Yunnan Road Trip: Skip the Crowded Dali and Lijiang, Try This Instead

Explore the Less-Crowded yet Stunning Southeastern Yunnan Loop – Itinerary Ready to Copy!

Day 1: Kunming to Fuxian Lake
Fuxian Lake Route: Red Sand Beach - Luchong Scenic Area - Mingxing Fish Cave - Gushan Island - Dawancun S-curve - Moon Bay Park - Stay at Guanglong Town

Day 2: Fuxian Lake to Jianshui
Take the narrow-gauge train: Lin'an Station - Shuanglong Bridge - Xianghui Bridge - Tuanshan Folk Houses - Return, then explore the ancient town and Zitao Street in the afternoon

Day 3: Foying Lotus Island - Ant Workshop - Yuanyang Terraces
Note: Mountainous roads; terraces are seasonal

Day 4: Yuanyang Terraces to Mengzi
South Lake - Nisu Village - Dashuzhai Night Market

Day 5: Mengzi to Puzhehei
Bisezhai Station - Puzhehei Liuye Boat Ride - Qinglong Mountain - Xianrendong Village

Day 6: Puzhehei to Mile
Dongfengyun - Jinping Mountain Scenic Area - Keyi Town

Day 7: Mile to Kunming
Yunnan Provincial Museum - Guandu Ancient Town - Dounan Flower Market

Post by LAURA BARKER | Jun 12, 2025