Yunnan Tours

With a long history, culture and gorgeous natural scenery, Yunnan is one of the important birthplaces of human civilization. It is known as the “Kingdom of Flora and Fauna” as well as the most colorful province in China because of its diverse ethnic minority cultures and customs. There are so many places worthy your visit in Yunnan, like the Lijiang Old Town, which is an  UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site, along with the “Spring City” – Kunming, where you can admire the fascinating Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Cave that is famous for its unique karst landform in the world. In addition, “the Lost Paradise” – Shangri-La, which has countless scenic spots to visit and the romantic and gorgeous city with Bai culture – Dali, where you can vow your eternal love to the one who is close to your heart and witness the endless beauty of Erhai with him or her. You also can have a wonderful hiking experience in Tiger Leaping Gorge, and pay a visit to  Yuanyang, which is famous for its picturesque rice terraces carved by Hani people from generation to generation. Furthermore, Xishuangbanna, which is famous for its diverse of animals and plants, here you can celebrate the Water Splashing Festival with the local minority people. With its numerous top destinations, Yunnan is a must-visit dreamland in China.

12 Days Yunnan Tour

During this 12-days, you can enjoy the natural landscapes in Kunming; explore the famous and beautiful Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake in Dali.

5 Days Kunming and Xishuangbanna

This tour take you to the “spring city” Kunming to explore the precious natural geological remains, Stone Forest.

8 Days Yunnan Tour

This 8-days’ Yunnan tour is a chance for you to experience the colorful Yunnan. Explore the spectacular Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake in Dali.

8 Days from Kunming to Shangri-La

From Yuanyang, view the splendid sunset and sunrise in the terrace scenic spot, take exploration to the Ancient Town of Dali

6 Days Yunnan Tour

This tour take you to explore the Stone Forest, Jianshui Ancient Town and the spectacular scenery of Yuanyang Hani Terrace…

15 Days Excellent China Tour

Gansu and Inner Mongolia tour can bring you a memorable experience of the Yellow River culture and Silk Road culture…

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Our customer service staff will contact you as soon as they receive the inquiry and tailor-made the appropriate route according to your requests.

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Our customer service staff will contact you as soon as they receive the inquiry and tailor-made the appropriate route according to your requests.

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Our customer service staff will contact you as soon as they receive the inquiry and tailor-made the appropriate route according to your requests.

Yunnan Tourist Map

FAQs

1.How many ethnic minorities are there in Yunnan?

Yunnan is home to 25 ethnic minorities of China. It has the highest concentration of Chinese ethnic minorities.If you want to experience minority cultures in Yunnan, we recommend you the Bai nationality, the Naxi nationality and the Lisu nationality.

You can see their traditional architecture and typical clothes in Dali Ancient Town. The Naxi people mainly live in Lijiang. They are famous for their poetry, painting, sculpture, and music and dance art. The Lisu people is known for their long festivals and harmonious mixture of Western and local culture.

Crossing-the-bridge noodles (过桥米线)

Steam pot chicken (汽锅鸡)

Roast erkuai (rice cakes) (烤饵块)

Wild mushrooms (野菌)

Preserved pork ribs (腊排骨)

Flower cakes (鲜花饼)

San dao cha (Three Course Tea) (三道茶)

  • Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items

Sun block SPF 50+, lip balm SPF 50+, sun glasses, moisturizing skincare products, anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, wipes, feminine products, shaving products, etc.

  • Other things you need to bring

Original passport, charger, power bank, basic medicines, waterbottle, camera, energy snacks, ear plugs, a hat or a cap, medicine that prevents high-altitude disease, oxygen bottle (if you are going to Jade Dragon Mountain), etc.

  1. Do not touch other people’s head. It is the sign of unlucky.
  2. Do not wear shoes to enter into some temple.
  3. It is rude to receive stuff with one hand.
  4. Do not give purse or ornaments to local female. It is the sign of affection.
  5. Do not sit in the middle of threshold.
  6. It is impolite to turn your back to the plaque.Do not touch local religious artifacts.

Yunnan enjoys a generally mild climate with pleasant weather, which lies within the subtropical-highland or humid-tropical zones. However, due to its varied terrain, the weather is diverse in different regions.

Kunming, capital of Yunnan, has a year-round spring-like climate with an average temperature of 15°C (59°F). Dali has moderate temperatures year-round, seldom dropping below 4°C (39°F) in winter or rising above 25°C (77°F) in summer. However, winters in Shangri-La can reach chilling lows of -10°C (14°F) due to its high elevation.

Due to its mild climate and terrain, Yunnan is praised as the “kingdom of wild mushrooms”. Yunnan’s edible fungi have over 800 varieties, and the three most popular ones are matsutake mushrooms (松茸), jizong mushrooms (鸡枞菌), and penny buns (or porcini mushrooms,牛肝菌), which can be bought from local wet markets of each city.