Enchanting Yunnan: Lijiang, Dali & Shangri-La Highlights 🏔️⛩️🍃 Journey through Yunnan’s dreamscape with this three-city adventure—where ancient towns, alpine vistas, and Tibetan charm greet you at every turn! Start in Lijiang Old Town, wandering stone lanes and crossing charming bridges. Don’t miss the view from Lion Hill for a classic “rooftops and snow mountains” shot—morning light is unbeatable for photos! Sip Yunnan coffee in a courtyard café, and if time allows, stroll Black Dragon Pool Park for mountain reflections. Next, hop to Dali and cycle beside Erhai Lake (bike rental stands near the lake entrance). The Three Pagodas offer dramatic symmetry—try the reflection shot from the east side. Be sure to explore Dali Ancient Town’s lively music bars at sunset. Sample the local rushan cheese—it’s unique to Dali. Finish up in Shangri-La, with a sunrise visit to Songzanlin Monastery for surreal golden hues. Old Town makes for magical evening strolls (watch for lantern-lit alleys!). Head to Napa Lake if it’s migration season to spot wild birds. Dress warmly—Shangri-La’s altitude brings chilly evenings, even in summer! Tips: Start your days early to dodge crowds and catch golden morning light for photos. Altitude in Shangri-La can be tough—pace yourself and bring layers. For intercity travel, try booking advance tickets via trip.com for seamless bus/train rides. Don’t rush—each town deserves savoring. #Yunnan #Lijiang #Dali #ShangriLa #TravelChina
CL266
Popular Trip Moments
Chasing Gorge Views🌊 | Rush into the fairy tale Deer Forest! Feed the white deer, find the blue wall treasure~ | China's Fairyland | The road is rough but the scenery is beautiful, I will definitely come again | Local friends in Ruili recommend | Most of the beauty comes from care and change | Yunnan’s Stunning Secret Scenic Spots Photo Journey | I really love Yunnan | Jian Lake in Yunnan, where seaweed flowers bloom like a fairy 🌸 | Nature Escape🌳 | Experienced a quality trip in Shangri-La! | This grassland hidden retreat cured my National Day anxiety!! | Lazy way to enjoy Lugu Lake|Car rental + photography + tips to avoid pitfalls, perfect for a girls' trip copy! | Alugu Cave Illumination Yao Forest Limited-Time Free Admission | The city is life|The outdoors is the norm | The wind of Erhai turns my thoughts into poetry | Lijiang Yueshan Scenic View Homestay|In Lijiang, live in the "poetry and distant places"! | Kunming 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide|Explore the Wonderland of Central Yunnan with a Budget of 700 RMB per Person | Shangri-La|A Quality Experience Homestay Highly Praised by Girlfriends | Highly praised! This designer courtyard homestay in Lijiang Shuhe is just too magical | Hidden Lijiang · Qiye Manyu | Lijiang Yueshan Scenic Homestay|Put the Snow Mountains and Poetry in Your Pocket! | Secluded Living in Shuhe Ancient Town | A Secluded Paradise | “The Fairy Sister” approves of windy places—Shaxi Ancient Town | Falling into the Oil Painting Trap | Meili North Slope | 7 Days 6 Nights Trekking Route Guide, Encountering Kawagebo | Shuhe is amazing! The butler service at this rustic wooden-style guesthouse made me not want to leave | Dali Ancient Town: Save as many as you can! | A cozy and stylish luxury stay at the foot of the snowy mountain
Recommended Attractions at Popular Destinations
Popular Attractions in Bangkok | Popular Attractions in Kuala Lumpur | Popular Attractions in Dubai | Popular Attractions in Chefchaouene | Popular Attractions in Kyoto | Popular Attractions in Los Angeles | Popular Attractions in Bali | Popular Attractions in Shanghai | Popular Attractions in Iguazu National Park(Argentina) | Popular Attractions in New York | Popular Attractions in Paris | Popular Attractions in Walt Disney World Resort | Popular Attractions in Melbourne | Popular Attractions in London | Popular Attractions in Singapore | Popular Attractions in Beijing | Popular Attractions in Las Vegas | Popular Attractions in Rome | Popular Attractions in Zanzibar Island | Popular Attractions in Sydney | Popular Attractions in West Lake | Popular Attractions in Osaka | Popular Attractions in Tokyo | Popular Attractions in Phuket | Popular Attractions in Barcelona | Popular Attractions in Madrid | Popular Attractions in Chengdu | Popular Attractions in Florence | Popular Attractions in Istanbul | Popular Attractions in Jungfrau Region
Popular Restaurants in Yunnan
V·sherry | DIAN CHU XIAO GUO BA | Fireplace Image Wild Mushroom Courtyard Hot Pot | 浮娴小锅饭·云南民俗风味餐厅(束河古镇店) | 青寂溪谷半山酒店·枫见餐厅 | Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant | 文氏奶奶·云南民间菜 | Xue Jing Ge Restaurant | Wenshan Hexianju | Man Yi Xuan | YUN PING FENG WEI YUAN | 云雪丽丨古城口茶马古道文化特色餐厅 | MEI NAN | 茶马二当家·云南菜·庭院餐厅 | 泰椰天香·江景六国料理 | D . S POT | 7 Colors Chinese Restaurant | Lao Dian Mountain Village· Yunnan Ethnic Cuisine (Chuncheng Road Branch) | Yunxueli Restaurant (huangguan) | JIAN XIN YUAN | TIE PENG RICE NOODLES | 简朴寨傣味餐厅 | SHANG TAO CHINESE RESTAURANT | YIJINSTING | 大理松云悬崖酒店·松云悬崖海景餐厅 | MUSHROOMS HOT POT | Dian Xiang Guan Chinese Restaurant | 阿婆腊排骨火锅(旗舰店) | Niu Niu Family | xiang Chinese restaurant
Popular Ranked Lists
Popular Premium Hotels in Sagres | Top 50 Luxury Hotels near Mito | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Dalat | Popular Premium Hotels in Floriana | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in New York | Popular Trending Attractions in Shangri-La | Top 10 Trending Attractions in Yi County | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kunming | Popular Premium Hotels in Nakhon Pathom Province | Popular Trending Attractions in Singapore | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Xi'an | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Sanya | Popular Trending Attractions in Zhangjiakou | Popular Trending Attractions in Rizhao | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Chongqing | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Songyang | Popular Trending Attractions in Osaka | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Santorini | Popular Premium Hotels in Windermere | Top 10 Trending Attractions in Zibo | Top 10 Trending Attractions in Xiamen | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Nha Trang | Popular Premium Hotels in New Hampshire | Popular Premium Hotels in Leeds | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Langkawi | Top 50 Luxury Hotels near Klagenfurt | Popular Premium Hotels in Arrowtown | Top 50 Luxury Hotels near Songkhla | Top 10 Luxury Hotels near Tomigusuku | Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Fuzhou
About
Payment methods
Our partners
Copyright © 2025 Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd. All rights reserved
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Site Operator: Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.












