Discover Yunnan

A Pre-Spring Festival Mother-Daughter Trip to Xishuangbanna: A Custom-Designed Off-the-Beaten-Path Itinerary, Feasting on Food and Scenery As a self-taught travel enthusiast, I've always believed that the best kind of travel isn't about rushing from one attraction to another—it's about measuring every inch of land with…

Year-End Western Yunnan Road Trip: An In-Depth Exploration and Practical Guide to the Tengchong Loop Introduction: A Spontaneous Western Yunnan Loop If you're someone who loves history and enjoys flipping through books, the western Yunnan region—especially Tengchong, Ruili, and Mangshi—will undoubtedly captivate you. This area…

Lijiang and Dali, Yunnan: A Soul-Healing Journey Through Wind, Flowers, Snow, and Moonlight Some say Yunnan is a place you can visit countless times and never grow tired of. I couldn't agree more. In November 2022, I set foot on this magical land once again,…

Revisiting Yunnan: A Solo Journey Through the Eastern Highlands in Search of Natural Wonders Prologue: The Road Back A year and a half ago, I wrote about my graduation road trip through the vast landscapes of Northwest China—a piece that unexpectedly became my first featured…

Sleeping In Until Naturally Awake: A Leisurely Journal About Tengchong On February 6, 2024, China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism released a new batch of national 5A-level tourist attractions, and Heshun Ancient Town in Tengchong was proudly on the list. When the news broke, I…