Discover Colorful Yunnan with China Discovery
Yunnan, located in the remote southwest of China, offers a diversity of both people and landscape that makes it a dream destination for travelers. If you have time to visit only one province in China, then it should be Yunnan.
Yunnan gathers 25 ethnic minority groups living harmoniously together in its vast land. The unique song and dance, culture and folklore, etc. of each distinct group make Yunnan Province the most colorful and majestic region in entire China, providing an extraordinary glimpse into China's mixed garden of humanity with great joy. Besides, this beautiful land houses the hugely varies splendors taking you to see more and diverse wonders by nature and human creativity - quaint ancient towns, Ancient Tea-Horse Road, magnificent rice terraces, beautiful red fields, towering and snow-capped mountains, thrilling gorges, emerald lakes, exquisite pagodas, and tropical flavor in the south... Any sight in Yunnan can be called a picturesque masterpiece!
No matter what kind of travelers you are, you will get a trip to suit best! To help you plan a trip to Yunnan in the easiest way, we list the top CLASSIC Yunnan tours ranging from 5-11 days for a wonderful savory of Yunnan and the top FEATURED Yunnan tours to meet your special likes at below. We also summarize the hottest tours of each top destination and most popular themed travels for your most inspirations. Besides, you will have full understanding of all most popular destinations and find the most useful travel articles for your ultimate trip planning. Furthermore, China Discovery with rich experience in trip customization is always here to help you tailor make your own Yunnan trip or Yunnan China trip based on what you need and like! Please feel free to tell us anything directly to draw a beautiful start of your wonderful Yunnan trip in China!
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This tour gives you a great overview of the beautiful region!
Trip at a Glance: Lijiang (2N), Shangri-La (2N), Kunming (1N)
Sites: Lijiang Old Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery, Stone Forest
Transfer: Private Car & Flight
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Meet top 3 destinations with distinct sightseeing and culture.
Trip at a Glance: Kunming (1N), Dali (2N), Lijiang (2N)
Sites: Stone Forest, Dali Old Town, Lijiang Old Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge
Transfer: Private Car & Bullet Train
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Start from Kunming and end in Shangri-La for 8 days.
Trip at a Glance: Kunming (2N), Dali (1N), Lijiang (2N), Shangri-La (2N)
Sites: Stone Forest, Three Pagodas, Lijiang Old Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery
Transfer: Private Car & Bullet Train
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Best trip to admire diverse sceneries, ethnic folks, historic treasures in vast Yunnan
Trip at a Glance: Kunming (2N), Yuanyang (2N), Jianhsui (1N), Dali (1N), Lijiang (2N), Shangri-La (2N)
Transfer: Private Car & Bullet Train
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Shoot the amazing sunrise, sunset at different rice terraces and meet local Hani people.
Trip at a Glance: Kunming (1N), Yuanyang (2N), Jianhsui (1N)
Sites: Stone Forest, Yuanyang Rice Terrace, Jianshui Old Town
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
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Explore famous ancient city and Garden of Eden with landscapes.
Trip at a Glance:Lijiang (2N), Shangri-La (2N)
Sites:Lijiang Old Town, Baisha Mural, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
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Trip at a Glance: Kunming (2N), Dongchuan (1N), Dali (3N), Lijiang (2N), Shangri-La (2N)
Sites: Dongchuan Red Land, Stone Forest, Dali Old Town, Lijiang Old Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery
Transfer: Private Car & Bullet Train
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Stunning natural beauty and diverse ethnic minority cultures of southern Yunnan province.
Trip at a Glance: Xishuangbanna (3N), Jingmai Mountain (2N)
Sites: Wild Elephant Valley, Dai Minory Village, Jingmai Mountain, Puer Tea Forest
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
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Best Exploration of Kunming and Lijiang by high speed train.
Trip at a Glance: Kunming (1N), Lijiang (3N)
Sites: Stone Forest, Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Transfer: Private Car & Bullet Train
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Top popular trip for outstanding Hani rice terraces appreciation.
Trip at a Glance: Yuanyang (2N)
Sites: Longshuba Rice Terrace, Duoyishu, Bada Rice Terrace, Azheke Village Hiking, Hani Ethnic Market
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
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Trek on the world-class precipitous route along torrential Jinsha River.
Trip at a Glance: Lijiang (1N), Tiger Leaping Gorge (1N)
Sites: Lijiang Ancient Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
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Enjoyable golf trip at world top courses in pleasant Kunming city.
Trip at a Glance: Kunming (4N)
Sites:Kunming Spring City Golf & Lake Resort, Kunming Lakeview Golf Club
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
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Record terrific splendors in Dongchuan, Yuanyang & Jianshui.
Trip at a Glance: Kunming (3N), Dongchuan (1N), Yuanyang (2N), Jianshui (1N)
Sites: Stone Forest, Dongchuan Red Land, Yuanyang Rice Terrace
Transfer: Private Car & Driver
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A spring visual trip to the golden sea of rapeseed flowers in Luoping.
Trip at a Glance: Kunming (1N), Luoping (2N)
Sites: Stone Forest, Luoping Rape Flowers, Nine Dragon Waterfall
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
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Joyout trip to leisure “spring” Kunming & tropical Xishuangbanna.
Trip at a Glance: Kunming (1N), Xishuangbanna (3N)
Sites: Stone Forest, Dai Minority Park, Tropical Botanical Garden
Transfer: Private Car + Flight
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Trek at Yubeng Village with Meili Snow Mountain sunrise admiration.
Trip at a Glance: Shangri-La (1N), Meili Snow Mountain (1N), Yubeng (3N)
Sites: Songzanlin Monastery, Meili Snow Mountain, Yubeng Village
Transfer: Private Car + Driver
View DetailsThe large Yunnan is home to many great travel destinations. While, there are several hot destinations long been favored by millions of travelers home and abroad, such as Kunming - the capital of Yunnan Province and known as the “Spring City” for its pleasant comfortable weather all years round, Lijiang - national famous old city with literal charm and Ancient Naxi Kingdom with fabulous sceneries, Shangri-La - the globally dreamy earthly paradise as “Lost Horizon” described, Yuanyang - the spectacular rice-paddy terracing listed as the UNESCO world natural heritage to compliment the creativity of both nature and local Hani ethnic people, Dali - a fabulous sunny getaway with profound Dali Old Town Kingdom and Nanzhao Kingdom stories and shining Bai ethnic culture, Xishuangbanna - quite different tropical Kingdom of plants and animals with rich flavors to match Thailand, and so forth. If your time is limited for 1~5 days or you have your own ideas to tour one destination in Yunnan, you can check the following city tours with detailed travel guide (attractions, things to do, transportation plan, hotels, maps) and find your way for exploration. Discover now!
Highlights: Stone Forest, Western Hills & Dragon Gate, Yunnan Nationalities Museum, Green Park, Yuantong Temple
The best trip to feel the leisure and “Eternal Spring” weather of Kunming by visiting all must-sees.
Highlights: Dongchuan Red Land, Sunrise and sunset of Dongchuan, Western Hills & Dragon Gate
Popular trip to appreciate “God’s Magic Palette” of smooth and magnificent red land with best highlights in Kunming city.
Highlights: Stone Forest, Jiuxiang Cave, Western Hills & Dragon Gate, Green Lake, Flowers & Birds Market
Exciting itinerary to admire the Kunming’s miracles of Karst landscape aboveground and underground.
Highlights: Luoping Rape Flowers, Nine Dragon Waterfall, Green Lake, Yuantong Temple
Scenic tour to appreciate the stunning golden sea of rapeseed flowers in spring from Kunming.
You have already known Yunnan is a colorful land, but, do you know how to explore to the fullest in each destination? China Discovery has well selected seven different travel styles for different travelers. No matter what kind of travelers you are (nature fan, culture lovers, photographers, or good hikers), we have got a tour that’ll fit you just right. Select your favorite now!
For your deeper and full understanding of Yunnan and its top popular places, we here have our comprehensive travel guide and best-selected travel articles to give you the best and most up-to-date information of each major travel destination, including Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Dali, Yuanyang, etc. And each place includes all you want to know, such as why to go, top things to see and do, best time to visit there, how to get there & travel around, suggestion on places to stay and accommodations, other useful tips should know before setting off, etc. Please feel free to check all travel information for more travel ideas and know more things as locals!
Yunnan located in the southern China borders Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan and Tibet is usually planned with one of its bordering destinations into a China Yunnan trip for in-depth exploration of the south and west part of China. Besides, it is also a popular idea to travel Yunnan with other top destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Xian, Zhangjiajie, and so on for a panoramic China seeking. Choose our popular well-organized tours to discover the differences between the various ethnic groups' cultures and marvel at the diverse culture and majestic landscape of China. Furthermore, if you have other attractions or destinations want to discover or any other idea to plan your own Yunnan China trip, please feel free to tell our professional travel expert to customize your own Yunnan China tour! Start your vacation now!
Kunming / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Lhasa
Shanghai / Zhangjiajie / Kaili / Kunming / Lijiang / Shangri-la / Kunming
Kunming / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming / Fanjingshan / Kaili / Zhaoxing / Congjiang
Chengdu / Leshan / Mount Emei / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming
Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming / Zhangjiajie
Guilin / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming
Beijing / Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La
Beijing / Xian / Lijiang / Shangri-La / Kunming / Guilin / Yangshuo / Shanghai
Creating a travel story to capture the unforgettable moments during your trip is an incredibly meaningful experience. At China Discovery, we have assisted numerous travelers in completing their Yunnan trips, and some of them have kindly shared their travel stories with us. Some of them were enchanted by the mystical Stone Forest in Kunming, while others preferred strolling through the lanes of Lijiang Old City or immersing themselves in a spiritual experience in Shangri-La. Through their stories, you can discover more about Yunnan's nature, culture, history, and more, and be inspired for your own trip. If you are one of our customers who has visited Yunnan and would like to share your travel story, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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