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$181
per traveller
Cao Son Market Full Day Tour from Sapa
Shangri-La Day Tour Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Sea

Shangri-La Day Tour Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Sea

AU$93
per adult
Shangri-La Day Tour Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Sea
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Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner

AU$50
per adult
Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner
Dali Etiquette Banquet: Immersive Royal Feast Experience

Dali Etiquette Banquet: Immersive Royal Feast Experience

AU$103
per adult
Dali Etiquette Banquet: Immersive Royal Feast Experience
Ha Giang loop 3 or 4 Days, Small Group Tour

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

AU$263
per adult
Ha Giang loop 3 or 4 Days, Small Group Tour (within easy riders)
High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room

High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room

AU$369
per adult
High Quality Small Group With Easy Riders 3 Day + Private Room
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Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour

Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$189 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Kunming: Private Tour with Customisable Itinerary

Kunming: Private Tour with Customisable Itinerary

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$128 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
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$45 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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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 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$272 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Unveiling the Culture of Lijiang Murals Workshop

Unveiling the Culture of Lijiang Murals Workshop

Activity duration is 1 hour and 40 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$58 per adult
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What to do in Yunnan

Stay near popular Yunnan attractions

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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.

Tengchong

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Tengchong. You might want to make time for a stop at Dieshuihe Waterfall or Ai Siqi Home.

Guandu

You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Guandu. You might want to make time for a stop at Yunnan Provincial Museum or Lake Dian.

 

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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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