7-Day Tour of Yunnan: Kunming-Luoping-Yuanyang: A Scenic Adventure
Explore Kunming, Luoping, and Yuanyang in Yunnan for seven days, experiencing beautiful scenery and rich culture. A must-see travel guide!
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🛫Itinerary:
DAY 1: Departure Airport -> Kunming Airport. After a private transfer from the airport, check in to a 4-diamond hotel in Kunming (based on online reviews) and begin your Yunnan journey!
DAY 2: Visit Luoping Canola Flower Scenic Area and admire the spectacular sea of canola flowers -> Explore the unique scenery of the spiral fields -> Experience the magnificent Jiulong Waterfalls Group.
DAY 3: Stroll through Luoping Canola Flower Scenic Area again to discover more beautiful scenery -> Visit Luoping Golden Rooster Peak Cluster and enjoy the marvelous peak forest -> Go to Puzhehei Scenic Area and visit the filming location of Eternal Love, reliving the classic scenes -> Finally, arrive at Puzhehei Village and experience the local customs.
DAY 4: Continue your adventure in Puzhehei Scenic Area -> Go to Bisezhai Scenic Area and experience the rich ethnic culture -> Arrive at Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces and admire the magnificent terraces and the wisdom of the Hani people -> Finally, visit the Bada Scenic Area and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery.
DAY 5: Explore Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces and experience the farming culture -> Visit Aichun Blue Rice Terraces and experience the unique terraced scenery -> Go to Jianshui Ancient City and savor the charm of the ancient city -> Climb the Chaoyang Tower and overlook the beautiful city.
DAY 6: Visit Dongchuan Red Land and admire nature's wonders -> Stroll through the colorful slopes of Jinxiuyuan Park and experience the colorful world -> Go to Damakan Viewing Platform and overlook the spectacular canyon scenery -> Visit the thousand-year-old dragon tree and feel the tenacity of life -> Finally, arrive at Luoxiagou and enjoy the beautiful sunset.
DAY 7: Free time in Kunming to experience the charm of the Spring City -> Private transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport, concluding your pleasant Yunnan trip, and return to your departure airport.
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Recommended attractions:
Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Qingkou, Xinjie Town, Yuanyang County, Honghe Prefecture
Opening hours: Open all day
Duration: 1–2 days
Here, you can admire the magnificent sunrise and sunset, and the charming scenery of the rice terraces against the backdrop of golden clouds.
Jianshui Ancient City ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Nanzhuang Section, Lin'an Town, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Opening hours: Open all day
Duration: 2–4 hrs
The architecture of the ancient city is exquisitely carved. Walking along the ancient streets is like traveling back in time to enjoy the beauty of ancient customs.
Puzhehei Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Intersection of Provincial Road 305 and Provincial Road 206, Qiubei County, Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Opening hours: 08:00–17:30
Duration: 1–2 days
Here, you will find marvelous karst caves, beautiful lotus flowers, and charming landscapes of mountains, rivers, and countryside, which will surely make you linger.
Jiulong Waterfalls Group ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: West of Shan-Kun Expressway, Changdi Township, Luoping County, Qujing City, Yunnan Province
Opening hours: 08:30–17:30
Duration: 3–4 hrs
The waterfall group is magnificent, with ten waterfalls of varying heights, widths, and sizes, which will surely bring you a shocking experience.
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👜 Packing list:
👚 Clothing: Light jacket, T-shirts, jeans, comfortable sneakers. Don't forget to bring a windproof jacket for large temperature differences between morning and evening.
🎒 Personal belongings: ID card, cash, and charger are essential. Also, a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are necessary, as the sun in Yunnan is quite strong!
💊 Emergency items: Prepare common medicines, cold medicine, band-aids, and mosquito repellent. It's always better to be prepared.
🌂 Other essentials: Bring an umbrella or raincoat, as the weather in Yunnan is changeable. Have fun and stay safe!
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Yunnan trip, from Kunming to Luoping, and then to Yuanyang, accompanied by beautiful scenery all the way, enjoy the good times! What are you waiting for for your next trip?