Yunnan 8-Day Travel Guide

Number of days：8 days
Time: May
Average cost: 1500 yuan
With whom: and friends
Updated: 2021.05.17

If you were to ask me which city I'll never forget, it would definitely be Yunnan.

If you were to ask me where I could find beautiful love, where the stones are filled with spirituality, and where I could see breathtaking scenery, I'd definitely choose Yunnan.

I've been captivated by Yunnan. Find a good friend, find some time off, and travel to Yunnan together.

First stop: Lijiang.

Transportation from Kunming to Lijiang is relatively convenient. Upon arrival in Lijiang, we went straight to the hotel. We rested and packed around 4 p.m., and then had dinner in Lijiang Old Town, enjoying local snacks.

Second stop: Lugu Lake

We drove to Lugu Lake, a four-hour journey. Today, we planned to visit the Lugu Lake Scenic Area. We circled the lake clockwise, with guides introducing attractions along the way. We covered half of Yunnan's Lugu Lake. That evening, we went out for delicious local grilled fish. We also toured the lake and attended a bonfire party. We stayed in Daluoshui Village. Those who prefer a more affordable and convenient stay in Daluoshui, while those who prefer scenic views can stay in Rige.

The third stop: Walking on the Marriage Bridge

The Lugu Lake tourist area is located in two-thirds of Sichuan. Every time we stopped to take pictures at a beautiful place, our route around the lake was clockwise: Yunnan Lover's Beach → Lige Peninsula → Sichuan Lover's Beach → Walking on the Marriage Bridge → Caohai. Many people took a boat to check in at Dear Hotel. I felt that the photos I took of a few big words in Dear Hotel were not very good, so forget it and go back to Lijiang at night.

The fourth stop: Tiger Leaping Gorge

Go to Shangri-La, the first stop is Tiger Leaping Gorge, and then go to Pudacuo National Park. The autumn scenery is beautiful. Prepare to feed the squirrels. The squirrels here are not afraid of being born at all. They are very cute when eating. Everyone here is careful not to hurt the small animals. In the evening, everyone can participate in the toast banquet. Each person has a small hot pot and can eat as much meat as they want. In the morning, go to Dukezong Ancient Town to rotate the world's largest rotating drum. Climb up the stone steps to the drum, usually from the left, and rotate the drum clockwise three times. The drum contains tens of thousands of scrolls of the Six Sons Mantra. Each rotation is equivalent to sending hundreds of millions of prayers to the Buddha, so the drum is meaningful. Return to Lijiang in the afternoon and stay in Lijiang at night. There are two sightseeing platforms in Lijiang Ancient Town, Wangu Tower and Wenchang Palace. Wangu Tower is charged, while Wenchang Palace is free.

Stop 6: Sifang Street

Today you can relax in Lijiang. We walked too much. Our calf muscles were sore from walking up the stairs in Tiger Leaping Gorge. Shangri-La is at a high altitude. In the evening, we went to a bar (D-key bar) to listen to music and sing. We went there for two nights. We wanted to go to Yuxiang Bar for sake and Sifang Street for land.

Stop 7: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

We went to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Fortunately, it was a sunny day. We took the cable car to the Glacier Park at an altitude of 4506 meters and slowly climbed to 4680 meters. It was really shocking when we got up. Everyone should remember not to do strenuous exercise slowly. In addition, the Blue Moon Valley is at the foot of the mountain. It is really beautiful. You can take an electric car or hike. I recommend hiking, but not too far. The most beautiful scenery needs to be experienced on foot. Return to Lijiang in the evening.

Stop 8: Around Erhai Lake

Driving around Erhai Lake all day, the route is clockwise: Xizhou Ancient Town, Haishe Park, Shuanglang Ancient Town, Xiao Putuo, Tianjing Pavilion Highway, Huanhai East Road. Arriving in Kunming at 6pm, we will be checked into a hotel near the airport. That’s the end of our pleasant eight-day Yunnan trip~

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