8-Day Tour of Kunming, Xinping and Lincang: The Must-See Places at Each Stop

Hello everyone! Here is a selection of essential travel guides for Kunming-Xinping-Lincang, which will help you travel through this intoxicating southwestern region with ease and joy. Itinerary arrangements, food recommendations, and attractions to visit, nothing is left out! / ✈️Itinerary: D1: Depart for Kunming Airport, then wait for the tour guide to pick you up to the hotel. After arranging the hotel, you can have free time! Every time a journey begins, it is full of anticipation and excitement. After settling in, let’s start the fun free time! D2: Nanen Waterfall - Jinshan Primeval Forest - Shimenxia Scenic Area Explore the beauty of Kunming for the first time, be mesmerized by the rushing water of Nan'en Waterfall, wander in the primeval forest of Jinshan, and finally feel the beauty of Shimen Gorge. D3: Sigangli - 1,000-meter Chinese Painting Gallery - Hulu Town Walk into the history of Sigangli, immerse yourself in the artistic atmosphere of the thousand-meter-long Chinese painting gallery, and finally stroll in the tranquility of Hulu Town. D4: China Yonghe Port - Wengding Primitive Tribe Explore the culture of the primitive port, then walk into the Wengding primitive tribe to learn about the simple folk customs. D5: Nayun Ancient Town - Menglian Xuanfu Office - Jingmai Millennium Ancient Tea Garden - Wengji Bulang Old Village Trace the history of Nayun Ancient Town, appreciate the majesty of Menglian Xuanfu Office, savor the unique charm of Jingmai Ancient Tea Garden, and finally delve into the life of the old village of Bulang nationality. D6: Jingmai Mountain Tea Forest Cultural Scenic Area - Nuogan Ancient Village - Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion - Wild Elephant Valley - Manzhang Village - Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Experience the tea forest culture, tour the Nuogan Ancient Village, visit the Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion, encounter wild elephants, and explore the Manzhang Village and Gaozhuang Xishuangjing. D7: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences - Xishuangbanna Dai Garden Step into the world of plants, learn about the charm of tropical plants, and experience the warmth and joy of the Dai people. D8: Manting Imperial Garden - Xishuangbanna Buddhist Temple - Dai Village Water Town Walk into the romance of Manting Imperial Garden, feel the incense of Xishuangbanna Main Buddhist Temple, and finally end this journey in Dai Village Water City. On the way back, if you keep thinking about it, there will be a response. Looking forward to seeing you next time. / Attractions suggestions: 🌺Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences: The garden of exotic flowers and plants is fascinating, and the tropical rainforest scenery is spectacular. 🎋Manting Royal Garden: Visit the unique Dai and Thai-style buildings. 🐘Wild Elephant Valley: Explore the tropical rainforest, feel the charm of elephants, and watch wild elephants 👀. 💃Xishuangbanna Dai Garden: Experience the Dai customs, feel the ancient Buddhist temples 🏯 and the atmosphere of the Water Splashing Festival. 🌃Gaozhuang Xishuangjing: delicious food, beautiful scenery, beautiful night scenery, nine towers and twelve villages with infinite scenery. / 🎒Travel essentials: 👚Clothing: The climate in Kunming-Xinping-Lincang is warm and clean in March, so you can prepare T-shirts, thin jackets, casual shoes, and bring an umbrella in case of occasional rain. Nights can be a little cool, so bring a light sweater to keep warm. 💼Accessories: travel medicines, sunscreen, portable drinking water, microscopes and other interesting equipment. Due to local characteristics, it is recommended to bring a camera, mosquito repellent and a hiking pole. 📜Documents: Documents that may be needed during the trip, such as mainland China ID card, bank card, and driver’s license (if you are traveling by car). Don't forget to pick up your hotel and itinerary reservation receipts. 🔋Electronic products: mobile phones, chargers, power banks. If you are a photography enthusiast, don’t forget to bring your camera and spare batteries. It is also recommended to back up important electronic documents. / The journey is over, and the beautiful memories of Kunming, Xinping and Lincang are all in my heart. I look forward to your discovery of the wonderful next stop!