Kunming Travel Itinerary, Plan the Best Trip to Explore Kunming
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Highlights of Kunming
SAKURA, YUANTONG TEMPLE1. In spring, the cherry blossoms at Yuantong Temple and the tulips at Haigeng Park
2. Unmissable delicacies: Crossing the Bridge Noodles, Fresh Flower Cake, Xuanwei Ham, Steam Pot Chicken
3. Visit the Dounan Flower Market to buy a bouquet of fresh flowers for your loved one and feed the seagulls together
2 Days Highlights of Kunming
Day 1: Arrive in Kunming, visit Stone Forest and Green Lake Park
Day 2: Flower and Birds Market, Western Hill and Dragon Gate, departure
2 Days Dongchuan Red Land
RED LAND, DONGCHUANDay 1: Kunming to Dongchuan by transfer, about 3-3.5 hours’ drive
Enjoy the stunning scenery of Luoxiagou Valley bathed in the warm glow of the sunset, with its vibrant red land nestled amidst the surrounding mountains. From afar, Luoxiagou appears like a picturesque depression, captivating the eye with its natural beauty. As you journey through the area, marvel at the traditional local villages that dot the landscape, their colorful fields adding a charming contrast to the serene countryside.
Day 2: Dongchuan to Kunming
Head to Damakan to witness the sunrise, where a sprawling expanse of red fields lies nestled within the embrace of continuous mountains on the skyline. Afterward, proceed to Seven Color Slope (Qicaipo), renowned for its seven fields boasting a spectrum of colors when the right crops flourish. Conclude your day with a visit to Jinxiuyuan, featuring expansive rolling hills adorned with vibrant red fields, offering a picturesque setting for capturing the colorful landscape, a glimpse of traditional village life, and the scenic backdrop of lush trees.
3 Days Kunming Panorama
WESTERN HILL, KUNMINGDay 1: Arrival in Kunming, visit Green Lake, Jinma Biji Archway and Flowers and Birds Market
Day 2: Stone Forest, and Guandu Ancient Town
Day 3: Kunming Western Hill, Longmen Grottoes, Dianchi Lake, and departure
5 Days Kunming Including Red Land
GUANDU ANCIENT TOWN, KUNMINGDay 1: Arrival in Kunming, visit Green Lake, Jinma Biji Archway and Flowers and Birds Market
Day 2: Stone Forest, and Guandu Ancient Town
Day 3: Kunming Western Hill, Longmen Grottoes and Dianchi Lake
Day 4: Kunming to Red Land, enjoy the sunset
Day 5: Red Land to Kunming, enjoy the sunrise before back to Kunming
5 Days Kunming Yuanyang Jianshui Itinerary
DOUBLE DRAGON BRIDGE, JIANSHUIDay 1: Kunming to Stone Forest, drive to Yuanyang
Day 2: Yuanyang Terrace Fields, Duoyishu Viewing Deck for the sunrise, Qingkou Hani Village, visit traditional Hani mushroom houses, Bada Terraces for viewing Sunset.
Day 3: Yuanyang to Jianshui, visit Tuanshan village, Family Zhang Garden, Double Dragon Bridge, Jianshui Confucius Temple, night of the Old City, stay in Jianshui
Day 4: Jianshui to Kunming, Yuantong Temple, Cuihu Park
Day 5 Kunming, Flowers and Birds Market, and departure
7 Days Kunming and Terrace Fields Itinerary
TERRACE FIELDS, YUANYANGDay 1: Arrival in Kunming, visit Green Lake, Jinma Biji Archway and Flowers and Birds Market
Day 2: Stone Forest, and Guandu Ancient Town
Day 3: Kunming Western Hill, Longmen Grottoes and Dianchi Lake
Day 4: Stone Forest, drive to Yuanyang, and stay in Yuanyang
Day 5: Yuanyang Terrace Fields
Day 6: Yuanyang to Jianshui, visit Tuanshan village, Shuanglong bridge and stay in Jianshui
Day 7: Jianshui back to Kunming, visit Kunming city in the afternoon
10 Days Kunming Yuanyang Jianshui Dongchuan Kunming
ZHU'S FAMILY GARDEN, JIANSHUIDay 1: Arrival in Kunming, visit Green Lake, Jinma Biji Archway and Flowers and Birds Market
Day 2: Stone Forest, and Guandu Ancient Town
Day 3: Kunming Western Hill, Longmen Grottoes and Dianchi Lake
Day 4: Stone Forest, drive to Yuanyang, and stay in Yuanyang
Day 5: Yuanyang Terrace Fields
Day 6: Yuanyang to Jianshui, visit Tuanshan village, Shuanglong bridge and stay in Jianshui
Day 7: Jianshui back to Kunming, visit Kunming city in the afternoon or drive to Dongchuan and stay overnight in Dongchuan
Day 8: Red Land, enjoy the and sunrise and sunset
Day 9: Red Land to Kunming, enjoy the sunrise before back to Kunming
Day 10: Kunming departure
14 Days Kunming Yuanyang Jianshui Dali Lijiang Shangri La
TRAVELERS FROM SINGAPORE, LIJIANGDay 1: Arrival in Kunming, visit Green Lake, Jinma Biji Archway and Flowers and Birds Market
Day 2: Stone Forest, and Guandu Ancient Town
Day 3: Kunming Western Hill, Longmen Grottoes and Dianchi Lake
Day 4: Stone Forest, drive to Yuanyang, and stay in Yuanyang
Day 5: Yuanyang Terrace Fields
Day 6: Yuanyang to Jianshui, visit Tuanshan village, Shuanglong bridge and stay in Jianshui
Day 7: Jianshui back to Kunming, take train to Dali, stay overnight in Dali
Day 8: Erhai Lake Cruise, Three Pagodas, Dali Old Town
Day 9: Dali to Lijiang, Xizhou Town, Zhoucheng Village, Black Dragon Pond, Lijiang Ancient Town
Day 10: Lijiang, Ganhaizi Meadow, Baishuihe River, Yak Meadow, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Old Town, Baisha Murals
Day 11: Lijiang to Shangri La, First Bend of the Yangtze River, the Iron Chain Bridge, Tiger Leaping Gorge
Day 12: Shangri La, Pudacuo National Park, Sogzanlin Monastery, Tibetan family Visit, Dukezong Old Town, the largest Prayer Wheel
Day 13: Hiking and culture experience for a day
Day 14: Shangri La Departure
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