8-day tour of Kunming and other places, so beautiful that you don’t want to leave

Dear travel experts! Let’s take a look at this 8-day travel guide to Kunming and other places! In spring, we go to the second snow mountain Dasoden to feel the freshness above the clouds; in the leisurely afternoon, we have afternoon tea in Cangshan Botanical Garden; by the Dianchi Lake, we interact closely with the red-billed gulls; after dinner, we take a cruise on Erhai Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains; if that’s not enough, don’t forget to have an encounter with the cute rainforest pets in the Wild Elephant Valley. Delicious food is also a must, Chuxiong long table banquet, Bai ethnic group spicy and sour fish, Naxi local hot pot, Nanjian jumping vegetables and cross-bridge rice noodles are waiting for you. This is a guide worth reading, don’t miss it! -- 📌Route arrangement: Day 1: Departure and arrival at Kunming Airport We started our journey. After arranging the hotel on the first day, we went to Kunming city for free activities! Day 2: Dianchi Lake - Stone Forest Scenic Area - Moon Lake - Small Stone Forest Scenic Area - Ashima Wash away the hustle and bustle by the Dianchi Lake and enjoy nature in the stone forest. Ashima in Xiaoshilin is waiting for you to explore, don't forget to taste the special jumping dishes of Nanjian~ Day 3: Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas Cultural Tourism Area - Erhai Lake Cruise - Erhai Lake - Yangnan River - Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor - Dali Cangshan Botanical Garden In one day, you can experience both the ancient temple culture and the beautiful Erhai Lake. In the afternoon, have an afternoon tea at the Cangshan Botanical Garden! Day 4: Dali Ancient Town - Wenxian Building - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - Lijiang Ancient Town Strolling through the ancient city and climbing to the top of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by cable car will give you a unique shock. Lijiang Ancient City is full of Naxi characteristics. Remember to taste the local hot pot! Day 5: Shuhe Ancient Town - Jiuding Dragon Pond - Blue Moon Valley - Lijiang Eternal Love The extraordinary combination of humanity and nature, the beauty of Blue Moon Valley will surely make you linger. Day 6: Wild Elephant Valley - Xishuangbanna Rainforest Valley - Peacock Princess Theater - Xishuangbanna Theme Park & ​​Dai Show Meet cute pets in the rainforest and enjoy the Dai culture in the theme park. This day is full of surprises. Day 7: Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park Accept the gift of nature, feel the charm of the primeval forest, and take a bite of Chuxiong long table banquet, it feels like you are in the image. Day 8: Kunming - Return Order a bowl of authentic cross-bridge rice noodles and end this trip with a full harvest. I wish you a pleasant return journey! -- Attractions suggestions: 🍃Dianchi Lake: Do you want to experience the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains? Wander along the Dianchi Greenway and unlock new ways to spend your spring days in Kunming! Seven themed bridges have become popular check-in spots✨. Connect the thousands of acres of grass fields and lavender farms on the Grass Bridge, feel the spring breeze, and enjoy the comfort brought by the open view. Eventually, the scent of the lavender farm will infect everyone's heart. Get started with navigation🔍Dianchi Greenway Grass Bridge and Lavender Manor Station, the beauty of spring has begun! 🏮Dali Ancient Town: Lots of snacks, lively nightlife, and charming scenery🌃. Let’s go to Dali Ancient Town🌆! There is a humorous grandma, a mathematical genius, who is so funny that she has become a popular check-in spot in the ancient city. Not only can you buy her big dragon, but you can also take a photo with grandma📷. It's worth the trip to be in the same frame with the optimistic and open-minded profiteer grandma, to have a laugh and a chat. 💎Peacock Princess Grand Theater: Dai culture 🌼 and modern technology 🌐 are perfectly integrated here to create the Peacock Princess Grand Theater 🕌. This is the only art fortress in China that can change faces. Here, the new Dai show directed by Shi Xuehai, a professor at the Central Academy of Drama and a national senior director, showcases the unique charm of Dai culture. In the theater, folk dances 💃, amazing acrobatics 🎪, dramas 🎭, puppets 🎎, every performance is a passionate celebration of Dai culture 🎵! -- 🎒Travel list: 1️⃣ 👕👖Clothing: The temperature in Kunming in March is around 10-20 degrees, so be sure to bring long sleeves and pants to adapt to the large temperature difference between day and night. You may want to bring a light windbreaker to protect yourself from the rain. 2️⃣🕶️ Accessories: Because Kunming is located in a plateau and the sunlight is strong, it is necessary to bring sunglasses and a hat. At the same time, don't forget to use lip balm to prevent dryness due to the plateau. 3️⃣📖 Documents: Mainland China ID card, passport, driver's license or student ID and other relevant documents are essential. They can help you get timely handling of emergencies encountered during your travels. 4️⃣🏥 Medicine: Prepare some common medicines, such as cold medicine, painkillers, Band-Aids, motion sickness medicine, etc. These medicines can be of great help in case you feel unwell during your travels. 5️⃣📱Electronic products: Power banks and multiple adapters are necessary. They can ensure that you can use your mobile phone comfortably anytime and anywhere. A good camera is also important so as not to miss any beautiful scenery. -- ✨Don’t hesitate, pack your bags and start your beautiful journey to Kunming with me! ✨Like and follow, see you next time!