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7-Day Ultimate Guide to Enjoy Kunming and Surrounding Areas is Here

Discover the hidden gems of a 7-day tour around Kunming! Feast on Chuxiong's Long Street Banquet, savor Bai-style sour and spicy fish, experience the lively Nanjian jump dish feast, enjoy an aerial vlog of Erhai Lake, ride a small horse carriage through the wheat fields in Xizhou, hike the secret trails of Blue Moon Valley... This route packs all the fun and deliciousness in one trip! -------------------- Must-Visit Attractions: 🗿 Stone Forest Scenic Area: Strange stone peaks and forests🌄, majestic and magnificent, you’ll definitely be enchanted! 🏯 Dali Ancient Town: Countless snacks🍜, vibrant nightlife🎉, and especially charming scenery! ❄️ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: The sacred mountain of the Naxi people🏔️, with 13 continuous peaks, like a silver dragon dancing in the sky! 🏞️ Lijiang Ancient Town: Nestled by mountains and water, ancient streets and stone alleys🛤️, small bridges and flowing streams🌉, with a distant view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain! -------------------- 🌦️ Travel Preparation: 👗**Clothing**: Big temperature difference between day and night in Kunming in October, bring a light jacket + long pants, short sleeves are fine during the day, ethnic-style shawls are perfect for photos! 👒**Accessories**: Sunscreen + sunglasses + wide-brimmed hat are a must! Strong UV rays on the plateau, you can get sunburned in a day, physical sun protection is the best! 💊**Medicines**: Stomach medicine (because the rice noodles are so delicious you might overeat), motion sickness medicine (lots of mountain roads), band-aids (for hiking in the Stone Forest to prevent blisters)! 📱**Electronics**: Power bank + waterproof phone case (for boating on Dianchi Lake), selfie stick for panoramic shots of ethnic villages, don’t forget a plug adapter (some guesthouses may use European plugs)! 🪪**Documents**: ID card + student ID (half-price tickets for attractions), screenshot your health code in advance, carry some cash (Stone Forest has poor signal)! -------------------- Kunming and its surrounding beautiful scenery and delicious food are ready, just waiting for you to have fun! If you’re excited, quickly book a reliable group tour and let’s go together!
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