Overview of Yunnan Tourist Attractions
YunnanThis magical land seems to be a magnificent picture woven together by the masterpieces of nature and the treasures of human civilization. The natural scenery here is as picturesque as poetry, from the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the clear and mirror like Erhai Lake, from the peculiar and spectacular stone forest to the peaceful and beautiful Lugu Lake, every scenery is enchanting. Yulong Snow Mountain, the sacred mountain of the Naxi people, has thirteen continuous snow peaks, shrouded in mist and clouds, like a fairyland. The Blue Moon Valley at the foot of the mountain, with its deep blue lake water, is breathtakingly beautifulErhai Lake,Daliis the mother lake of Dali. The lake water is emerald green, surrounded by pastoral scenery and Bai ethnic villages. Riding a bike around the lake, feel the romantic atmosphere of flowers, snow, and moon. YunnanStone Forest, a world natural heritage site, is a wonder of karst landforms. The various shapes of stone pillars and peaks seem like sculptures of nature. Lugu Lake, with its clear water, unique matrilineal culture, and mysterious legends, attracts many tourists to explore
Details of the top ten must see attractions
(I)the Old Town of Lijiang: World Cultural Heritage
the Old Town of Lijiang is located in the middle of Bazi, Lijiang, near the Yulong Snow Mountain, at an altitude of 2416 meters. The streets here are surrounded by mountains and waters, paved with red breccia, and filled with a strong historical atmosphere. The Old Town of Lijiang is famous for its perfect ancient city style, well arranged Naxi folk houses, flowing water system and rich and colorful ethnic cultural activities
As the commercial and cultural center of the ancient city, Sifang Street is well connected and has been home to numerous merchants throughout history. Many ethnic cultures converge and thrive here. The shops here are neatly arranged, and during festivals, residents of the ancient city often hold celebration activities here, welcoming tourists with ethnic song and dance performances. At night, Sifang Street is brightly lit, and the bar street is even more lively, attracting tourists from all over the world
The charm of the Old Town of Lijiang lies not only in its unique architectural style and commercial atmosphere, but also in its rich history and culture. The history of ancient cities can be traced back to the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, with a history of several hundred years. It is one of the distinctive and stylish residential types in China, and also a concentrated reflection of the achievements of ancient Chinese urban construction. Rich Naxi culture is preserved in the ancient city. The traditional national festivals of Naxi, such as Jiazi Festival, Chongyang Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, are all important moments for Naxi people to celebrate harvest and worship ancestors. These festivals not only have a long history, but also are an important part of the inheritance of Naxi culture
(II)Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Naxi Divine Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is not only a symbol of Lijiang, but also a sacred mountain of the Naxi people. It consists of thirteen snow capped peaks, with the main peak being a steep fan with an altitude of 5596 meters. It is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round and is an unconquered virgin peak. Yulong Snow Mountain is known as "Oulu" in the Naxi language, symbolizing the peak of the Tianshan Mountains Dali Old City is distributed in a chessboard pattern, high in the west and low in the east, with five streets from south to north and eight streets from west to east. The ancient city has four gates, and the south gate is the first of the four gates. The word "Dali" on the gate was mentioned by Guo Moruo. Dongmen, also known as Erhai Gate, is relatively close to Caicun. Ximen, also known as Cangshan Gate, is located across from the famous March Street market. The north gate is suitable for strolling and eating. The agricultural market is located there, and breakfast, fruit stalls, and food stalls are all concentrated there Yunnan Stone Forest is located near Kunming and is a World Natural Heritage site with typical karst landforms. The stone pillars and peaks here have various shapes, forming a series of natural wonders, known as the "number one wonder in the world" The Shilin Geological Park covers an area of approximately 350 square kilometers, and the scenic area consists of seven scenic areas: the Big and Small Stone Forests, the Naigu Stone Forest, the Dadieshui, Changhu, Yuehu, Zhiyun Cave, and Qidong Cave, with a total stone forest area of 400 square kilometers. The stone forest here stands upright and abrupt, with smooth lines and a faint bluish gray color. The highest independent rock pillar is over 40 meters high. The entire scenic area of Dashilin is composed of dense stone peaks, resembling a stone basin. The small stone forest is slightly gentle, like a jade from a small family. The most famous attraction is undoubtedly "Ashima", with a realistic image, like the female protagonist of a long narrative poem of the Sani ethnic group Pudacuo National Park is located in Shangri La and is a pearl on the Yunnan Plateau. This place includes various natural landscapes such as snow capped mountains, lakes, and meadows, making it an excellent place to get close to nature and explore on foot Scenic spots such as Bitahai and Zhudu Lake are breathtakingly beautiful. The clear waters of Bitahai Lake are surrounded by mountains, and the vegetation on the mountains is rich and diverse, presenting different colors with the changing seasons. Zhudu Lake is a peaceful plateau lake, with vast grasslands by the lake. Cattle and sheep leisurely graze on the grassland, and the distant snow capped mountains appear particularly spectacular under the sunshine Lugu Lake is located between Lijiang and Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture and is a settlement of the Mosuo people. This place attracts many tourists with its clear lake water, unique matrilineal society culture, and mysterious legend of the "Daughter Country" Erhai Lake looks like an ear, and the lake water is green, making it Dali's mother lake. Surrounded by pastoral scenery and Bai ethnic villages, it forms a beautiful painting In autumn, Tengchong Ginkgo Village turns into a golden ocean. The fallen leaves of ginkgo trees in the village cover the path, as if entering a golden fairy tale world, attracting countless photography enthusiasts and tourists Yunnan is located on a plateau with strong outdoor ultraviolet radiation. Tourists must take good sun protection measures, using both physical and chemical sunscreen, such as wearing sunglasses, hats, applying sunscreen, etc., otherwise they are easily tanned. Meanwhile, due to the relatively dry climate in Yunnan, the skin and nose may feel dry after taking a shower or waking up in the morning. It is recommended to bring body lotion, moisturizer, antipyretics, and vitamin C supplements. If possible, you can also bring a portable humidifier Yunnan has a lot of spicy dishes. If you don't want to eat spicy food, be sure to emphasize it to the waiter multiple times to avoid affecting the dining experience. When dining in the ancient city, it is important to first check the menu and inquire about prices before ordering to avoid unnecessary disputes. In addition, when buying things, especially snacks, you need to bargain. If you want to go around Erhai Lake, you can go to Beimen Market to taste the thin bean powder. When going to Lijiang, you must go to Zhongyi Market, where there are plenty of fruits that can allow you to achieve fruit freedom If you choose to travel by self driving, when driving a motor vehicle, you must fasten your seat belt throughout the journey to prevent fatigue driving and drunk driving, and achieve safe and civilized driving. When choosing to hike in Yunnan, it is important to prepare relevant medicines and equipment, try to hike in groups, and pay attention to safety. Tourists should pay attention to fire safety when engaging in outdoor tourism activities. They should not smoke, have picnics, or use open flames in areas with dense vegetation, leaves, or other flammable materials, or in places with fire prevention signs When shopping, go to the supermarket or market, don't trust the small stalls near the scenic spots, as you may be tricked. When selecting tourism commemorative products and local specialties, please pay attention to comparing prices from three different sources; At the same time, be careful not to move the displayed samples at will to prevent accidental damage. Try not to buy anything in the ancient town. For example, do not buy fresh cut fruits in Dali Old City. They are very expensive. Don't buy those woolen shawls, they are easily recognizable as tourists and may raise prices Yunnan is an area where ethnic minorities live in concentrated communities. We should respect the local ethnic customs and abide by social order and good customs. Conscientiously abide by the Convention on Civilized Behavior of Chinese Citizens in Domestic Tourism, take care of the ecological environment and cultural relics and historic sites, consciously do not spit anywhere, do not litter, do not trample on green flowers, do not scratch or break trees, do not scribble and scribble at will, reduce the frequency of use of disposable goods, avoid the use of non degradable plastic products, vigorously promote the traditional virtue of thrift, practice the "Clean Your Plate Campaign" and "public chopsticks and spoons", and establish a new trend of civilized, healthy and green tourism Be sure to prepare some medicines, such as ibuprofen, glucose, motion sickness medicine, motion sickness patches, Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, etc., just in case. Yunnan also has mosquitoes in winter, remember to bring mosquito repellent and medicine. When taking photos in Lijiang, one should avoid the light and shadow travel photography at the south gate to avoid stepping on pitfalls. When traveling at night or visiting bars, try not to go alone, especially for girls; When in a bar, do not have a lucky mentality towards "romantic encounters", as there may be liquor holders impersonating "romantic partners" to sell high priced drinks; Do not linger or wander in remote areas for long periods of time at night. If you want to go out and play, basically all guesthouses can store luggage for free, usually for 3 to 5 days, and because of the good customs, it will not be lost. During the tourism process, in case of sudden danger or unexpected events, one should remain calm and take proactive self rescue and mutual aid measures, quickly evacuate the dangerous area, and call the police for help if necessary. In case of disputes over tourism service quality, it is important to remain calm, understand each other, be humble, and pay attention to collecting and preserving evidence. You can promptly call the 12345 government service hotline to report the situation According to statistics, in Yunnan, countless people taste Crossing the bridge noodles every day, which has become an indispensable part of Yunnan people's life. Both tourists and locals praise this delicacy endlessly Flower cake is filled with Yunnan's unique flowers such as roses, and is one of Yunnan's characteristic pastries. The outer layer is crispy and delicious, while the filling is sweet and rich. The aroma of roses perfectly blends with the crispness of the pastry, leaving a lasting impression Jian Shui Shao Tofu is a specialty snack in Jian Shui, Yunnan, known for its crispy exterior and tender interior, as well as unique flavor. Tofu is made from high-quality local soybeans and undergoes long-term fermentation and baking. The outer layer is golden and crispy, while the inner layer is clean, white, tender, and smooth. When eaten with chili noodles and garlic paste, it has a rich and unique taste Crispy Cake is a traditional pastry from Yunnan, with layered outer skin that is soft and chewy. The filling is rich and diverse, with various choices such as meat filling and vegetarian filling. Bite it in one bite, the outer skin is crispy and soft, and the filling is fresh(III)Dali Old City. The ancient city is bordered by the rippling Erhai Lake to the east and the evergreen Cangshan Mountain to the west, forming an urban pattern of "one water surrounding Cangshan, Cangshan embracing the ancient city"
(IV) YunnanStone Forest: The First Wonder in the World
(V)Pudacuo National Park: Pearl of the Plateau
(VI)Lugu Lake: Mysterious Daughter Country
(7)Erhai Lake: Dali's mother lake
(VIII). The Three Towers consist of one large, two small, and three pavilions. The main tower, Qianxun Tower, is a 16 level square hollow brick tower with dense eaves, belonging to the typical Tang Dynasty architectural style. The bottom of the tower is engraved with the four characters "Yongzhen Shanchuan"
(9)Tengchong Ginkgo Village: Golden Fairy Tale World
(10)Shuhe Ancient Town: Shuhe Ancient Town is more quiet and simple than the Old Town of Lijiang, and retains more primitive Naxi style
III. Precautions for Yunnan Tourism. Therefore, tourists should pay attention to their attire and prevent catching a cold. It's cold in the morning and evening, and when it rains, it's recommended to bring a submachine jacket. If there is sufficient sunlight during the day, the temperature will rise. You can wear a beautiful dress, but you also need to prepare two sun protection covers because the ultraviolet rays in Yunnan are very strong. In places such as Lijiang, Dali, and Shangri La, there is a greater temperature difference between morning and evening. Long sleeves or skirts can be worn during the day, but a jacket must be added in the morning and evening. In addition, the weather in Kunming requires wearing long sleeves and jackets in the morning and evening, and it's a bit hot at noon
(II) Sunscreen and Skincare
(III) Dietary precautions
(IV) Traffic and Safety
(V) Shopping and Pit Prevention
(VI) Ethnic Customs and Civilized Tourism
(VII) Other precautions
IV. Yunnan Food Snacks. A bowl of hot chicken soup is the soul of Crossing the bridge noodles. It is usually made from chicken bones, pig bones and other ingredients. The soup is clear and delicious. Raw meat is made from high-quality pork, chicken, etc., sliced thinly like cicada wings, and cooked in hot soup with smooth and tender rice noodles. The texture is smooth and tender, and the taste is delicious. In addition, the rich ingredients such as vegetables add more color and taste to Crossing the bridge noodles. Diners can add ingredients to the soup and cook them to eat, and every bite is full of happiness
(III) Flower Cake
(4) Jian Shui Shao Tofu
(V) Crispy Cake