Yunnan Travel Guide: Absolutely Practical

I'll share my experience of traveling to Yunnan with a friend. The 6-day trip cost just over ¥1,000. We got a local travel planner, Ashima, through a friend's introduction. Before going, we communicated all the details, and Ashima arranged hotels, tickets, itinerary, etc. Upon arrival, a business van picked us up at the airport. We signed a formal contract. The hotels were mostly local boutique hotels. Throughout the trip, I felt very warm and cared for, with excellent, thoughtful service that saved me a lot of hassle. I never felt like a stranger in an unfamiliar place. A few days ago, I saw on her WeChat Moments that she's running a promotion with great discounts. If any friends want to go, you can consult Ashima. She's very enthusiastic and will patiently answer your questions.

Travel guide sharing: Yunnan's main attractions include Kunming, Stone Forest, Lijiang, Dali, Lugu Lake, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley, Lashihai, Erhai Lake, and other must-sees. Because our time was tight, we chose a 6-day highlight itinerary. Our original budget was over ¥2,000 per person, but after Ashima's planning, we actually spent just over ¥1,000 each, saving a lot. She arranged our pickup, hotels, tickets, meals—very worry-free. The 6-day trip was very enjoyable, everything went smoothly. Photos shared on WeChat Moments got many compliments. In the comments, I shared her contact info. Friends heading to Yunnan can contact her directly to customize your route.

Dali's Instagram-worthy spots

Lijiang's Instagram-worthy spots

Before traveling, I worried about whether Yunnan's hotels would be terrible, but I was quite satisfied. You can check out the hotel photos I took...

We chose the Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 6-day, 5-night high-end independent tour. Ashima also booked our flights. When we arrived, we only spent just over ¥1,000 per person and had a wonderful time. Ashima is so nice and provides great service. We've stayed in touch since. During Labor Day, my second aunt and her sisters went to Yunnan, and Ashima hosted them too. They had even more fun than we did! Despite their age, they did an open-top Jeep tour around Erhai Lake and visited Sky Mirror, etc. Friends who want to go to Yunnan should reach out to her. Since I'm usually busy with work and can't reply promptly, just directly consult the lovely Ashima.

Here is the itinerary Ashima arranged:

DAY 1: Airport pickup in Kunming, sign contract, check into hotel (special hot spring hotel)

DAY 2: Stone Forest Scenic Area + afternoon tea (Yiliang roast duck, wild mushroom hot pot)

DAY 3: Open-top Jeep tour around Erhai Lake + Instagram-worthy photo spots + private yacht 360° sea tour + Dali Ancient Town (specialty Eight Local Bowls)

DAY 4: Lashihai Wetland Park + Lijiang Ancient Town + Lishui Jinsha performance (fire pit chicken)

DAY 5: Shuhe Ancient Town + Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park cable car + Blue Moon Valley + return to Kunming

DAY 6: Complimentary visit to Kunming Flower Market + airport drop-off according to flight schedule