January 2019 Southern Yunnan self-driving tour - Kunming - Yuxi - Xishuangbanna - Lincang - Tengchong

  • Number of days: 10 days
  • Time: January
  • Average cost: 8000 yuan
  • With whom: and parents
  • Updated: 2020.05.05

Why did you remember to write this travelogue after a year and a half? Because of the epidemic. Through China-TravelNote, you can travel the world without going out! So I remembered that when I came back from Yunnan, I proudly said that I wanted to write a travelogue, but it kept dragging on, thinking about it, my travelogue should still be able to help some friends who traveled by car, so I decided to write it.

Without further ado, let's get straight to the point.

It was in January 2019, I, my wife, my dad, my mother, my uncle, and my cousin formed a 6-person family tour group and went to Yunnan to travel。。。。。。

Regarding self-driving cars, we are self-driving on the ground and book the vehicle in advance. Because I have had several self-driving experiences before, in terms of cost performance, I like the Chase G10, because this car is cheap, the space is large, the people in the car are comfortable, the driver is also comfortable, and it can also fit large and small luggage, as long as it is not off-road, it can basically adapt to most road conditions.

The group of 6 of us arrived in Kunming by train, got off the train and went straight to the car rental point, and after completing the formalities, we drove to the famous Dianchi Lake

Dianchi Lake

This photo was taken against the light, so you will take a look, hehe

There are still a lot of red-billed gulls in Dianchi Lake, buy a few breads on the roadside stalls, hold them high, the birds will come to grab food, or tear the bread into small pieces, throw it high, and the dexterous and fast birds will also catch it in the air, make up for these pictures, do you want to play?

The next day, we went to the Stone Forest Scenic Area, located 75 kilometers east of Kunming, with a miniature model of the scenic

spot Stone Forest

Personally, I don't think there's anything special here, so I'll take it with me.

On the third day, we came to Fuxian Lake, many friends may not be familiar with this place, but I think Fuxian Lake is more beautiful than Dianchi Lake. I travel, prefer natural scenery, Fuxian Lake can meet my pursuit of natural scenery, and many times, the scenery is on the road, not in the scenic spots.

Fuxian Lake

We are staying opposite Moon Bay Wetland Park, where there is a hotel-style park complex full of express hotels.

When you get up early in the morning, through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows of the hotel, a corner of Fuxian Lake is displayed in front of you.

Driving at 10 a.m., I didn't go far, and I came to an observation deck near the lake, which was really picturesque, with blue lake water, blue sky, and breeze blowing, so comfortable!

Fuxian Lake

This is the most suitable place to match the love story of my parents. Ha ha.

Fuxian Lake I

can't help but show off my love with my wife as someone who doesn't like to take pictures

Fuxian Lake

Of course, the uncle and the old brother will not miss the opportunity to take photos with the beautiful scenery

Fuxian Lake

Half a circle around the lake, there are many such observation decks, at noon we came to a village by the lake to rest, the old brother actually pretended to be a villager!

Fuxian Lake

OMG! The big goose ran to tell each other after seeing it: This group performance is too professional!

In the

afternoon, my uncle and dad left their brotherhood at another observation deck

Fuxian Lake

On the third day, we drove to Xishuangbanna! 6 hours away, I don't feel tired for a day, Banna, we are here!

When I arrived at the last gas station before Jinghong, I couldn't help but stink with excitement.

It was already dinner time when we arrived in downtown Jinghong. Southeast Asian-style dinner is really different, a little unaccustomed to eating, but for people who are hungry, eating unaccustomed delicacies is also a kind of enjoyment!

Jinghong

After dinner, I took a stroll around the Shwedagon Pagoda. Strong Southeast Asian style!

Jinghong On

the fourth day, we went to the primeval forest park, where the most interesting thing was of course the "Peacock Flying Southeast" performance!

Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park

Do you see it? Peacocks flying high!

Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park

, for locals, peacocks symbolize good luck and happiness and are sacred animals

on the

fifth day I came to the Wangtianshu Scenic Area 150 kilometers away from Jinghong City in the district, and along the way, the scenery was also picturesque

The

majestic sea of clouds, beautiful mountains and rivers, and the scenery is on the road!

Coincidentally, I met a local wedding on the road, and it was also transnational!

Come to the ticket office 3 kilometers away from the scenic spot, you read that right, because there are two options to go to the gate of the scenic spot, one is to take a boat, and the other is to take a car!

Without a doubt, we chose to take a boat! The cruise ship pier on the Nanla River is also a strong Southeast Asian style!

Looking at the sky tree Wangtianshu

This is the gate of the scenic spot!

Mom and Dad show their affection again!

Wangtianshu

Why is it called Wangtianshu? Because it's high! Looking up at the top of the tree, it seems to be in the sky.

Wangtianshu Do

you see the sky corridor above King Kong? Be sure to experience it! If you can't scare you to death, consider me losing! Hahaha

That

night, we came to the Royal Imperial Garden-Manting Park to participate in the bonfire party (including buffet) and watch the Mekong Night Performance.

Manting Imperial Garden

is to watch the performance in this grand theater!

Manting Imperial Garden

After the performance, there will be a lantern release event and a bonfire party!

Hi Yo!

On the 6th day, take a break, rent an electric car, and wander around the city,

Gaozhuang West Shuangjing

This is the Lancang River taken from the hotel balcony, That is, the Mekong River we are familiar

with Jinghong The

ethnic minority script on the Xishuangbanna Bridge cannot be understood

Lancang River scenery The

Lancang River scenery taken while standing on the bridge

Jinghong The

sky is so blue!

Lancang River

There are actually people playing on the river beach!!

Jinghong Jinghong The

buildings in the urban area also have a strong Southeast Asian style!

What

surprised me the most! You can swim in the weather in January! Escape the cold in Yunnan, not losing to Hainan at all! For seafood allergies and friends who like to eat vegetables, Yunnan is a paradise!

On the 7th day, hurry up! Jinghong-Lincang

Mountain streams and canyons

Terraces and rape flowers

Hehe! The scenery is on the way!

In Fengqing, a town not far from Lincang, Yunnan's most famous black tea, Dianhong, is produced here.

That night we stayed in Lincang

on

the 8th day, continue to hurry, Lincang-Tengchong

On the way to Tengchong, there is a service area, you must stop, this is the Longjiang Bridge service area

Longjiang Bridge

This is the Longjiang Bridge, one of the our country super projects

We

arrived in Tengchong and stayed at the Gaoligong Camellia Expo Garden Hotel

Gaoligong Camellia Expo Garden Health Restaurant My

parents once again showed their affection

Gaoligong Camellia Expo Garden Health Restaurant

I made two mistakes again

Sun and moon shine together!

On the 9th day, we came to the famous Atami!

Tengchong Atami Scenic Area

Atami-Tengchong Volcanic Geothermal Resources Scenic Area

Tengchong Atami Scenic Area Tengchong Atami Scenic Area

Hot Spring Creek

Tengchong Atami Scenic Area

Hot Spring Waterfall

Tengchong Atami Scenic Area

There is also a hot spring bath!

Regarding the hot spring baths, there are two, one inside the scenic spot and the other outside the scenic spot, it is recommended to go outside the scenic spot.

Due to the space limitation of the system, there can only be so many pictures.

After returning from Tengchong, we also went to Lijiang and Dali, but in these two places, there are more tour groups and many travelogues, so I won't write here.

On the way back to Baoshan in Tengchong, there is also a service area, which must be visited, Luzhouba service area. There are many vehicles from the Anti-Japanese War, as well as bridges, highway museums, and an observation deck where you can directly see the Nu River! Interested relatives can Baidu.

All right! A travelogue without pictures has no soul, no picture and no truth!

Let's end it like this!


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