Kunming Travel Itinerary, Plan the Best Trip to Explore Kunming

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Highlights of Kunming

SAKURA, YUANTONG TEMPLE

1. 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, DONGCHUAN

Day 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, KUNMING

Day 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, KUNMING

Day 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, JIANSHUI

Day 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, YUANYANG

Day 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, JIANSHUI

Day 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, LIJIANG

Day 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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