1. The Charm of Seven Day Tour in Yunnan Blooms
Yunnan, this magical land, is like a brilliant pearl, emitting endless charm.
. It has rich natural landscapes, from the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the clear and mirror like Lugu Lake, from the mysterious and fantastic stone forest to the picturesque Erhai Lake, every scenery is intoxicating
Yunnan is still a colorful treasure trove of ethnic culture. There are numerous ethnic minorities living here, such as the Bai, Hani, Dai, Lisu, and others. Each ethnic group has its own unique language, clothing, customs, and festivals. The three teas of the Bai ethnic group symbolize the "one bitterness, two sweetness, and three aftertaste" of life; The Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic group, where people sprinkle pure water on each other to pray for a smooth and beautiful new year; The performance of the Lisu people's "Up the Knife Mountain, Down the Fire Sea" is heart stopping and fully demonstrates their bravery and respect for fireTraveling to Yunnan during the National Day holiday is an excellent experience. At this time in Yunnan, the weather is pleasant, without the heat of summer or the cold of winter. Each scenic spot is filled with a festive atmosphere, lively and extraordinary. In the Old Town of Lijiang, you can feel the strong historical and cultural atmosphere, walk on the bluestone road, and enjoy the ancient buildings and traditional handicrafts. At Erhai Lake in Dali, take a cruise to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and feel the romance of "wind, flowers, snow, and moon". In Xishuangbanna, experience the mystery and beauty of the tropical rainforest, participate in the Dai peacock banquet, and experience the unique food cultureIn short, Yunnan has become a tourist destination with its rich natural landscapes and colorful ethnic culture. During the National Day holiday, traveling to Yunnan will definitely leave you with unforgettable memories
2. Overview of itinerary and recommended tour guide
(1) Schedule
National Day Yunnan 7-day tour can be planned as follows:
On the first day, arrive in Kunming. Visit Dianchi Lake, appreciate the agile posture of red billed gulls, and feel the unique charm of Kunming as a spring city. In the evening, you can go to Kunming Old Street to taste various specialty snacks and embark on a wonderful journey in Yunnan On the the fourth day, from Dali to Lijiang. After arriving in the Old Town of Lijiang, you can visit it. The ancient city is full of romance and mystery, and places like Sifang Street and Mufu are must see attractions. At night, you can enjoy Naxi ancient music performances and experience the music culture of the Naxi people Strongly recommend professional tour guide Ashi. Ashi provides all inclusive services, including transportation, accommodation, catering, and tickets. Air conditioned buses are available throughout the journey, and there is no need to pay extra for the entrance ticket to the scenic area. There is also an exclusive VIP fast lane, which eliminates the hassle of queuing. As an experienced tour guide, A Shi will lead the team to explain, making the trip more relaxed and enjoyable. There is no mandatory shopping throughout the entire process, and all meals, accommodation, and transportation are included at one price. He is familiar with the characteristics and historical background of various scenic spots, and can provide practical travel advice and thoughtful services for tourists. Compared to self traveling, hiring a tour guide not only allows us to better understand the local culture, but also gives us a certain price advantage, making the budget more clear and reasonable After arriving in Kunming, check into a pre booked hotel, take a break, and relieve the fatigue of the journey. Afterwards, you can stroll around the city and experience the leisurely atmosphere of Kunming, the 'Spring City'. The streets of Kunming are spacious and tidy, with lush green trees and a vibrant atmosphere of life. You can go to Nanping Street, which is the commercial center of Kunming with various shops, restaurants, and cafes. Here you can taste the special snacks of Kunming, such as Crossing the bridge noodles, tofu pudding Rice Noodles, etc. Crossing the bridge noodles is a traditional food in Kunming, famous for its rich ingredients and delicious soup. Tofu pudding Rice Noodle is a combination of tofu pudding and Rice Noodle, together with various spices. It tastes smooth and delicious Depart in the morning to Shilin National Geopark, which is a World Natural Heritage site with unique Shilin landscapes. Stone forests come in various shapes, some resembling swords, some resembling mushrooms, and some resembling animals, leaving one amazed by the incredible craftsmanship of nature. Strolling through the stone forest, it feels like entering a magical world. In the afternoon, head to Chuxiong, which is a hometown of wild mushrooms and famous for its wild mushroom hotpot. There are many types of wild mushrooms, including chicken fir, matsutake, boletus, etc., which have delicious taste and rich nutrition. In Chuxiong's restaurant, you can taste authentic wild mushroom hotpot and experience Yunnan's culinary culture Go to Lijiang in the morning to visit the Old Town of Lijiang. The Old Town of Lijiang is a place where Naxi people live, full of romance and mystery. The architectural style inside the ancient city is unique, with wooden houses and streets paved with bluestone slabs, making people feel as if they have traveled back to ancient times. In the ancient city, you can visit famous attractions such as Mufu and Sifang Street, and also purchase some Naxi handicrafts. In the afternoon, head to the Yulong Snow Mountain Cableway. Yulong Snow Mountain is a sacred mountain of the Naxi people, and the snow scenery on the mountain is very spectacular. Climbing up the snow capped mountains by cable car, you can enjoy the snow capped peaks and glaciers. Pay attention to warmth and sun protection on snow capped mountains, and also be aware of altitude sickness In the morning, visit Songzanlin Monastery, which is the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan Province and is known as the "Little Potala Palace". The architectural style of the temple is magnificent and magnificent, with its golden roof shining brightly in the sunlight. In the temple, you can visit famous attractions such as the Zhacang Hall and the Hall of Shakyamuni Buddha, as well as learn about Tibetan culture and history. In the afternoon, head to Pudacuo National Park, which is a high-altitude lake scenic area. The lake water here is clear to the bottom, surrounded by green mountains and grasslands, and the scenery is very beautiful. In the park, you can enjoy the natural scenery on foot and also see various wild animals such as black necked cranes and yellow ducks Shopping in Shangri La or Kunming city to purchase specialty souvenirs. Shangri La's specialties include yak meat, butter tea, barley cakes, etc. Kunming's specialties include flower cakes, cloud tobacco, Pu'er tea, etc. You can purchase these specialties at local specialty stores or supermarkets as gifts for family and friends. I can pack my luggage this afternoon and prepare for my return journey. If you still have time, you can take a walk in the park or square near the hotel to relax In the morning, stroll around the city center and enjoy the natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Kunming. You can go to Xishan Longmen, which is one of the famous scenic spots in Kunming, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Dianchi Lake and Kunming city. You can also go to Dianchi Lake, which is the largest lake in Yunnan. The lake water is clear and surrounded by green mountains and trees. You can take a walk, take photos, and experience the beauty of nature by the Dianchi Lake. After a pleasant trip in the afternoon, I am ready to return home. On the way back, you can reminisce about the beautiful moments of this trip and look forward to the next one Yunnan is a place where multiple ethnic groups live together, with rich and diverse folk customs. These unique cultural traditions add endless charm to this land 1. Ancient Customs of the Yi Ethnic Group In Xiaogana Village, Lumuke Village Committee, Mohong Town, Fuyuan County, Qujing, Yunnan Province, the Yi ethnic group has a unique custom - fighting pig feet. On the second day of the Lunar New Year, during the mountain festival, men from the entire village gather at the ancient tree in the back mountain on a household basis, holding pickled pork feet, raw rice, garlic sprouts, and other ingredients. At 6 p.m., everyone came with dishes, Yi Baijiu and other items. Kneeling down to worship the ancient divine tree, praying for good weather, abundant harvests, and longevity in the coming year. Afterwards, there was a song and dance performance where everyone sat around and enjoyed delicious food. This ancient custom has been passed down to this day, demonstrating the Yi people's reverence for nature and their longing for a better life <167. The women here used to have the custom of tattooing their faces. Girls were required to have their faces tattooed at the age of twelve or thirteen to signify their adulthood, and they were also required to have their faces tattooed before marriage. There are various reasons for tattooing, such as for the sake of beauty, recognition with the soul after death, and not being taken away as a slave. The process of tattooing is extremely painful, with redness, swelling, and severe pain lasting for 3-5 days, and the pattern will never fade. Nowadays, this custom has been lost, and with the passage of time, there are fewer and fewer women of the Dulong tribe with patterned faces III. The Walking Marriage System of the Mosuo People The Mosuo people live by the beautiful Lugu Lake and still maintain the ancient "walking marriage system" to this day. Mosuo men and women rarely spend time alone during the day, and express their feelings through dance and singing at gatherings. If a man falls in love with a woman, he will make an appointment during the day and climb through the window at night to enter the woman's "flower house", hanging a hat to indicate that he is on a date. Leaving the next morning, there are no "third parties," "parental orders," or "matchmaker's words" here. Under the education of the Mosuo people, the customs are simple and there is almost no criminal activity Fourth, the monastic customs of Dai boys The Dai people in Xishuangbanna believe in the Theravada tradition, and local Dai boys must become monks, otherwise even if they achieve fame and success in their lives, they will not be fulfilled. On the day of his ordination, the boy dressed in prince's attire, accompanied by his parents and relatives, arrived at * * to receive the Ten Commandments of the Shami, learn about * *, morality, and other knowledge, and become a useful person in the future. The solemn ceremony of becoming a monk is a lifelong process for Dai boys Fifth, the tradition of shaving the head of Lahu women In the South American Lahu village of Lincang, Yunnan, on their wedding day, women should ask their father or a respected elderly person in the village to shave their head. Legend has it that a long time ago, the Lahu people were good at hunting, and their wives also helped. In order to prevent animals from catching their heads, women shaved their heads off. Nowadays, this means that girls become women and start a new life, and shaving their heads is considered a symbol of beauty. When the Lahu people entertain tourists, they fill the dustpan with food, similar to how the Dai people grab rice by hand Sixth, the unique customs of the Bai ethnic group The Bai ethnic group mainly resides in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in northwest Yunnan. The Bai ethnic group reveres white, and their clothing is distinguished by white. The styles vary slightly from place to place. The headwear of Bai ethnic girls contains the meaning of "wind, flowers, snow, and moon". The tassels hanging down from the hat represent the wind of Xiaguan, the gorgeous flower decorations represent the flowers of Shangguan, the white top of the hat represents the snow of Cangshan, and the curved shape represents the moon of Erhai Lake. The Bai ethnic group is warm and hospitable, with the etiquette of serving guests first and then hosts. The famous "Three Course Tea" is a hospitality etiquette, pouring a full cup of wine to show respect, and pouring half a cup of tea to avoid deceiving others. Respecting elders is a traditional virtue of the Bai ethnic group. When seeing an elderly person, one should take the initiative to say hello, give way, etc. The first cup of morning tea should be offered to the elderly person before waking up, and the elderly person should be seated during meals 7. The characteristic culture of the Hani ethnic group The Hani ethnic group mainly resides in the Ailao Mountain area in the middle of the Red River and Lancang River in southern Yunnan. The Hani, Yi, Lahu, and other ethnic groups share the same origin as the ancient Qiang ethnic group and were originally nomadic on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. The Hani people are mainly engaged in agriculture and are good at growing tea. Nannuoshan in Gelanghe, Xishuangbanna is an important production area for "Pu'er tea", and the tea production in Hani areas accounts for one-third of the total production in Yunnan Province. Hani villages are mostly "earth palm houses" with civil structures, usually consisting of dozens of households, with some reaching three to four hundred households Eighth, the folk song tradition of the Lisu ethnic group The Lisu ethnic group is a new ethnic group formed by the fusion of the ancient Diqiang ethnic group and the southwestern ethnic group. Folk songs are a beloved artistic activity of the Lisu people. In their words, 'You can't eat salt, you can't sing songs.'. Folk songs have almost become the "second language" of the Lisu ethnic group, and singing is often used in various production activities, weddings, lawsuits, and dispute resolution. The singing style of Lisu ethnic folk songs is unique. When singing short notes, they extensively use vibrato, while when singing long notes, they are straight and simple, with a rich and deep tone 9. Ancient Customs of the Wa Ethnic Group The Wa ethnic group is one of the ethnic minorities in Yunnan, without a common script. They use physical objects, woodcuts to record, count, or transmit messages 10. Yunnan Birth Ceremony Yunnan Birth Ceremony is most representative of the Yi ethnic group. Yi women should pay attention to their words and deeds when pregnant, and also pay attention to their diet. They should not eat rabbit meat, ginger, tea, etc. After the birth of a child, the son-in-law should carry a rooster to his father-in-law and mother's house to bring good news. If a boy is born, he should carry a rooster, and if a girl is born, he should carry a hen. On the third day of birth, babies need to be washed three times, using herbs such as perilla and mugwort to boil into a medicinal solution for bathing. The father of a baby boy brings a rooster to his maternal uncle's house to announce good news, while the baby girl brings a hen to announce good news. In return, the rooster is raised until the child reaches one year old. Washing the Three Dynasties carries the beautiful wishes of elders for their children to be healthy, disaster free, and diligent throughout their lives 11. Yunnan coming of age ceremony (1) Jino ethnic coming of age ceremony: generally held when children are 15 or 6 years old. The girl changed her apron to a bright layered one, combed a braid, and after being recognized by the women's youth organization, her parents gave her farming tools and clothes as gifts. After the boy was caught in a surprise attack, his parents gave him a complete set of farming tools, boxes containing betel nuts and lime, as well as new clothes and pants. Only young people who hold the coming of age ceremony can become formal members of the village, assume obligations and enjoy rights, and be able to date<(2) Mosuo ethnic coming of age ceremony: held when a child is 13 years old, the boy stands under the left cylinder and the girl stands under the right cylinder, stepping on pig fat with one foot and a grain bag with the other. Girls are dressed in beautiful dresses and accessories by their mothers, while boys are paired with waist knives by their uncles Twelve, Yunnan Marriage Customs (1) Mosuo ethnic walking marriage: a marriage system preserved in matrilineal society, reflecting "night union and morning separation". Men and women spend less time together during the day, expressing their feelings at gatherings. At night, men go to women's homes and leave the next morning. They have no family economic relationship or clear marriage laws, and their customs are simple and honest (II) Naxi ethnic group's illegal marriage: The barbaric customs of primitive society have evolved into wedding customs with a "performance" nature in modern times. After free love between men and women and obtaining the consent of their parents, the bride's family will take care of the bride 7 days in advance. On the wedding day, the man will snatch the bride, and the next day he will bring the dowry back to the bride's family. The bride's family will prepare the dowry and the wedding will be completed<(3) Hani Crying Marriage: Before the girl gets married, she expresses her attachment or dissatisfaction with the marriage through "crying" and "singing". Her mother and female relatives accompany her in crying, and the bride eats three bites of food fed by her father and brother Thirteen, Yunnan New Year Customs (1) Killing New Year pigs: Yunnan people choose a good day in December to kill pigs and invite friends and family to taste them. The dishes on the table are mainly pork, with "eight bowls" of Braised pork belly, steamed pork with rice flour, etc. Yunnan is a major province for pig farming, with pork production capacity and consumption ranking among the top in the country. Pig breeds such as Dianba and Baoshan are well-known (2) Laying Pine Hair: When preparing for the New Year's Eve dinner, lay a thick layer of green pine hair on the ground. Place the New Year's Eve dinner on the pine hair, sit on the ground, and enjoy it, symbolizing reunion. This custom is said to originate from the Yi ethnic group and can ward off evil spirits and keep the air fresh< On this seven day tour of Yunnan, we experienced the natural scenery and ethnic culture of Yunnan. From Dianchi Lake in Kunming to Erhai Lake in Dali, from the ancient city of Lijiang to Pudacuo National Park in Shangri La, every scenery was enchanting. We tasted the delicious food in Yunnan, such as Crossing the bridge noodles, Wild Mushroom Hotpot, Preserved Pork Ribs, and so on. Each food is memorable. We also experienced the ethnic culture of Yunnan, such as the Bai ethnic group's three course tea, the Naxi ethnic group's ancient music performances, the Tibetan religious culture, etc. Each culture makes people feel the colorful charm of Yunnan(II) Tour Guide Recommendation
III. Daily itinerary explanation
Day 1: Arrive in Kunming and experience the leisure of the spring city
The next day: Kunming Shilin and Chuxiong cuisine
The third day: Dali Old City and the scenery of Erhai Lake. The architectural style inside the ancient city is unique, with white walls and black tiles, flying eaves and upturned corners, showcasing the aesthetic and architectural skills of the Bai people. In the ancient city, you can visit famous buildings such as Wuhua Tower and Wucheng Hall, and taste Bai ethnic cuisine such as milk fans, carved plums, and three course tea. In the afternoon, I took a private yacht to tour Erhai Lake. The lake water is clear and surrounded by green mountains, creating a breathtaking scenery. On a yacht, you can enjoy the scenery of lakes and mountains, and feel the comfort of a gentle breeze brushing your face. You can also take photos at Erhai Lake to capture beautiful moments
the fourth day: the Old Town of Lijiang and Yulong Snow Mountain
Day 5: The Mysterious Charm of Shangri La
Day 6: Shopping and Return Preparation
Day 7: Kunming's Natural Scenery and Return
IV. Travel Tips and Summary
(1) Luggage Preparation
(II) Money saving tips
Fifth, Yunnan Folk Customs
Yunnan Tourism
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