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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Mouding [2025]
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Yulong Snow Mountain
4.5
/5
17970 reviews
9.1
From MOP 67.38
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 3291 users8206 positive reviews
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Booking tickets was very convenient. You could place your order by 3 PM the day before. You didn't have to fight for tickets for the Baoda Cableway, and the value was good. While you couldn't choose your booking time, the times provided by the travel agency were good. The cableway departed at 9:30 AM and Yunshanping departed at 1:30 PM. The departure times were staggered, allowing you to plan your own itineraries for other attractions and meals. You didn't have to join a tour group, and the departure time didn't have to be early. The cableway times couldn't be rescheduled, which was a bit unkind. I had to go to the hospital that morning and missed my cableway reservation, so I had to wait until after 3 PM. Even if I wanted to go to Yunshanping earlier, I couldn't change it. There are convenient buses connecting the scenic areas. Yunshanping wasn't as scenic as Yaoniuping, but Blue Moon Valley is directly accessible by bus. It's beautiful and worth a visit, and the value was the best. We reached the summit at 4,680 meters in the rain and snow, and didn't experience altitude sickness. Renting cold weather gear is essential, as the weather on the plateau can be unpredictable. The buffet was filling, with both meat and vegetable dishes, mostly Chinese stir-fries, and the food was average. The transportation from Lijiang to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is very convenient, and the return trip is also very cheap. It is recommended that individual tourists do not join a group, and it is more free and convenient to go on their own. In fact, you can play on your own after entering the scenic area. The signs in the scenic area are very clear. The snow mountain is very shocking, and nature is sacred. It is worth visiting.
If you drive to Yuhu Village by yourself, you don't need to buy a sightseeing bus ticket. Just find a restaurant that you can register. There are some restaurants where you can call the owner to register and the car can drive up.
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7
/5
15594 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 1446 users7789 positive reviews
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The environment is good and the scenery is unique. After following the tour guide, I was really impressed by the wonders of nature. The toilets in the scenic area are clean and equipped with combs, hair dryers, etc. In addition to the natural scenery, the scenic area also arranges many ethnic performances, which is worth a visit.
The lotus flowers were in full bloom; any later would have withered. The Stone Forest is huge. My parents are over 70, so the entrance fee and the sightseeing bus are free. However, the park is so large, and I was worried they might get hungry at noon, so I just visited the Stone Forest and climbed to the pavilion at the top before heading back. As long as they don't have any regrets, that's fine.
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Dianchi Lake
4.7
/5
8623 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 1042 users4180 positive reviews
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The scenery on the mountain is particularly beautiful, and there are various seasonal flowers. There is an ancient temple on the mountain, and there are kittens, birds, squirrels and other animals everywhere.
Dianchi Lake, the birthplace of the ancient Dian Kingdom, has been a vibrant cultural hub for thousands of years and boasts a rich history. Nestled alongside the Xishan Mountains, Dianchi Lake boasts abundant natural resources and breathtaking scenery. The surrounding Daguan Park (Daguan Tower), Haigeng Park, Xishan Scenic Area (Longmen), and numerous wetland parks offer excellent recreational opportunities. However, the entire Dianchi Lake is surrounded by a circuit, making it difficult to reach the lake's edge for scenic views.
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Dongfengyun Scenic Area
4.5
/5
9247 reviews
8.5
From MOP 89.84
>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 412 users7984 positive reviews
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Dongfengyun is quite distinctive, with red brick buildings throughout. The visual impact is particularly striking, and the buildings themselves are particularly captivating, resembling wine glasses, barns, and irregular, three-dimensional structures.
Wandering around, stopping at random spots, this scenic spot is truly beautiful. It's no wonder it's been called a dream castle online!
To fully experience the charm of the Dongfengyun Scenic Area in Mile, Yunnan, you must stay at the Dongfengyunli Hotel. The hotel is very friendly to those who love photography, and the photos you take are very beautiful. At night, there is a light show.
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Shangri-La Tiger Leaping Gorge
4.6
/5
5476 reviews
8.4
From MOP 50.54
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 1116 users3143 positive reviews
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The gushing waters were nothing we’ve seen before. The scenery was gorgeous and magnificent. It was an awesome day, an awesome experience. It’s not expensive too. However when we went to the ticket office to exchange tickets bought from trip.com, the staff had problems looking for our tickets. Better to just buy there at the ticket office
The scenery here is absolutely breathtaking 🤩🌍—massive mountains, roaring river, and views that make you feel tiny in the best way possible. If you read up a bit on the gorge’s cultural + geological history before visiting, it adds so much depth to the experience 📖✨.👍 The shuttle bus service we took was super convenient 🚌💨—no stress, just sit back and enjoy the ride.😅 On the flip side… it gets really crowded with busloads of tourists 🧑🤝🧑🧑🤝🧑 (we went around 10am–12pm). There aren’t any benches to just sit and soak in the views 🪑🚫 except the lounge area at the very top, which is a bit of a shame because you’ll want to linger. Also, no halal food options on-site 🍖🚫, so if that’s important for you, bring your own snacks like we did 🍎🥨.Overall: Stunning views, worth a visit for the natural wonder 🌊🏔️, just go prepared and maybe hit it earlier or later to avoid the biggest crowds. ⏰🙌
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Yunnan Nationalities Village
4.4
/5
14053 reviews
8.4
From MOP 106.69
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 790 users6142 positive reviews
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It's a large scenic area. It is recommended to buy a shuttle bus ticket, which can be used multiple times. There are many ethnic architectural landscapes and many free ethnic performances. It is worth seeing.
The project of climbing the knife mountain is really exciting. I even went to verify whether it is a real knife. The other scenery is okay. It is just that the houses of other ethnic groups in Yunnan are built into a park.
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Cangshan Mountain
4.5
/5
6643 reviews
8.4
From MOP 145.99
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 685 users3946 positive reviews
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Cangshan, meaning "dark green," is also known as Dian Cangshan. The Tang Dynasty book "Manshu" by Fan Chuo describes Cangshan as "the summit is several thousand feet high, its rocky ridges azure." Therefore, Cangshan means "green mountain rocks."
But who could have imagined that Cangshan is nearly 4,000 meters high? Wearing a vest and shorts, I took a hired car all the way up the mountain. As soon as I got the car, the only thing I felt was the cold!
I persevered up the mountain to the lake, where the scenery was beautiful. Ximatan, or Ximatan, is said to be the place where Guanyin released a black dragon. Another legend goes that when Kublai Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, conquered Dali, he led his troops across Cangshan and stationed at Ximatan to wash horses, hence the name. The high altitude, the thin air, and the chill were oppressive. My only thought was to get down the mountain quickly!
The lines are endless, nothing special.
I kind of regret not choosing the more expensive option. It's pointless to go up there. There's nothing there. I'll have to go for the 3,000 yuan one next time.
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Lugu Lake Scenic Area
4.7
/5
10584 reviews
8.3
From MOP 78.61
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 757 users6946 positive reviews
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The scenery was breathtaking. Water was crystal clear. We went on a lull period so it was very peaceful and quiet. We took a didi to lige peninsula but couldn’t get a didi back. Nobody picks up our booking. Luckily the original didi driver gave us his number but he charges cny80 to take you back to daluoshui village. It was only cny17 to get there. Better to pay him to wait for you at the lige peninsula viewing platform for cny50
When the weather is nice, you must visit Lugu Lake. See the reflections of the blue sky and white clouds on the lake, touch the vast expanse of water lilies, ride a pig trough boat on the water, feel the breeze from the grass sea and the bright sunshine. Walk around the lake, watch the wind roll in the clouds, admire the sunrise and sunset, and then enjoy a quiet moment of daze, then have a steamed stone pot fish. I hope to repeat this cycle over and over again, forgetting all my worries.
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The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
4.7
/5
12441 reviews
8.2
From MOP 81.98
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 552 users5898 positive reviews
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The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are famous for their temple itself, having been the home of nine emperors of the Dali Kingdom. The Three Pagodas are even more prestigious, having been designated one of China's first batch of key national cultural relics. From afar, the three pagodas, standing in a triangular formation, are a majestic sight. The Three Pagodas Reflection Park, nestled a kilometer away, perfectly reflects the pagodas in the pond, further enhancing their beauty.
The place is huge with many temples along with the three pagodas. I recommend booking the sightseeing bus to travel up the hill. You can choose to return with the sightseeing bus or walk downhill. It’s very clean and well maintained. Just amazing how well preserved everything is and in such good condition after so many years. The place is very tourist friendly and has introductions in English. We visited during the off-peak season and had some of the temples all to ourselves - got the chance to really soak in the history and scenery. Also a great photo opportunity! There was slight rain shower however as Maldivians, we are used to it and did not bother us or ruin our visit at all. We were expecting and prepared with umbrellas! It was beautiful and definitely worthwhile.
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Yunnan Wild Animals Park
4.7
/5
4755 reviews
8.1
From MOP 112.30
Based on 21 reviews
Kunming Wild Animal Park/The Golden Temple scenic spot | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86087165018888
Address: Yunnan Zoo, Panlong District, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Highlights:
Elephant shows & red panda meetups
Feed & interact with red pandas
Saved by 225 users3850 positive reviews
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I really enjoyed coming here with my mom and husband. We were able to see the animals up close while still feeling safe, which was amazing! I was a bit disappointed with the panda area, as it wasn't as engaging as I had hoped, but overall it was still a wonderful experience. I wouldn’t mind coming back again next time. Highly recommended!
I really enjoyed coming here with my mom and husband. We were able to see the animals up close while still feeling safe, which was amazing! I was a bit disappointed with the panda area, as it wasn't as engaging as I had hoped, but overall it was still a wonderful experience. I wouldn’t mind coming back again next time. Highly recommended!
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