Things to do in Yunnan

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Kunming Zoo showing a high rise building and a city as well as a small group of people
Kunming showing a city, a sunset and cycling
Yunnan featuring a river or creek and a city
Kunming showing heritage architecture, a city and night scenes
Kunming which includes a city, signage and a skyscraper

Yunnan Attractions

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What to do in Yunnan

Free Things to Do in Yunnan

Touring on a shoestring budget in Yunnan? Spend time instead of cash on terrific experiences.

Nancheng Mosque - Whatever your religious leanings, this site will inspire a sense of reverence.

DianChi GuoJia LvYou DuJiaQu WenHua YiShu ZhanLan JiaoLiu ZhongXin - Unwind and let the natural surrounds soothe your soul.

Kunming Botanical Garden - Renew your mind, body and soul by spending time in nature.

Things to Do in Yunnan with Kids

There's fun for all the family wherever you wander in Yunnan. Here are some family friendly experiences to try together that are sure to make your trip memorable:


 

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Kunming Zoo

Kunming City Centre

Kunming City Centre is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Green Lake Park and Nanping Pedestrian Street.

Kunming City Centre
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Dali Ancient Town

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Dali Ancient Town is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like South Gate and Yu'er Park.

Dali Ancient Town
Old Town of Lijiang, The town has a history going back more than 1,000 years and was once a confluence for trade along the "Old Tea Horse Caravan Trail". The Dayan Old town is famous for its orderly system of waterways and bridges, a system fast becoming. #OldTownofLijiang #China

Dayan Old Town

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Dayan Old Town is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mu Family Mansion and Lijiang Old Town.

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Guandu

4/5(24 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the parks and waterfront in Guandu. You might want to make time for a stop at Yunnan Provincial Museum or Lake Dian.

Guandu
Weekly market outside Liajiang. These photos were actually taken 25 years ago with old slide film, so they don't really qualify as "discoveries." But I recently got my Asia photos digitized and wanted to share them.

Gucheng District

1/5(1 area review)

While visiting Gucheng District, you might make a stop by sights like Black Dragon Pool and Lijiang Mural.

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Tengchong

You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Tengchong. You might want to make time for a stop at Dieshuihe Waterfall or Ai Siqi Home.

Tengchong

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Yunnan on a sunny day?
What to do in Yunnan on a rainy day?
A Dali Airport Same Day Luggage Services is an excellent indoor activity to try out if the weather takes a turn for the worse.
Are there cheap things to do in Yunnan?
If you're vacationing on a tight budget, think about adding the following low-cost tours and activities to your schedule:


What can you do in Yunnan for free?
You'll hardly have time to fetch your wallet out of your backpack with so many incredible free things to do:

  • Erhai Lake
  • Old Town
  • Puti Temple
  • Lashi Lake