Whether it's scenery or humanities, Yunnan has many choices to choose from. Among the many routes, the most classic ones are Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Lugu Lake. You can visit all year round, and all groups are suitable. Collect this detailed guide and leave for Yunnan now ~
When I went to Yunnan this year, I still asked Xiao Wang, the gold medal guide, to arrange our itinerary. The six-day continuous stay in star-rated hotels, tickets to attractions, local transportation, local tour guides, meals and other travel matters were all arranged by Xiao Wang. We had a good time. The key cost was not expensive, only more than 1000 yuan, which was simply too cost-effective! Interested friends can chat with me privately to find out.

1. Why do most people choose Kunming + Dali + Lijiang when they go for the first time?
1. Convenient transportation: Whether it is the major transportation from other cities to here or the transportation between these three places, Kunming is the transportation distribution center for the whole of Yunnan. It has many flights and cheap air tickets. Moreover, a new bullet train to Dali has been opened. The train between Dali and Lijiang only takes more than 2 hours.
2. Concentration of classic attractions: Yunnan is very rich in tourism resources. Even if you go two or three times, you can't experience them one by one. However, the most classic ones still belong to Dali and Lijiang, and Kundali can also allow you to experience more in a limited time.
3. Suitable for all groups: The development of these three local scenic spots is relatively mature, with classic check-ins and in-depth niche ones. Food, accommodation and transportation are also very guaranteed. Whether they are people who are coming to Yunnan for the first time, they are taking parents, parent-child tours, couples tours, and girlfriends tours are all suitable.

2. Introduction to transportation between the three places

Kunming-Dali

Train: After the bullet train is opened, it only takes about two hours to get there between the two places. The trains are very dense from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the second-class ticket costs 145 yuan.
Bus: Most buses take 6 hours to drive. You can take a bus from Kunming Western Bus Terminal to Dali. The entire journey is high-speed and the fare is 80-140 yuan.

Dali-Lijiang

Train: There are two buses from Dali to Lijiang every day, one at 17:15 and 19:05, and the same two buses from Lijiang to Dali, one at 7:00 and 16:00. It takes more than two hours. The hard seat fare is 34 yuan.
Bus: Dali Bus Station and North Bus Station depart on a rolling basis every day from 7:10 to 19:00. There is a bus every half an hour, with fares ranging from 50 to 80 yuan.

Kunming-Lijiang

Trains: The trains are concentrated after 8 p.m., leaving at night and arriving at dawn, taking eight to nine hours, making it suitable for sleeping in a sleeper for one night.
Bus: You can take it at Kunming Western Passenger Station or Long-distance Bus Station. The price ranges from 140 to 200 yuan and takes about 10 hours.

3. The most must-miss check-in place for Kundali

Kunming-not just transit Cuihu Park-feel the livable central park in Kunming, surrounded by a strong cultural atmosphere and many famous former residences. In summer, the pool is full of lotus flowers, and in winter, there are red-billed gulls from Siberia. No matter what season, there are many elderly people doing morning exercises here in the morning. Only when you come here can you feel more what a livable city Kunming is.
Recommended tour time: 1 hour
Tickets: None

Army Lecture Hall-Centenary Military Academy and Cradle of Generals This is a famous military academy in modern China. It has trained a large number of military strategists such as Zhu De and Ye Jianying. It is located on the west side of Cuihu Park. You can visit the park after visiting it. The bright yellow Republic of China building is very eye-catching, the interior can be visited, and the furnishings and scenery still maintain the appearance of those years ago.
Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
Tickets: Free

Yunnan University-a famous institution with a century-old history and a century-old history. The campus is full of historical buildings and landscapes full of humanistic atmosphere. The landmark Huize Courtyard, Yingqiu Courtyard designed by Lin Huiyin, and the "Huize Hundred Schools, Be the Most Public World" spirit of Yunda. In autumn, there is also the well-known Ginkgo Avenue here, and you may even encounter cute little squirrels.
Tickets: Free
Opening hours: All day
Recommended tour time: 1-3 hours

Stone Forest-the magic work of nature. No matter what theme the trip is to Kunming, it is recommended to include the classic stone forest on the itinerary list. It has the magic work of nature and karst landforms. It is mainly divided into two areas: the Big Stone Forest and the Small Stone Forest. You must listen to the guide here, otherwise you will really come to take a quick look at the stones and you will not be able to know the story behind each stone.
Opening hours: 08:00-18:00
Tickets: 175, battery car 25

Dianchi Lake-Encounter the red-billed gull elf. Dianchi Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province, about half an hour away from the urban area. Compared with Cuihu Park, it is more atmospheric and known as the "Pearl of the Plateau." The red-billed gull hovering here in winter is the iconic landscape of Dianchi Lake. Swarms of seagulls flying on the sparkling lake is a scene that photography enthusiasts must not miss.
Tickets: None
Recommended tour time: 1-3 hours

Dounan Flower Market-The price of flowers and cabbage. This is the largest flower market in Asia. It has a wide variety of flowers. The price of flowers is sold at a pound. Whether you are going to experience the florist's transaction or buying yourself a bunch of flowers, you must not miss it.
Wholesale transactions start at 20:45 p.m., and are most lively from 21:00 to 24:00. There are fewer flowers sold during the day and are not so fresh. It is recommended to come at night.

Jinma Biji Square-Kunming's landmark commercial street, Kunming's landmark building and characteristic commercial street. Opposite the archway is Kunming Pedestrian Street, you can stroll around at night.

Dali-Not only is it romantic, the ancient city of Dali-the ancient capital of Nanzhao at the foot of Cangshan Mountain. Except for Wuhua Tower, which is a classic landmark, there are no absolute landmarks in the ancient city, but it is worth visiting. You can stroll around the ancient city, specialty shops, taverns and snack bars. Renmin Road is the main street of the ancient city and the most prosperous street.
Tickets: Free
Transportation: Take Bus No. 8 at Dali Railway Station
Recommended play time: 2 hours-half a day

Erhai Lake-a magnificent scenery of the wind, flowers, snow and moon. It is not an exaggeration to say that the Erhai Lake is the most long-awaited attraction in Dali. There are various large places around the Erhai Lake, including literary and artistic roads, large tracts of flowers, and transparent glass balls. The high white tables in front of the Erhai Lake are all symbols of the Erhai Lake in people's hearts. The tour around the Erhai Lake and living in a sea view house by the Erhai Lake are difficult to be imperfect.
Inventory of suitable locations around the Erhai Lake: 1. Xizhou Ancient Town 2. Haijiao Park 3. White bus 4. Abandoned fishing boat inverted boat 5. Haixi Water Station 6. Huahai Sea 7. Net red and white tables and glass balls 8. Coastal reefs 9. Lovers Cliff 10. Xiaoputuo

Winter cherry blossoms in Dali-a paradise for photography enthusiasts. When the north was still snowy and snowy, Dali had already welcomed winter cherry blossoms, attracting countless photography enthusiasts. Winter cherry blossoms are 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 usually blooms from late November to mid-December. During the Flower Festival, there are buses from Xiaguan in Dali to the Cherry Blossom Valley. There is also Dali University, which is much more convenient than Wuliang Mountain. It is right next to the ancient city. During the cherry blossom season, cherry blossoms are in full bloom on both sides of the school roads and in the woods on the mountains.

Lijiang-not just an affair, the ancient city of Lijiang--wooden buildings and green tiles, ancient streets and stone alleys, small bridges and flowing water. The ancient city of Lijiang is divided into Dayan Ancient City and Shuhe Ancient Town. The ancient city of Lijiang in our traditional concept refers to Dayan. The famous scenic spots in the ancient city include Sifang Street, Dashuiche, Lion Rock, Wangulou, and Mufu. If you like it lively, there is also a bar street at night, but visiting scenic spots 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 coffee and listen to songs when you are tired is the essence of this place.

Lashihai-The ancient tea-horse ancient road. Lashihai is a famous tea-horse ancient road. The wetland landscape is beautiful and migratory birds can be watched. The main experience here is horse riding + boating. You can travel to and from Lijiang in one day, but the transportation is not so convenient, and it has always been described by the outside world as having many pits, so it is recommended to follow a group to solve traffic and avoid being trapped.

Yulong Snow Mountain-the sacred mountain of the Naxi nationality. Yulong Snow Mountain is a must-see attraction when going to Lijiang. The landscapes along the way include Glacier Park, Yunshanping, Lanyue Valley, Haoniuping, and Ganhaizi. The most classic and regular route is to Ganhaizi, Lanyue Valley, and then take the large cableway to Glacier Park. The best season to visit is from November to March of the following year, when the snow is the most on the mountain.
Tickets: Tickets for Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area: 100, Big Yulong Pass 205, Glacier Park Large Cableway: 120 yuan, Yunshanping Small Cableway: 55 yuan, Yauping Middle Cableway: 60 yuan

Lishui Jinsha-a wonderful performance that must be watched."Lishui Jinsha" shows people Lijiang's national culture in the form of dance, poetry and painting. It is divided into four stages: "Preface","Water","Mountain", and "Love". There are snow-capped goddess, Dai family tenderness, and Mosuo marriage and marriage. It brings together the style of various ethnic minorities in Yunnan. You can also see the only remaining hieroglyphs in the world-Dongba script. Watching mountains during the day and watching shows at night are wonderful performances that must be seen when you come to Lijiang.

Lugu Lake-the magical country of daughters of the Orient. There are mysterious married Mosuo people and clear blue lake water. With the opening of high-speed traffic, the opening of flights, and the influence of "Dear Inn", this once hidden paradise is entering the eyes of more and more people. Surrounding the lake, taking a unique pig trough boat to pick up aquatic poplar flowers, watching the Caohai on the wedding bridge, watching the sunset at Goddess Bay, overlooking the panoramic view of Lugu Lake from the observation deck, and going to Mosuo people to eat authentic local dishes are all Lugu Lake experiences that cannot be missed.
Tickets: 100 yuan/person
Bus: There is a bus from Lijiang Passenger Station to Lugu Lake and the water every morning. The running time is about 4.5-5 hours and the price is about 70.

4. Recommended Kundali cuisine

1. Kunming's most famous delicacies are Bridge Rice Noodles. In addition to the most famous Qiaoxiang Garden, there are also Xiaoqiao Bean Pudding Rice Noodles, Wenshan Lotus Xianju, and Dongchun Xiaoguo Rice Noodles, which are often eaten by local people.

2. The most must-see things in the ancient city of Dali are the Liangji Rice Noodles and Yangji Roast Milk Fan. If you have Xizhou on your itinerary, you can also taste the local Xizhou Baba, which is sweet and salty.
Ersi: Soft glutinous Q-bullet, chewy, no worse than rice noodles.
The recommendations above are some local snacks. If you want to taste a Bai dinner, you can go to Gujing Private Kitchen, which is also a restaurant frequented by locals.

3. Lijiang: To say that the best representative of Lijiang's cuisine, it must be preserved pork ribs. The delicious preserved pork ribs are not in the ancient city. I recommend these two restaurants that locals often go to: Ama Lava Ribs (near the south gate of the ancient city) and Apa Lava Ribs (near the Beimen Po Market in 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.
Freshwater salmon: In Lijiang, you can see a salmon in many restaurants. It is different from our common seafood salmon. Lijiang salmon is a trout nourished by snow water. Although it tastes slightly different, it is also worth eating. Recommended store: Tuojiang Yufu
For other snacks, I recommend 88 Snack Bar in the ancient city. It is very popular and often full. His family's chicken bean jelly, small pot rice noodles, sour plum soup and fried rice are all signature products.

5. Why recommend group tours

1. Although the places described above are all in Kundali, there is still a long distance between the attractions. If you travel freely, you will waste a lot of time waiting for transportation connections. One of the advantages of traveling with a group is that you don't need to worry about it. The itinerary will solve all transportation problems, and the spacious and comfortable bus will greatly reduce the fatigue caused by the long journey.

2. The overall experience of hotels in Yunnan is very good but not cheap, such as the sea view rooms on the Erhai Lake, the hot spring hotels in Kunming, or the Naxi style inn in the ancient city of Lijiang. Choosing to follow a group will allow you to experience more quality accommodation with the least amount of money.

3. The advantage of free travel is that you can arrange your own itinerary and view interesting attractions, but the disadvantage is that it is difficult to transfer, and you can't go and see as much as possible. However, our itinerary covers the most classic places in Kundali Luzhong, Kundali and Luzhong, classic and niche combination.
Places that allow you to check in more times in a limited time are very suitable for people who are coming to Yunnan for the first time, have poor free travel skills, or do not have time to make pre-trip planning.
I had a great time during this trip to Yunnan. I sincerely thank Xiao Wang for his warm service and thoughtful arrangements. Friends who want to have peace of mind and money can chat with me privately ~

6. Concluding remarks

Group tours are not equal to low-quality tours, nor will there be forced consumption. High-quality group tours can ensure that you travel happily and safely. There are departures from cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Nanjing, Xi'an, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Taiyuan, Jinan and other cities. For more cities or inquiries about destinations, you can chat with me privately for detailed consultation ~ Damei Yunnan is waiting for you ~