The Yunnan Planning Guide

Plan a first trip to Yunnan with confidence

Everything travelers ask us before a first trip, in one place, from a family that has lived in Yunnan for a decade plus.

• The best months to go, and the weeks to avoid
• Where to go: Kunming, Lijiang, Dali, the rice terraces and more
• How most U.S. and Canadian travelers visit without a visa
• Paying by phone, apps to set up, and staying connected
• Altitude, food, packing and meeting people well

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