This autumn travel guide for Kunming and surrounding areas is truly enticing

Dear friends! Autumn is the perfect time for travel, and here comes the 5-day Kunming + Dali + Lijiang tour guide! Worry-free pick-up and drop-off, Erhai lake travel photography + aerial vlog, Impression Lijiang show, Xizhou horse carriage all arranged, plus a chance to quietly listen to the Tea Horse Road epic, three optional intangible cultural heritage activities, and a drone video gift for the whole group. Book quickly!
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Scroll down, friends, and you’ll gain a lot from this comprehensive practical guide ↓
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🌈 Route Suggestions:
This itinerary is very compact, allowing you to visit many attractions within a limited time~
DAY1️⃣: Arrive in Spring City Kunming🛬, after airport pick-up and hotel transfer, enjoy free time based on your arrival to relax!
DAY2️⃣: Stone Forest Scenic Area — Little Stone Forest🗿, explore natural wonders and encounter the legend of Ashima~
DAY3️⃣: Ideal Garden🌸 — Xizhou — Xizhou Wheat Fields🌾 — Erhai Ecological Corridor🌊 — Nanzhao Xicheng, ride a Xizhou horse carriage, get close to Erhai Lake, and the whole group will receive a drone video to capture beautiful moments!
DAY4️⃣: Dali Ancient Town🏯 — Jade Dragon Snow Mountain🏔️ — Glacier Park Cableway🚡 — "Impression Lijiang" show🎭, experience the quiet epic of the Tea Horse Road, stroll through Lijiang Ancient Town at night, and visit the Lijiang Dongba Culture Museum📚~
DAY5️⃣: Shuhe Ancient Town🏡 — Jade Dragon Snow Mountain🏔️ (revisit or deep exploration) — Blue Moon Valley💧, choose from three intangible cultural heritage activities to experience traditional cultural charm~
Return Day: With full memories, depart from Lijiang or Kunming airport🛫, ending a pleasant journey!
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Must-visit Attractions:

🗿 Stone Forest Scenic Area: The bizarre stone peaks are incredibly majestic, with stunning scenery that captivates visitors!

🏯 Dali Ancient Town: Countless snacks, lively nightlife, and simply charming scenery!

❄️ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: The sacred mountain of the Naxi people, with 13 peaks stretching like a silver dragon soaring~

🎭 "Impression Lijiang" Show: Under the snowy mountain peaks, rich folk customs and the charm of the ancient town shine through!

🏞️ Lijiang Ancient Town: Beautiful scenery by the mountains and water, ancient streets, stone alleys, small bridges, flowing water, and a panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain!
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🌤️ Travel Essentials:
👗 Clothing: October in Kunming has large temperature differences between day and night. Bring a light jacket + long pants, wear short sleeves + sun protection during the day, and comfortable sports shoes for walking in the Stone Forest.
📱 Electronics: Power bank + three-in-one charging cable (few rentals in scenic spots), waterproof phone pouch for photos by Dianchi Lake, selfie stick for large scenes in ethnic villages.
🧴 Skincare: SPF50+ sunscreen (strong UV on the plateau), moisturizing masks (essential for dry weather), aloe vera gel for sunburn repair.
🧢 Accessories: Wide-brimmed sun hat + sunglasses (the Karst landscape in Stone Forest reflects strong light), folding umbrella (frequent showers by Dianchi Lake).
💊 Medicine: Motion sickness medicine (possible seasickness on Dianchi Lake boat), stomach medicine (choose mushroom hotpot carefully), band-aids (to prevent blisters on Stone Forest trails).
📋 Documents: ID card (for high-speed rail/scenic spot entry), student ID (half-price at ethnic villages/West Mountain), health code screenshot (checked at some places).
🍫 Miscellaneous: Small packs of nuts (energy for hiking), sealed bags (for wet clothes), portable wet wipes (for cleaning hands after eating flower cakes).
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A wonderful journey is about to begin, click the card below to start your exciting trip now~