What month is the most suitable month to travel to Yunnan?

Going to Yunnan still has to be divided into seasons. Only when you go at the most appropriate time can you enjoy the most beautiful scenery. Today, let us walk into the world of Yunnan together and see when it is the best time to travel to Yunnan.

Yunnan's climate has the characteristics of low-latitude climate, monsoon climate, and mountainous climate, coupled with extremely complex terrain, resulting in certain differences in climate in different regions, so the best travel times for various attractions are also different. Next, I will introduce it to you.

NO1: Kunming

Introduction: Kunming, the capital of Yunnan, is the only megacity in Yunnan.

Best tourist season: March to October

Due to the influence of the warm and humid air currents in the southwest of the Indian Ocean, Kunming has a mild climate and is like spring all year round. Therefore, Kunming is also called the "Spring City". Even though the temperature difference in Kunming is similar throughout the year, its daily temperature difference is very large. The daily temperature difference in winter and spring can reach 12-20℃. During this season, you must bring a coat and sweater to Kunming. 3-10 January is the best season to go to Kunming. This period is the time when Yunnan has the most ethnic minorities have festivals, and it is also the time when flowers compete for beauty. But also note that May to October is the rainy season in Yunnan, so don't forget windbreakers and rain gear.

Kunming attractions: Stone Forest, Expo Park, Jiuxiang Cave, Daguanlou, Yunnan Minzu Village, Dadieshui Waterfall, Dongchuan Red Soil, Jinma Biji Square, Cuihu, Xishan

NO2: Dali

Introduction: Dali has a long history and is one of the earliest cultural birthplaces in Yunnan.

Best tourist season: Spring

Dali has "wind, flowers, snow and moon" gathered together, and is deeply influenced by the monsoon climate of the low-latitude plateau, and the seasonal changes are not obvious. Dali is home to a large number of Bai people, and their grand gatherings are concentrated in March and April. When you go to Dali at this time, you can feel the strong ethnic customs. Of course, Dali in spring, like Kunming, has hundreds of flowers blooming. It is a good place to enjoy flowers and enjoy spring.

NO3: Xishuangbanna

Introduction: Xishuangbanna, the southernmost tip of Yunnan Province, is a minority autonomous prefecture under the jurisdiction of Yunnan Province. Xishuangbanna is the only tropical rainforest nature reserve in China. There are many rare beasts and rare plants here, such as Asian elephants, hornbills, red light trees, and sky trees.

Best tourist season: October every year to June of the following year

Xishuangbanna is located in the tropical region of Yunnan. Under the influence of the tropical rainforest climate, although the climate is pleasant all year round, there is still some summer heat, so October every year to June of the following year is the best time to travel. The biggest feature of Xishuangbanna's climate is its clear dry and wet. The dry season is from November to April of the following year, and the rainy season is from May to October every year. Xishuangbanna is a Dai autonomous prefecture. Mid-April is the Dai water-splashing festival. It is the celebration with the greatest influence and the largest number of participants among ethnic minorities in Yunnan.

NO4: Lijiang

Introduction: Lijiang is a prefecture-level city in Yunnan Province, with an altitude of 2418 meters. Its ancient city of Lijiang is the rare and most well-preserved ancient city of ethnic minorities in China. It gathers the essence of Naxi culture and completely retains the historical features formed since the Song and Yuan Dynasties.

Best tourist season: April-May

Lijiang has a plateau type southwest monsoon climate, with large temperature differences between day and night, and generally a low climate. To go to Lijiang, it is best to choose in spring and summer. 4-5 Moon is the most beautiful season in Lijiang. The lush flowers, plants and trees and the blue sky complement each other, like a fairyland. The azaleas in Lijiang compete to bloom in spring and are beautiful. Lijiang is rainy in summer and autumn, so tourists should not forget rain gear.

Attractions in Lijiang:

Lijiang attractions are mainly represented by "two mountains, one city, one lake, one river, one culture, and one style"

The second mountains refer to the Yulong Snow Mountain and Laojun Mountain

One city refers to the ancient city of Lijiang

Yihu refers to Lugu Lake

Yijiang refers to the Jinsha River

One culture refers to the Naxi Dongba culture

A style refers to the Mosuo style

Of course, there are other attractions, such as Yushui Village, Mufu, Guanyin Gorge Scenic Area, Wangu Tower, Dongba Pantheon Garden, Xiaoshuishui Village

Lijiang cuisine: Lijiang salmon, Naxi hot pot, chicken bean jelly, chicken stewed tofu, blown pork liver, butter tea, fried bait nuggets, Lijiang pork ribs hot pot, fried water dragonfly, Naxi traditional candied fruit

NO6: Red River

Introduction: Red River is not just a river. It is the name of a county and the abbreviation of a state (Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture). It represents the inheritance of the tin capital of old China; it means the majesty and beauty of the Hani terraces in Yuanyang; it carries the history of the famous country built in water documents; and it praises the joy of singing and dancing on the stone screen and the flower waist.

Best tourist seasons: January-April, September-November

1-4 September and September to November are the best time to go to the Red River. The scene of the Red River "having four seasons in one mountain and different days in ten miles" will slowly unfold on your way. (Yuanyang terraces are the most beautiful in winter)

Tip: The average annual temperature of the Red River is between 15℃ and 22.6 ℃, which belongs to the subtropical plateau monsoon climate. The temperature is gradually rising from Yuanyang to the estuary. Remember to bring clothes for both seasons when visiting the Red River. The Red River is mountainous and rainy, so bring a poncho to block the rain or lay it on the ground to rest while climbing.

NO7: Chuxiong

Introduction: Chuxiong, one of the autonomous prefectures under the jurisdiction of Yunnan Province, is located in the central part of Yunnan Province.

Best tourist season: May to October

Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture is located in central Yunnan. The terrain is mainly mountainous and hilly. It belongs to a subtropical monsoon climate zone. The temperature difference between the four seasons is not large. The average annual temperature is 15-21℃. The climate is mild, the dry and wet seasons are distinct, and precipitation is mostly concentrated from May to October every year. Traveling all year round, you can enjoy different beautiful scenery.

NO8: Nujiang Prefecture

Introduction: Nujiang Prefecture, located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, is the only Susu Autonomous Prefecture in China. Among them, the Dulong and Nu are unique ethnic minorities in Nujiang. Nujiang Prefecture is the autonomous prefecture with the largest ethnic composition in China and the largest ethnic group in China with a smaller population.

Best tourist season: October to April of the following year

Although Nujiang Prefecture can be visited all year round, due to the hot and rainy summer here, the stone roads and dirt roads built next to the mountains have extremely poor road conditions, making roads difficult and dangerous in the rainy season. Therefore, the best travel time should be arranged from October to April of the following year, especially around the Spring Festival. There are many ethnic festivals. You can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also participate in festival celebrations with unique local colors.

NO9: Qujing

Introduction: Qujing is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Yunnan Province and is located in the eastern part of Yunnan Province. Its comprehensive strength ranks second in Yunnan Province.

Best tourist season: January to early April every year, with the prime time being mid-March

Qujing belongs to a subtropical plateau monsoon climate with diverse climate types. The average temperature in July is 19℃, and the average temperature in January is 14℃. Travel is best in spring and autumn. In summer, road conditions may be poor due to rain, and mudslides may even occur. From January to early April every year, Luoping's rapeseed flowers are in full bloom and are everywhere in the city. This is the most appropriate time to visit the flower fields and take photos. The prime time for rapeseed flowers to bloom is mid-March.

, saltwater pomegranate, Luoping Laochang wine, Fuyuan Konjac ", Huize spotted copper ware, Fuyuan iron pot, Luoping egg, Huize ban copper, Zhanyi Baishui tofu

Tip: There is strong sunshine in Qujing, especially in the Duoyi River area, which is about 1000 meters lower than other scenic spots in Luoping. Therefore, the climate is relatively hot, so be sure to bring a sun umbrella and sunscreen. Luoping is rainy in summer, don't forget to prepare an umbrella.