You gotta go to Yunnan! (Lijiang & Dali)

This was by far my favourite summer destination in China. You'll probably be recommended to see Yunnan many times whilst in China. I also urge you to do the trip. I took a ten day tour around Yunnan, first visiting Kunming, Lijiang, Dali and finally Shangri-la. This post is focused on Lijiang and Dali.

The cobbled streets will make you feel like you are in Europe, with flowers in every Window sill and by every stream. It's clear how much pride and care the locals show for their town.

There are so many things to see, do and try here. Embrace being a tourist and try it all if you can. In Lijiang there are tea making workshops in the village, where they will teach you how to make sweet, spicy and butter tea. You can also visit a tie-dye workshop and design your own clothing and take it home for about ¥200. Both Dali and Lijiang love tie-dye. You will find a shop on every corner selling tie-dye clothing and accessories. There is so much to do! Download some handy apps to help you get around such as Didi and Amaps to be your guide with taxis and buses. And don't leave Yunnan without trying their famous Yunnan cheese!

Things to do in Dali:
Cangshan Mountain, Qingbi Stream, Jade cloud road, Gantong Temple
Three pagodas and Chongsheng temple
Dali old town
Xizhou old town
Bai Tea tasting
Zhoucheng old town (tie-dye workshop)

Things to do in Lijiang:
Lijiang ancient town (Days ancient town)
Mufu Palace
Sifang street Square
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Former residence of Joseph Rock
Baisha village
Shuhe ancient town
Dongba culture museum
Blue moon valley

I recommend China Discovery Tours for a stress free, fully included trip.
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