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Travel to Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-La, amazing views

It's like being in a postcard! This trip is so great! We got to see beautiful nature, old towns, and magnificent temples. If you like cool weather and snowy mountains, you have to try this route at least once! When it comes to traveling in China, many people might think of the Great Wall, Shanghai, or Beijing. But did you know that the Kunming - Lijiang - Shangri-La route is just as beautiful? Plus, it's full of magnificent nature and a culture like no other! Starting in Kunming, Kunming is a city with great weather all year round. The temperature is comfortable, not too cold, not too hot. Next, we went to Lijiang, an ancient city that lives on. From Kunming, we flew or took the train to Lijiang. This is an old city with ancient Chinese-style houses, small stone streets, and a crystal-clear river. There's also the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which has an amazing view. Finally, we went to Shangri-La, where we could experience nature and Tibetan culture. Driving a little further, we arrived in Shangri-La, a city known as heaven on earth! It has vast grasslands, cool weather, and the beautiful and peaceful Songzanlin Monastery. Why take this route? ✅ Nature is beautiful beyond words ✅ Chinese-Tibetan culture that cannot be found anywhere else ✅ Good weather, can travel all year round ✅ Easy to travel, with high-speed trains and airlines supporting If anyone wants to try to open their mind to travel in China, this route is the answer! Everyone 📌Kunming - Lijiang - Shangri-La travel plan Day 1 Wake up early, travel to the train station, take the train to Lijiang, round C94 10.18 -13.43 Arrive in Lijiang -Check in at Black Dragon Pool -Walk around the old town, stay in Lijiang Day 2 -Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Take the big cable car) - Blue Moon Valley, Baishuihe - Zhang Yimou Show - Baisha Village - Yun Ti Yang Cafe, Jade Dragon Mountain View, Sleep in Lijiang Day 3 - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Stop at the cafe 墨野. Snow Mountain 懸崖飯店 - Baisui Take a photo - Shangri-La Ancient Town - Sleep in Shangri-La Day 4 - Songzanlin Temple - Shika Snow Mountain - Return to Kunming, C640 train, 17.25 - 22.15, sleep in Kunming Day 5 Travel in Kunming - Yuantong Temple - Haigeng Dam - Ancient Guandu City - Night Market Day 6 Must arrive at the airport no later than 11.00 am. Fly back to Thailand Little tips: ✔️ Bring altitude sickness medication for Shangri-La ✔️ Prepare winter clothes, especially on the snowy mountains ✔️ Book train/cable car tickets in advance. There are a lot of people! For those who are planning to go to Yunnan, this trip is a must. It's worth it, spectacular, and full of nature. #Kunming #Kunming #NewYearNewTrip #trip #TravelChina #TravelPlanShare #trip #Kunming #Lijiang #China
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