Kunming
24°53′N102°50′E
Yunnan,
without the
guesswork.
A practical 10-day digital guide for first-time independent travellers to China.
27°40′N100°15′E
24°53′N102°50′E
Dali
25°41′N100°13′E
Lijiang
26°52′N100°14′E
Shangri-La
27°50′N99°42′E
Meili
28°31′N98°55′E
FEILAI TEMPLE
- Kunming
- Dali
- Lijiang
- Shangri-La
- Meili
Independent Yunnan travel
10-day Yunnan Guide
For first-time independent travellers to China.
Route · Transport · Payments · Maps · Altitude
HTML travel kit · 6 folders · 22 guide pages
Choose the guide if: you want this 10-day, 5-stop route.
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A selected summary of Day 3 from the Yunnan · 2026 kit: sunrise at Longkan, the west shore, Xizhou and Dali Old City.
- RouteMorning-to-evening structure
- DecisionKnow what to choose and why
- ActionNames, apps and booking links
Day 03 · Dali
Preview ofWest shore + Old City
guide content
A day that leaves room to travel
- SunriseLongkan Dock · 龙龛码头Check the exact sunrise time the night before; it varies by season.
- NextErhai corridor · 洱海生态廊道Cycle or walk the west shore from Longkan to Panxi S-bend.
- MiddayXizhou · 喜洲古镇Take a taxi to Xizhou for lunch, Bai architecture and a tie-dye workshop.
- EveningDali Old City · 大理古城Start at Wenxian Tower before dusk, then explore Fuxing Road, Huguo Road and Renmin Lu.
The day’s sequence
Lake, Xizhou, Old City
Longkan at sunrise → cycle or walk to Panxi S-bend → taxi to Xizhou → Dali Old City in the evening.
- Check the sunrise time the night before.
- Explore the west-shore corridor.
- Start at Wenxian Tower before dusk.
Why this matters: the guide explains the trade-off, not just the attraction name. You should still recheck live prices, opening hours and transport schedules before travel.
Independent travel in Yunnan
The
Guide
10 days.
One clear route.
Built for first-time travellers who want the practical details before they arrive—not another generic list of attractions.
US$20one-time purchase
instant digital access
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Format Digital guide · no app requiredUse it on Phone, tablet and computerAccess HTML file · core pages offlineEdition Yunnan · 2026 kitDelivery Digital only · no physical productSee access & refund details
Choose a page to preview.Selected summaries adapted from the Yunnan · 2026 kit.
Day 03 · Dali
25°41′NWest shore + Old City
100°13′E
- SunriseLongkan Dock · 龙龛码头Check the exact sunrise time the night before; it varies by season.
- NextErhai corridor · 洱海生态廊道Cycle or walk the west shore from Longkan to Panxi S-bend.
- MiddayXizhou · 喜洲古镇Take a taxi to Xizhou for lunch, Bai architecture and a tie-dye workshop.
- EveningDali Old City · 大理古城Start at Wenxian Tower before dusk, then explore Fuxing Road, Huguo Road and Renmin Lu.
Pay in China · Alipay
PAYMENTBefore you start
SETUP
Alipay for Foreigners — Complete Setup Guide.
- 01A smartphone — iPhone or AndroidThe guide walks through downloading and registering in Alipay.
- 02Your foreign phone numberUsed for registration and SMS codes.
- 03A bank cardThe guide includes card-linking screenshots and troubleshooting notes.
- 04Your passportRequired for identity verification — a selfie and photo of your passport page.
Summary adapted from Yunnan · 2026 kit.
Route · Route Overview
NORTHWEST10 days · 9 nights
YUNNAN
Kunming → Dali → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Meili Snow Mountain → Kunming.
D1 · D9–10Kunming2 nights
D2–3Dali2 nights
D4–5Lijiang2 nights
D6–7Shangri-La2 nights
D8–D9 AMMeili Snow Mountain · Feilai Temple1 night
Summary adapted from Yunnan · 2026 kit.
Before You Go
PLANNINGBudget & altitude
GUIDE
Two planning sections in the final travel kit.
Budget overview
Plan per person
Transport, entry fees, accommodation, food and drink, and miscellaneous costs are broken down by category.
The guide includes a one-person / two-person room-sharing toggle and lists optional add-ons separately.
Altitude & acclimatization
Sleep altitude and peak exposure
The guide distinguishes where you sleep each night from the highest point reached that day, alongside critical-day notes and backup decisions.
This sample shows what the section covers. Read the full section and check current conditions before travelling.
Summary adapted from Yunnan · 2026 kit.
The Route
Kunming → Dali → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Meili → Kunming.Select a city to see its days, travel logic and transfer note.
Kunming · Day 1 & Days 9–10
Arrival and return
Arrive in Kunming on Day 1. Return from Feilai via Shangri-La on Day 9 and depart on Day 10.
2 nightsArrival and return
Exactly what you receive.
One connected Yunnan field guide—not ten disconnected blog posts. The route and the China-specific setup live in the same place.
6 folders. 22 guide pages.
Prepare & explore
- 01Before You Go4 pages · Visa & Entry · Apps to Install · Climate & Packing · Budget & Altitude
- 02Route3 pages · Route Overview · 10-Day Route Guide · Getting Around
- 03Daily Plans10 pages · Day 1 · Kunming · Day 2 · Dali · Day 3 · Dali · Day 4 · Lijiang · Day 5 · Lijiang · Day 6 · Shangri-La · Day 7 · Shangri-La · Day 8 · Feilai · Day 9 · Kunming · Day 10 · Kunming
Practical help
- 04Toolkit2 pages · Pocket Toolkit · Solo Travel Tips
- 05Pay in China2 pages · Set Up Alipay · Set Up WeChat Pay
- 06Closing Notes1 page · Safe Travels
The guide provides planning information and direct links. It does not include tickets, hotel bookings, transport bookings, a tour guide or emergency assistance.
Buy the guide · US$20About Yunnan Guides
Yunnan Guides is an independent travel-information brand focused on Yunnan, China. We use Chinese-language transport, navigation and booking sources, and review time-sensitive details for each published edition.
How we research →
Transport, app and booking details are checked against relevant Chinese-language platforms and official sources. Live prices, schedules and opening hours should still be rechecked before travel.
Simple digital access.
Pay once, receive the guide by email and save a copy before your trip.
Instant access
Delivered by email after checkout. Nothing is shipped.
Offline reading
Save the HTML file before departure. Core guide pages work offline; map links, live schedules, payments and policy checks need internet.
Access support
If delivery or the file fails, contact support instead of buying again.
Good to know
It is a personal-use digital guide. Recheck live schedules and entry rules.
General travel-planning information only. Tickets, bookings, tour operation and emergency assistance are not included.
Questions
What exactly do I receive?
An English HTML travel kit with 6 folders and 22 guide pages, including 10 daily plans for a 10-day, 9-night route. It opens in a modern browser and requires no app installation. There is no physical product.
Is this for first-time China travellers?
Yes. The guide assumes Yunnan may be your first independent trip in China and explains the systems visitors most often struggle with before and during the journey.
Can I use it on my phone and offline?
Yes. The digital guide works in a modern phone or desktop browser. Save the offline copy before departure. The core text remains available, but maps, live schedules, booking pages and other third-party links still require internet.
How do I receive the guide?
After successful payment, open the access page shown at checkout or use the link in the delivery email. If it does not arrive within 10 minutes, check spam and contact support rather than purchasing again.
Can I share the guide?
You may use it on your own devices and with companions on the same private trip. Public uploads, group or drive sharing, resale and commercial reuse are not permitted.
What if the file does not work?
Contact support with the checkout email and a description of the problem. Faulty or inaccessible files will be assessed for technical help, replacement access or another remedy required by applicable consumer law.
Can I get a refund?
Change-of-mind refunds are not normally offered after digital access or download. This does not remove rights that apply when the product is faulty, inaccessible or materially different from its description. Read the full refund policy before checkout.
What is included in a custom trip?
Custom work is scoped after your enquiry. It can include route structure, realistic travel times, stay areas and practical notes. It is planning support—not a packaged tour or booking service.
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