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Yunnan, Guizhou & the Southwest Travel Guide 2026
Hill-tribe villages, karst gorges, terraced rice fields, and the world’s deepest sinkholes. Slow travel capital of China.
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11 cities · Hill-tribe villages, karst gorges, terraced rice fields, and the world’s deepest sinkholes. Slow travel capital of China.
- Kunming in 2 Days: Stone Forest, Gulls & Costs
Two or three days in the Spring City: red-billed gulls Nov-Mar, the UNESCO Stone Forest, Dianchi lakefront, mushroom food, HSR times and a 2-day plan.…
- Dali Travel Guide: Old Town, Erhai Lake & 3-Day Plan
Dali in numbers: an old town founded 1382, the 69.13 m Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake with a free 130 km shore path — plus tickets, transport and a 3-day plan.…
- Lijiang Travel Guide
Practical Lijiang travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Shangri-La Travel Guide
Practical Shangri-La travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Xishuangbanna Travel Guide
Practical Xishuangbanna travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Yunnan Travel Guide
Practical Yunnan travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Guiyang in 2-3 Days: Jiaxiu Tower, Qingyan & Costs
Guiyang in numbers: Jiaxiu Tower (1598), Qingyan's 1378 lanes, ¥5 Qianling macaques, Huangguoshu 30 min by HSR — plus tickets, budgets and a 2-day plan.…
- Jingpohu in 2-3 Days: Diaoshuilou Falls & the Lava Lake
Jingpohu in numbers: Diaoshuilou falls 25 m over a basalt lip, a lava-dammed lake 45 km long and 60 m deep, the Bohai capital of 698-926 AD, 100 CNY tickets.…
- Langmusi in 2-3 Days: Two Monasteries, One River
Langmusi in numbers: a town at 3,300 m split by the White Dragon River, Sertri from 1748 and Kirti from 1413, Gahai Lake 40 km north at 3,480 m.…
- Wulong Travel Guide
Practical Wulong travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
- Mount Emei Travel Guide
Practical Mount Emei travel guide: top attractions, transport, accommodation, food, and verified on-the-ground info.…
FAQ
When is the best time to visit Yunnan, Guizhou & the Southwest?
April–May and September–October work for most of China. Yunnan, Guizhou & the Southwest has its own peak season — check the individual city guides for timing.
How do I travel between cities in Yunnan, Guizhou & the Southwest?
High-speed rail covers most major cities in Yunnan, Guizhou & the Southwest; smaller towns use regional trains or buses. Each city guide has transport links.
Do I need a separate visa for every city in Yunnan, Guizhou & the Southwest?
Mainland China uses one national visa policy. Hong Kong and Macau have separate entry rules, so check those city guides if they are included in Yunnan, Guizhou & the Southwest.