid-June: Kunming 19-28 degrees Celsius , Dali: 19～28℃, Lijiang: 16～28℃. Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang have a plateau southwest monsoon climate, with low temperatures and a large temperature difference between day and night. The best season to travel to Yunnan is spring and summer. What to bring with you: short-sleeved T-shirts, jackets, sunscreen, and rain gear.

Yunnan is located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, and outdoor ultraviolet radiation is strong. Pay attention to sun protection and bring sunscreen products;

Lijiang and Zhongdian are at higher altitudes, so be careful to rest to prevent altitude sickness;

The Banna area is located in the subtropical zone, and the climate is hot, humid, and rainy, so please bring rain gear;

Next to the cable car station at the foot of Yunshan Ping Mountain in Lijiang, cold-proof clothing and oxygen bags are available for rent. Guests can rent according to their own needs; when queuing up at the cable car station, please pay attention to follow the people in front to avoid being jumped in by other tour groups or tourists, causing you and the whole group to wait for a long time and delaying the trip;

When taking photos on horseback or yak at your own expense in Lijiang and Zhongdian areas, please also pay attention to safety, follow the instructions of the owner, and do not act in a way that scares the animals to avoid causing harm to yourself;

When traveling and taking photos , please pay attention to safety and do not shoot or climb in dangerous areas; (waterside, bridgeside in Lijiang Old Town or cliffside of Tiger Leaping Gorge, etc.)

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Pay attention to your diet in Banna area (hot and sour flavors are the main ones, and cold dishes are mostly cold dishes);

When purchasing travel souvenirs and local specialties, please pay attention to shopping around; At the same time, be careful not to touch the displayed samples at will to prevent accidental damage;

Please prepare some commonly used medicines for personal use (such as cold medicine, band-aids, stomach medicine, digestive medicine, anti-diarrhea medicine, musk heart-protecting medicine) Pills, Rhodiola rosea anti-alertness, bring an oxygen bottle when necessary (because the altitude in some areas is relatively high), in case of emergency