Lijiang
A UNESCO old town of canals and snow-mountain views.
Yunnan
China's south-west frontier - snow mountains, old towns and ethnic diversity.
Overview
Yunnan stretches from tropical valleys to the Himalayas and is home to 25 ethnic groups. Lijiang, Dali and Shangri-La offer relaxed town life and epic scenery.
Yunnan Top attractions
Dali
A boho lakeside town between Cangshan and Erhai.
Shangri-La
A Tibetan plateau town with Songzanlin Monastery.
Best time to visit
March-May and September-November avoid the summer rains and winter chill.
How to get there
Kunming (KMG) is the hub; flights and trains reach Lijiang and Dali, with fast high rail.
Yunnan Recommended tours
Yunnan Lijiang & Shangri-La 5-Day Tour
Snow mountains, ancient Naxi towns and Tibetan highlands across the best of northwest Yunnan.
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Yunnan Travel FAQ
Altitude in Shangri-La?
Around 3,200 m - ease in with rest and water on day one.
How many days?
5-7 days for Lijiang-Dali-Shangri-La.
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