What to do in Yunnan

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

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Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner

£26
per adult
Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner
Ha Giang Loop 3D2N Easy Rider Tour

Ha Giang Loop 3D2N Easy Rider Tour (Small group 2-10)

£146
per adult
Ha Giang Loop 3D2N Easy Rider Tour (Small group 2-10)
Ha Giang loop 3 or 4 Days, Small Group Tour

Ha Giang loop 3 or 4 Days, Small Group Tour (within easy riders)

£139
per adult
Ha Giang loop 3 or 4 Days, Small Group Tour (within easy riders)
Shangri-La Day Tour Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Sea

Shangri-La Day Tour Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Sea

£49
per adult
Shangri-La Day Tour Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Sea
Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Spruce Meadow Ropeway Tour

Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Spruce Meadow Ropeway Tour

£51
per adult
Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Spruce Meadow Ropeway Tour
Kunming Stone Forest + Kunming City Private Tour

Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour

£84
per adult
Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour
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Lijiang to Shangri-La Scenic Drive Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge

Lijiang to Shangri-La Scenic Drive Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £174 per adult*
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Lijiang: Royal Feast with Costumes and Dance Show

Lijiang: Royal Feast with Costumes and Dance Show

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is £51 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Lijiang: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Day Trip for Foreigners

Lijiang: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Day Trip for Foreigners

Activity duration is 10 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is £24 per adult
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Ha Giang loop 3 or 4 Days, Small Group Tour (within easy riders)

Ha Giang loop 3 or 4 Days, Small Group Tour (within easy riders)

Activity duration is 3 days
10.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £143 per adult
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Dali: Xizhou Morning Market Tour with Linden Centre

Dali: Xizhou Morning Market Tour with Linden Centre

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is £17 per adult*
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What to do in Yunnan

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Erhai Lake

9.4/10 (9 reviews)
Visit the “ear-shaped” lake on the edge of Dali to find waterfront parklands, tiny islands and fishermen who practice traditional fishing methods.
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Kunming City Centre

Kunming City Centre is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Green Lake Park and Nanping Pedestrian Street.

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Dali Ancient Town

Dali Ancient Town is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like South Gate and Yu'er Park.

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Dayan Old Town

Dayan Old Town is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lijiang Old Town and Lijiang Mural.

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Tengchong

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Tengchong. You might want to make time for a stop at Heshun Town or Cultural Park, Tengyue.

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Shuhe Old Town

Historical sites and restaurants are notable features of Shuhe Old Town. You might consider stopping by Ancient Tea Horse Road Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

 

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Day trip destinations from Yunnan

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Lijiang

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Qujing

A densely packed urban area with a mix of high-rise and low-rise buildings, including a prominent building with a blue roof and red signage.

Kunming

A river winding through a canyon with steep cliffs and sparse vegetation.

Deqin

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Bijie

A calm lake with a small boat, surrounded by lush green hills and distant mountains under a clear sky.

Baise

A traditional multi-tiered pagoda surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Liupanshui

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Chenggong

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