15 Incredible Places to Travel in Yunnan -
90% People Don't Know!
Speaking of Yunnan, the first thing that comes to our mind must be the sunny weather, laidback ancient town, diverse ethnic culture and popular holiday destinations like Lijiang, Dali, Shangri-La and Kunming.
But Yunnan is much more than that. In fact, this large province that borders the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalaya mountain range hides some of the country’s most incredible nature that even most Chinese people don't know about.
From towering snow mountains to rich tropical rainforest, Yunnan offers so many surprises for people who love exploration and adventure, and not to mention it’s incredible hotel scene and being one of the most expat friendly places in China to travel!
Stroll down to be inspired by our favorite hidden gems of Yunnan!
01. Nujiang River Region
"If all the outdoor scenes of 'the Lord of the Rings' is shooting in China, Nujiang is undoubtedly a top location" - Lonely Planet
#Jiaying Village · 甲应村
the back side of Meili Snow Mountain; no phone signal, no tourists, only the holy nature
#Gaoligong Mountain ·
高黎贡山
the Amazon jungle of China
#Vinetree Gaoligong Resort· 康藤高黎贡
ultimate luxury in rich forest
#Bingzhongluo · 丙中洛
hardest-to-get-to destination deep in the ancient Tea Horse Road ;
a real life "Rivendell" world
02. Northwestern Yunnan
the core Shangri-La area snow mountain hiking paradise
#Haba Snow Mountain · 哈巴雪山
stunning highland glaciers and virgin forest suitable for beginners
#Ganhaizi · 甘海子
secret diamond lake under Yulong Snow Mountain
#Bottomless Lake ·
无底湖
rainbow color | camping paradise
facing the majestic Dilong Snow Mountain
#Nanjiluo · 南极洛
the back garden of Gods
#Niru Village · 尼汝村
incredible highland trekking to the secluded Tibetan village
#Wunongding · 雾浓顶
best spot to watch the golden peaks of Meili Snow Mountain
# Sunyata Hotel. Deqin Meili
#Abujicuo · 阿布吉措
A prilgrimage to the holy lake in Tibetan culture
03. Southeastern Yunnan
idyllic countryside and wild tropical forest
#Vinetree Honghegu ·
康藤红河谷
stylish getaway by stunning rice terrace
#Mekong River rainforest· 湄公河热带雨林
the wild side of Xishuangbanna
#Wengding Wa Tribe ·
翁丁佤族部落
the last ancient tribe in China
#Pingbian · 屏边
undeveloped tropical forest; heaven for adventurous travellers
Special Offers
OKDeal Travel offers a variety of Yunnan Tour packages to suit all your traveling needs. Whether it’s going on a remote camping trip or relaxing at a luxurious resort, we can help you design exactly the vacation you want. Read through the list of specials and see if anything catches your eye. Get in touch to start planning your next getaway today.
Classic Yunnan 7-Day Tour【Shangri-La/Blue Moon Valley/Tiger Leaping Gorge】
CNY 6,790
In this 7-day tour, you’ll fully explore the mysterious Shangri-La town, to breathe in the Tibetan world, a perfect choice especially if you don’t have the chance to visit Tibet.
This is not just a tour to see the sites, but a journey to truly find your inner peace and tranquility.
7-Day Luxury Xishuangbanna Tropical Escape
CNY 6,599
Xishuangbanna, situated at the south end of Yunnan province, is the perfect destination well combined with numerous wild animals, rich plants, tropical rainforest, profound Buddhist culture and Dai folk customs.
And this is an ideal tour to see the real Xishuangbanna, filled with highlights and surprising off-the-beaten-track explorations.
7-Day 【Wild Mt.Hengduan of Yunnan】Hiking/Winary/Wild Life
CNY 6,590
This trip is for adventurous travelers looking for an experience that offers physical and cultural activities, wild life discovery and untouched off the beaten path regional exploration. From the stunning views of the highest snow peak in Yunnan to the lush and floral Mekong valley, this trip takes you through the heart of the Three Prallel Rivers area and reveals its living heritage.
7-Day 【Best 3 Yunnan Hiking Trail】Abujicuo/Mt.Qianhu /TLG
CNY 6,790
You’ll find yourself lost in a world full of pure lakes, dense forests, steep lifts and drops, loose and rocky earth, raging river, and epic towering snow mountains.
After a satisfying 4-day hiking, you'll also enjoy leisure activities and sightseeing around the legendary Shangri-La, to breathe in the Tibetan world and to discover the "Lost Horizon" dreamland dipict by British novelist James Hilton.