Yunnan 5 Days 4 Nights Travel Guide, Everyone Should Have a Spontaneous Trip Once in Their Life

✈️Day 1️⃣ First Impressions of Lijiang - ✈️Direct flight from Hangzhou to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (about 3h) ⚠️Tip: Be sure to choose a window seat on the left side! You can get a full aerial view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the second half of the flight🏔️ - 🏡Recommended stay: Lijiang Huamian Guesthouse (No. 66, Wenhua Alley, Wuyi Street, Old Town) 💰Price: 300+/night 🌟🌟🌟🌟 🔥Highlight: 180° unobstructed view of the snow mountain while lying down! The rooftop terrace is perfect for Instagram-worthy shots📸 - 🐎 Horse caravan afternoon tea experience (228/person) Must-visit: 90-minute horseback ride through the Ancient Tea Horse Road🏇 Wearing ethnic-style dresses makes for great photos～ - 🌙 Lijiang Old Town Night Tour Route Photo spots: Big Waterwheel (Old Town landmark) ➡️ Sifang Street (most crowded) ➡️ Bar Street Highly recommended show: 21:30 performance of "Songcheng Eternal Love" 280/person! The moment when actors fly overhead will really move you to tears😭 ❄️🌊Day 2️⃣ Snow Mountain and Lugu Lake Double Experience - 🏨Change accommodation: Lijiang Aman Hotel (5000+/night) 👑Room booking tip: Be sure to book a lake view suite with a full view of Shuhe Ancient Town! - 🌬️Jade Dragon Snow Mountain One-Day Tour Full Guide (460/person) 🚡Includes: Cable car + Blue Moon Valley + "Impression Lijiang" epic live show ‼️Important: Oxygen tanks can be bought directly at the scenic spot (20 per can at the Old Town pharmacy is also an option) - 💙Lugu Lake Stunning Lake Circuit (300/car) Fairyland spots: Heart-shaped Bay💗 + Water willow flowers in full bloom from May to August, breathtakingly beautiful - 🍲Must-eat restaurant: Grandma’s Braised Spare Ribs (60 per person) Locals’ favorite! Even the soup is so delicious you’ll want to drink it all～ 🚗Day 3️⃣ Dali Erhai Lake Self-Driving Tour - Self-driving route: Lijiang ➡️ Shuanglang ➡️ Dali Old Town (196km) 🚙Car rental guide: Pre-book an SUV on Trip.com and it’s recommended to buy full insurance 318/day - 🏯Dali Old Town Must-Eat List: 🍯Grilled Milk Fan 5 yuan 🥖Yang’s Crispy Pastry 8 yuan - 🌊Erhai Lake Cycling Route (40/day) Highlight section: Longkan Pier (best sunrise spot) ➡️ Popular S Bay ➡️ Wase Town - 🌅Recommended stay: Shuanglang Sea View Room (800+/night) Open the curtains and you can catch the same Erhai Lake sunrise🌅, guaranteed to get likes on social media! ⛰️Day 4️⃣ In-depth Shangri-La Tour - 🥾 Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Guide (ticket 45) Thrill level: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Not for those afraid of heights!) ⚠️Must-have: Non-slip shoes + plenty of drinking water (few supply stations on the way) - 🕌 Songzanlin Monastery Photo Guide (90/person) Best photo spot: Opposite small hill📸 for a panoramic view of the Golden Roof - 🏞️ Pudacuo National Park Activities (100/person) Recommended hiking route: Shudu Lake 3km lakeside trail (most scenic) - 🏡Unique stay: Tibetan-style guesthouse (400+/night) Exclusive experience: Tibetan tea making + barley wine brewing! Very authentic～ 🛍️Day 5️⃣ Shopping for Souvenirs - Must-buy list: 🌹Jiahua Fresh Flower Cake 3.5 each (freshly baked and super tasty) 🍵Lao Banzhang Pu’er Tea 200+/cake (great for gifts) 🥩Yak Jerky 50/bag (haggling is a must!) - 🚗Return trip tips: Arrive at Lijiang Airport 2 hours early! Security lines can be very long during peak season ‼️Bitter experience summary: 1️⃣Bring enough sunscreen! The high-altitude UV rays are very strong🌞 2️⃣Use moisturizing masks morning and night, the high altitude is so dry it can cause peeling😫 3️⃣Buying oxygen tanks in the Old Town is the most cost-effective; they are twice as expensive on the snow mountain❄️ 4️⃣Bring 1000 yuan in cash, WeChat Pay coverage is 95% Secret Realm