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Visit Kunming, Lijiang, and Dali in Yunnan for the New Year! A super detailed guide is here!

For those who want to visit Yunnan for the New Year, here is a super practical guide for a 4-day tour of Kunming, Lijiang, and Dali. Save it now! -------------------- 🚩Route suggestion: 4-day tour of Kunming, Lijiang, and Dali DAY1️⃣: 🌆Free time in Kunming. At 22:00, take a sleeper train from Kunming Station to Lijiang and spend the night on the train. (You can also take a high-speed train to Lijiang and stay overnight there.) DAY2️⃣: 🌊Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lashi Lake -> 🏞Visit Shuhe Ancient Town and experience the ancient charm -> 🐉Explore the natural beauty of Jiuding Longtan -> 🎭Watch the wonderful performance of "Lishui Jinsha" in the evening -> 🌃Visit Lijiang Ancient Town at night and experience the romantic atmosphere DAY3️⃣: 🛶Take a boat tour of Shuanglang and Erhai Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery -> 🏝Explore Jinsuo Island -> 🌅Visit Ideal State and experience the charm of the white castle DAY4️⃣: 🏰Stroll through Dali Ancient Town and experience the historical charm -> 🎭Taste exotic food and go shopping on Foreigner Street -> 📸Take photos at Erhai Lake and return home with beautiful memories -------------------- 🎒 Travel essentials: Travel checklist for Kunming, Lijiang, and Dali in Yunnan 👕 Clothing: Bring some light long-sleeved clothes. The temperature difference between day and night in Kunming is large, so bring a down jacket or warm coat. Don't forget comfortable sneakers for long walks. 🎩 Accessories: Hats and sunglasses are essential for sun protection and style. Bring an umbrella for the changeable weather in Kunming. 📄 Documents: ID card, driver's license, and student ID. Foreign tourists also need to prepare a passport and visa. 💊 Medicine: Common medicines such as cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, and motion sickness medicine for emergencies. 🧴 Skincare and sunscreen: The ultraviolet rays in Yunnan are strong, so high SPF sunscreen and moisturizing masks are essential. You can also bring lip balm to keep your lips moisturized. 🎥 Photography: Camera, phone charger, and spare battery to capture beautiful moments. 💰 Other: Bring a small amount of cash and bank cards. You can also prepare a backpack for carrying personal items. -------------------- 🎉We hope you have a wonderful trip to Kunming, Lijiang, and Dali in Yunnan and make many happy memories!
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Posted: Feb 13, 2025
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