Top 50 Best Things to Do in Yunnan

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_TI***r9

Sorry for the late review. Our (family of 4) trip was in early of November 2025. Weather was great on the day we went and everything went smoothly (a little worried since the cable car service was suspended the day before). Beautiful scenery. Luckily there was a small cafe on top so whomever was getting too cold could go in to have a nice cup of hot beverages and snacks. Blue moon lake is truly beautiful. Impression of Lijiang was quite enjoyable too. Lots of restaurants at the tourist center. Overall, it was a nice trip. Thank you.

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! 👍

Anonymous user

The cable car ride at Xishan Scenic Area isn't long, but the scenery is amazing! Half of the journey offers views of the shimmering Dianchi Lake, while the other half showcases the vibrant autumn colors of Xishan Mountain—a picturesque view that electric carts simply can't match! Definitely worth experiencing!

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. 🤭

Pongdet

Very nice services, very professional driver on the mountain road, very impressive scenery, only 3 tourists in the bus without cancellation, very delicious lunch like home cook and fresh from the kitchen, 2 thumbs up!!!

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.