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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Eshan [2025]
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7
/5
15956 reviews
8.8
Based on 54 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86087167711439
Address: Extension of Shilin Middle Road, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
See the bizarre karst peaks
Ashima rock: unique & captivating
Saved by 1577 users8027 positive reviews
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Worth a visit, the karst landscape is quite unique. The route is very complex, and surprisingly, there's no panoramic map, and the signage for attractions is minimal.
I don't think it's necessary to hire a guide at the entrance. Most guides, to save time, only take you along the main route, skipping all the side paths. You can actually explore on your own at your own pace; it's not complicated. The trick is to just follow the man-made paths, and you'll be fine.
Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, covers a total area of approximately 350 square kilometers, with karst landforms covering more than 1,100 square kilometers. Formed during the Paleozoic karst process 270 million years ago, it is one of the lowest latitude and highest altitude karst landforms in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
4.7
/5
14977 reviews
8.7
From SAR 42.26
Based on 89 reviews
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden.Chinese Academy of Scienc | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8606918715914
Address: 西双版纳傣族自治州勐腊县中国科学院西双版纳热带植物园-西门
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Electric vehicles connect the east and west areas
Firefly tours & night views
Saved by 458 users11587 positive reviews
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This is a worthwhile attraction in Xishuangbanna, highly recommended. After all, it's a 5A-level scenic spot. It's also very convenient to get there by car.
Definitely take the sightseeing bus. Enter through the West Gate. Don't ask why! The whole trip took more than three hours.
To save time and effort, we booked the official guided tour package plus no-queue access. Although many plants at the Chinese Academy of Sciences had labels, the guide explained the knowledge about various plants in a more in-depth and easy-to-understand way, which was very helpful. The guide, Sister Moon, was especially patient and could handle the endless questions from the children. We didn't have to queue at all during the bus ride, which sped up the trip and saved us more time. Sister Moon even took us to find fruit seeds, making for a great experience for both adults and children.
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Manting Imperial Garden
4.5
/5
14009 reviews
8.7
From SAR 21.13
Based on 73 reviews
Manting Park/Ethnic Cultural Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912161061
Address: No. 35, Manting Road, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Enjoy ethnic song and dance performances in the evening
See beautiful peacocks up close
Saved by 336 users10299 positive reviews
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The snow mountain trip was well worth it, and I successfully checked off 4680!
The itinerary was well-planned and offered a good amount of freedom. My travel companions were also very friendly and helpful throughout the trip. It was a slight disappointment that we couldn't see the sunrise over the snow-capped peaks due to the weather, but the scenery was still perfect enough. I highly recommend it to anyone planning a trip to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain!
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Dianchi Lake
4.7
/5
8963 reviews
8.5
Based on 296 reviews
77.9 km from downtown
Phone +86087164310175
Address: 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Surrounded by mountains & Daguan Tower
Majestic plateau freshwater lake
Saved by 1146 users4461 positive reviews
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On November 14th, I visited Dianchi Lake. In the morning, I went to the Haigeng Dam to observe flocks of red-billed gulls. The crowds feeding them were endless, creating a spectacular scene perfect for taking photos. Taking the Yunnan Dianchi Cableway up Xishan Mountain offered panoramic views of Dianchi Lake. The Kunming Botanical Garden in Panlong District has a 10 RMB entrance fee plus an 80 RMB fee for the Fuli Palace. Although the journey is long, it's highly worthwhile.
The cable car ride was relatively smooth, but the glass wasn't very clean, making photos and videos blurry. It's probably only being cleaned after the service closes. Also, at 60 yuan per person for a one-way trip (6 people per car), it wasn't very cost-effective. There weren't any particularly scenic views to photograph; it was basically just a short trip from Xishan to Dianchi Lake.
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Dongfengyun Scenic Area
4.5
/5
10261 reviews
8.5
From SAR 42.26
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608736292698
Address: Hudong Highway, Maile City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Scenic platform & trail
Enjoy a choir of thousands and terracotta art
Saved by 493 users8915 positive reviews
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Dongfengyun is named after Dongfeng Farm. There's a historical exhibition inside that's worth visiting. It would be very beautiful during the flower season, but by early November there aren't many flowers left. Honestly, the 80 yuan entrance fee isn't really worth it.
I took different friends to Dongfengyun three times in one year, so I really enjoyed it! For some reason, the electric car station in the park is now far away, not at the park entrance. You have to walk to the other side of the lake (the other side in Figure 4) and back. And you don't pass by other attractions; you travel completely outside the scenic area! I chose an electric car with the elderly because it would be easier, but it turned out to be worse than walking around the park! So I recommend that young people just walk, or ask where the pick-up point is when buying an electric car ticket!
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Wild Elephant Valley
4.3
/5
9275 reviews
8.4
From SAR 30.64
Based on 73 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912431024
Address: Sancha River, Mengyang Town, Jinghong City, 36 km from Jinghong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
Observe traces of wild elephants on the 4,000m trail
920m elevated walkway overlooks rainforest
Saved by 276 users6140 positive reviews
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Wild Elephant Valley was alright. We followed the travel guide on Ctrip, but didn't eat there. However, we did feed the elephants, so the experience was decent. Those who haven't tried it should give it a go. The butterfly exhibit was truly amazing, making it worth the trip. The rest of the area is similar to a zoo. Those who like flowers and plants might have a different experience; personally, I'm not a big fan of flowers and plants.
Although we didn't see any wild elephants, we were still very happy to see the domesticated Asian elephants. The educational performances at the elephant school were especially adorable, and the elephant dining hall allowed for a close-up view, which was a great interactive experience. The availability of tourist buses to Gaozhuang was also very convenient.
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Cangshan Mountain
4.5
/5
6726 reviews
8.4
From SAR 68.68
Based on 337 reviews
Cangshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608725365006
Address: Xiyinxian Road, Dali Ancient City, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
10 temples & 20 natural attractions
Unique geological landscapes displayed
Saved by 788 users3946 positive reviews
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The view from the mountaintop was decent, but the staff at the Zhonghe cable car station were incredibly rude. We came here to have fun, not to owe them money. Who are they trying to fool with their attitude? I suggest they make improvements.
The facilities are complete, the environment is nice, clean and hygienic, the service is good, and it's convenient to go anywhere. The surrounding environment is also very good. The cleanliness and hygiene are excellent, suitable for travel and business trips!
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Yunnan Nationalities Village
4.3
/5
14229 reviews
8.3
From SAR 50.19
Based on 513 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | 92.3 km from downtown
Phone +86087164311255
Address: 1310 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
12 villages & 26 cultures
Experience lively folk shows & festivals
Saved by 837 users6212 positive reviews
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The miniature landscape park is quite large; you can easily walk through it in three hours. I recommend going as soon as the park opens, as many shows are combined at the beginning and become more scattered later, making it difficult to see everything. If you're short on time, it's not necessary to force yourself to go.
The park is huge! It's best to plan your time in advance. You can also take a sightseeing bus; the driver will take you around the park and direct you to the corresponding area based on the free performance times for different tribes and ethnic groups. This visit taught me a lot about the different ethnic groups! Highly recommended! I suggest bringing children.
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Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park
4.3
/5
5919 reviews
8.2
From SAR 22.72
Based on 26 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912759888
Address: Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture is 8 km from the suburb of Jinghong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
Cultural dance & Water-Splashing Festival
Peacock flight & Dai culture
Saved by 236 users3779 positive reviews
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Take the shuttle bus back and forth to save your energy for the rainforest inside. There are shops selling goods at the rainforest entrance; when there are performances outside, walk through the shops to enter the rainforest and avoid the crowds. It's less crowded and quieter inside. There's a small intangible cultural heritage museum next to the entrance/exit that's worth a visit.
The National Forest Park brought me joy and a deep immersion in nature. Being able to feed monkeys and elephants up close and watch peacocks pass by was a truly unique experience. Compared to the more famous Wild Elephant Valley, I felt this was more cost-effective and allowed me to enjoy a more leisurely interaction with the animals.
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Xishuangbanna Dai Garden
4.4
/5
4370 reviews
8.2
From SAR 10.09
Based on 81 reviews
Daizu Park Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912504601
Address: Xihan Garden, Jinghan City, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna (near Mangan Town)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Experience Dai's warm welcome ceremony
Explore villages & pagoda stilt houses
Saved by 186 users2861 positive reviews
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Yunnan's hospitality is ingrained in its DNA. It's so beautiful and fun! We happened to catch the Water Splashing Festival, and joining everyone in the fun was incredibly enjoyable! Dai clothing and water splashing equipment are available for sale nearby, and there's also plenty of delicious food to enjoy!
The Dai Park is quite large, with many Dai villages integrated into one. Be sure to plan your visit carefully, as you won't be able to visit many areas after closing time!
The dance performances inside were very professional, and there were many peacocks to take pictures of. We found a restaurant to have lunch, the food was pretty good, and it was not far to walk in. The atmosphere of the water splashing activity was very lively, and it was worth a visit.
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