Yunnan, China

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Yunnan is a landlocked province in southwestern China, bordering Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam, and is one of the country's most biodiverse and ethnically diverse regions. It is home to more than 25 of China's 55 recognized ethnic minority groups, including the Naxi, Yi, and Bai peoples, whose distinct cultures, festivals, and architecture draw travellers from around the world. The province is renowned for landmarks such as the ancient town of Lijiang, the dramatic Tiger Leaping Gorge, the terraced rice fields of Yuanyang, and the highland city of Shangri-La near the Tibetan Plateau. Outdoor enthusiasts come for trekking, cycling, and birdwatching, while cultural travellers are drawn to Yunnan's vibrant markets, Buddhist temples, and the storied tea-horse trading routes that once connected China to Southeast Asia and beyond.

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Yunnan, China · 8 days

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Wild Yunnan Self-Launched: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La in 8 Days

Yunnan is one of China's most rewarding provinces for independent travellers — ancient towns, Tibetan monasteries, dramatic gorges, and ethnic minority cultures, all connected by reliable intercity buses and trains. This self-launched version of Silk Road Trips' Wild Yunnan tour follows the exact same Kunming → Dali → Lijiang → Shangri-La route, swapping guided transport and 4-star hotels for local coaches, clean guesthouses, and self-bookable activities. All cost estimates are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates.

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