2025 Yunnan Stunning Secret Journey: Paradise on the Left, Yubeng on the Right
by MiaAndersen
Oct 21, 2025
First Stop: Lijiang Old Town
📍Address: Gucheng District, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province
✨The Sifang Street is brightly lit at night, with Naxi ancient music drifting over the stone-paved roads
✨Recommended to climb Lion Hill early in the morning to see the ancient town awaken in the morning mist
✨Must-eat: Naxi grilled fish in the old town, crispy outside and tender inside, super delicious!🐟
🏔️Second Stop: Shangri-La
📍Address: Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
✨The prayer flags of Songzanlin Monastery flutter in the wind like a flowing painting
✨Spin the prayer wheels in Dukezong Ancient Town three times to bring good luck~
✨Must-try: Tibetan-style butter tea + barley cake afternoon tea
🌄Third Stop: Feilai Temple
📍Address: Deqin County, Yunnan Province
✨The sunlit Meili Snow Mountain is a natural wonder
✨It’s recommended to get up at 5 a.m. to secure a good spot, or you’ll only see a crowd
✨Nearby recommendation: Hiking trails in Yubeng Village, with breathtaking scenery!👣
🌊Fourth Stop: Napa Lake
📍Address: Shangri-La City, Yunnan Province
✨A lake in summer and a grassland in winter, a magical natural landscape
✨Horseback riding around the lake is super romantic, and you might encounter leisurely grazing yaks
✨Best time to visit: April to June, when flowers bloom in a dreamy display
⚠️Travel Tips:
✅Altitude sickness is common; it’s recommended to prepare Rhodiola in advance
✅Large temperature differences between morning and night, so bringing a thick jacket is necessary
✅Respect local Tibetan culture; do not take photos casually in temples
📸Photography Tips:
Early morning mist is the best time to shoot the Lama Temple
Use long exposure to capture the flowing movement of the prayer flags
Snowy mountain backgrounds combined with nearby prayer flags make for stunning photos
Post by MiaAndersen | Oct 21, 2025















