Yunnan Travel Reviews

We took a chance on visiting the ancient tea horse caravan town of Shaxi on our way from Lijiang to Dali. It was a little off the beaten path but we had heard great things about the old town and after the crazy tourist crowds in Lijiang, we wanted to try something more authentic. We were not disappointed! ... Details

Day 9
We consumed too much energy yesterday. This morning, we got up very late. After dinner, my boyfriend suggested we should hike from Lige to Xiaoluoshui Village. Actually, we already did it by bike yesterday. But my boyfriend believed that we would have a different experience. It’s true. ... Details

Day 5
We had to say “bye bye” to Dali and set forward to our next destination Lijiang. Considering of our future arrangement, we didn’t climb the Mt.Cang. It’s a pity but also an excuse for us to come here again. We got on the bus from Dali to Lijiang on 10:00. It cost 50 ... Details

At my birthday celebration, my boyfriend gave me a very special present, that is, a journey to Yunnan. What a surprise! Although we have been together for year, we have never had a chance to visit a place that is so far from Beijing.

You will never know a place unless you come there and explore ... Details

Day 7
Time to go back to Lijiang! We contacted the car driver yesterday and he promised to pick us up at the Mosuo Museum near our hostel. We were a bit worried that he would drive his small car to bring us back to Lijiang. Luckily, he drove a van that could accommodate 20 passengers this time.

We ... Details

Day 4
In the early morning, we strolled in the town to seek a bike rental shop. We visited 3 bike rental shops but they charged CNY 30 per bike. We thought it was too expensive and then headed to the bike rental shop near the North Gate. A bike cost CNY 15 per day. Good! What’s more, the bikes ... Details

It was the first time that I had encountered this phrase “Gap Year” when I read a book written by a Chinese guy called Sun Dongchun. He worked in Guangzhou after graduating from college. At the end of 2006, he decided to travel abroad alone. His original was to travel outside for three months. ... Details

I remember Lijiang Shopping

Lijiang tourists have visited many times, living in Lijiang Inn do not know how many, and do not know how much to eat back to Lijiang Baba and other food, and would like to come back, but still came, Travels in Yunnan Province as early as the major travel sites do ... Details

The beautiful Lugu lake is located in Lijian, which is 280 KM far away from Lijian ancient town. The area of lake is 52 square meters,the average depth is 40 meters and the altitude is 2,700 meters. The whole lake like a calla.In the morning the lake is verdure green and in the eventide is dark green. ... Details

The journey from Jinghong to Shangri-la was hard, but unexpected beautiful. Starting in Jinghong at an altitude of 500 m and arriving in Shangri-la at more than 3000 m, made it one of the most exhausting cycling tours I ever made. But it was worth it!
First I cycled throughout the tea-fields of the ... Details