Top 50 Best Things to Do in Yunnan
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Yunnan

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  • Yulong Snow Mountaintop_1
    4.5/5
    󰺂9.0
    34.86
    Yulong.Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Golden Spectacle of Yulong Snow Mountain, a Wait Finally Rewarded
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Take a cable car for panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains
    Cableway to 14780 ft glacier park
    󱨠Saved by 3605 users󱨠8282 positive reviews
  • Stone Forest Scenic Areatop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.8
    Shilin>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Ink Wash Painting-Like Bonsai Scenery of Kunming Stone Forest Scenic Area | Nov 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱨜See the bizarre karst peaks
    󰀆Ashima rock: unique & captivating
    󱨠Saved by 1566 users󱨠8019 positive reviews
  • Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Gardentop_3
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.7
    46.48
    Mengla.Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden.Chinese Academy of Scienc>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoDeals are here for Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences | Nov 15, 2025-Nov 18, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Electric vehicles connect the east and west areas
    󰋄Firefly tours & night views
    󱨠Saved by 450 users󱨠11580 positive reviews
  • Manting Imperial Garden
    4
    4.5/5
    󰺂8.7
    23.24
    Jinghong.Manting Park/Ethnic Cultural Park>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    Enjoy ethnic song and dance performances in the evening
    󱓊See beautiful peacocks up close
    󱨠Saved by 334 users󱨠10281 positive reviews
  • Dianchi Lake
    5
    4.7/5
    󰺂8.5
    Kunming>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe best season for gull watching in Kunming is from mid to late November | Nov 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰀆Surrounded by mountains & Daguan Tower
    󰋄Majestic plateau freshwater lake
    󱨠Saved by 1140 users󱨠4439 positive reviews
  • Dongfengyun Scenic Area
    6
    4.5/5
    󰺂8.5
    46.48
    Mile>100 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Spring Outings
    Highlights:
    Scenic platform & trail
    Enjoy a choir of thousands and terracotta art
    󱨠Saved by 488 users󱨠8895 positive reviews
  • Wild Elephant Valley
    7
    4.3/5
    󰺂8.4
    33.7
    Jinghong>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoDirect Shuttle Bus to Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley Now Available
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Observe traces of wild elephants on the 4,000m trail
    920m elevated walkway overlooks rainforest
    󱨠Saved by 273 users󱨠6137 positive reviews
  • Shangri-La Tiger Leaping Gorge
    8
    4.6/5
    󰺂8.4
    26.14
    Yulong.Tiger Leaping Gorge>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoChallenge the extreme slopes of Tiger Leaping Gorge and marvel at the canyon and snow-capped mountains
    trip best small logoFeatured in Fall Viewing Attractions
    Highlights:
    World-class hiking & iconic rock
    󰋄World-class hiking: mountains & rapids
    󱨠Saved by 1224 users󱨠3235 positive reviews
  • Cangshan Mountain
    9
    4.5/5
    󰺂8.4
    75.52
    Dali.Cangshan Scenic Area>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoYingjiang, a bird-watching paradise, attracts enthusiasts from all over the world | Oct 2025-Nov 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Spring Outings
    Highlights:
    10 temples & 20 natural attractions
    󰋄Unique geological landscapes displayed
    󱨠Saved by 778 users󱨠3947 positive reviews
  • Yunnan Nationalities Village
    10
    4.3/5
    󰺂8.3
    55.19
    Kunming.Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World>100 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoNPC Interactive Experience at Yunnan Nationalities Village
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    12 villages & 26 cultures
    󰀆Experience lively folk shows & festivals
    󱨠Saved by 835 users󱨠6209 positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in Yunnan?
These are all Best Things to Do in Yunnan:Yulong Snow Mountain, Stone Forest Scenic Area, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Manting Imperial Garden, Dianchi Lake
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yunnan?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yunnan include:Yulong Snow Mountain:4.5, Stone Forest Scenic Area:4.7, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden:4.7, Manting Imperial Garden:4.5, Dianchi Lake:4.7
At what locations in Yunnan can Best Things to Do in Yunnan be found?
The Best Things to Do in Yunnan are mainly located in:Yulong Snow Mountain:Yulong, Stone Forest Scenic Area:Shilin, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden:Mengla, Manting Imperial Garden:Jinghong, Dianchi Lake:Kunming
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