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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Lanping [2025]
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Yulong Snow Mountain
4.5
/5
18167 reviews
9.0
From 4421.52 KZT
Based on 707 reviews
Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864001335596
Address: 15 km north of Lijiang Old Town, Yulong County, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Take a cable car for panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains
Cableway to 14780 ft glacier park
Saved by 3538 users8272 positive reviews
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Highly recommend this package as it was a bit confusing figuring out the logistics of booking the Glacier ropeway via WeChat as a foreigner. They take care of the booking and send confirmation details to you the night before. Glacier viewpoint is very busy but worth the effort as it’s such a unique experience to be at 4500m elevation!
The ticket will send email on the before we go to lulong snow moutain but we cannot choose timetable.
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Shangri-La Tiger Leaping Gorge
4.6
/5
5609 reviews
8.4
From 3316.14 KZT
Based on 1,226 reviews
Tiger Leaping Gorge | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608878806982
Address: Tiger Leaping Gorge(Hutiaoxia Town), Shangri-La County, Diqing Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
World-class hiking & iconic rock
World-class hiking: mountains & rapids
Saved by 1203 users3228 positive reviews
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Stunning views! if you can, try to avoid the 28 bends (or whatever the number of the bends) - there are no views, just suffering. after that its perfect 👌
Tiger Leaping Gorge, located at the border of Lijiang and Shangri-La in Yunnan Province, is where the source of the Yangtze River meets the Jinsha River. At its narrowest point, it's only a few dozen meters wide. Legend has it that tigers once leaped across the river here, hence the name "Tiger Leaping Gorge." Today, it's a designated 4A scenic spot, with an elevator offering access to the gorge. A visit here is truly breathtaking.
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Cangshan Mountain
4.5
/5
6713 reviews
8.4
From 9579.96 KZT
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 758 users3955 positive reviews
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Cangshan Mountain is our alliance, Erhai Lake is our oath. How could you miss a trip to Dali without visiting Cangshan Mountain? I experienced the Gantong Cableway, which is truly the most classic route without being too tiring. I also visited Wanfo Temple and Jizhao Temple. The Qingbi Creek was absolutely stunning. It was a worthwhile trip!
I'm a bit overweight and hadn't originally wanted to hike, but my wife and kids wanted to, so we went along. Cangshan won me over with its charm. Our itinerary involved walking up the Gantong Cableway for nearly 4 kilometers of flat ground, then climbing over a thousand steep steps to the lower section of the Ximatan cableway. Considering the children hadn't yet tackled the upper Ximatan section (over 4,000 meters), the highest point of the entire trip was around 3,000 meters. We didn't experience any altitude sickness, but we took it easy. We even played mahjong and poker for over an hour at the rest stop in front of the Seven Dragon Maiden Pool, focusing on taking our time.
Also, Cangshan is very crowded during Golden Week. If you don't arrive at the Gantong Cableway entrance before 8:30 a.m., you'll inevitably encounter traffic jams and even longer lines at the cableway entrance (we arrived at the tunnel entrance at 8:20 a.m. and waited for half an hour before getting on the cable car). Perhaps Ximatan will be less crowded, but I'm not sure.
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Lugu Lake Scenic Area
4.7
/5
10718 reviews
8.3
From 5158.44 KZT
Based on 889 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86088815908880150
Address: Lugu Lake Town, Ninglang County, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Experience unique Mosuo walking marriage
Plateau lake at 2.685 km
Saved by 784 users7002 positive reviews
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I think it's definitely worth a visit, but try to go when the weather is clear. Two days should be enough.
Arrive in the afternoon of the first day and start circling Lugu Lake. Stop to take photos at scenic spots, then continue circling. Towards evening, capture the sunset and the blue hour.
After sunset, find a place to stay overnight. The next morning, get up early and go to the Guandu Flower Sea Wharf to rent a boat and go out onto the lake to watch the sunrise and morning mist. After that, have lunch and continue circling the lake. Once you're done, you can head back.
That's basically the itinerary.
Returning to Lugu Lake after many years, I'm so glad I stayed on the Lige Peninsula and rode in a real dugout canoe! The roads in are much better now, and circling the lake is much more convenient. Several villages have become commercialized and now charge entrance fees.
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Daocheng Yading
4.6
/5
10416 reviews
8.3
From 1842.30 KZT
>100 km from downtown
Phone +868366966022
Address: 四川省甘孜藏族自治州稻城县香格里拉镇
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
Highlights:
Experience the majestic and sacred snow mountains of San Shen Shan
Tibetan song & dance festival
Saved by 867 users7638 positive reviews
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This was the best night's sleep I've had in days.
The bed was so comfortable, the firmness was just right, and the blanket was snug against my skin, relieving all the fatigue from the previous nights!
There's a large parking lot right outside, which is very convenient!
Highly recommended! Highly recommended!
The Aden Scenic Area in autumn is picturesque, with snow-capped mountains, golden grass mats, rivers and lakes that make people linger. Because the scenic area is very large, it is worth staying in the scenic area for a night. If the weather is good, you can see the golden mountain in the sun.
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Potatso National Park
4.4
/5
9007 reviews
8.3
From 17538.69 KZT
Based on 505 reviews
Pudacuo National Forest Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608878232533
Address: Pudacuo National Park Scenic Spot, Hongpo Village, Shangri-La, Diqing, China (near Shuoduhu Road)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Winter mist & May-June
Winter mist on Shudu Lake
Saved by 802 users3587 positive reviews
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The autumn scenery is incredibly beautiful on a rainy day; it was drizzling the day I visited. I only went for a walk around Shudu Lake and visited Bita Lake. The scenery was beautiful, and there were many fearless little squirrels that you could feed.
Make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Don't try to find shortcuts instead of hiking to explore different areas, because the best parts are in the deeper parts, so you have to go out and explore. Ideally, the weather should be sunny, as the scenery is beautiful everywhere.
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The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
4.7
/5
12578 reviews
8.2
From 5379.52 KZT
Based on 522 reviews
Dali Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864009001558
Address: Southwest corner of the intersection of Santa Road and Wenbi Road, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Three Pagodas Reflection Pond views
Perfect spot for tower reflections
Saved by 600 users5935 positive reviews
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On an overcast day on October 11th, I visited Chongsheng Temple. Set against the misty Cangshan Mountain, the ancient Three Pagodas and numerous magnificent temples were awe-inspiring. The entire park is large and tranquil, and if you have time, you could spend most of the day here. It's not too far from Dali Ancient Town, and you can buy tickets within the scenic area to ride electric carts up and down the mountain. Admission to Chongsheng Temple is 75 yuan, but there are many promotions. Tickets to Dali are free with a flight. I used a China Mobile coupon, which allowed me to buy a free ticket on Ctrip, but I had to wait 15 minutes after the ticket was issued before I could enter the park.
This scenic spot is well worth a visit. The Ctrip package includes a round-trip electric car ride, but I recommend also buying a one-way electric car package. You can take the electric car directly from the base of the mountain to the summit terminal, the Main Hall, then ascend a little further to see the Nine Dragons Bathing the Buddha and the Cihang Pudu (Sacrifice of the Buddha), before continuing down the mountain! I didn't use the electric car on the return trip.
Spend more time in the Main Hall to slowly explore the Zhang Shengwen scroll; you'll learn a lot.
The package also includes admission to the Three Pagodas Reflection Park, where you can take photos.
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Heshun Ancient Town
4.5
/5
5407 reviews
8.1
From 21960.21 KZT
Based on 57 reviews
Heshun Ancient Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608755150010
Address: Heshunzhen, Tengchong, Baoshan, Yunnan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Dragon Pool & ancient trees
Watch artisans make Tengchong paper
Saved by 104 users3120 positive reviews
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Buying through Ctrip is cheap and convenient. The ancient town is beautiful, with several well-preserved ancestral halls and many small attractions worth exploring. The ancient town is quite large, with beautiful scenery and affordable entrance fees, making it great value for money!
I've visited countless ancient towns across the country, and Heshun Ancient Town is the most chaotic. Inside the town, you can find all kinds of vehicles. There are licensed shuttle buses, but strangely enough, there are also many private unlicensed taxis, as well as numerous motor vehicles and electric vehicles squeezing and jostling on the narrow roads of the scenic area, making tourists tremble with fear.
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Rehai Scenic Area
4.6
/5
5319 reviews
8.1
From 4789.98 KZT
Based on 95 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608755133333
Address: Tengchong, Baoshan, Yunnan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Hot springs egg & geothermal wonder
Over 20 hot springs including coffee pool
Saved by 186 users3221 positive reviews
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This was my second visit to Rehai Scenic Area. I bought a package ticket, first hiking up the mountain to see the volcano and hot springs, then soaking in the hot springs, which relieved the fatigue of the hike and was very relaxing.
I bought the tickets on Ctrip. Entering the scenic area, taking the shuttle bus, and soaking in the hot springs were all very convenient – just scan the code to pass through.
Because we encountered a tour group that needed to meet at 3 PM, we let them go first. We ordered coffee and sausages in the rest area, enjoying the mountain breeze and scenery – very pleasant.
Both the volcano and the hot springs have unique landforms and are well worth seeing. The hot spring water had a strong sulfur smell; after soaking, my skin felt smooth, and my steps felt much lighter.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Ctrip's package ticket was very convenient.
The Tengchong Rehai Scenic Area is located in Qingshui Township, Tengchong City, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province, approximately 8-10 kilometers from the city center. Known for its unique geothermal wonders, it is a national 5A-level tourist attraction known as the "Chinese Hot Spring Pilgrimage Site" and "Natural Geothermal Museum." The area covers approximately 9 square kilometers and sits at an altitude of 1,520 meters. Known as the "Hot Sea" since the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is one of the twelve scenic spots of ancient Tengyue.
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The Romantic Show of Lijiang
4.6
/5
4835 reviews
8.0
From 20633.76 KZT
Based on 91 reviews
Lijiang Railway Station | 89.9 km from downtown
Phone +8608886881111
Address: No.88,Yuxing West Road,Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Interactive shows & cultural performances
Lijiang culture & scenic beauty
Saved by 536 users3253 positive reviews
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This year, I was invited by a friend to visit the Lijiang Ancient Town Scenic Area. Once there, I discovered that my child especially loved the virtual reality experience within the park. He watched it repeatedly, completely engrossed and not wanting to leave. Personally, I preferred Dawa Village. The scenery there was beautiful, there were places to eat, rest areas to relax, and opportunities to try traditional handicrafts and intangible cultural heritage. You could even take your creations home – it was truly a worthwhile trip!
Lijiang Ancient Love Scenic Area is more than just a show; it's a large-scale immersive park! Street flash mobs and folk performances are everywhere, and staff dressed in ancient costumes interact with visitors, truly giving you a sense of time travel. The "Great Earthquake" live-action drama is particularly engaging—be prepared with tissues if you're easily moved to tears! With numerous interactive attractions and fantastic photo spots, it's perfect for a leisurely stroll.
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