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EMILIA MACKUnited States

I thought Yunnan is only beautiful in summer, but March - April is so beautiful😍

Just came back from Yunnan, really amazed by Yunnan in March - April, every day the weather is very stable ⛅, and no online shopping section, Erhai, Lijiang Ancient Town and other 🔥 popular attractions are not as crowded as imagined. After a week of fun, I finally understand why everyone loves to spend time in Yunnan! 👀 Yunnan travel super practical tips 1⃣️ The temperature in Yunnan during the day is 20 degrees, you can even wear a dress when there is plenty of sunshine. 2⃣️ Even on sunny days, the wind in Dali is very strong, be sure to bring a hat, otherwise you will get a headache. 3⃣️ Take pictures in Yunnan, wear bright colors or ethnic style clothes, it is easier to take beautiful pictures. 4⃣️ Sisters who do not know how to match clothes, you can go to Dali Ancient City to choose, affordable price. 5⃣️ Be sure to bring sunglasses, the sun in Yunnan is not only dazzling, the UV rays are also very strong, the eyes can not open at all. 6⃣️ Friends who want to see seagulls, be sure to come before March, there will be no seagulls after April. 7⃣️ Compared to cat food and dog food, seagulls prefer small bread, do not buy on site, the price is much more expensive than supermarkets. 8⃣️ The view of Erhai Lake is roughly the same, highly recommended Dragon Niu Pier and Double Gallery, Long Niu Pier can enjoy the seagulls, sunset and red cedar. 👏 March - April to Yunnan ✔️ No bustling tourists, March and April are the lowest season for Yunnan tourism. ✔️ Super beautiful scenery: clear Erhai + brilliant red cedar trees + white seagulls + sunshine golden mountains. ✔️ Spring-like temperature all year round: the temperature is up to twenty degrees, not the rainy season, every day is blue sky and white clouds. ✔️ Excellent experience: celebrity checkpoint no need to queue + photo background only beautiful scenery no head. ✔️ Higher value for money: The price is half cheaper than summer, but the experience is better than peak season. 🚗 Trip recommendations D1.Across the country—Lijiang D2.Lijiang—In-depth tour of the Ligu Lake Scenic Area—participate in a bonfire party D3.Mosuo—by pig-slot boat—Limubi Island—Lijiang—Shuhe Ancient Town D4.Lijiang—Shaxi Ancient Town—Pioneer Bookstore—Double Corridor Erhai—Dali Ancient City D5.Dali—S Bend—Xizhou Ancient Town—Tiger Leap Gorge—Dukezong Ancient City D6.Shangri-La—Songzanlin Temple—Napahai—Lijiang
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Posted: Mar 12, 2025
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