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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Yuanmou [2025]
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Yulong Snow Mountain
4.5
/5
17285 reviews
9.0
From AU$ 13.96
Based on 706 reviews
Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0888-5131111
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 2896 users7929 positive reviews
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Because I took my kids out late, I didn't get to go there. I only went to Yakniuping. But Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is really beautiful. It feels beautiful even before entering the scenic area. It is the kind of scenic spot that you want to go again after you have been there. The scenery inside is very spectacular and grand. The mountains and rivers of our motherland are so beautiful.
The weather in Lijiang is unpredictable. When I booked the ticket, the weather forecast said it would be sunny, but when I got to the top of the mountain, I couldn't see anything and it was snowing heavily. I basically walked in the snow to see other attractions, which was also a pleasure.
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7
/5
14528 reviews
8.8
Based on 54 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0871-67711439
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 1263 users7084 positive reviews
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The scenery is beautiful, worthy of being a 5A-level scenic spot. There are too many people in the summer vacation, and the tour groups come one after another. It’s just that it’s a bit difficult to find the shuttle bus from the entrance of the scenic spot, and you can’t find the location clearly. You need to ask the surrounding shops to take the bus.
The scenery is beautiful, with jagged rocks, and it is worth seeing. If time permits, you can walk slowly and check in. We walked to see the big stone forest, and we rented a scenic car to watch the small stone forest area slowly. We stopped to check in and take pictures while walking. It felt good and the experience was pleasant!
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Dianchi Lake
4.7
/5
8254 reviews
8.5
Based on 296 reviews
>100 km from downtown
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 909 users3901 positive reviews
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The scenery is very good, and the cable car is very convenient to go back and forth. I came here in mid-July and there were basically no seagulls. There are just too many places that charge fees. The blessing bell costs 10 yuan to hit it three times, and it costs 20 yuan per photo to take pictures and check in. After getting off the cable car, if you go to other attractions, you will be charged again.
The Dianchi Xishan Cableway is very beautiful. I like it very much. It is worth the 100 yuan round trip. Especially the section on Dianchi Lake feels like a cable car on the sea. The breeze is very pleasant. It will be a wonderful memory to have been to Kunming and Dianchi Lake. This spring city is a place I yearn for. There are not many attractions in Kunming. The cable car of Dianchi Lake can be the first choice.
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Tiger Leaping Gorge
4.6
/5
5121 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 9.67
Based on 1,226 reviews
Tiger Leaping Gorge | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0887-8806982
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 920 users2961 positive reviews
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The second time I came, the scenic spot was much better, and the elevator saved a lot of energy. July was the time when the water was high, and it was quite spectacular. There was a lot of protection, so it was not as scary as before. But I have to complain that the scenic spot is really crazy to make money. The cars are gathered at a distance, and you have to take the sightseeing bus to go up. There is only one point, shouldn’t the parking problem be solved directly? It seems that they are crazy about money. The ticket is more than 60, the elevator is 70, and the total is 130. They also force you to take the 20 sightseeing bus...
If you have enough time, you can buy a ticket for 45 yuan and then walk, which takes 3 hours. If you don’t have enough time, you can buy a ticket and then buy a ladder, which is a 4-section elevator ticket, which takes a total of 2 hours.
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Dongfengyun Scenic Area
4.5
/5
7622 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 17.09
>100 km from downtown
Phone 08736292698
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 353 users6607 positive reviews
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Mile Dongfengyun Scenic Area is simply a paradise on earth! When you step into the scenic area, the unique red brick buildings are like works of art dotted among the green fields, contrasting with the blue sky and white clouds. Walking through it, the lavender flowers sway in the wind, sending bursts of fragrance, as if you are in a fairy tale world. This place is not only picturesque, but also full of rich cultural atmosphere. Whether it is taking photos, checking in or relaxing, it is a great choice. I strongly recommend everyone to come and experience this beauty!
[Dongfengyun Scenic Area | Poetry and Distance in Southern Yunnan] 🌸The red brick art castle and the thousand-acre flower sea complement each other. Every shot is a healing scene from Hayao Miyazaki's comics. The train shuttles through the windmill rice fields, and time seems to slow down. There is not only natural wildness here, but also sculptures by Yunnan local artist Luo Xu, which perfectly blend culture and beauty. It is highly recommended to come in the evening, when the sunset shines on the bottle-shaped building, which is so romantic that you don't want to leave~ #Dongfengyun #Mi Le Tourism #Yunnan Niche Attractions
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Yunnan Nationalities Village
4.4
/5
13412 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 17.09
Based on 513 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0871-64311255
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 719 users5936 positive reviews
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I missed every performance. I hired a tour guide, Ashima from the Yi ethnic minority. The explanation was very clear and detailed, but there was a lot of content. I remembered it at the time, but later it was a bit confusing because there was too much. 😂
Kunming National Village is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, covering an area of 1,270 acres, which showcases the architectural art, singing and dancing costumes, cultural customs and festival customs of 26 ethnic groups in Yunnan. The park is clean and not crowded. There is a hand-waving train for 30/person, which can be taken countless times. I personally think that the train is a bit small. Watching a performance, the customs and habits are brought in, which is nice. It would be better if there were more ethnic performances
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Lugu Lake Scenic Area
4.7
/5
10213 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 15.03
Based on 889 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0888-5886045
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 694 users6747 positive reviews
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Lugu Lake is very beautiful and suitable for self-driving tours. It only takes 3 hours to drive from Lijiang on the highway. On the first day, we woke up naturally in the morning and drove to noon. We went to eat local stone pot fish and then stayed at Lugu Lake Awo slowLife Light Luxury Lake View Hotel, which has high cost performance and good scenery. There are discounts for going to see water lilies. Then we checked in one by one along the way. It was very beautiful, but it would be a bit hot at this time. It was still very cool under the shade of the trees. We returned to Lijiang at 5 pm on the second day. The full day and a half tour of Lugu Lake ended.
The scenery of Lugu Lake is so beautiful, and the temperature in Yunnan is suitable. Except for the distance, there is really nothing wrong with it. Although our bus took four and a half hours from Lijiang to Lugu Lake and four hours on the return trip, as the saying goes, good wine needs no bush, and many people still come here for its reputation. When we were riding the pig trough boat in Lugu Lake, we met two sisters from Taiwan. We took a lot of photos and touched the water lily, hehe.
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Cangshan Mountain
4.5
/5
6383 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 23.62
Based on 336 reviews
Cangshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0872-5365006
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 583 users3877 positive reviews
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The director sister is very patient and gentle. She arranged everything very carefully. I had a lot of fun on this trip. The scenery along the way is very beautiful. The small group is very convenient. They won't ask you to buy souvenirs or anything. The time arrangement can be discussed. I highly recommend it! !
Without Cangshan Mountain, it would not be great. Cangshan Mountain is still very beautiful and more suitable for family outings. Taking the cable car is not very tiring. The steps going up the mountain are a little difficult to walk, but the other side going down the mountain is very easy. It took about half an hour to queue up, which is not too long.
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The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
4.7
/5
12014 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 15.68
Based on 522 reviews
Dali Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone 4009001558
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 482 users5818 positive reviews
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It is a place worth visiting! The three pagodas are well preserved, the Chongsheng Temple is solemn and majestic, the garden environment is good, and there are no crowds even in summer vacation. If you want to save some energy, you can buy a battery car ticket after entering the gate and take the mountain. After visiting the Bodhisattva Halls in turn, you can go down the mountain and visit along the steps.
It is definitely worth a visit. It is not far from the ancient city of Dali. I took my child on a motorcycle from the ancient city. Although climbing the towers is not allowed in order to protect the three towers, it is still very shocking to see the 🕍 from different angles in the Tang and Song dynasties from below. I admire the wisdom of the ancients!
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The Romantic Show of Lijiang
4.6
/5
4492 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 60.12
Based on 91 reviews
Lijiang Railway Station | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0888-6881111
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 419 users2984 positive reviews
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Compared to the Eternal Love in Yangshuo, the one in Lijiang is boring, the plot is not coherent, and it feels a bit inexplicable. I won’t have a deep impression after watching it (I watched the one in Yangshuo 7 years ago and I still remember it)
One of the best performances/show I've seen. The artists are all professional dancers and the stunts they did were amazing! Stage effects and choreography was also top tier, even Broadway is limited. It was truly a 4D experience. On a side note the story is a bit mature. It was about romancing, love, and couples that meet different kinds of tragedy. There were sexual innuendos too (though artistically and theatrically done, it is obvious for adults). Still, there are a lot of kids in the audience and overall it was a performance all age group and sex can enjoy. Do note if such a subject theme makes you uncomfortable.
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