Organized trip to Yunnan: 13 amazing days in deep China

Viaje Organizado a Yunnan - Organized trip to Yunnan

Do you want to discover one of the most surprising and authentic regions of China?This 13-day organized trip to Yunnan will take you deep into the heart of the real China: stunning rice terraces, traditional villages, ancient cultures, and breathtaking landscapes straight out of a movie. With a Spanish-speaking guide and private transportation, you’ll explore … Read more

The best of Yunnan: the Most Spectacular Locations

Qué ver en Yunnan - Ciudad antigua de Lijiang

Here is a list of the best of Yunnan; the essential places to visit if you are planning a trip to Yunnan. Yunnan is a province in southwestern China that is known to be the most diverse in the whole country. Every year, more and more people are coming to Yunnan to learn about its … Read more

What to see in Kunming (Yunnan): Complete Travel Guide

Qué ver en Kunming (Yunnan) - Green Lake

Have you ever heard of Kunming? Do you know where Kunming is and what to see in Kunming? Kunming is the capital of the Yunnan Province, located in southwestern China. It has a population of approximately 7 million inhabitants and a temperate climate year-round. The first thing I knew about Yunnan Province was what I … Read more

Crossing the land border between China and Vietnam

Puente frontera terrestre entre China y Vietnam

During my stay in Yunnan (China), I crossed the land border between China and Vietnam, passing through Hekou (Yunnan, China) and Lao Cai (Vietnam). It had been five years since my first visit to Vietnam, and I was eager to return. We spent two weeks visiting Vietnam and returned to China via the same border, … Read more

What to do in Xishuangbanna: A Yunnan hidden treasure

Qué ver en Xishuangbanna - Manting Park Temple (Yunnan)

Jinghong (景洪) is the capital of Xishuangbanna Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳). Located in China, in the southwest of Yunnan, 400km from Kunming, Xishuangbanna borders Laos and Myanmar. They call it the “little Chinese Thailand” thanks to the cultural and architectural heritage left by the Dai ethnic minority. At the time of feudal China, because of continuous wars, much … Read more

Best places to see in Lijiang: old town and surroundings

Casco antiguo de Lijiang, Yunnan - Black Dragon Pool

The Old Town of Lijiang is located in Yunnan Province (云南), approximately 500 km from Kunming and 190 km north of Dali, another well-known city in Yunnan. Lijiang is famous for its stunning natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and its well-preserved Old Town. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and serves as … Read more

Ancient City of Dali in Yunnan: 5 must-see places

Qué ver Antigua ciudad de Dali (Dali Old Town)

The ancient city of Dali is one of the most visited towns in Yunnan by both Chinese and foreigners. It has a history dating back more than 4,000 years. However, it was consolidated as a city in 738 AD when it was established as the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom (738-902 AD). Almost the entire … Read more

Wengding: visiting China’s last tribal village

Wengding, la última aldea tribal de China

400 years old, Wengding is reputed to be the best-preserved village in all of China. After the Monihei festival, we went to Wengding (翁丁村), the village that has the privilege of being the best preserved Wa village in China and it is even said to be the last real tribal village left in China. Wengding … Read more

Monihei, China’s most famous mud festival

Festival de barro de Monihei, Yunnan, China

Monihei(摸你黑)is a mud festival held in southwestern Yunnan province, specifically in Cangyuan, a city bordering Myanmar. The tradition of this festival is based on spreading mud on people to spread health and prosperity. It’s believed that the more muddy you get, the better. Held every May 1 and 2, this festival comes from the Wa … Read more

Cycling trip through China: one week exploring Yunnan

Viaje en bicicleta por China - Bike trip

When it comes to traveling, the destination matters, but also the means and the good company. In my case, this was going to be my first cycling trip through China (Yunnan), in company of good friend. We had two weeks of vacation, it wasn’t much, but it was enough to get us where we wanted … Read more

Puzhehei, visiting the karst landscape of Yunnan

Qué ver Puzhehei - What to see - Yunnan

After two and a half years in Yunnan, just when I thought I couldn’t see anything more beautiful than what I had already experienced and that I had visited all the major landmarks in the province, I went on a trip to Puzhehei and discovered what would become one of my favorite places in Yunnan. … Read more

The spectacular Rice Terraces of Yuanyang (Yunnan, China)

Terrazas de Arroz de Yuanyang, Yunnan Rice Terraces

The Rice Terraces of Yuanyang (原阳) are located south of Yunnan province in Honghe Prefecture. This entire area is famous for its large expanses of rice fields, which are undoubtedly some of the most spectacular rice terraces of China. Ninety-five per cent of Yuanyang’s population is engaged in agriculture, 88% of whom belong to different … Read more

Tiger Leaping Gorge: the best 2 days trekking in Yunnan

Garganta del Salto del Tigre, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Yunnan

During my trip to Lijiang, I took a couple of days to go trekking at Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡), which turned out to be the most breathtaking experience I’ve had in China so far. Tiger Leaping Gorge is the name given to the canyons carved by the Yangtze River, located 60 km from Lijiang, in … Read more

What to see in Luoping: Ocean of flowers of Yunnan

Qué ver en Luoping, Yunnan - What to See

This time we ventured to visit Luoping (罗平), located 4 hours from Kunming eastbound, in the Chinese province of Yunnan. When we asked the Chinese what to see in Luoping we were told that this place is famous for being the place where during the beginning of spring until the end of February (coinciding with the … Read more

Visiting the tea fields of Puer (Yunnan, China)

Campos de Té de Puer, Tea Fields, Yunnan

On one of our trips through Yunnan we went to visit the Puer tea fields. Puer (普洱) is located southwest of Yunnan. It is an area known for being the place where the famous Puer tea is grown and named (普洱茶). I took advantage of my first week of Christmas vacation (just four days) to … Read more