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5 cities found
· 2–3 days
重庆
Steep streets, three-dimensional transportation and night views of the two rivers make traveling in Chongqing itself a part of the travel experience.
· 3–5 days
大理
Dali is not just an ancient city, but a travel area spread between the high ridges of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. Bai ethnic communities, the history of Nanzhao and Dali, lakeside wetlands and mountain routes are suitable for a few days to slowly understand. The Erhai Lake Loop is very long, so you should choose a section of the lakeshore or a group of villages for an in-depth tour instead of completing the circle in a hurry.
· 2–2 days
昆明
Kunming is a plateau provincial capital where Dianchi Lake, limestone landscapes, flower and food markets, museums and Yunnan's multi-ethnic culture meet in a rapidly developing transportation hub. It’s not just a transit point: you can spend a day understanding the city’s lakes and the history of the province, and then choose a key suburb, rather than mistaking the entire central Yunnan for close-up attractions.
丽江
Lijiang is a plateau travel area, not just an ancient city. Dayan, Shuhe and Baisha preserve different levels of Naxi settlements and water system management, while Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and long-distance Lugu Lake require independent transportation and high-altitude preparation. The itinerary should revolve around two or three connected areas, and leave the most crowded commercial streets as early as possible to observe the living heritage that continues.
贵阳
Guiyang is a cool, mountainous provincial capital with a close proximity to forested ridges, karst water systems, Ming Dynasty landmarks and vibrant Guizhou culinary traditions. It is not only a transportation base for traveling to various places in Guizhou, but it is also worth a separate stop: the urban area is suitable for visiting museums and riverside monuments, while Qingyan or Tianhetan require half a day each.