Most of the friends who are traveling to Yunnan for the first time want to visit the most classic places and routes in Yunnan at once! In fact, this is a simply unrealistic idea. Yunnan is rich in tourism resources, with many scenic spots, many ethnic minorities, and many ethnic festivals. The folk customs of each ethnic group are different, so it takes about 2 months to finish the game. If there is a week or so, how to arrange the most worthwhile route?

There are four main classic travel routes in Yunnan:

Northwest Line: Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La-Lugu Lake

West Line: Kunming-Baoshan-Tengchong-Mang City-Ruili-Myanmar

Southwest Line: Kunming-Yuxi-Pu 'er-Xishuangbanna

Southeast line: Kunming-Dongchuan Red Soil-Luoping Rapeseed Flower-Puzhehei-Yuanyang Terrace

The most suitable tourist routes for visiting Yunnan for the first time and the most classic tourist routes in Yunnan are: Dali-Lijiang-Lugu Lake-Shangri-La

1: Why recommend this route

1. The attractions are dense, on one line: Dali Ancient City, Cangshan, Erhai Lake, Shuanglang, Xizhou Ancient Town, Lijiang Ancient City, Shuhe Ancient Town, Yulong Snow Mountain, Lanyue Valley, Lugu Lake, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Pudacuo Park, Dukezong Ancient City, Songzanlin Temple, Napa Sea, Meili Snow Mountain, Yubeng and other relatively famous attractions are all on this line, so you can combine and play according to your own time;

2. Transportation is relatively convenient: Dali, Lijiang, Lugu Lake and Shangri-La all have airports. Many major cities across the country have opened direct flights. If there are no direct flights, you can choose to fly to Kunming first. Now Kunming to Dali and Lijiang have opened bullet trains. Kunming to Dali and 3 hours from Kunming to Lijiang, which is very convenient;(Here, I would recommend a friend who is very professional in tourism and has good preferential services. Share WeChat with everyone: x1v888 (← Click Copy to Add WeChat), you can add friends if you need it, just make friends!)

3. Mature development and many experience projects: Dali Lijiang has the earliest tourism development, with the most complete tourism facilities and supporting facilities. In addition to Yunnan's specialty cuisine, you can eat cuisines from all over the country in Dali Lijiang. You don't have to worry about being used to it. There are many specialty inns, B & Bs, express hotels, star-rated luxury hotels, sea view rooms, and youth hostels, which can be arranged according to your preferences and budget; the most tourism projects you can experience; Cycling around the sea, jeep touring, horse riding, boating, snow-capped mountains, outdoor hiking, bonfire parties, and various special performances can be experienced on this route;

Combining the above points, this route in northwest Yunnan is the most mature route and the best travel experience. Whether it is a group tour, self-driving tour, self-guided tour or customized tour, it is the most suitable route for a first-time trip to Yunnan.

2. Detailed explanation of transportation between Kunming and Dali-Lijiang-Lugu Lake-Shangri-La

1. Kunming Changshui Airport-Railway Station (Kunming Station)

(1) Airport bus line 919c, fare 13 yuan;

(2) Metro Line 6-Eastern Bus Station-Line 3-Dongfeng Square Station-Line 2-Huancheng South Road Station, estimated to be 1.6 hours;

(3) Taking a taxi for about 1 hour, about 120 yuan;

2. Kunming-Dali

(1) 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 price is 145 yuan.

(2) Bus: Most buses take about 5 hours to drive. You can take a bus from Kunming Western Bus Terminal to Dali. The whole journey is high-speed and the fare is 80-140 yuan.

3. Dali-Lijiang

(1) Train: There is only one shuttle bus from Dali to Lijiang every day, D8791 (20:31-21:52), and the second-class ticket price is 52 yuan; there are many shuttle buses on ordinary trains, and the hard-seat ticket price is 34 yuan.

(2) 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 hour, with fares ranging from 50 to 80 yuan.

4. Lijiang-Lugu Lake

(1) Bus: There are two buses from Lijiang to Lugu Lake Passenger Station (Daluoshui) every morning and one in the afternoon. The running time is about 5 hours and the price is about 70.

(2) Carpooling: The price is about 130-180 yuan per person. Inns generally have carpooling services, but it is recommended that you do not carpool with strangers when traveling alone.

(3) Chartering: To charter a car from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, you need to confirm the vehicle operation qualification. Depending on the model, there are 400-600 sedans; 600-800 commercial vehicles.

5. Lijiang-Shangri-La

(1) Bus: There is a bus every day between 7:30 and 17:10, in about 45 minutes, with additional buses during peak season. The bus fare is 58 yuan, and the bus fare is 63 yuan. It's a 4-hour drive.

(2) Chartering: To charter a car from Lijiang to Shangri-La, you need to confirm the vehicle operation qualification. Depending on the model, cars are 400-600; commercial vehicles are 600-800;

3. How to arrange the itinerary

Visit Dali for 2 days; Lijiang for 1-2 days; Lugu Lake for 2 days; Shangri-La for 2 days; Whether you arrive in Kunming first, Lijiang or Dali, the itinerary is almost the same. You just need to follow your own time combination. We recommend Three classic routes in 5-9 days:

1 - 5-day trip

Day 1: Departure place-Kunming-Dali-Check-in hotel

Day 2: Dali Ring Erhai (Haishue Park + Huayu Ranch + Zhoucheng Tie-dyed + Xizhou Ancient Town + Double Corridor + Color Digging)

Day 3: Dali-Lijiang (Dali Ancient City + Chongsheng Temple Three Towers + Shaxi Ancient Town)

Day 4: One-day trip to Lijiang (Yulong Snow Mountain + Glacier Cableway + Blue Moon Valley + Eternal Love Performance)

Day 5: Free travel to Lijiang, fly home according to the time

2 - 7-day trip

Day 1: Departure place-Lijiang-Check-in hotel

Day 2: Lijiang-Dali (Erhai cruise ship + Nanzhao style island + tea show) or Erhai Lake

Day 3: Dali-Lijiang (Dali Ancient City + Chongsheng Temple Three Towers + Cangshan (Gantong Cableway))

Day 4: Lijiang-Lugu Lake (Lige + Lovers Beach + Caohai + Bonfire Party)

Day 5: Lugu Lake-Lijiang (Mosuo Village-Zhucao Chuandeng Dear Inn)

Day 6: One-day trip to Lijiang (Yulong Snow Mountain + Glacier Park Cableway + Lanyue Valley)

Day 7: Free travel to Lijiang, fly home based on the time

3 - 9-day trip

Day 1: Departure place-Dali-Check-in hotel

Day 2: One-day trip to Dali (Erhai Cruise + Nanzhao Style Island + Tea Show) or Tour Erhai

Day 3: Dali-Lijiang (Dali Ancient City + Chongsheng Temple Three Towers + Cangshan (Gantong Cableway))

Day 4: One-day trip to Lijiang (Yulong Snow Mountain + Glacier Park Cableway + Lanyue Valley)

Day 5: Lijiang-Lugu Lake (Lige + Lovers Beach + Caohai + Bonfire Party)

Day 6: Lugu Lake-Lijiang (Mosuo Village-Zhucao Chuandeng Dear Inn)

Day 7: Lijiang-Shangri-La (First Bay of the Yangtze River + Tiger Leaping Gorge + Xiaozhongdian Huahai + Pudacuo National Forest Park)

Day 8: Shangri-La-Lijiang (Dukezong Ancient City + Songzan Forest Temple + Napa Sea + Yila Grassland)

Day 9: Delivery from Lijiang and end of the journey

4. Add Xishuangbanna Itinerary

Day 1: Direct flight to Xishuangbanna-check in hotel

Day 2: Get up easily in the morning-Menglun Botanical Garden Scenic Area-Primeval Forest Park

Day 3: Exploring the Dai Village-Yexiang Valley

Day 4: Xishuangbanna-Plane-Dali or Lijiang

After arriving in Dali or Lijiang, refer to the above itinerary based on your own time and the free combination you want to go.

4: Tickets for Yunnan tourist attractions

1. Dali

Cangshan Gantong Cableway-------------120 yuan

Cangshan Ximatan Cableway-----------180 yuan

Erhai Grand Cruise Ship----------------140 RMB

Three Towers of Chongsheng Temple----------------100 yuan

Tianlong Babu Film and Television City----------40 yuan

Butterfly Spring---------------------60 yuan

Huayu Ranch------------------30 yuan

2. Lijiang

Fee for entering the Yulong Snow Mountain--------------100 yuan

Glacier Cableway-----------------120 yuan

Yunshanping Small Cableway----------------55 yuan

Maakingzhong cableway--------------60 yuan

Blue Moon Valley Battery Car--------------60 yuan

Oxygen + down jacket---------------100 yuan

Riding Horse in Lashihai-------160 yuan-320 yuan

Lijiang Mufu------------------40 yuan

Lion Rock Wangu Building--------------40 yuan

Eternal Love Performance-----------------260 yuan

Impression of Lijiang-----------------240 yuan

Lishui Jinsha-----------------280 yuan

Yunnan Sound-------------------240 yuan

3. Lugu Lake

Tickets for Lugu Lake---------------100 yuan

Bonfire party------------------30 yuan

Pig trough boat---------------------60 yuan

Dear Inn----------------100 yuan

4. Shangri-La

Tiger Leaping Gorge--------------------60 yuan

Pudacuo Park---------------256 yuan

Songzan Forest Temple-------------------110 yuan

Meili Snow Mountain Package--------------230 RMB

Shika Snow Mountain Package---------------270 yuan

Baishuitai--------------------30 yuan

Balagzong--------------------110 yuan

5: How much does it cost to travel to Yunnan

Many people are concerned about the cost when traveling. Travel methods (compared with group tours, free travel, and customized tours), travel time, and accommodation standards are different, and the prices will also be different. We follow a 7-day trip, stay in an ordinary specialty inn (200 yuan/night), and calculate the price of free travel and customized tours. I believe that after reading it, you will have an idea of the cost.

Day 1: Departure place-Lijiang-Check-in hotel

Day 2: Lijiang-Dali (Erhai cruise ship + Nanzhao style island + tea show) or Erhai Lake

Day 3: Dali-Lijiang (Dali Ancient City + Chongsheng Temple Three Towers + Cangshan (Gantong Cableway))

Day 4: Lijiang-Lugu Lake (Lige + Lovers Beach + Caohai + Bonfire Party)

Day 5: Lugu Lake-Lijiang (Mosuo Village-Zhucao Chuandeng Dear Inn)

Day 6: One-day trip to Lijiang (Yulong Snow Mountain + Glacier Park Cableway + Lanyue Valley)

Day 7: Free travel to Lijiang, fly home based on the time

1. Free travel-self-help tour

Tickets: Erhai Cruise (140)+ Chongsheng Temple Three Towers (100)+ Cangshan Gantong Cableway (120)+ Lugu Lake (100)+ Dear Inn (100)+ Bonfire Party (30)+ Yulong Snow Mountain Entrance Fee (100)+ Large Cableway (120)=810

Fare: Airport to and from Lijiang Ancient City (100)+ Lijiang to and from Dali bullet train (104)+ Lijiang/Dali shuttle station (140)+ Lijiang to and from Lugu Lake bus (220)+ Lugu Lake carpool around the lake (150)+ Yulong Snow Mountain round-trip bus (60)=774

Accommodation: 200/2*6=600

Catering: 500 yuan/person (the average meal price of 70 yuan per person per day is a bit low)

Total cost: 810+774+600+500=2684 yuan/person

2. Participate in local pure play short-term groups

Lijiang-Dali 2-day tour (600)+ Lijiang-Lugu Lake Lake View Room 2-day tour (600)+ Yulong Snow Mountain 1-day tour (420)=1620 yuan

Accommodation: 200/2*4=400 (Dali and Lugu Lake newspaper groups include two nights accommodation)

Fare: Airport to and from Lijiang Ancient City (100)

Catering: 200 yuan/person (because the short-term tour includes 7 meals)

Total cost: 1620+400+100+200=2320 yuan/person

3. Customized tour-chartered tour

Tickets: Erhai Cruise (140)+ Chongsheng Temple Three Towers (100)+ Cangshan Gantong Cableway (120)+ Lugu Lake (100)+ Dear Inn (100)+ Bonfire Party (30)+ Yulong Snow Mountain Entrance Fee (100)+ Large Cableway (120)=810

Charter fee: 500 yuan/day *5=2500;2500/2= 1,250

Accommodation: 200/2*6=600

Catering: 500 yuan/person (the average meal price of 70 yuan per person per day is a bit low)

Total cost: 810+1250+600+500=3160 yuan/person

6. Yunnan tourism is suitable for free travel or group travel

1. Free travel

It is impossible to travel completely freely. If you take heavy transportation to every attraction and queue up to buy tickets yourself, it will be very troublesome and tiring, and the travel experience will be worse.

2. Go to the local area to sign up for a tour

The local way to participate in short-term tours is the most affordable, saving a lot of trouble than free travel and allowing more time for free activities. However, when registering for tours, you must book from regular channels. Don't fall into various shopping needs just because of small discounts., self-paying traps; suitable for those with a small budget.

3. Customized chartered tours

Customized tours have the highest price, but in fact they are not out of reach. On the contrary, they are extremely cost-effective. You can give you the most suitable personalized services and exclusive routes within your budget, go to the attractions you want to visit, and not the attractions you don't like. Spend time, you can decide where you want to go, have fun, eat as you please, and live comfortably. It will be very cost-effective for more than 4 people, and it will be more suitable for traveling with children or the elderly.

7. How to dress for tourists in Yunnan

"There are four seasons in a day" is a climatic feature common to many areas in Yunnan. Walking on the street and looking at it, it is difficult to accurately distinguish the seasons from people's clothes. Because of the changeable weather during the day, people have to wear clothes for the four seasons. Wear them all, which is one of the "Eighteen Yunnan Monsters" who "wear clothes for all four seasons".

1. Generally speaking, it is best to bring these clothes when traveling to Yunnan

1. Summer: Skirt + trousers + T-shirt + dressing + coat.

2. Spring, autumn, and winter: trousers + thick coat + down jacket.

3. The temperature difference between morning and evening in Yunnan is large. No matter what time you come, it is best to bring a coat.

4. Even during the Spring Festival in Xishuangbanna, it is only a little cool at night, so long pants and long sleeves are enough. Other times only short sleeves + shorts are needed.

5. Wearing shorts or short sleeves is not recommended; Yunnan has strong ultraviolet rays and can easily burn your skin.

Tips：

If you want to go to scenic spots such as Yulong Snow Mountain and Pudacuo Park, you don't have to bring your own cotton-padded clothes, because there are down jackets for rent at the foot of the mountain for 50 yuan/piece; you can consider temporarily renting one for children's shoes that are afraid of trouble and money.

2. Here are three combinations for everyone

1. Invincible mix and match: For travelers who love travel and sports, the sports and casual mix and match not only has the softness and elasticity of sportswear, but its rough and thick denim fabric brings solid and wear-resistant close-fitting protection for mountain climbing and hiking. The cool three-piece set of jackets, sports T-shirts, and jeans can be called the comfortable and handsome "Three Musketeers" in travel clothes.

2. Anti-impact windbreaker: This is currently a very popular outdoor clothing in the world. It is usually made of waterproof and breathable fabrics and has good wind resistance and warmth insulation properties. This high-tech product also has the magical effect that rainwater cannot penetrate. The vapor generated by sweat can be emitted. Most of these windbreakers are matched with bright contrasting colors to make a relatively loose hooded short windbreaker style. The waist size is adjustable, making it easy and casual to wear, which is conducive to outdoor activities. Even in winter, add a long sleeve inside to resist the cold at night.

3. Suitable for travel photography: Long skirts + short skirts + local traditional costumes or ethnic costumes. These are all great tools for photography and can produce a variety of blockbusters. Color, if you want a little freshness, wear light colors: white, light blue or light stripes or plaid, and small floral patterns. If you want to highlight the main body or sexy, you wear red and yellow. If you want literature and art, you will be pure color linen., white, blue, and yellow, there is nothing to say. Taboo: Black, highly saturated blue, green, red, purple, whoever wears it will know.

3. What shoes should I wear when traveling to Yunnan?

You must pay attention to the choice of shoes when traveling to Yunnan. It is recommended to wear flat travel shoes, which will make walking easier and not hurt your feet. It is estimated that many girls who love beauty will feel a little uncomfortable wearing only tourist shoes, so they can bring an extra pair of beautiful shoes to wear for photos or go to bars at night. In addition, when purchasing, you should pay attention to the moderate strength of the toes and heels and should have anti-slip stripes; when trying on, it is best to move freely. Walking for a long time can cause swelling in your feet, so travel shoes must be a size larger than your usual shoes.

8. Preparation before travel

1. Clothes: The temperature difference between day and night in Yunnan is large, and it is impossible to be inaccurate even if you check the weather forecast in advance. Therefore, whether it is spring, summer, or autumn and winter, you must bring the best clothes to take photos, and at the same time, you must prepare thick coats. Be sure to bring a pair of sneakers.

2. Cosmetics: Be sure to bring sunscreen. The ultraviolet rays are very strong. Even if you don't feel the heat or the sun, it has actually quietly turned black. Ladies who love beauty, please prepare for sun protection (sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, umbrella)

3. Cash: Basically all Yunnan can use WeChat/Alipay to pay, and roadside sellers can also use baked potatoes. But in order to be more practical, I still have some cash ready. Just prepare about 500 yuan in cash.

4. Accommodation: There are many B & Bs in Yunnan. Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La are different ethnic minorities. Inns and B & Bs all have local characteristics, so you should stay in B & Bs when you come to Yunnan. You can choose your favorite inn on various platforms and make reservations. 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 around 2000 above sea level, and generally there will be no high reaction. Shangri-La has an altitude of 3000+, and Yulong Snow Mountain has an altitude of 4000+. It is best to buy an oxygen cylinder when going to these two places. It may save your life at critical moments. When going to the plateau, stay relaxed and avoid strenuous exercise.

9. Yunnan tourism matters needing attention

1. Be careful of the low price trap

Don't be greedy for cheap goods. Cheap goods don't get good goods. This world will always get what you get for a penny; travel vouchers and low-priced groups sold online are all traps. No matter how well the package of the line products is, don't believe it. Hundreds of yuan include air tickets, accommodation, tickets, fares, meals, etc., which are not even enough for the cost. Don't believe the saying XX subsidy. Nowadays, air tickets, hotels, tickets, etc. are all transparent. Check the price yourself before traveling. If it is much lower than the cost, it must be fishy. When we travel, we can't be cheated, we can't spend money for unknown reasons, but we can't think of taking advantage. Those who want to take advantage will end up losing out on themselves.

2. Book from a formal qualification platform

Whether it is tour tours, tickets, chartered cars, air tickets, etc., you must book from regular platforms. The merchants on these platforms are all merchants with travel agency qualifications and complete procedures. They are not only responsible for ensuring funds, but also responsible for safety. If there is any problem that cannot be resolved through negotiation with the merchant, you can ask the platform to intervene. If you join a "black group" with no qualifications and incomplete procedures, or get on a black car, you must at least keep the organizer's photo, license plate number and other information. Single women need to be more cautious when participating in this kind of trip.

3. Worry about "fellow villagers"

Specializing in poaching "fellow villagers". Many tourists have this experience. When they go shopping in some jewelry stores, the owner will say when they chat with you: "We are fellow villagers, and my ancestors are also here." The closer we talk, we have to take out items to give you. Tourists immediately feel the kindness of their compatriots, so they buy what they don't want to buy. People who are originally sophisticated don't care about the quality or even repay the price. They are deeply convinced of the villagers. In fact, the other party not only raised the price, but also gave you fake goods.

Yunnan is a must-visit place in your life. Whether you are accompanied or not, you must visit it!