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Yunnan Travel Guide — the province of the old towns, the snow mountains, the lakes and the Dai river lands - 72 classic sights and four golden routes
Yunnan - 'the south of the clouds' - is the most diverse province of China: the Tibetan highlands of Shangri-La, the Naxi old towns of Lijiang, the Bai capital of Dali, the Spring City of Kunming and the tropical rain forest of Xishuangbanna all lie within its borders. The field guide counts 72 classic sights and four golden routes, and budgets RMB 5,000-6,000 (excluding the return flights) for an 8-day tour. This overview carries the routes, the budgets, the seasonal notes and the links to the full city guides, so you can plan the province yourself or have our team arrange it end to end.
8 DaysThe golden 8-9 day route - Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Deqin; the west line adds Tengchong and Ruili
RMB 5,000-6,000Excluding the return flights - about RMB 100 a day on the frugal budget plus the long-distance transport
Avoid the Golden WeekThe summer rain is July-August; the winter is sunny but cold in Shangri-La; the festivals fill every hotel
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