City: Yunnan
Top Things to do in Yunnan
Top Hotels in Yunnan
- 1. HUALUXE Hotels and Resorts Kunming, an IHG hotel
- 2. Sofitel Kunming
- 3. Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre, an IHG hotel
- 4. Pullman Lijiang Resort & Spa
- 5. InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort
- 6. Banyan Tree Lijiang
- 7. The Bivou
- 8. Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake
- 9. Songtsam Tacheng Lodge
- 10. Holiday Inn Kunming City Centre, an IHG hotel
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Yunnan, China
Yunnan is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the far southwest of the country. It spans approximately 394,000 square kilometres (152,000 sq mi) and has a population of 45.7 million (as of 2009). The capital of the province is Kunming, formerly also known as Yunnan. The province borders the Chinese provinces Guangxi, Guizhou, Sichuan, and the Tibet Autonomous Region, and the countries Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.
Restaurants in Yunnan
1. Yubeng Village
2. The shimenguan Geopark
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
TheDali Shi-Men-Guan Scenic Spot is localed in the country of Yangbi Yi ethnic. It is the Cangshan Mountain World Geological Park, the national natural reserve,national scenic spot.It is well-known as majestic dangerous extraordinary beautiful and peaceful scenery.And it has enjoyed excellent reputation for more than ten scenic spots.
3. Lijiang Romance Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 88 reviews
Large-scale song and dance "lijiang eternal love" is the soul of lijiang culture, with IMAX3D large visual, recreate the naxi genesis, "LuGu girl country", "caravan legend", "mu's residence brilliant", "yulong third country" lijiang one thousand years of history and tradition, such as lead audiences across the snowy mountains, in the domain of KuangYuan original conceptions, the mosuo flowers at the bank of lugu lake floor, in relying on the wind rain tea ma gu, the resplendent and magnificent mu's residence, and melancholy in the romantic feeling of yulong third country, in the idyllic shambhala meet a sentimental encounter, a beautiful moment.
4. Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park
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4.5 based on 1,123 reviews
This forest of stone, formed by erosion over millions of years, is comprised of many stone peaks, pillars and stalagmites rising abruptly from the ground and extending as far as the eye can see.
Reviewed By OrderintheHouse
My wife and I enjoyed 8 days touring amazing Yunnan Province as part of a 24 day private Wendy Wu China Encounters tour in June and July 2018. Our Yunnan experience commenced with two nights in Shangri-La on the Tibetan border. We visited the ancient towns of Lijiang and Dali and concluded with two nights in Kunming. Along the way we felt so privileged to witness three absolutely incredible attractions – the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the absolutely awesome Shiilin Stone Forest, 80 kilometres south-east of Kunming. The Shilin forest has existed in China’s Yunnan Province for over 270 million years. Instead of trees the “stone forest” is made up of towering, pillar-like rock formations. The forest offers magnificent vistas of thousands of huge limestone karst formations and there are plenty of caves, crevices and waterfalls to enjoy as you walk through this splendid landform. To be truthful we were so amazed at what we saw before our very eyes – the experience took our breath away. We had our own guide who gave us a superb walking tour in the National Park. The place is packed with local Chinese tourists on most days and our guide was skilful in finding the less populous areas to visit. Along the way we experienced a couple of interesting local cultural moments – an old couple playing traditional music with fascinating musical instruments amongst the rock formations and a small group of ladies from one of the ethnic minorities in their colourful traditional dress sewing an equally colourful quilt – also amongst the rock formations. At one of the entrance/exits to the National Park we witnessed even more colour with large groups of ethnic minorities proudly wearing beautiful colourful traditional dress. One group was resplendent in rich red and yellow. However, it was the magnificent rock formations we really came to see and admire. These colourful moments were a nice added bonus. Many travellers to China marvel at climbing the Great Wall outside of Beijing and witnessing the Terracotta Warriors archaeology find outside Xian. We believe travellers, in the same breath, should be extolling the virtues of visiting the Stone Forest also. So, “The Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors and the Stone Forest “ – what a wonderful “must see” trilogy” for the discerning China traveller that would be.
5. Jiuxiang Scenic Region
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By FaizalP61 - Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
Excellent visit beyond expectations. Traveled by Car from Kunming with combined visit to Stone Forest and the Jiuxing Caves. Car arranged by Grand Park Hotel, Kunming for 900 RMB for about 10 hours. Need to leave by about 8am to ensure not rushing. Minimum three hours needed to fully explore the caves. Start off taking the elevator down to the river (it is also possible to walk down the steps through the forest). The cave entrance in the gorge over the river was good, but once inside the system - was more impressive. Extensive lighting throughout to highlight the features. The large lion cave was impressive - make sure you look at the extensive rock and fossil collection in the raised platform area. there is also an exhibition of prehistory in the site and a cafe in the lion cave. Leaving the lion cave there is a confisning bilingual sign - with the english wording asking visitors to go down to the twin waterfalls before going up to visit the fairy cave. The chinese says the opposite. Follow the chinese version and climb to the right to visit the Fairy Cave (the most spectacular cave with many pillars and Stalagmites - all with multi-colour lighting and a path that winds its way around the wall and ceiling of the cave. From the fairy cave the path drops down and crossed a bridge and then enters another cavern with the twin waterfalls and a cascade on rimstone pools dropping down the cave wall. Throughout the cave there are several photo points where your photo can be taken against key backgrounds. The touts say it is free but if you read the notice that is only for a small 2x2cm photo for a key chain - the larger prints are RMB20 ( anyway a good memento). At the last cave there is a "so called Yi Village - but basically a few shops selling food and souvenirs and the photos that were taken on the way through th cave. the way out is up 300 steps in a tunnel and cave. One emerges at the start of the cable car - but on the day of the visit it was not functioning - so we had to walk out which was quite a tough 25 minute climb. There is an alternative to travel on horseback. Back at the entrance there are plenty of souvenir shops and eating spots including one halal restaurant. Beyond expectations and highly recommended
6. Old Town of Lijiang - China
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4.5 based on 5,093 reviews
Reviewed By GodBlessMali - Shanghai Region, China
I visited a few old towns in China, but this one has to be my favorite one to date. During my time in Lijiang, I didn't even bother going to the city because the old town was so much fun not to mention that the food was incredible. While morning are very quiet as shops open rather late, the evenings were far from boring. The bar street sure made for some nice evenings while the afternoons allowed me and my friend to visit more of Old Town while trying out different food (such as tofu ice cream (don't judge until you try it)), Chinese wraps and of course the flowers cake. As for dinner, the ribs hot pot is fantastic! I shouldn't forget to mention that the buildings are beautiful, and I strongly recommend you check the small alleys as you might be surprised by what you may see.
7. Mufu Palace
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4.5 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By jtaylor946 - Guangzhou, China
Make sure to climb to the top of Lion Hill for the best views of Lijiang Old Town! You have to pay 65¥ to enter the palace and an extra ¥50 to climb to the top of Lion Hill but it’s worth it! There are a lot of steps to climb. Go slow and appreciate the view and the beautiful temples.
8. World Heritage Park, Lijiang
9. Vietnam Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelYor - Miami, United States
Had a wonderful time here to stroll around to ENJOY a real vietnamese food with good price. We loved to spend our time here
10. Kunming Dragon Gate
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4.5 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By lohb2015
Expect to climb and a steep hike up, hence not very suitable for wheelchairs and young children. Enjoy a breathtaking scenery by taking the gondola as well as the open air car ride activity. Best way to get there is to take the metro to the Xishan train station and walk 100m to the western hills scenic and ticketing area where they sell bus rides up the slopes at 12.50rmb. If u want to visit the yunnan cultural village, this is the place to take the gondola downward as well There are also many local food stalls. U need at least 4-5 hours and expect lots of walking!
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