If you’re planning a trip to Yunnan and looking for the best way to travel from Lijiang to Shangri-La, this shared van from Lijiang to Shangri-La is probably the most comfortable, affordable, and practical option. The route starts in Lijiang…
For those planning a trip to Yunnan, I’d like to share a brief overview of the history of Yunnan. Understanding its past will help you better grasp its idiosyncrasies, rich cultural diversity, and the influences that have shaped this fascinating…
During one of my many trips 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…
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…
Join our 13-day trip to Yunnan and Sichuan, a spectacular route that crosses ancient cities, Tibetan villages, and the most impressive alpine landscapes of Southwest China. From the cobblestone streets of the ancient cities of Dali and Lijiang in Yunnan…
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…
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…
Come with us on a Yunnan tour in China and discover one of the most surprising, authentic, and least crowded regions of the country. During this 13-day organized trip to Yunnan, we will explore breathtaking landscapes, ancient rice terraces, traditional…
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…
Would you like to discover the most authentic side of China, far from conventional tourist routes? This Organized Trip Through China, visiting Yunnan, Guilin, and Beijing, is perfect for you. We’ve designed an itinerary that blends dreamlike landscapes, ancient culture,…
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…
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…
