Cangshan Mountain, Dali: Complete Visitor Guide
Cangshan Mountain (苍山) is the 19-peak range that rises straight behind Dali Old Town, with Erhai Lake at its feet. It is a UNESCO Global Geopark, and its highest summit, Malong Peak, reaches…
Stone Forest (Shilin)
The majestic Kunming Stone Forest stands as one of China’s most captivating natural wonders. Rising from Yunnan Province‘s emerald landscape, these ancient limestone formations tell a story 270 million years in the making….
Western Hills
Western Hill – The forest reserve on the west bank of the Dianchi lake consists of the Huating, Taihan mountains, which extend for more than 40 kilometres at an altitude of 2,500 metres…
Dali Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple: The Complete Travel Guide
Standing 69.13 meters tall for over 1,200 years, the Three Pagodas have survived more than 30 earthquakes while everything around them crumbled. After guiding thousands of travelers through this site, we’ve learned what…
Tiger Leaping Gorge: The Ultimate Guide to China’s Most Spectacular Canyon Adventure
Tiger Leaping Gorge stands as one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders. This dramatic canyon carved by the Jinsha River offers an unforgettable hiking experience in Yunnan Province. The gorge’s towering cliffs…
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Yunnan’s Sacred Peak
Towering majestically above Lijiang‘s ancient cobblestone streets, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain emerges as one of China’s most breathtaking natural wonders. This sacred peak has captivated travelers for centuries with its pristine glaciers, mystical…
A Comprehensive Guide to Exploring Lijiang Old Town
Nestled in the heart of Yunnan Province, Lijiang Old Town is a captivating destination that transports visitors back in time. This ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a true gem that…
Green Lake
Located on the west side of Wuhua Mountain in Kunming, Green Lake Park is an urban park designed and created all the way back in the 17th century. Two long banks divide Green…
Shibaoshan in Jianchuan: The “Dunhuang of the South”
Tucked into the forested slopes 25 kilometers southwest of Jianchuan County, Shibaoshan (Stone Treasure Mountain) remains one of Yunnan’s most criminally undervisited cultural treasures. We’ve watched travelers spend days hunting for “authentic China”…
Jizu Mountain Travel Guide: Cable Car, Temples and Day Trips from Dali
Jizu Mountain (Jizushan, Chicken Foot Mountain) is a Buddhist pilgrimage mountain in Yunnan and a full day trip from Dali. Most visitors take the cable car up to Jinding Temple on the 3,248…
