What to do in Yunnan

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Bustling Cao Son Market

Cao Son Market Full Day Tour from Sapa

AU$183
per traveller
Cao Son Market Full Day Tour from Sapa
view from cable car

Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner

AU$51
per adult
Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner
Shangri-La Day Tour Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Sea

Shangri-La Day Tour Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Sea

AU$94
per adult
Shangri-La Day Tour Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Sea
Ha Giang Loop 3D2N Easy Rider Small Group with English Guide

Ha Giang Loop 3D2N Easy Rider Small Group with English Guide

AU$253
per adult
Ha Giang Loop 3D2N Easy Rider Small Group with English Guide
Kunming Stone Forest + Kunming City Private Tour

Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour

AU$160
per adult
Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour
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Erhai Lake

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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 Dieshuihe Waterfall or Tengchong Volcanic Scenic Area.

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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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Luzhou

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Lijiang

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

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