Yunnan is a place you yearn for. It is full of romance and freedom. It is the capital of Erhai Lake in Dali and Lijiang, the mysterious and colorful world of Shangri-La, Lugu Lake, and a place where couples hold hands to leave happy memories.

Yunnan is undoubtedly one of the most attractive tourist provinces in China. It has magnificent and beautiful mountains and rivers, numerous scenic spots and historic sites, and ethnic minorities with different customs, all of which are fascinating. Everyone who is preparing to set off for a trip will be full of expectations for travel. Imagine: experiencing the feelings of a small bridge and flowing water in the ancient city of Lijiang, listening carefully to the whisper of the breeze by the Erhai Lake in Dali, and going to Shangri-La, the place closest to heaven in the world... This is destined to be a romantic journey about romantic scenery.

1. Super Transit Visit Kunming (1-2 days) There are a total of 14 airports in Yunnan, but the most cost-effective transfer is still in Kunming, the provincial capital. 60% of tourists are willing to stay for 1-2 days to see this "Spring City" during transit. The essence of Yunnan is not in Kunming, so 1-2 days is really enough. How can I prevent traps and play well? Here are two keywords for you: fast IP check-in + slow half-beat stroll

(1) Must play Shilin Jiuxiang when checking in. 1. Super IP Shilin Shilin is Kunming's big business card. Propaganda posters at airports and railway stations are everywhere (this is what the old people's classic old movie "Ashima" refers to). As a natural miracle of the world, it is basically unstoppable (karst landforms are found in many places? Don't worry, Stone Forest must be an international masterpiece!). It's a bit troublesome to get to Shilin (an hour's drive). The train has to transfer to the bus, and the Chinese bus has to go to the station. The best way is to follow the group (save money, check in and explain). It's easy to have a tight game with the group for half a day. There are also special Shilin Day tours, which is relatively easier.

2. Visiting Jiuxiang on the way is very close to the Stone Forest, so one day trip usually includes Jiuxiang. Although it is also a karst landform, one is to look at the ground and the other is to play underground. Jiuxiang is like the place where the monsters live in Journey to the West. The magic caves in the movie "The Myth" are also filmed here, so it is worth visiting on the way.

3. Dianchi Lake + Xishan (Hot Index: ④ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★We don't recommend taking a cruise ship (boring), but take a cable car to the West Mountain across the lake. You can climb all the way to Longmen and overlook the entire Dianchi Lake; or visit the Xishan Mountain called the "Sleeping Beauty" by the locals on the Haigen Dam. Xishan Mountain in Dianchi Lake is in the south of Kunming. It is about 40 minutes by taxi from the city center or can also be reached by bus. At the foot of the West Mountain, there is also a snack street "Tea Horse Flower Street" for tourists. There are some specialty snacks and the prices are not expensive.

Tickets: Dianchi Dam is free, Xishan Cable Car + Tickets: 85 yuan
Recommended play time: Half a day

[A must-experience around Kunming]
1. Overlooking Dianchi Lake from the West Mountain, then take a high-altitude cableway to Haigeng Park to feed red-billed gulls.
Tickets: Tickets are free. Attractions in the scenic area are charged separately: Longmen 40 yuan, Huating Temple Taihua Temple joint ticket 20 yuan, Nie Er Tomb 1 yuan, Longmen Cableway 25 yuan one-way, and round-trip 50 yuan.
Local transportation: (1) Take a high-altitude cable car near Minzu Village in Yunnan to Longmen in Xishan. The one-way fare is 35 yuan/person. (2) Take a tourist bus from the City Center Art Theater directly to Xishan, leaving every 30 minutes, from 8:00 to 16:30 every day.
2. At Jinma Biji Shop, walk to Nanping Street and eat the bridge rice noodles from Qiaoxiang Garden.
3. Read the majestic, strange, dangerous and secluded landforms of Shilin, Ashima's hometown.
Reference fare: 130 yuan/person

The romantic and snowy Dali has fascinated countless people. Xiaoxiao and I made an appointment as early as March last year to go west to Dali in September 2019 to participate in a jeep tour. It was true that both of us arrived in mid-September and participated in Lemon Ji's Dali one-day tour tour. Not only did we take an Internet celebrity Jeep to enjoy the Erhai Lake, but also took beautiful photos from photographers. Our friends in the same industry were also quite fun, which was really a good deal.

I highly recommend Lemon Ji Dali Convertible Jeep 360° Tour Around the Erhai Lake

When you come to the Yulong Snow Mountain, you will be shocked by this sacred mountain in the hearts of the Naxi people. From the sluggish business on the top of the mountain to the vitality in the mountains. How to play the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain? What is the difference between it and the Great Yulong Scenic Area? What are the transportation methods to Yulong Snow Mountain? What are the various fees that cause people to worry about? Don't worry, this guide will answer your doubts one by one.

Are Yulong Snow Mountain and Meili Snow Mountain the same place?

No, they are completely two different scenic spots. Although both belong to Yunnan Province, they are more than 400 kilometers apart. Yulong Snow Mountain is located in Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City. It is the southernmost snow mountain in China and the entire northern hemisphere, with an altitude of 5596 meters. Meili Snow Mountain is a huge north-south snow-capped mountain group in the western part of Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, with an average altitude of more than 6000 meters. Friends, don't confuse these two snowy mountains.

Starting from Lijiang, which one should Yulong and Meili go to?

There is a saying among locals that Meili Snow Mountain is for viewing. It is very ornamental in terms of scale and grandeur, but it cannot be climbed; Yulong Snow Mountain is the only snow mountain in China that can be climbed, standing at the peak of 4680 meters. The beautiful scenery at a glance is quite shocking. In terms of time, Meili Snow Mountain is near Feilai Temple in Deqin. From Lijiang, you need to transfer from Shangri-La to Deqin and then transfer to Feilai Temple. Therefore, it takes at least 4 days to get to Meili Snow Mountain. It is best to join Lijiang Wang Sibao to go to the pure play group recommended by everyone, 1680 yuan/person. Learn about the road conditions in advance before going. If the road conditions are not good, it is not recommended to go. Yulong Snow Mountain is located in Lijiang City, very close to Lijiang. It takes only a day's round trip and convenient transportation. Therefore, if there is insufficient time, you can choose the Yulong Snow Mountain.

The Blue Moon Valley is located at the foot of the Yulong Snow Mountain. It is world-famous for its majestic and magnificent snow-capped mountains, blue jade-like lakes and beautiful canyons. It is named because of the blue lake and the crescent shape of the valley. It is said to be the prototype of the Blue Moon Valley in the British writer Hilton's "The Lost Horizon".

Blue Moon Valley also has the reputation of "Little Jiuzhai Valley", like a blue moon inlaid under the Yulong Snow Mountain. It is an emerging Internet celebrity check-in spot for Yulong Snow Mountain.

Lijiang ancient city

As an ethnic minority city, the ancient city of Lijiang has its own unique style of the Naxi people from the overall urban layout to the integration of the essence of the Han, Bai, Yi and Tibetan ethnic groups in engineering and architecture. The ancient city of Lijiang with water as its core presents a unique spatial layout of water alleys due to the use of water.

There is no regular road network or strict city walls in the city. In the layout of the ancient city, three mountains are used as screens and connected by a river. The water flowing out of the Black Dragon Pool flows through the north gate of the ancient city and flows to the entire ancient city of Lijiang. The three rivers pass through the city, and the streets and bridges are densely covered. There are running water and small bridges in front of every house.

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Shuhe ancient town

Going north from the Ancient City of Lijiang, walking along the main road on the east side of the Zhongji Sea for about four kilometers, you will see a dense number of villages at the foot of the mountains on both sides. This is the ancient town of Shuhe, known as the hometown of Qingquan. Shuhe River is located in the core of all scenic spots in Lijiang. It is the hub for visiting the Ancient City of Lijiang, the Yulong Snow Mountain, the Blue Moon Valley, the First Bay of the Yangtze River and the Three Parallel Rivers Scenic Area.

The "Tea Horse Ancient Road", which was opened in the Tang Dynasty in history, runs from southern Yunnan to Lhasa, Xizang via Lijiang. After more than a thousand years of operation and development in the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, economic and cultural exchanges among people of all ethnic groups along the route were promoted. Shuhe is a well-preserved station in Lijiang Dam. Nowadays, Shuhe River continues the function of a station as the "Ancient Tea and Horse Road". There are many inns and hotels here, receiving tourists from all over the country every day.

Lugu Lake

Lugu Lake, commonly known as Zuosuohai, is located at the junction of Yanyuan County and Ninglang County, Lijiang City, Sichuan Province. It is under the jurisdiction of Sichuan and Yunnan, and is 206 kilometers away from Lijiang.

Lugu Lake is the highest lake in Yunnan Province and the third largest deep-water lake in China. The Mosuo, Yi and Pumi ethnic groups mainly live around Lugu Lake. There are 7 Mongolian ethnic groups, with about 13,000 people, living along the coast. The most famous one is the Mosuo "walking marriage" custom, that is, the matriarchal society of the "Daughter Country" in Journey to the West. The Mosuo family is dominated by women.

Tips for traveling in Lijiang during the Spring Festival holiday

[Note 1]: Transportation

1. The Spring Festival is the peak tourist season in Lijiang, with a large flow of tourists. Coupled with the continuous increase in the number of self-driving tourists in recent years, traffic congestion is certain.

2. No matter which scenic spot you are planning to visit, book tickets in advance and learn about transportation and parking information in advance. Sometimes there will be no parking spaces.

3. Tickets for the Yulong Snow Mountain are very tight during the Spring Festival. Tickets for the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area have been pre-sold at 8 a.m. on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Friends who want to go to the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area must book tickets in advance.

[Note 2]: Accommodation

1. According to past experience, during the Spring Festival, the house price in Lifang is 1.5-3 times higher than usual. Sometimes, even if you have money, you can't find a room. So remind everyone to book tickets in advance, book tickets in advance.

2. During the Spring Festival, housing prices in the ancient city may be much higher than outside the ancient city. If you want to save money, you can live outside the ancient city. Of course, local tyrants are not included here.

[Note 3]: Dress

1.2 Lijiang is not so cold in September, but it will be a little chilly in the morning and evening. You can keep a down jacket with you and wear it in the morning and evening.

[Note 4]: Eating

1. During the Spring Festival, most shops are closed, and a few shops are full of tourists, but there will always be food. There are many restaurants outside the ancient city, and you will always find them if you look more.