When you go to Yunnan for the first time, you don't have to make it so clear. On the contrary, the simpler the better. You don't have to go too many places, just go to a few places, let alone take complex routes. To be honest, going to Yunnan for the first time is suitable for a boutique group. Going there myself is really just a rush to check in.
1. Convenient transportation
With the current traffic conditions, bullet trains can already reach Dali and Lijiang directly. Both cities also have airports, and air tickets are not expensive during the off-season. You can rent a car and drive yourself at the airport and train station. It is also convenient to take a taxi on your mobile phone. Black car drivers can also bargain, making transportation very convenient.

2. Concentrated classic attractions
Yunnan is rich in tourism resources, and you can't experience it one by one even if you visit it two or three times. However, the most classic ones are Dali and Lijiang. Kunming Dali can allow you to experience more in a limited time. This line started the earliest, has the longest operation time and the strongest reception capacity. Most travel agencies have mainly operated this route for many years. A large number of tourism, catering, hotel, bar practitioners and shop operators have poured into Yunnan, and the number of outsiders exceeds that of locals. The hotels, catering, entertainment, and shopping industries attached to this route are extremely mature.

3. Suitable for all groups
These three local attractions are relatively mature and suitable for people coming to Yunnan for the first time, as well as traveling with parents, parents, couples, and girlfriends.

Jiang-Ancient City
The ancient city has a history of eight or nine hundred years and is a settlement of the Naxi people. It has wooden buildings and green tiles, ancient streets and alleys, small bridges and flowing water. Standing in the ancient city, you can look into the Yulong Snow Mountain. As a world-famous cultural heritage, Lijiang Ancient City is not only one of the most popular travel destinations in Yunnan, but also one of the most popular travel destinations in the country.

Erhai Lake-a magnificent scenery of wind, flowers and snow
It is no exaggeration to say that Erhai Lake is the most coveted attraction in Dali. There are various places around the Erhai Lake, such as Wenyi Road, big flowers, transparent glass balls, and high white tables in front of the Erhai Lake. These are all symbols of Erhai Lake in people's hearts. Traveling around the Erhai Lake and staying in a sea view room by the Erhai Lake is simply unimaginable perfection ~

List of suitable places to take photos around Erhai Lake:
1. Xizhou Ancient Town
2. Haijiao Park 3. White bus
4. Abandoning fishing boat and hanging upside down
5. Haixi Water Station 6. Huahai
7. Net red and white table transparent glass ball
8. Seaside stones
9. Lovers Cliff
10. Xiao Putuo

Lijiang
While it was still snowing in the north, Dali had already welcomed winter cherry blossoms, attracting countless photographers. Winter cherry is a unique cherry blossom variety in Yunnan. The most famous cherry blossom viewing place is the Cherry Blossom Valley in Wuliang Mountain. The flowering period is generally from late November to mid-December. During the Flower Festival, there is a shuttle bus from Xiaguan in Dali to Sakura Valley. Dali University is much more convenient than Wuliang Mountain, right next to the ancient city. Every time when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the trees on both sides of the school roads and on the mountains are full of cherry blossoms.

The ancient city of Lijiang is divided into Dayan Ancient City and Shuhe Ancient Town. In traditional concepts, Lijiang Ancient City refers to Dayan. Famous scenic spots in the ancient city include Sifang Street, Dashuishui, Lion Rock, Wangu Tower, and Shogun. If you like to be lively, there is a bar street at night, but visiting attractions is far from the essence of the ancient city of Lijiang. Wandering aimlessly in the ancient city, finding a coffee shop to sit down, drink some coffee, and listen to music when you are tired is the essence of this place.

Yulong Snow Mountain is a must-visit attraction in Lijiang. The landscapes along the way include Glacier Park, Yunshanping, Lanyue Valley, Yaakuping and Ganhaizi. The most classic and regular route is to pass through Ganhaizi and Blue Moon Valley, and then take the large cableway to Glacier Park. The best season to visit is from November to March, when the snow on the mountains is the most.
Tickets: Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area Tickets:100, Big Yulong Pass 205, Glacier Park Cableway:120 yuan, Yunshanping Small Cableway:55 yuan, Maoniuping Middle Cableway:60 yuan

There are mysterious Mosuo people here and clear blue waters. With high-speed transportation, the opening of flights, and the influence of Dear Inn, this once-secluded paradise is entering the eyes of more and more people. Surrounding the lake, picking up relaxed virtues on the unique pig boat, watching Caohai on the Wedding Bridge, watching the sunset on Goddess Bay, overlooking the panoramic view of Lugu Lake from the observation deck, and eating authentic local dishes at Mosuo's house are all experiences that Lugu Lake cannot miss.
Tickets:100 yuan/person
Buses: There is a bus to Lugu Lake at Lijiang Passenger Station every morning. The running time is about 4.5-5 hours, and the price is about 70.

food recommendation

1. Kunming
The most famous delicacy is crossing the bridge rice noodles. In addition to the most famous Xiangqiao Garden, there are also Xiaoqiao Bean Pudding Rice Noodles, Wenshan Hexianju, and Dongchun Xiaoguo Rice Noodles that are frequented by local people.
, Dali
The most must-miss thing in the ancient city is to look back at cold chicken rice noodles and roasted milk fans. If you have Xizhou on your itinerary, you can also taste the local Xizhou Baba, which is divided into sweet and salty ones.
Er Si: Soft, glutinous and chewy, not worse than rice noodles.
3. Lijiang:
If it best represents Lijiang cuisine, it must be ribs. Delicious ribs are not in the ancient city. I recommend these two restaurants that locals often go to:Ama ribs (near the south gate of the ancient city) and Apo ribs (near the north gate market of the ancient city)
Local chicken hot pot: Local chicken hot pot is a characteristic of Lashihai. If you go to Lashihai, you can taste it locally.
Other snacks recommend the 88 snack bars in the ancient city, which are very popular and often full. His chicken bean jelly, small pot of rice noodles, sour plum soup, and fried rice are all signature products.

Preparation before travel

1. Clothing:
The temperature difference between day and night in Yunnan is large, and it is impossible to check the weather forecast in advance. It is best to bring good-looking clothes and prepare thick coats in spring, summer, autumn and winter. Be sure to bring a pair of sneakers.

2. Cosmetics:
Be sure to wear sunscreen. Ultraviolet light is very strong. Even if you don't feel too hot, they have quietly turned black. Women who love beauty should be prepared to protect themselves from sun (sunglasses, sun hats, sunscreen, umbrellas)

3. Cash:
Yunnan can basically use WeChat/Alipay to make payments, and roadside baked potato sellers can do it. However, for practical purposes, you still need to prepare some cash. Just prepare about 500 yuan in cash.

4. Accommodation:
There are many B & Bs in Yunnan. Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La are different ethnic groups. Inns and B & Bs all have local characteristics. When you come to Yunnan, you must stay in a B & B inn. You can choose your favorite hotel on each platform where you book. But pay attention to the specific location. Some inns are far away from the ancient city and are inconvenient.

5. Plateau reaction:
Dali and Lijiang are both at an altitude of about 2000, so generally there is no high altitude. Shangri-La is 3000+ above sea level, and Yulong Snow Mountain is 4000+ above sea level. It is best to go to these two places to buy oxygen tanks. When going to the plateau, keep your mood relaxed and avoid strenuous exercise.