China, Yunnan province, Lijiang, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Black Dragon Pool and Jade Drag

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Yunnan

Yunnan (云南, Yúnnán) is the most diverse province in all China, both in its extraordinary mix of peoples and in the splendour of its landscapes. That combination of superlative sights and many different ethnic groups has made Yunnan the trendiest destination for China’s exploding domestic tourist industry.

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Must-see attractions

  • Golden Temple

    Golden Temple

    Kunming

    The Golden Temple Scenic Area is equal parts religious space, forest park, botanical garden and open-air sculpture museum; it covers 118 hectares on the…

  • Bada Rice Terrace

    Bada Rice Terrace

    Yunnan

    Bada is one of the finest rice terraces at Yuanyang to catch the sunset at. If you only have time for one terrace, this is it.

  • Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan - stock photo The Peak of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Mountain) in Lijiang, Yunnan, China

    Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

    Lijiang

    Jade Dragon Snow Mountain soars to some 5596m, and the massif's thirteen peaks dominate the skyline of the surrounding regions. Undeniably beautiful, the…

  • Mingyong Glacier

    Mingyong Glacier

    Yunnan

    Tumbling off the side of Kawa Karpo peak is the 12km-long Mingyong Glacier. At over 13 sq km, it is not only the lowest glacier in China (around 2200m)…

  • The iconic triple towers of Chongsheng Temple

    Three Pagodas

    Dali

    Absolutely the symbol of the town and region, these pagodas, a 2km walk north of the north gate, are among the oldest standing structures in southwestern…

  • China, Yunnan province, Lijiang, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Black Dragon Pool and Jade Drag

    Black Dragon Pool Park

    Lijiang

    On the northern edge of town is Black Dragon Pool Park; the view from here of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is an obligatory photo stop in southwestern China…

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    Swallow's Cavern

    Yunnan

    Set inside a small nature reserve, this large cave complex is split into two – one high and dry, the other low and wet. The natural quiet of the popular…

  • Confucian Temple

    Confucian Temple

    Yunnan

    Jianshui’s most famous temple was modelled after the temple in Confucius’ hometown of Qufu (Shandong province) and finished in 1285; it covers 7.5…

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For those not afraid of height, walk on narrow and swinging rope bridges built on top of towering sky trees in Parashorea Scenic Zone of Xishuangbanna National Tropical Rainforest Park, located in Mengla county, Xishuangbanna prefecture @ Yunnan province of China.

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China's Xishuangbanna: 10 best outdoor adventure experiences

Jan 10, 2022 • 6 min read

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