While some this year’s grandest travel plans may be on pause, not all vacation hope is lost. The allure of the open road is strong, leading to Yunnan “The place south of the colorful clouds.” You will surely be amazed in this unique adventure as there is much to discover along the G85-G80-G78 road linking the South-eastern Yunnan sister cities and the history, gardens, hidden villiages, and rice terrace. Yunnan is home to around 55 ethnic minorities, each with its own cultural characteristics and traditions. Our focus will be on finding those“off the beaten path” places that most don’t see. The open road is calling, ready to fill your eyes with wonder.
Shanghai / Your preferred location
Check in the hotel
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Kunming
Visit the Family Zhang’s Garden at Tuanshan village
Visit Jianshui Old Town and Chaoyang City Gate
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Jianshui
Visit a local Tofu work shop, learn to make local famous Tofu
Visit the local Wanyao Village for the local purple pottery
Visit Zhu’s family garden, a glimpse of the lifestyle of wealthy families in the early 20th century
Drive to Yuanyang( renowned for rice terraces), visit Lengdun Fruit Market
Enjoy sunset at Bada Terrace if weather permits
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Yuanyang
Explore the local market (if it is available)
Visit Azheke village with famous mushroom-shaped houses
Visit Qing Kou village with local museum inhabited by the Hani ethnic minorities
Enjoy a lovely rice terrace filed hike from Qingkou village to Bada
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Yuanyang
Climb the steps to the giant golden statue of the Mile Giant Buddha
Indulge in the beautiful surroundings on the mountain top of Mile
Visit a local grape plantation with red wine factory, red wine tasting
Relax in local hot spring in your hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Mile
Explore the Stone Forest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 5-star hotel in Kunming
Transfer to Kunming airport
Meals: Breakfast
