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This 8-day Kunming and surrounding areas travel guide is all you need

Dear friends! The ultimate 8-day travel guide for Kunming and nearby areas is here! Experience the Tibetan King Tusi Banquet, watch the Golden Flower Dance, make intangible cultural heritage crafts by hand, climb snowy mountains and visit Blue Moon Valley, plus enjoy the Impression Lijiang show! Non-stop excitement throughout the trip, quickly save this treasure guide! -------- 🌈Route Overview: 📒DAY1: Arrive in Kunming, 24-hour airport pickup, check into hotel, freely stroll the city and feel the charm of the Spring City~ 📒DAY2: Stone Forest Scenic Area — Little Stone Forest Scenic Area — Ashima — Dianchi Lake Seagull Viewing Spot, explore the karst wonders, dance with Dianchi seagulls, and fully enjoy the beauty of nature🌿 📒DAY3-4: Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas Cultural Tourism Area — Erhai Lake — Erhai Ecological Corridor — Xizhou — Dali Ancient Town — Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (climb the snowy mountain and visit Blue Moon Valley, with a complimentary Impression Lijiang show) — Glacier Park Cableway — Lijiang Ancient Town — Sifang Street — Lijiang Dongba Cultural Museum, two days of in-depth travel from Cangshan and Erhai to the ancient town and snowy mountain, experiencing Bai ethnic customs and Naxi culture🏔️ 📒DAY5: Shuhe Ancient Town — Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (second visit to the snowy mountain, enjoy Blue Moon Valley scenery again) — Impression Lijiang show, feel the charm of the ancient town, relive the grandeur of the snowy mountain, and savor the impression of Lijiang🎭 📒DAY6: Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La section) — Pudacuo National Park, adventure through Tiger Leaping Gorge, stroll Pudacuo, and appreciate the plateau scenery and Tibetan culture🏞️ 📒DAY7-8: Shambhala Kalachakra Cultural Expo Center — Dukezong Ancient Town — Guishan Park — Kunming 24-hour airport drop-off, explore Tibetan culture, visit the ancient town, climb Guishan, and finally return from Kunming Airport with full memories, safe travels and looking forward to meeting again!🛫 -------- Must-visit Attractions: 🏞️Stone Forest Scenic Area 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, Shilin Avenue ⏰Opening Hours: 07:30-18:00 ⏳Duration: 3-4 hours 💬Jagged strange rocks, spectacular peak forests, every spot amazes visitors! ⛰️Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Xuehua Village, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province ⏰Opening Hours: 06:30-16:40 ⏳Duration: 1 day 💬The sacred mountain in the hearts of the Naxi people, 13 peaks stretch like a silver dragon, magnificently stunning! 🌉Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La section) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area, East Ring Road, Tiger Leaping Gorge Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture ⏰Opening Hours: October 8 - December 31, 08:30-17:30 ⏳Duration: 1 day 💬Steep canyon, rushing river, spectacular scenery that shocks the soul! 🌲Pudacuo National Park 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Hongpo Village, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture ⏰Opening Hours: 08:30-16:00 ⏳Duration: 1 day 💬Blue and clear Shudu Lake, dense forests, blooming wildflowers on the pastures, breathtakingly beautiful! -------- 🌤️Pre-trip Essentials: 👗**Clothing**: In December, Kunming has large temperature differences between morning and night; thin down jacket plus sweatshirt layering is practical, scarf needed by Dianchi Lake due to wind, ethnic-style shawls are great for photos! 👟**Footwear**: Non-slip sports shoes for hiking in Stone Forest, lightweight canvas shoes for walking around Green Lake, waterproof short boots for rainy days to prevent mud splashes. 📄**Documents**: ID card is a must! Student and senior cards get discounts, driver's license needed for car rental and self-driving, keep electronic copies on your phone to avoid loss. 📱**Electronics**: Strong UV on the plateau, bring sunscreen and sunglasses, power bank with up to 20,000mAh capacity, apply for and save a screenshot of Yunnan health code in advance. 💊**Medicines**: Prepare stomach medicine to prevent discomfort from spicy hotpot, motion sickness patches useful when visiting Fuxian Lake, band-aids for minor scrapes while climbing Stone Forest. -------- Quickly grab your friends and join a group tour to Kunming😎 Don’t hesitate, miss this chance and you’ll miss out!
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Posted: Dec 1, 2025
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