Kunming Changshui International Airport, as the main aviation hub in Yunnan Province, has developed into one of the top ten airports in the country, and also has a certain status in the international arena. Air travel: Kunming Changshui International Airport is located in Changshui Street, Guandu District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China, and is the main aviation hub in Yunnan Province, as well as China's important national gateway hub airport for Southeast Asia, South Asia and connecting Eurasia. If you are traveling to Yunnan from other countries or other more distant provinces in China, flying will be more comfortable and faster. Yunnan 2h-3h flights to cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing and so on. Yunnan 1-2h flights to cities: Chengdu, Chongqing, Guiyang, Nanning, etc. High-speed rail travel: If you are traveling to Yunnan from provinces or cities near Yunnan, then high-speed rail will be a good way to travel, which is time-consuming, convenient and cost-effective. High-speed train 1-3h to reach cities: Dali, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna, Guiyang, Nanning, etc.
Yunnan
Yunnan, in southwestern China, is a land of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural diversity. From the snow-capped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to the tranquil Erhai Lake, the province offers a wide range of breathtaking landscapes. Home to 25 ethnic minorities, Yunnan showcases vibrant cultures through traditional festivals, music, dance, and colorful costumes. Explore the ancient towns of Lijiang and Dali, where cobbled streets and historic architecture reflect a deep cultural heritage. The capital, Kunming—known as the “Spring City”—boasts a mild, pleasant climate year-round. With diverse scenery, unique cultures, and delicious local cuisine, Yunnan offers an unforgettable journey.
For more information about Yunnan：Yunnan Travel Guide
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Erhai Riding
- Erhai Riding is a unique and pleasant way to travel around the Erhai Sea, with a total length of about 120-130 kilometers and picturesque scenery along the way, which is a perfect blend of natural scenery and humanistic landscapes. Starting from Dali Ancient City, the ride goes south along the west coast of the Erhai Sea and then north around the east coast, where cyclists can freely ride along the Erhai Sea and experience the wind and snow of Dali.
Climb Yulong Snow Mountain
- Yulong Snow Mountain is about 75 kilometers long, with the main peak, Fanziphe, at an altitude of 5,596 meters, and the snow line is between 4,800 and 5,000 meters high. Yulong Snow Mountain is known as "Oulu" in Naxi, meaning "Heavenly Mountain", and its 13 snowy peaks are as continuous as a giant dragon, hence its name. Visitors can take the cable car to the glacier park, close to feel the charm of the snowy mountains, while enjoying the unique glacier landscape.
Impression of Lijiang Show
- "Impression Lijiang" is a stunning performance with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the backdrop, which brings together more than 500 local artists to present a 60-minute audio-visual feast about love, nature and life through songs, dances, music and other forms under the blue sky and white clouds, with nature as the stage and the essence of Naxi culture, immersing the viewers in the strong ethnic flavor and magnificent natural landscape.
Baisha Embroidery
- Bisha embroidery, as a treasure of traditional Yi culture, originated from the migration of Yi compatriots in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties and the inheritance of their skills. Its embroidery works are brightly colored and beautifully patterned, blending the beauty of ancient simplicity with modern printmaking art. In Baisha Village, embroidery is not only a display of skills, but also a symbol of the Yi people's love of life and pursuit of beauty. The women's clothes are dominated by camellias, peonies and other flowers, while the men's clothes are decorated with regular laces and patterns of birds and beasts, showing the unique charm of Yi embroidery.
Tibetan Style Experience
- When you enter the Tibetan area, you will deeply feel the simplicity and warmth of the Tibetan people. Here, you can not only taste the authentic Tibetan snacks, if you are interested in traditional Tibetan drinks, you can also join the locals to learn the process of making ghee tea, from grinding the tea leaves to making the aroma, each step contains the unique charm of Tibetan culture.
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Question 1
How to get to Yunnan?
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Question 2
What is the climate in Yunnan?
Yunnan's climate is diverse, basically belongs to the subtropical plateau monsoon type, the annual temperature difference is small, the temperature difference between the day is large, wet and dry seasons, the temperature with the terrain of the vertical changes in the height of the exceptionally obvious. This climate characteristics make Yunnan in the same province, at the same time with cold, warm, hot (including subtropical) three climate zones, forming a "mountain divided into four seasons, ten miles of different days" unique scene.
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Question 3
What's the best time to visit Yunnan?
The best time to visit Yunnan is mainly from October to April every year, during which the climate is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. Specifically, spring (March to May) and fall (September to November) are the two best seasons to visit Yunnan. In spring, Yunnan's flowers are in full bloom, especially along Dianchi Pond in Kunming, where cherry blossoms, peach blossoms and pear blossoms compete to form a beautiful picture. At this time, you can also go to the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Sea in Dali to experience the romance of "wind, flower, snow and moon". Autumn is a good time to enjoy the blue sky and bright sunshine, and you can go to Shangri-La to enjoy the golden grassland, colorful forests and snowy mountains in the distance.
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Question 4
What kind of culture can you experience in Yunnan?
Yunnan Tea Culture: Pu'er Tea. Yunnan Flower Hometown: well-developed flower industry, planting many precious flower varieties. Ethnic handicrafts: Yi silver jewelry, Dai paper umbrellas, Naxi Dongba painting. Yunnan Specialty Cuisine: Bridge Rice Noodle, Xuanwei Ham, Flower Cake, Milk Fan. Yunnan Characteristic Natural Scenery: Lijiang Old Town, Erhai Sea, Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest, Shangri-La Snow Mountain.
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