Top 50 Best Things to Do in Yunnan

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_TI***ga

This is the only cheapest way to purchase the cable rope on the day we planned from Malaysia. The process of payment, collection of oxygen tank and entrance are pretty simple. We used the QR issued by trip. Com and passport to enter the park.

欢愉小生

There are too few signs in the Dashilin Scenic Area, making it easy to get lost. More signs are recommended. Overall, the scenery is beautiful and worth a visit. There are plenty of electric carts available, making transportation convenient.

洪艳

The botanical garden's trees, flowers, and many medicinal herbs are worth admiring. I especially liked the exotic flower garden and the flower garden; the bright blossoms against the blue sky and white clouds made for amazing photos. There are also hot air balloons to experience. The botanical garden is 70 kilometers from the city center, so remember to book a car or hire a private vehicle. If you prefer walking, don't take the sightseeing bus; the whole experience should take about 4 hours. If you don't want to walk, take the sightseeing bus; it costs 80 yuan per person and takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. I recommend buying the West Zone ticket. Visiting the Dai Ethnic Garden in the afternoon to catch the Water Splashing Festival at 3:40 PM is perfect.

洪艳

I visited in early December, and it wasn't too crowded. The park was beautiful, and every corner was photogenic! 👍 There's a parrot enclosure, as well as alpacas and Kapubala Nenggi (a type of Tibetan antelope). Getting up close and personal with them was so cute! 👍

M29***7l

It's beautiful, don't take the cable car unless you just want to experience it. Xishan District is very large, just go to Haigeng Park and the Seven-Arch Floating Bridge. You can visit these two attractions on two separate trips.

老茶LEON

Why is the service and value for money so poor? It's because while the attraction itself is incredibly beautiful, the service is practically nonexistent. Tickets are expensive, and many services and facilities inside require additional fees, even parking. After this trip to Yunnan, I truly feel that Yunnan's tourism system, including its leaders, has completely lost its way. God has been so kind to you, bestowing upon you so many wonderful scenic spots and landscapes, yet you've managed to ruin them.

flo***an

The Wild Elephant Valley isn't very big; you can walk through it quickly. There are only two shows in total. It feels like going to Wild Elephant Valley is just a quick stop in Xishuangbanna—you can feed the elephants and watch an educational program. The kids seemed okay with it too. 🤭

白桃77

The Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge offers stunning views of the Jinsha River, while the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge is a scenic hike. If you experience severe altitude sickness, you can buy an elevator ticket for the Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, which easily takes you to the viewing platform. Those in good physical condition can skip the elevator and climb the stairs in about ten minutes. It's recommended to buy tickets at the visitor center. E-tickets purchased through Ctrip are not accepted by the scenic area; you must exchange them for paper tickets at the visitor center, which also incurs a 5 yuan parking fee. Hikers don't need tickets; you can drive directly to the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge. The scenic area management is somewhat poor, but the scenery is definitely worth the visit.

Anonymous user

This combined ticket is a great deal, much cheaper than buying individual tickets. Since it was my first time in Dali, these two places were a must-see, and they're not far from each other. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't cooperating when I went up Cangshan Mountain, but it cleared up when I came down to see the Three Pagodas. The Three Pagodas have a very long history and are definitely worth visiting.

小米粥0324

The ethnic village is relatively close to the Haigeng Dam, and there weren't many tourists. The experience was decent. It houses about 25 ethnic groups, and I heard that the five ethnic groups at the entrance put on dance performances and other activities in the evenings.