Yunnan Itinerary - A Guide to Exploring Yunnan

Alex Feal - (AlexFeal)
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Alex Feal
What you’ll do

China's southwestern province of Yunnan is ideal for exploration.

From historic old towns like Lijiang to the mountain views of Meili and the relaxation of Dali, the province has a little everything for people who are looking for mountain exploration.

This guide will take an easier look to the province, aiming to cover as many of the top sights as possible within a relatively short itinerary and in a way which is more accessible.

If you're looking for a more intense hike-heavy guide to the province's mountain paths then reach out and I'll put one together!

Hello & welcome to Yunnan.

For most people, they will arrive in the province through Kunming so that's where we'll start today.

Day 1 is mostly about getting across to Lijiang where we'll start the trip properly.

1

This one is optional

Kunming Airport
Kunming Airport
A gateway to the mountains
Category
Public Transport
Est. Price
$$
Transport Type
flight

6.3 km (3.9 mi)

14 min

2

This one is optional

Kunming Station
Kunming Station
Busy transportation hub
Category
Public Transport
Est. Price
$
Transport Type
train

500.2 km (310.8 mi)

6 hr 1 min

3

Lijiang Old Town (丽江古城)
Lijiang Old Town (丽江古城)
Charming UNESCO town in Yunnan
Category
Sightseeing

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