Yunnan: The Hidden Paradise of China – Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La | The Travel Intern
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In the southwestern region of China lies Yunnan province. Dubbed as China's hidden paradise, follow our adventures through the lesser-known cities of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-la!
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KUNMING CITY
00:51 - Yunnan Nationalities Village
Yunnan province is home to 26 different minority ethnic groups and you can experience all of them right here! (FUN FACT: China has a total of 56 ethnic groups! Talk about diversity!)
01:04 - Dragon Gate, Western Hills
Skillfully carved on a large natural rock, it is said that once you enter the dragon gate, you will become famous and successful. Who can say no to good luck?!
01:20 - Green Lake Park
Here at one of the most beautiful parks in Kunming city, you can catch locals engaging in recreational activities. It’s the perfect place to absorb the Kunming culture!
01:31 - Shilin Stone Forest
Epic or what? This 400 sq km-wide area of towering limestones (all natural!) was considered the “First Wonder of the World” to the Chinese. Marvel at the different karst formation around this stone forest!
01:41 - Jiuxiang Scenic Region
Explore the cluster of karst caves in this region, the largest of such complex in China! Here you’ll get to explore a bat cave, lying dragon cave, grand lion hall and fairy field, among others.
DALI
01:50 - Three Pagodas
Three impressive 1,800-year-old pagodas that are still standing to this day and are a symbol of the history of Dali City.
02:04 - Dali Ancient City
A thousand-year-old city with so much history and culture where the past and present coexist.
LIJIANG
02:23 - Old Town of Lijiang
A town with a history going back more than 1,000 years, it remains largely untouched and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
02:48 - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Scale this 5,596-metre giant! (SIKE! You can actually take a cable car up 4506 metres!)
02:51 - Blue Moon Valley
As its name suggests, it's an extremely blue river meandering through a lush valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain! Definitely a must-visit!
02:58 - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (4506-metre peak)
Get a bird's eye view of Lijiang from on top the most southerly snowcapped mountain in the Northern Hemisphere!
03:07 - Impression Lijiang
Catch this magnificent outdoor singing and dancing performance demonstrating the tradition and lifestyle of the local ethnic people! You even get a picturesque view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the background!
03:12 - Black Dragon Pool
A great place to see the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain but an even better place to take sick IG pictures!
03:23 - Tiger Leaping Gorge
If you're all about that hiking/fitspo life then we recommend going on this 2-day-1-night hike up the Tiger Leaping Gorge! The views are out of this world! That, we guarantee!
SHANGRI-LA
04:16 - Songzanlin Lamasery
Visit the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple complex in Yunnan Province!
04:26 - Dukezong Ancient City
It is the largest and best-preserved Tibetan city among China's Tibetan counties!
04:40 - Balagezong Scenic Area
Soak in the sights and sound of this beautiful area and discover its unique beauty with rich Tibetan culture!
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10 Things to Do in Kunming
Check out 10 great things to do in Kunming - China's Spring City. Take in the local culture at the Green Lake, go for a hike in the Western Hills, sample delicious Yunnan cuisine, and party like a rock star at night.
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Best things to do in SHANGRI-LA YUNNAN, the most remote city in Yunnan | China Travel Guide
Here are the best things to do in Shangri-la Yunnan: Visit the most famous Tibetan temple, the Songzanlin Monastery and explore the old village of Dukezong. These places are a great introduction to the Tibetan culture and you can easily do these within a day.
Shangri-La Yunnan is named after a mythical city in James Hilton’s book, the Lost Horizon. Previously known as Zhongdian, the city was re-named as Shangri-La in December 2001. The name Shangri-La means Paradise.
This is the most remote city in Yunnan as compared to the rest of the cities in Yunnan, such as Kunming and Lijiang. There is public transportation between these cities and buses travel regularly between Shangri-La and Tiger Leaping Gorge, Lijiang or Dali. However, bus services need to be confirmed prior to travelling as services can be disrupted due to weather or road conditions. Alternatively, you may choose to fly here. There is currently no rail connection between Lijiang and Shangri-La, however, a new rail line is being built.
If you choose to go by the mountain roads from Tiger Leaping Gorge, you could stop by at Bai Shui Tai (white water terrace). From there, you could catch the 2pm bus to Shangri-La. However, if you miss the bus like we did, then be prepared to hire a private car for at least 400 rmb.
Situated on the High Tibetan plateau, the winter is cold. It's also good to acclimatize to the high elevation prior to coming. A good suggestion is to stay in Lijiang or Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Chapters:
0:00 : Introduction
1:04 : Drive from Tiger Leaping Gorge
1:21 : Bai Shui Tai (White Water Terrace)
2:07 : Drive to Shangri-La
3:00 : Songzanlin Monastery
4:27 : Holy Lake
5:24 : Dukezong Old Village
6:40 : Guishan Park
8:21 : Giant Prayer Wheel
9:30 : Shangri-La
10:03 : Outro
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10 Days Classic Sichuan & Yunnan Highlights Tour
After finishing the Chengdu highlight tour packages of Leshan Giant Buddha and Mt. Emei, it's time for you to indulge in breathtaking scenery and Naxi Culture in Lijiang and immerse into the time-honored Shangri-La paradise. Making some spare time for Kunming, the flower city to witness a whole vivid Yunnan impression. Not from books or pictures, but in person.
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Come to Panda's Hometown and have close contact with the lovely creatures;
Be marvel at the largest stone Buddha in the world and pay pilgrimage to Mount Emei;
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Video of our Nov-2017 self-drive trip to Lugu Lake (泸沽湖) in southwest China.
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Lugu Lake is located in a mountainous region which is about 200km from Lijiang City (丽江市). It is an alpine lake famed for its spectacular scenery and is home to the Mosuo minority ethnic group.
Adminitstratively, Lugu Lake sits on the border between Yunnan (云南) and Sichuan (四川) Province. With 2/3 of it in Yunnan and 1/3 in Sichuan.
Lugu Lake sits at an elevation of 2685m, making it the highest lake in Yunnan Province. Ringed by mountains on all sides, the panoramic lake has 4 peninsulas, 5 islands, 14 bays and an impressive 17 beaches.
The lake has long been home to the local Mosuo people, whom are widely recognised to be the last matriarchal society in the world. Thus, Lugu Lake is also commonly refered to as “The Kingdom of Women”, “Home of the Matriarchal Tribe” and “Women’s World”.
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Shangri La (香格里拉) or Zhongdian (中甸) China, Dêqên, Yunnan | 2016 FULL HD Travel Video
This week we go from Lijiang to Shangri-la (香格里拉). A place they used to call Zhōngdiàn (中甸). It's in Yunnan province, China, but you definitely feel the Tibetan vibes here.
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We stayed at: Kevin's Trekker Inn, Shangri-La, China
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Our hike to the Yakfields around Shangri-La and our Tibetan Homestay we arranged with: Khampa Caravan.
Loved it! The hike is definitely lonely and unique, though the village was not as spectaculair as we'd hoped.
And for those who wonder: Till early 2000's this town was called Zongdian, but the government thought it would attrack more tourists if they would rename the place Shangri-La. After the novel of James Hilton. Where Shangri-La is described as a mystical paradise on earth....
In 2014 the old city got fire and hundreds of houses were destroyed. Though rebuilding goes fast!
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LIJIANG Old Town - YUNNAN - DISCOVER CHINA
Lijiang, an attractive tourist destination in Yunnan Province.
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This is the main region inhabited by the Naxi People, one of China's 55 minority ethnic groups.
Yunnan, the Unknown part of China you will Want to Travel to
Exploring Yunnan, a part of China you might have never seen. A region of contrasts and traditions. We will see Lijiang Old City and the Hani Millenary Rice Terraces, the two places that fascinated me the most!
I backpacked there in January 2017 for three weeks, starting from Kunming, the capital, to Lijiang, and then to the Southern side.
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00:00 - Yunnan in a Nutshell
00:58 - The Old City of Lijiang
01:56 - What Lijiang Makes you Feel
02:46 - The millenary Hani Rice Terraces
04:10 - My Impressions of the Masterpiece
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Hi! This is Sara, from Spain and originally from China. I am continually exploring my mental and physical edges through raw adventures.
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The Old Town of Lijiang (simplified Chinese: 丽江古城) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Lijiang City, Yunnan, China.
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