Yunnan is famous for its beauty, richness and magic. It has always been called a "secret realm" by the outside world, attracting tourists from all over the world.

Yunnan is simply referred to as "Dian". During the Warring States Period, it was the home of Dian tribes. Yunnan means "south of the colorful clouds". Another way to say it is named because it is located "south of Yunling". As the old saying goes,"A day grows ten feet long, Yunnan is in the sky." She is indeed very close to the sky. A strong crustal movement 3 million years ago caused the valley located deep in the ocean to rise abruptly, creating a strange plateau with crisscross peaks and valleys and swirling rivers.

Kunming has neither cold winters nor hot summers. The four seasons are as warm as spring, and the temperature difference throughout the year is small. It is known as the "Spring City" and belongs to the temperate plateau type humid monsoon climate. The average annual temperature in the urban area is around 18℃, the hottest monthly average temperature is only 19℃~22℃, and the coldest monthly average temperature is 6℃~8℃. The temperature difference in a day in Kunming is very large. In winter and spring, the daily temperature difference can reach 12 - 20℃. Don't forget to bring a sweater or coat when traveling to Kunming. The rainy season is concentrated from May to October. As long as it rains, the temperature will drop. It is best to bring a windbreaker. Kunming is suitable for tourism all year round. The best travel time is from March to October. This is the time when ethnic minorities in Yunnan have the most festivals, and it is also the season with the most fruits and flowers. Of course, the gains from tourism will not be small.

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Spring and summer are the best seasons to visit here. The temperature is moderate, the meadow is full of flowers, and the scenery is charming. Autumn on the Diqing Plateau is the most exciting moment. In the Diqing area, for more than 20 days, about 10 days after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the plateau was full of autumn colors. At this time, visiting Shudu Lake, Xiaozhongdian, Baimang Snow and other places, the scenery is wonderful.

Dali has a low-latitude plateau type monsoon climate, with no obvious seasonal changes, small annual temperature differences, and an average annual temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. There is no obvious severe winter and heat, moderate cold and heat, and all seasons are like spring. Many festivals and grand events of the Bai people are concentrated in March and April every year. When you visit at this time, you will feel the strong national customs. Someone sang: "Dali has a beautiful scenery in March," so it is perfect for spring. Overall, Dali is a good place for traveling all year round, and it is also one of China's "Top Ten Tourist Cities".

Lijiang has a plateau type southwest monsoon climate, with low temperatures and large temperature differences between day and night. The best seasons to travel to Lijiang are spring and summer. Carry on: short-sleeved T-shirt, sweater, coat, sunscreen, rain gear. In fact, Lijiang is an excellent place for you to visit every day all year round.

When you visit Lijiang in winter and spring, you can see the snow scenery on the plateau, which is the most beautiful all year round. However, when it comes to snowy days, you may have to give up some scenic spots with poor road conditions. April and May are the best season to visit Laojun Mountain and Baoshan Shicheng.

Autumn is the most beautiful season in Lijiang, with crisp skies and colorful colors.

Lugu Lake is located among the mountains, and there is a lake to adjust the temperature. The climate is warm in winter and cool in summer, and the average monthly temperature is less than 20℃. However, the best seasons to travel to Lugu Lake are spring and summer.

Xishuangbanna has a tropical rainforest climate. There is no severe heat in summer or severe cold in winter. It is warm and pleasant in all seasons. The best time to travel is from October to June of the following year.

Xishuangbanna's climate is only 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. The average annual temperature is 21℃, and it never snows here. Even in January, the temperature during the day is very high, and a sweater is enough to survive the winter.