Essential Autumn Travel Guide for Kunming and More

Autumn is the perfect time for travel! Want to check off Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang all at once? Don’t miss this all-inclusive 6-day itinerary! Experience traditional tie-dye crafts, romantic cycling around Erhai Lake, tea tasting by the sea with the breeze, and watch the spectacular "Impression Lijiang" show. This is how you enjoy a romantic autumn day! -- Exciting content coming up, scroll down to explore ↓ -- 🛤️ Itinerary: DAY 1: Fly✈️ to Kunming Airport, then wait for the guide to pick you up and take you to the hotel. After settling in, enjoy free time in the city! Arrive in the Spring City and freely explore Kunming’s urban charm. DAY 2: Stone Forest Scenic Area -> Small Stone Forest Scenic Area - Ashima -> Dianchi Lake Seagull Viewing Spot Discover the wonders of the Stone Forest, encounter the legend of Ashima, and watch seagulls soar by Dianchi Lake. DAY 3: Chongsheng Temple and Three Pagodas Cultural Tourism Area -> Erhai Lake -> Erhai Ecological Corridor Cycling -> Xizhou Wind Listening Visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, enjoy romantic cycling🚴 around Erhai Lake, breathe fresh air along the ecological corridor, and listen to the breeze in Xizhou Ancient Town. DAY 4: Dali Ancient City -> Jade Dragon Snow Mountain -> Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Cableway -> Lijiang Ancient Town -> Tea Tasting by the Sea Stroll through Dali Ancient City, bravely climb Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, take the cableway for scenic views, and enjoy tea by the sea in Lijiang Ancient Town🍵. DAY 5: Shuhe Ancient Town -> Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (not the first summit, focus on surrounding experiences) -> Watch "Impression Lijiang" performance Walk through Shuhe Ancient Town, explore the secret spots of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and watch the stunning "Impression Lijiang" show🎭. DAY 6: 24-hour airport transfer✈️ in Kunming, end of the trip Carry full memories as you head home, looking forward to meeting Yunnan again! -- Must-visit Attractions: 🪨 Stone Forest Scenic Area: Strange stone peaks🌄, so magnificent you won’t want to leave! 🏯 Chongsheng Temple and Three Pagodas Cultural Tourism Area: Royal temple of the Dali Kingdom👑, the temple with the most dragon elements in the country~ 🌊 Erhai Lake: Picturesque scenery🖼️, the divine light at Shuanglang by the lakeside✨, a must-visit for photography lovers! ❄️ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: The sacred mountain of the Naxi people🏔️, 13 peaks stretch like a silver dragon flying in the sky🐉! -- Travel Tips: 1️⃣ Respect customs: When visiting the Bai tie-dye workshop, don’t touch the dye vats randomly, and ask the owner before taking photos🙏✨ 2️⃣ Airport transport: Take Metro Line 6 from Changshui Airport to the city to avoid peak hours and save time🚇⏰ 3️⃣ Food safety: Wild mushroom hotpot takes over 20 minutes before eating, safety first🍄🔥 4️⃣ Sunscreen essentials: The plateau UV rays are very strong! Sunglasses + sunscreen + hat are a must🌞🕶️ 5️⃣ Dialect mini-class: Kunming locals say "banzha" to praise you, don’t misunderstand it as something bad😆👂 -- Tap the small card below to unlock more travel tips and recommendations~