Explore Qujing Like a Local

This is a 5-day travel guide for Qujing City with a budget of about 10,000 RMB, designed to help you fully experience the culture, nature, and cuisine of Yunnan's second-largest city. Qujing City 5-Day In-Depth Travel Guide (Budget: About 10,000 RMB) Itinerary Overview Days: 5 days Budget: 10,000 RMB (including transportation, accommodation, meals, attraction tickets, shopping, etc.) Highlights: Natural scenery, ethnic culture, historical sites, food experiences Day 1: Arrival and City Exploration Morning Arrive in Qujing: Arrive by plane or high-speed train. Qujing has both a train station and an airport, making transportation convenient. Recommended Accommodation: Mid-to-high-end hotels in the city center (such as Jinjiang Inn, Home Inn, etc.), budget about 300-500 RMB/night. Afternoon City Walk: Get familiar with the environment and feel the city atmosphere. Qilin Square: A city center landmark to experience the city's vitality. Qujing Museum (free admission): Learn about Qujing’s history, ethnic culture, and natural resources. Evening Taste Yunnan Specialty Dinner: Recommended dishes include Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles, Yunnan wild mushrooms, and Yunnan grilled skewers. Budget: About 100-200 RMB. Day 2: Nature and Ethnic Culture Experience Morning Malong County Stone Forest (about 2 hours by car) Attraction Introduction: Different from the famous Stone Forest in Yunnan, Malong’s Stone Forest is known for its unique karst landforms and ethnic minority customs. Ticket: About 80 RMB Transportation: Private car or carpool, budget about 300 RMB (can be shared with other tourists) Afternoon Ethnic Culture Experience Visit nearby Miao and Yi ethnic villages to learn about their culture and enjoy ethnic song and dance performances. Special Handicrafts: Purchase ethnic handicrafts as souvenirs. Evening Return to the city center, dinner at your leisure. Day 3: Historical Culture and Religious Sites Morning Pudu Temple: A Buddhist temple with a long history to experience religious culture. Zhu Family Garden: An ancient residence from the late Qing and early Republic periods showcasing traditional architectural styles. Afternoon Nanhua Mountain National Forest Park Hiking and sightseeing: Experience nature and overlook the panoramic view of Qujing. Ticket: About 50 RMB Transportation: Taxi or private car, budget about 200 RMB. Evening Enjoy local specialty night market food. Day 4: Surrounding Natural Scenery All day Luliang Colorful Sand Dunes and Dahai Grassland Colorful Sand Dunes: Unique landforms perfect for photography. Dahai Grassland: Experience the grassland scenery, horseback riding, or walking. Transportation: Private car or carpool, budget about 400 RMB. Evening Return to the city center, rest or go shopping. Day 5: Shopping and Farewell Morning Shopping Recommendations: Buy Yunnan specialties such as Pu'er tea, honey, and ethnic handicrafts at the pedestrian street or specialty markets. Afternoon Free time: Arrange according to your departure time or explore the city a bit more. End Depart from Qujing by your chosen transportation. Budget Breakdown (Approximate Estimate) Item Budget (RMB) Transportation (airfare/high-speed train + local transport) 3000 Accommodation (5 nights, mid-to-high-end hotels) 2500 (about 500 RMB per night) Attraction tickets and guides (partly self-guided) 1000 Meals (about 200 RMB per day) 1000 Private car transportation (between attractions) 1500 Souvenirs and shopping 1000 Other miscellaneous expenses (tips, emergencies) 1000 Total About 10,000 RMB Travel Tips Book in advance: flights, hotels, private cars. Carry cash and electronic payment methods: some remote areas in Yunnan still use cash. Pay attention to safety: respect local customs in ethnic areas and travel civilly. Bring a camera: capture beautiful scenery and ethnic customs. We hope this guide helps you enjoy exploring Qujing and experience the colorful charm of Yunnan! If you need a more detailed itinerary or specific restaurant and accommodation recommendations, please feel free to ask. Have a pleasant trip!