Yunnan
Kunming, Lijiang and Dali — spectacular highlands, lakes and ancient towns.
About Yunnan
Yunnan is China's most ethnically diverse province, home to snow-capped mountains, terraced farmland and some of the country's best-preserved ancient towns. Lijiang's cobbled canal streets and Dali's lakeside old town are the highlights of most itineraries.
Because it spans Kunming, Lijiang and Dali, Yunnan usually needs a longer, multi-city stretch — we build these as looped itineraries with domestic flights or road transfers between each town.
Major attractions in Yunnan
Every must-see highlight and hidden gem our itineraries are built around
Lijiang Ancient Town
A UNESCO-listed old town of canals and cobbled lanes below the mountains.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
A permanently snow-capped peak reachable by cable car above Lijiang.
Dali Ancient Town & Erhai Lake
A walled old town on the shore of a vast highland lake.
Stone Forest (Kunming)
A dramatic karst landscape of towering grey limestone pillars.
Three Pagodas (Dali)
A trio of Tang and Song-era pagodas beside Erhai Lake.
Impression Lijiang Show
An outdoor mountainside performance staged by hundreds of local performers.
Blue Moon Valley
Turquoise glacial pools at the base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Impression Lijiang
Outdoor mountainside performance directed by Zhang Yimou, staged at 3,100m.
Dali: Erhai Lake
Large highland lake ringed by mountains and lakeside villages.
Dali Ancient Town
Walled old town of cobbled streets and Bai-minority architecture.
Three Pagodas
Dali's iconic trio of Tang and Song-era Buddhist pagodas.
Cangshan Mountain
Nineteen-peak range overlooking Dali, reachable by cable car.
Essential Details
Key information for planning your Yunnan visit
Best Time to Visit
Mar – May / Sept – Oct offers the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing in Yunnan.
Typical Weather
Average temperatures of 10-24°C during seasonal range — pack accordingly for the season you travel.
Getting There
Kunming Changshui International Airport is Yunnan's main gateway, with domestic flights onward to Lijiang and Dali.
Language Support
English-speaking Chinese staff and Chinese-speaking Indian/Malayali guides can be arranged for Yunnan.
Food Arrangements
Indian, Kerala, Halal, Arabic and local Chinese food options can be coordinated throughout your stay.
Local Tip
Allow at least 5-6 days to cover Kunming, Lijiang and Dali comfortably.
Visual Journey
A curated collection of moments across Yunnan