Yunnan doesn’t need promotion; if I have money, I will set off myself

🌈Super practical Yunnan travel guide revealed💯

🌄Recommended Attractions:
【Kunming】
✨Dianchi Lake: Xishan District, Kunming City - feed red-billed gulls from November to March 🕊️ super romantic sunrise views
⚠️Stone Forest: Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming City - World Natural Heritage Site 💰130 RMB/person

【Dali】
✨Erhai Lake: Best 150km cycling route around the lake 🚴 perfect for check-ins and photos
⚠️Chongsheng Temple and Three Pagodas: 1.5km northwest of Dali Ancient Town 📍 entrance fee 75 RMB

【Lijiang】
🏔️Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City - 4680m altitude ❗️ book cable car tickets in advance
💙Blue Moon Valley: at the foot of the snow mountain - stunning lake and mountain scenery 📸

【Shangri-La】
🌲Potatso National Park: 22km from Shangri-La - a Tibetan paradise
⚠️Songzanlin Monastery: known as the "Little Potala Palace" 🏯 remember to visit clockwise

【Xishuangbanna】
🐘Wild Elephant Valley: Mengyang Town, Jinghong City - elephant shows 11:00-15:00
🌴Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden: 70km from Jinghong - must-visit giant water lily pond

🚗Transportation Guide:
✈️Plane: 40% more expensive to fly to Kunming during peak season 💰 transferring to high-speed rail is super cost-effective
🚄High-speed rail: Kunming Station → Dali 2h (145 RMB) / Lijiang 3h (220 RMB)
🛵Erhai cycling: rent an electric scooter 🏍️ 200km range is just enough

🍲Food List:
【Kunming】Qiaoxiangyuan Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles from 28 RMB 🍜 Steamed Pot Chicken is nourishing and delicious
【Dali】Rushan popsicle 5 RMB 💕 Xizhou Baba (sweet and savory)
【Lijiang】Grandma’s smoked ribs average 60 RMB 🥘 Chicken bean jelly 8 RMB
【Xishuangbanna】Pineapple rice 30 RMB 🍍 Lemongrass grilled fish with beer is unbeatable

🏨Accommodation Suggestions:
📍Kunming: near Wuyi Road subway station 🚇 5-minute walk to Tangzi Alley Night Market
📍Dali: Shuanglang for stunning sunsets 🌅 Xizhou homestays from 200 RMB
📍Lijiang: quiet Shuhe from 300 RMB 💤 Zhongyi Market is super convenient for late-night snacks

💡Tips:
1️⃣ Rainy season from May to October 🌧️ always carry an umbrella
2️⃣ Prepare oxygen bottles for altitude sickness 💊
3️⃣ Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen ⚠️ important enough to say three times