What to do in Yunnan

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

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Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner

AU$52
per adult
Cangshan Mountain hike and organic homemade dinner
Bustling Cao Son Market

Cao Son Market Full Day Tour from Sapa

AU$186
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$96
per adult
Shangri-La Day Tour Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Sea
Child on his mother's back at Can Cau Saturday Market

Can Cau Saturday Market Full Day Tour from Sapa

AU$301
per traveller
Can Cau Saturday Market Full Day Tour from Sapa
Kunming Stone Forest + Kunming City Private Tour

Stone Forest + Yiliang Roast Duck + Kunming City Private Tour

AU$161
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.

Scenery of Guandu Ancient Town, Kunming, Yunnan, China, Guandu Shaolin Temple

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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Gucheng District

While visiting Gucheng District, you might make a stop by sights like Lijiang Old Town and Lijiang Mural.

 

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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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