Yunnan 5 Days 4 Nights Travel Guide, Everyone Should Have a Spontaneous Trip Once in Their Life

✈️Day 1️⃣ First Impressions of Lijiang
- ✈️Direct flight from Hangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (about 3h)
⚠️Tip: Be sure to choose a window seat on the left side! You can get a full aerial view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the second half of the flight🏔️
- 🏡Recommended stay: Lijiang Huamian Guesthouse (No. 66, Wenhua Alley, Wuyi Street, Old Town)
💰Price: 300+/night 🌟🌟🌟🌟
🔥Highlight: 180° unobstructed view of the snow mountain while lying down! The rooftop terrace is perfect for Instagram-worthy shots📸
- 🐎 Horse caravan afternoon tea experience (228/person)
Must-visit: 90-minute horseback ride through the Ancient Tea Horse Road🏇 Wearing ethnic-style dresses makes for great photos～
- 🌙 Lijiang Old Town Night Tour Route
Photo spots: Big Waterwheel (Old Town landmark) ➡️ Sifang Street (most crowded) ➡️ Bar Street
Highly recommended show: 21:30 performance of "Songcheng Eternal Love" 280/person! The moment when actors fly overhead will really move you to tears😭

❄️🌊Day 2️⃣ Snow Mountain and Lugu Lake Double Experience
- 🏨Change accommodation: Lijiang Aman Hotel (5000+/night)
👑Room booking tip: Be sure to book a lake view suite with a full view of Shuhe Ancient Town!
- 🌬️Jade Dragon Snow Mountain One-Day Tour Full Guide (460/person)
🚡Includes: Cable car + Blue Moon Valley + "Impression Lijiang" epic live show
‼️Important: Oxygen tanks can be bought directly at the scenic spot (20 per can at the Old Town pharmacy is also an option)
- 💙Lugu Lake Stunning Lake Circuit (300/car)
Fairyland spots: Heart-shaped Bay💗 + Water willow flowers in full bloom from May to August, breathtakingly beautiful
- 🍲Must-eat restaurant: Grandma’s Braised Spare Ribs (60 per person)
Locals’ favorite! Even the soup is so delicious you’ll want to drink it all～

🚗Day 3️⃣ Dali Erhai Lake Self-Driving Tour
- Self-driving route: Lijiang ➡️ Shuanglang ➡️ Dali Old Town (196km)
🚙Car rental guide: Pre-book an SUV on Trip.com and it’s recommended to buy full insurance 318/day
- 🏯Dali Old Town Must-Eat List:
🍯Grilled Milk Fan 5 yuan 🥖Yang’s Crispy Pastry 8 yuan
- 🌊Erhai Lake Cycling Route (40/day)
Highlight section: Longkan Pier (best sunrise spot) ➡️ Popular S Bay ➡️ Wase Town
- 🌅Recommended stay: Shuanglang Sea View Room (800+/night)
Open the curtains and you can catch the same Erhai Lake sunrise🌅, guaranteed to get likes on social media!

⛰️Day 4️⃣ In-depth Shangri-La Tour
- 🥾 Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Guide (ticket 45)
Thrill level: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Not for those afraid of heights!)
⚠️Must-have: Non-slip shoes + plenty of drinking water (few supply stations on the way)
- 🕌 Songzanlin Monastery Photo Guide (90/person)
Best photo spot: Opposite small hill📸 for a panoramic view of the Golden Roof
- 🏞️ Pudacuo National Park Activities (100/person)
Recommended hiking route: Shudu Lake 3km lakeside trail (most scenic)
- 🏡Unique stay: Tibetan-style guesthouse (400+/night)
Exclusive experience: Tibetan tea making + barley wine brewing! Very authentic～

🛍️Day 5️⃣ Shopping for Souvenirs
- Must-buy list:
🌹Jiahua Fresh Flower Cake 3.5 each (freshly baked and super tasty)
🍵Lao Banzhang Pu’er Tea 200+/cake (great for gifts)
🥩Yak Jerky 50/bag (haggling is a must!)
- 🚗Return trip tips:
Arrive at Lijiang Airport 2 hours early! Security lines can be very long during peak season

‼️Bitter experience summary:
1️⃣Bring enough sunscreen! The high-altitude UV rays are very strong🌞
2️⃣Use moisturizing masks morning and night, the high altitude is so dry it can cause peeling😫
3️⃣Buying oxygen tanks in the Old Town is the most cost-effective; they are twice as expensive on the snow mountain❄️
4️⃣Bring 1000 yuan in cash, WeChat Pay coverage is 95%

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