5-Day Autumn Must-Visit Guide for Kunming and Surrounding Areas

Dear friends! Autumn is in full swing, don’t miss this 5-day travel guide for Kunming and nearby spots! Take an aerial vlog at Erhai Lake, watch the spectacular Impression Lijiang show, ride a Xizhou horse carriage, choose your own intangible cultural heritage experience, quietly listen to the Tea Horse Epic, and dance with the Jinhua flower to feel the Bai culture. Save this now! -------- 🚗 Itinerary: This trip is packed with activities, allowing you to visit many attractions within a limited time~ Day 1: 🛬 Arrive in Spring City Kunming, transfer to the hotel after airport pickup. Depending on your arrival time 🕒, you can arrange your own activities and start exploring freely! Day 2: 🌄 Stone Forest Scenic Area — Little Stone Forest Scenic Area — Ashima, explore natural wonders and experience the unique charm of karst landscapes 🌿. Day 3: 🌸 Ideal Garden — Xizhou (ride a Xizhou horse carriage 🐎) — Xizhou wheat fields — Erhai Ecological Corridor (Erhai travel photography * aerial vlog 📷) — Nanzhao Xi City — Taihe City Ruins, a day tour through countryside and ancient sites, leaving beautiful memories 📸. Day 4: 🏯 Dali Ancient Town — Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Glacier Park Cableway 🚡) — "Impression Lijiang" show (listen quietly to the Tea Horse Epic 🎶) — Lijiang Ancient Town — Lijiang Dongba Cultural Museum, beneath the snowy mountain, feel the profound Naxi culture 📚. Day 5: 🏞️ Shuhe Ancient Town (choose from three intangible cultural heritage experiences 🎨) — Jade Dragon Snow Mountain — Blue Moon Valley (dance with the Jinhua flower and fully enjoy Bai culture 💃), the ancient town and snowy mountain complement each other, experience colorful ethnic cultures 🌈. Day 🛫: With a heart full of memories, head to the airport to end your wonderful Yunnan trip and return home! 🏠 -------- Must-Visit Attractions: 🏞️ Stone Forest Scenic Area 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, Shilin Avenue ⏰ Opening Hours: 07:30-18:00 ⏳ Duration: 3-4 hours 💬 Jagged rocks and stunning peak forests, every spot is breathtaking! 🏯 Dali Ancient Town 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 42 Yita Road, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province ⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day ⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours 💬 Countless snacks in the ancient town, lively nightlife, and charming scenery! ⛰️ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Xuehua Village, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province ⏰ Opening Hours: 05:40-16:40 ⏳ Duration: 1 day 💬 The sacred mountain of the Naxi people, 13 continuous peaks resembling a silver dragon soaring, truly spectacular! -------- 🌈 Travel Preparation: Essential checklist for October trips around Kunming! 👗 Clothing: Thin long sleeves + windproof jacket are must-haves; it’s cool by Dianchi Lake in the morning and evening. Ethnic-style shawls are perfect for photos! 🕶️ Accessories: Sunscreen + sunglasses + sun hat trio, the strong high-altitude UV can cause peeling! 💳 Documents: Carry your ID card; student and senior cards get half-price entry to attractions; use Cloud QuickPass for convenient subway rides! 💊 Medicine: Stomach medicine for spicy rice noodles, motion sickness patches ready (1.5-hour drive to Stone Forest), band-aids to prevent shoe blisters! -------- Travel with the group to explore Kunming and nearby areas, every place is a surprise. May this wonderful experience always stay in your heart 💖!