1. Embark on a Dream Journey
Yunnan, this magical land, is like a brilliant pearl, emitting endless charm. Choosing a six day trip to Yunnan is an encounter with nature and culture, and a baptism of the soul
(1) Colorful Natural Scenery
Yunnan has stunning natural scenery such as mountains, rivers, lakes, canyons, and forests. Here is the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with its main peak steep and fan-shaped, reaching an altitude of 5596 meters. It is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round and is a sacred mountain in the hearts of the Naxi people. The Blue Moon Valley at the foot of the mountain, with its deep blue lake water, is as beautiful as a dream. Erhai Lake, shaped like an ear, has a green lake water surrounded by pastoral scenery and Bai ethnic villages. Cycling around the lake, experiencing the romantic atmosphere of "wind, flowers, snow, and moon". There is also the Yunnan Stone Forest, a world natural heritage site, with typical karst landforms and various shapes of stone pillars and peaks forming a series of natural wonders. In addition, Yunnan's canyons are also a major feature. The Nujiang Grand Canyon is the longest, most mysterious, beautiful, dangerous, and primitive Oriental Grand Canyon in the world; The Meili Grand Canyon on the Lancang River is famous for its deep and long valley, and the river flows rapidly; The Jinsha River Tiger Leaping Gorge is famous for its "danger" and is one of the deepest canyons in China
(II) Unique Ethnic Culture
Yunnan is a province inhabited by multiple ethnic groups, and the unique customs and cultural experiences of each ethnic group make people intoxicated.
. In Yunnan's ethnic villages, there are 26 villages with different ethnic cultures such as Dai, Tibetan, Lisu, Pumi, etc., which have become a window to understand China's diverse culture. Myanmar student Xianlong experienced the traditional textile skills of the Jingpo ethnic group here and gained a deeper understanding of their culture. In Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, the teachers and students of the practice group explored the Honghe Prefecture Museum, experienced the embroidery of the Nisu Yi people, and felt the rich and colorful ethnic culture. In addition, Yunnan has numerous ethnic festivals and traditional customs, such as the Bai ethnic group's March Street and the Yi ethnic group's Torch Festival, allowing tourists to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural connotations of each ethnic group while playing
2. Detailed itinerary
(1) Day 1: Arrival in Kunming
When you arrive in Kunming, the enthusiastic airport pick-up service will make you feel the warmth of the people of Yunnan. After taking a short break at the hotel, you can choose to stroll through Kunming's old streets and experience the charm of this historic and cultural city. Kunming Old Street preserves many buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and strolling through them feels like traveling back in time. On both sides of the street, there are numerous shops selling various specialty snacks and handicrafts. You can taste Crossing the bridge noodles, tofu pudding Rice Noodles and other delicacies, and buy some souvenirs. In addition, there are many hot springs around Kunming, and you can choose to soak in them to relax and relieve the fatigue of the journey
(2) The next day: Kunming Shilin Chuxiong
Depart in the morning to Shilin Scenic Area, which is a World Natural Heritage site and known as the "Number One Wonder in the World". The Stone Forest is composed of dense peaks of various shapes, some resembling sharp swords piercing the sky, while others resemble blooming lotus flowers, astonishing the incredible craftsmanship of nature. Strolling through the stone forest feels like being in a fairy tale world. After visiting the Stone Forest, head to Chuxiong. Chuxiong is the kingdom of wild mushrooms, where you can taste delicious wild mushroom hotpot. Wild mushroom hotpot is one of the six famous dishes in Yunnan. It uses chicken, beef, lamb, or old ham as the hotpot base, and adds various fresh wild mushrooms to create a strong aroma. Wild mushrooms are rich in nutrients such as amino acids and various vitamins, which can promote human metabolism and enhance immunity. After tasting the wild mushroom hotpot, check into the hotel
(3) Day 3: Chuxiong Dali
Depart from Chuxiong and head to Dali. First, take a characteristic boat tour of Erhai Lake to enjoy its beautiful scenery. Erhai Lake is shaped like an ear, with clear and green lake water surrounded by pastoral scenery and Bai ethnic villages. On the cruise ship, you can enjoy the three tea performances of the Bai ethnic group and experience the highest hospitality etiquette of the Bai people. The cruise ship docks at Nanzhao Fengqing Island, which is shaded by green trees and full of ancient charm. You can stroll among it and explore the historical traces of the ancient country of Nanzhao. After disembarking, take a jeep around Erhai Lake and experience the romantic atmosphere of "wind, flowers, snow, and moon". Along the way, you can also check in at the flower sea and take beautiful photos. Finally, visit Dali Old City. Located at the foot of the beautiful Cangshan Mountain, Dali Old City is the capital of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom and Dali Kingdom. The streets within the city have a typical chessboard layout, with many ancient buildings and unique shops. You can taste delicious foods such as crispy rice cakes and grilled milk fans, and purchase some special souvenirs. Stay at Dali Sea View Hotel in the evening
(IV) The the fourth day: Dali Lijiang
left for Lashihai Tea Horse Ancient Road in the morning, which is a nature reserve named after "wetland" in Yunnan Province. You can ride a horse, retrace the ancient Tea Horse Road, and experience the prosperity of ancient trade. Lashi's seawater and grass are fertile, the lake is beautiful, and the ecological environment is very good. You can also row a boat on the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery. In the afternoon, go to the Old Town of Lijiang. the Old Town of Lijiang is one of the famous towns on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, with a history of 800 to 900 years. The ancient city is filled with wooden buildings and blue tiles, ancient streets and stone alleys, small bridges and flowing water, full of artistic atmosphere. Watching the performance of 'Lishui Jinsha' in the evening is a wonderful showcase of Yunnan's multi-ethnic culture, allowing you to appreciate the unique charm of Yunnan. Check in at a hotel near the Old Town of Lijiang
(V) Day 5: Lijiang - Shuhe Ancient Town - Yulong Snow Mountain
Go to Shuhe Ancient Town in the morning. Shuhe Ancient Town is an ancient town of Naxi nationality, which is more peaceful and simple than the Old Town of Lijiang. You can stroll along the stone paved road, appreciate ancient architecture and rural scenery, and experience the cultural atmosphere of the Naxi people. In the afternoon, we will go to Yulong Snow Mountain, which is a sacred mountain of the Naxi people. The main peak of Yulong Snow Mountain is steep and has an elevation of 5596 meters, surrounded by clouds and mist all year round. You can take the cableway up the mountain and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the snow capped mountains. The Blue Moon Valley at the foot of the mountain, with its deep blue lake water, is as beautiful as a dream. After visiting Yulong Snow Mountain and Blue Moon Valley, return to Lijiang and check into a hotel
(Sixth) Day 6: Return
On this day, you can freely move around and arrange your time. You can go visit the specialty shops in Lijiang and buy some souvenirs. Or choose to rest in a hotel and reminisce about the beautiful moments of your trip to Yunnan. Finally, the tour guide will personally drop off the plane, putting a perfect end to your Yunnan trip. The trip to Yunnan allowed you to appreciate the colorful natural scenery and unique ethnic culture, leaving behind beautiful memories
III. Highlights of Tourist Attractions
(1)Dianchi Lake
Dianchi Lake, the shining pearl of Kunming. In winter, Dianchi Lake has a unique flavor, and feeding seagulls has become one of the favorite activities for tourists. Every year from mid to late October to early November, red billed gulls departing from Siberia will arrive in Kunming on time and move out at the end of March to early April of the following year. They are like old friends of Kunming, adding infinite vitality to this spring city. Haigeng Dam is a great place to observe large flocks of gulls, with a wide range of scenery and numerous red billed gulls. Many of them even stop on the railing for visitors to take photos. It is best to come and feed the seagulls from 7:30-10:30 in the morning. At this time, the seagulls have not yet eaten enough and are more easily attracted to the seagull food. As the northernmost corner of Dianchi Lake, Daguan Park is also the location of Daguan Tower, one of the four famous buildings in China. Here, not only can you enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dianchi Lake from afar, but you can also encounter groups of seagulls up close. There are relatively few tourists, and the density of seagulls is high, making it suitable for children to interact intimately. There are also seagull food vending machines in the park. Cuihu Park is located in the center of Kunming city and is a great place for leisure and entertainment for Kunming citizens. Tourists living in the city center are recommended to come here to feed seagulls, and you can also take a boat to the center of the lake to feed seagulls. In February, there are tulips by the lake. Haigeng Park is located in the southern suburbs of Kunming city, with Dianchi Lake as the center. It has a large lawn and lake, where you can sit by the lake and enjoy the breeze, as well as quietly observe seagulls up close. When feeding seagulls, pay attention to the time from 8:00 to 18:00, find a pillar filled with European grain, grab more in your hand to let the seagulls stay, be patient, and swing not too vigorously to avoid scaring them away. It is best to use specialized seagull food, which should be fed from 9am to 11am and from 2pm to 5pm, mainly by throwing to avoid excessive feed falling into the water and polluting the water quality. Kunming, as a spring city, is like spring all year round, and Dianchi Lake is one of the iconic landscapes of this city
(II)Stone ForestScenic Area
Stone Forest Scenic Area is a world natural heritage site with magical karst landforms. The stone pillars and peaks here have various shapes, some like sharp swords piercing the sky, while others are like blooming lotus flowers, known as the "number one wonder in the world". In addition to the Yunnan Stone Forest, there are also karst landforms similar to stone forests such as the "Bemalaha Nature Reserve" in Madagascar, the "Gunamuru National Park" in Malaysia, and the "Mount Kaijingde" in Papua New Guinea worldwide. However, the geological development and evolution history of Yunnan Stone Forest is long and complex, undergoing multiple stages of complex evolution, starting from 260 million years ago and continuing until today due to erosion. Its forms are rich and diverse, including cylindrical shapes, sharp sword shapes, sharp needle shapes, layered tower shapes, mushroom shapes with large upper and small lower parts, and bizarre irregular shapes. It is known as the "Museum of Karst Landforms". Moreover, Yunnan Shilin is located in the core of open folds, with horizontal rock formations and two sets of large joints developed, which is conducive to the formation and layering of stone pillars, peaks, and buds, standing tall and unyielding. This is also one of the filming locations for the popular TV drama "Celebrating the Year", attracting many tourists to come and check in
(III)Dali Old City
Dali Old City is full of artistic atmosphere and Bai customs. The streets in the ancient city are winding, and the road paved with bluestone is full of traces of time. The antique architecture contrasts with the blue sky and white clouds, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace. The architecture integrates the characteristics of multiple ethnic groups, mainly consisting of brick and tile houses with a civil structure of "three courtyards and one wall, four courtyards and five courtyards, and a running horse corner building". The layout is exquisite, the structure is exquisite, the exterior is simple and the interior is beautiful, exquisite and refined. White walls and black tiles, exquisitely carved doors and windows, upturned eaves corners, full of ancient charm. On the streets and alleys, there are many artists creating, some painting, and some playing musical instruments. Their brushstrokes and music interweave here into unique artistic images. Here, you can deeply experience the culture of the Bai ethnic group, taste Bai ethnic delicacies such as crispy rice cakes and three course tea, and purchase Bai ethnic handicrafts
(IV)Erhai Lake
Erhai Lake has beautiful scenery and various unique attractions. Erhai Lake, which looks like an ear, is surrounded by pastoral scenery and Bai ethnic villages. The lake water is emerald green and clear. You can take a special cruise ship, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and also watch the Bai ethnic group's three course tea performance, experiencing the highest hospitality etiquette of the Bai people. The cruise ship docks at Nanzhao Fengqing Island, which is shaded by green trees and full of ancient charm, allowing visitors to explore the historical traces of the ancient country of Nanzhao. After disembarking, take a jeep around Erhai Lake and experience the romantic atmosphere of "wind, flowers, snow, and moon". Check in at the flower sea along the way and take beautiful photos. Cycling around the lake is also a good choice, feel the gentle breeze brushing your face, and enjoy a free and comfortable time
(V)Jade Dragon Snow MountainandBlue Moon Valley
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a sacred mountain of the Naxi people. Its main peak is steep with a fan and reaches an altitude of 5596 meters. It is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, making it magnificent. Taking the cableway up the mountain, you can overlook the entire Lijiang and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the snow capped mountains. The Blue Moon Valley at the foot of the mountain, with its deep blue lake water, is as beautiful as a dream. It is famous for its towering and magnificent snow mountains, jade blue lakes and magnificent and beautiful canyons. The color of the lake will change with the change of sky light, from blue to dark blue, just like a blue moon embedded under the Yulong Snow Mountain, so it is also praised as "Little Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area". There are four large lakes in the Blue Moon Valley, namely Yuye Lake, Jingtan Lake, Blue Moon Lake, and Tingtao Lake. The scenery is beautiful and enchanting, as if it were a paradise of tranquility and beauty. Here, you can see the snow capped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance, with a blue sky full of white clouds when looking up, and a serene blue lake beside you, truly reflecting the beautiful scenery of mountains, waters, and sky blending together
(VI)the Old Town of Lijiang
the Old Town of Lijiang is full of historical charm and romantic atmosphere. Founded in the late Song Dynasty and early Yuan Dynasty, it is located in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, covering an area of 7.279 square kilometers. The buildings in the ancient city blend the characteristics of multiple ethnic groups, mainly consisting of civil structures with exquisite layouts and intricate structures. The street is built along the mountains and waters, radiating outwards from Sifang Street as the center and extending in all directions. The main street is divided into numerous small alleys, interwoven like a spider web. The water system in the city is well-developed, and the White Horse Dragon Pond and multiple well springs, which were built based on underground springs in the early years, still exist today. People have created the water usage method of "one pond, one well, and three ponds". Here, you can gain a deeper understanding of the Dongba culture of the Naxi people and appreciate the Lijiang murals scattered in the ancient city and surrounding temples. The ancient city lights dim at night, full of romantic atmosphere, and various specialty bars make people intoxicated
(7)Shuhe Ancient Town
Shuhe Ancient Town is peaceful and quaint, suitable for slow travel. It is an ancient town of Naxi nationality, more peaceful than the Old Town of Lijiang. Strolling along the stone paved road, admiring ancient architecture and rural scenery, and experiencing the cultural atmosphere of the Naxi people. There is not too much commercial noise here, allowing people to calm down and slowly savor the charm of the ancient town. You can sit down in the caf é in the ancient town, have a cup of coffee, read a book, and enjoy a leisurely time. Alternatively, you can visit the small shops in the ancient town, purchase some unique souvenirs, and experience the traditional craftsmanship of the Naxi people
IV. Travel Preparation and Precautions
(1) Preparation before Departure
- Clothing: Yunnan has a diverse climate, and different clothing needs to be prepared according to the season. In summer, short sleeved shorts, sandals, etc. can be carried, but a thin jacket should also be prepared to prevent temperature differences between morning and evening. In winter, it is necessary to prepare warm underwear, down jackets, scarves, gloves, etc. In spring and autumn, you can bring long sleeved shirts, thin sweaters, jeans, etc., and also prepare a thick coat. In addition, if you want to go to high-altitude areas such as Yulong Snow Mountain, it is best to bring thicker cotton clothes or rent cotton clothes at the foot of the mountain
- Skincare: Yunnan has strong ultraviolet rays, so it is necessary to prepare high magnification sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, etc. At the same time, skin care products such as moisturizing lotion and facial mask can be carried to cope with dry weather
- Documents: It is necessary to bring your ID card, and if you have a student ID card, senior citizen ID card, or other documents that can enjoy discounts, please also bring them along
- Medications: You can prepare some commonly used medications, such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc. In addition, if you are concerned about altitude sickness, you can prepare anti altitude sickness drugs such as Rhodiola in advance
(II) Yunnan Weather and Dressing
- Spring: Spring is the peak season for tourism in Yunnan, with a gradually warmer climate, but a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and frequent rainfall. Can be worn with long sleeved shirts, thin sweaters or hoodies, paired with thick jackets or windbreakers. You can choose jeans or casual pants for the bottom, and also carry rain gear and waterproof clothing
- Summer: Summer is the rainy season in Yunnan, with moderate temperatures but abundant rainfall and humidity. You can wear breathable short sleeves and shorts, paired with sandals or breathable shoes. Bring rain gear and lightweight sun protection clothing or raincoat at the same time
- Autumn: The climate in autumn is pleasant, but there is a large temperature difference between morning and evening. Dressing is similar to spring, you can choose long sleeved shirts, thin sweaters or hoodies, paired with thick jackets or windbreakers. It is advisable to wear jeans or casual pants as bottoms, while carrying rain gear and waterproof clothing
- Winter: The temperature is lower and the sunshine is abundant in winter. You can wear warm underwear, down jackets, or thick coats, paired with scarves, gloves, and other warm accessories. You can choose warm pants or jeans for the bottom, and pair them with thick soled shoes
(III) Scenic spot reservation and transportation arrangement
Transportation advice: Yunnan's scenic spots are scattered, and you can choose your own transportation mode according to your own situation. If you have plenty of time, you can choose to take public transportation such as trains, cars, etc. to enjoy the scenery along the way. If you pursue convenience, you can choose to charter a car or join a tour group, saving the trouble of transferring and dragging luggage. In the city, you can choose to take taxis, buses, or shared bicycles
(IV) High altitude sickness and dietary safety
Methods for preventing high altitude sickness:
- Gradually increase altitude to give the body time to adapt
- Dietary adjustments, increase foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vegetables, fruits, etc
- Avoid vigorous exercise, as it may worsen symptoms in high-altitude areas
- Consult a doctor for advice and personal health status before planning to travel to the plateau
- You can take anti altitude sickness drugs such as Rhodiola rosea in advance
- Dietary adjustments, increase foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as vegetables, fruits, etc
Food safety precautions:
- Yunnan cuisine tends to be salty and spicy. If you are not accustomed to it, you can inform the restaurant staff in advance to adjust the taste
- Pay attention to food safety and hygiene, and choose a regular restaurant for dining
- Avoid consuming raw and cold foods and unclean water sources to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort
V. Tour Guide Services and Tourism Experience
(1) Professional Services of Tour Guides
In the six day tour of Yunnan, tour guides play a crucial role. They carefully arrange the itinerary for tourists based on their rich professional knowledge and experience. From the moment of arrival in Yunnan, the tour guide will thoughtfully arrange airport pick-up services, allowing tourists to feel warmth and peace of mind in unfamiliar environments. In terms of itinerary planning, tour guides will fully consider the needs and interests of tourists, arrange the order of sightseeing reasonably, and ensure that tourists can fully appreciate the natural scenery and ethnic culture of Yunnan
For the explanation of scenic spots, tour guides demonstrate professional competence. They can not only provide detailed introductions to the historical background, cultural connotations, and characteristics of the scenic spot, but also combine vivid stories and legends to give tourists a deeper understanding and experience of the scenic spot. For example, in the Shilin Scenic Area, the tour guide will tell the formation process of the Shilin and the legendary stories that have happened here, making tourists feel as if they have traveled through time and space, experiencing the magic and greatness of natureYunnan Tourism
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