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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Yongren [2025]
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Yulong Snow Mountain
4.5
/5
18092 reviews
9.0
From AU$ 12.98
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 3412 users8245 positive reviews
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I had an enjoyable time at Yak Meadow. The process is pretty simple and orderly. Look for Yak Meadow sign at Information Centre then wait for the shuttle bus. The journey takes about 35 minutes to the base of the cable car. Cable car ride takes 25 minutes and the car can fit two passengers comfortably. Once you reach the top, you can walk up and along the designated path then along the platform. You get a view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the mountains around and the city. It’s best to pre-book your cable car ride on Trip.com as there’s a limit on the number of visitors on any day (when I booked, there were only four available seats left for the date I chose).
I bought it on the spot and scanned the QR code to enter. I think Yuhu Village is quite beautiful, with Longnu Lake at the foot of the snow-capped mountains and quaint Naxi houses. It feels like a paradise on earth. Of course, having fewer people is key. We loved it.
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7
/5
15818 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 1499 users7945 positive reviews
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If you haven't been there, you can go there once. It's fresh. If you bring your kids, it's best to get off the shuttle bus and pay for a tour guide to lead the way + explain. Otherwise, you won't know anything except looking at the stones.
It is worthy of being a 5A-level scenic spot and a national scenic spot. The scenic area has been built for more than a hundred years. Many Chinese and foreign celebrities have visited here. The scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh. Ashima is even more famous at home and abroad. It is worth a visit!
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Dianchi Lake
4.7
/5
8796 reviews
8.5
Based on 296 reviews
>100 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 1084 users4319 positive reviews
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The cable car has a dedicated parking lot, which is very convenient. There is a relay station in the middle, which is very interesting and worth recommending. You can see the entire Dianchi Lake and Xishan Mountain.
This is the most impressive cable car I've ever taken. Not only is the scenery stunning, but the cable car itself is also a fantastic experience. The cable car is very stable, but the speed is super fast, a bit like a roller coaster. Even for someone who is afraid of heights and cable cars, I found this ride super interesting! I went there during the National Day holiday, and the queues weren't as long as I'd imagined. There were 6 people in one cable car, and it wasn't crowded. I'd love to go again if I have the chance.
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Dongfengyun Scenic Area
4.5
/5
10066 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 17.30
>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 443 users8742 positive reviews
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Parking is convenient. There is a large parking lot opposite the scenic area. You can take a battery car or walk to the scenic area. The most distinctive building is the Kaleidoscope.
The construction of the park is quite beautiful, and the 80 yuan ticket is acceptable, but the shuttle bus to the scenic area does not exceed 2km (about 1.5km) and charges 15 yuan one way and 20 yuan round trip based on population. It is really a bit outrageous. I hope the relevant departments can supervise it.
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Shangri-La Tiger Leaping Gorge
4.6
/5
5575 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 9.73
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 1162 users3209 positive reviews
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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.
It is still worth going. It has been raining and the experience is average. There is no need to take the elevator. You can go up and down the stairs directly. The whole journey takes about an hour.
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Yunnan Nationalities Village
4.4
/5
14178 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 20.54
Based on 513 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | >100 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 810 users6203 positive reviews
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The garden is quite large and you can buy a 30 yuan hop-on hop-off shuttle bus. Maybe it was the off-season, so there were not many people in the garden. There were performances at different times, and we watched three performances, but overall it was okay.
I think the ethnic village is quite good. It allows you to experience the customs and practices of 25 different ethnic groups in one place, and the shell game is very popular with children. I hope the ethnic village will become more and more diverse, but there is one thing I suggest: the nightclub could be larger. It is very small. You can go through all four doors when entering, but only two doors when leaving. Our hotel is very close, but because we go out in different directions, it is difficult to get a taxi, so we walked for more than half an hour.
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Cangshan Mountain
4.5
/5
6695 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 28.11
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 725 users3953 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
10674 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 15.14
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 775 users6992 positive reviews
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The ticket price per person is less than 100 yuan, and the car seats 7-9 people. The drivers are all locals. They drive fast and aggressively, and have excellent skills. They will contact the guests in advance to confirm the location of getting on and off the bed. It takes 3 and a half hours to get from the ancient city to Lugu Lake. It rained on the way back. The road was slippery in the rain, and the driver did not reduce the speed. I felt a little nervous. Many carpooling passengers were not punctual, which was a bit delayed.
Lugu Lake is so beautiful when the weather is good. Apart from the long distance and the poor infrastructure, the scenery is really amazing, beautiful and quiet. Find a sunny day, sit quietly under the shade of the trees by the lake, feel the cool breeze, and look at the sparkling lake surface and the blooming water lilies. It is so comfortable!
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Potatso National Park
4.4
/5
8950 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 51.46
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 777 users3547 positive reviews
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After 13 years, I came to Pudacuo again. It is still my favorite 5A scenic spot. The scenery is beautiful and makes people linger. It is the Shangri-La in my heart. I must praise the staff here. They are very responsible and helped the grandfather find the thermos cup he dropped.
I didn't make it last time, but today I did. The scenic area is well managed, the sightseeing bus has great capacity, the scenery is incredibly beautiful, and it's great for filming. It's easy to walk along the Shudu Lake and Bitahai wooden plank roads, and it's worth a visit!
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The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
4.7
/5
12523 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 15.79
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 582 users5908 positive reviews
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We are a family of 4 adults and 2 children traveling together. We bought tickets for the electric car. There is a guide to explain the tour, but the explanation is not very good and there is no depth. The explanation of the three towers is the key point but it is not the main point.
Backed by Cangshan Mountain and facing Erhai Lake, Dali Buddhist Capital has greatly exceeded my expectations! If you have good legs and feet and have physical strength, it is recommended to climb from the bottom of the mountain to the top. The experience is superb
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