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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Yongren [2025]
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Yulong Snow Mountain
4.5
/5
18308 reviews
9.0
From €7.33
Based on 708 reviews
Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864001335596
Address: 15 km north of Lijiang Old Town, Yulong County, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Take a cable car for panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains
Cableway to 14780 ft glacier park
Saved by 3723 users8318 positive reviews
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The scenery at the scenic spot is really amazing, the air is fresh, and you can see Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. First, you take an electric car, then get off and walk a few hundred meters to the mountainside, and then take a car to the lake. It just feels like the car ride isn't that far, and the price-performance ratio is a bit low compared to the ticket price. Otherwise, it's pretty good, and the service is also acceptable.
It is worth of money. To me, just go slowly to the peak of Glacier Park and enjoy the snowy surroundings is enough for 1 day. I will save other places like Blue Moon Valley for other time.
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7
/5
16010 reviews
8.8
From €34.17
Based on 54 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86087167711439
Address: Extension of Shilin Middle Road, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
See the bizarre karst peaks
Ashima rock: unique & captivating
Saved by 1605 users8060 positive reviews
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It's worth visiting, very good. There are fewer people this season. There are no refreshment points inside the scenic area, only automatic water vending machines at the entrance; there are none in other areas. I suggest adding more refreshment points. Abandoned facilities should be removed promptly, such as abandoned emergency telephones. Also, the scenic area's signage system is inadequate, the stones are far apart, and lack interest. The Stone Forest's charm relies on imagination; if the stones in front of visitors were displayed with more visually appealing signs, visitors would linger longer.
Worth a visit, the karst landscape is quite unique. The route is very complex, and surprisingly, there's no panoramic map, and the signage for attractions is minimal.
I don't think it's necessary to hire a guide at the entrance. Most guides, to save time, only take you along the main route, skipping all the side paths. You can actually explore on your own at your own pace; it's not complicated. The trick is to just follow the man-made paths, and you'll be fine.
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Dianchi Lake
4.7
/5
9034 reviews
8.5
Based on 296 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86087164310175
Address: 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Surrounded by mountains & Daguan Tower
Majestic plateau freshwater lake
Saved by 1175 users4519 positive reviews
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It's beautiful, don't take the cable car unless you just want to experience it. Xishan District is very large, just go to Haigeng Park and the Seven-Arch Floating Bridge. You can visit these two attractions on two separate trips.
The scenery is quite beautiful. It's about 2 kilometers long, with 1 kilometer on Dianchi Lake and the other kilometer or so uphill. The uphill part is a little scary, but overall I would recommend giving it a try.
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Dongfengyun Scenic Area
4.5
/5
10315 reviews
8.5
From €9.79
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608736292698
Address: Hudong Highway, Maile City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Scenic platform & trail
Enjoy a choir of thousands and terracotta art
Saved by 512 users8959 positive reviews
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The iconic red-brick building complex within the scenic area, including the Kaleidoscope Art Museum, the Half-Cloud Artist's Salon, and the Seal Carving Workshop, is incredibly photogenic. Designed by Yunnan artist Luo Xu, these structures are built using local red bricks, without the aid of reinforced concrete. The Kaleidoscope Art Museum, shaped like a wine bottle and a flame, blends the wine culture of Mile with the fire culture of the Yi people. Sunlight filters through the perforated red-brick dome, creating ever-changing light and shadow effects, perfect for taking pictures. The Half-Cloud Artist's Salon, with its exterior resembling a floating cloud, houses a café and restaurant, ideal for a relaxing break.
Dongfengyun is named after Dongfeng Farm. There's a historical exhibition inside that's worth visiting. It would be very beautiful during the flower season, but by early November there aren't many flowers left. Honestly, the 80 yuan entrance fee isn't really worth it.
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Shangri-La Tiger Leaping Gorge
4.6
/5
5655 reviews
8.4
From €5.50
Based on 1,226 reviews
Tiger Leaping Gorge | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608878806982
Address: Tiger Leaping Gorge(Hutiaoxia Town), Shangri-La County, Diqing Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
World-class hiking & iconic rock
World-class hiking: mountains & rapids
Saved by 1266 users3253 positive reviews
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The Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge offers stunning views of the Jinsha River, while the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge is a scenic hike. If you experience severe altitude sickness, you can buy an elevator ticket for the Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, which easily takes you to the viewing platform. Those in good physical condition can skip the elevator and climb the stairs in about ten minutes.
It's recommended to buy tickets at the visitor center. E-tickets purchased through Ctrip are not accepted by the scenic area; you must exchange them for paper tickets at the visitor center, which also incurs a 5 yuan parking fee. Hikers don't need tickets; you can drive directly to the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge. The scenic area management is somewhat poor, but the scenery is definitely worth the visit.
The scenery at Tiger Leaping Gorge is undeniably beautiful, though the sightseeing elevator at 70 yuan is a bit pricey. The most unacceptable thing was the parking lot; it was full of pebbles. Given the significant annual ticket revenue, couldn't they allocate some of that money to repair the parking lot? The on-site guides were also inadequate. It was chaotic. There were also a bunch of scalpers offering to drive into the scenic area without queuing. It was so obvious on the way to the scenic area, why couldn't they do anything about it? Or do they have some kind of corrupt relationship with the local management? Thankfully, the shuttle bus within the scenic area is free.
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Cangshan Mountain
4.5
/5
6749 reviews
8.4
From €15.90
Based on 337 reviews
Cangshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608725365006
Address: Xiyinxian Road, Dali Ancient City, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
10 temples & 20 natural attractions
Unique geological landscapes displayed
Saved by 807 users3954 positive reviews
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I bought tickets on Ctrip for a self-guided tour. I took the Gantong Cableway up, then walked 10 kilometers along the Jade Belt Cloud Trail, transferring at the Ximatan Cableway, and finally taking the Zhonghe Cableway down. It was very comfortable; my legs weren't sore the next day, although it was a bit adventurous.
The view from the mountaintop was decent, but the staff at the Zhonghe cable car station were incredibly rude. We came here to have fun, not to owe them money. Who are they trying to fool with their attitude? I suggest they make improvements.
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Yunnan Nationalities Village
4.3
/5
14257 reviews
8.3
From €11.62
Based on 513 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86087164311255
Address: 1310 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
12 villages & 26 cultures
Experience lively folk shows & festivals
Saved by 851 users6220 positive reviews
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Hiring a guide for 200 yuan is definitely worth it. The guide will take you on a walk around and will take you to three intangible cultural heritage sites, such as silver jewelry sales, medicinal incense, and tea. You can buy things or not.
The miniature landscape park is quite large; you can easily walk through it in three hours. I recommend going as soon as the park opens, as many shows are combined at the beginning and become more scattered later, making it difficult to see everything. If you're short on time, it's not necessary to force yourself to go.
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Lugu Lake Scenic Area
4.7
/5
10788 reviews
8.3
From €8.55
Based on 889 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86088815908880150
Address: Lugu Lake Town, Ninglang County, Lijiang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Experience unique Mosuo walking marriage
Plateau lake at 2.685 km
Saved by 807 users7031 positive reviews
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Driving around Lugu Lake was so comfortable! The roads were easy to drive on, parking was convenient, and it was truly a paradise on earth. We took a boat from Puluo Wharf and saw the morning mist. The locals were all very friendly. The stone pot fish was delicious, and the apples were also very tasty.
The journey from Lijiang to Lugu Lake was quite long, but the moment I saw the lake, it was all worth it! It truly deserves its reputation as a pearl of the plateau, and was the most memorable highlight of our Yunnan trip. Even now, more than a month after returning, I often think of the azure lake and the beautiful sky—a sight I'll never want to leave!
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Potatso National Park
4.4
/5
9067 reviews
8.3
From €29.04
Based on 506 reviews
Pudacuo National Forest Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608878232533
Address: Pudacuo National Park Scenic Spot, Hongpo Village, Shangri-La, Diqing, China (near Shuoduhu Road)
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Winter mist & May-June
Winter mist on Shudu Lake
Saved by 839 users3620 positive reviews
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The autumn colors were beautiful, but we didn't have enough time to see everything. The ticket price felt a bit expensive, especially considering we had just visited Baishuitai; the contrast was too stark. 😀
Pudacuo National Park is located in Hongpo Village, Jiantang Town, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is a 5A-level tourist attraction. Major attractions include Shudu Lake and Bita Lake. The park boasts beautiful scenery, clear blue skies, alpine meadows, and geological landscapes, making it a popular summer retreat.
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The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
4.7
/5
12628 reviews
8.1
From €8.93
Based on 523 reviews
Dali Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864009001558
Address: Southwest corner of the intersection of Santa Road and Wenbi Road, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Three Pagodas Reflection Pond views
Perfect spot for tower reflections
Saved by 627 users5941 positive reviews
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Chongsheng Three Pagodas, the only 5A scenic spot in Dali, is well worth a visit. There are free guided tours, and the electric shuttle bus service is not tiring. The cultural and creative products in the shop at the entrance are also very beautiful, and you can also get a stamp.
For me, you can skip the insides of the temples and pay more attention to the surrounding scenery and Pagodas. Go early to avoid the crowd. I was there at 0820 am hardly any crowds. They start coming around 0900 am. Take the pictures you want near the pagoda then take the buggy up the top. Then take the steps down to the bottom. It makes a huge difference
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