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The Most Beautiful Autumn in Yunnan: A Spontaneous Journey Through Lijiang, Shangri-La, Dali, and Tengchong's Ginkgo Village Prologue: The Unexpected Beauty of Travel Some journeys are destined to be surprises that never made it onto your calendar. When my best friend said, "I want to…

Time Log: A Dream of Yellow and Blue in Late Autumn, Southwest Yunnan Destination: Yunnan Travel Dates: November 20, 2015 · 9 Days Per Person Cost: Approximately 5,000 RMB (including private car hire, accommodation, meals, and entrance fees) Travelers: Couple/Husband and Wife "Most of life's…

To Erhai Lake, Waiting for a Sunset: A Slow Journey Around Erhai Lake (Dali Ancient Town, Shuanglang, Xizhou, Haidong) Some trips don't need much of a reason. Maybe it was the deep blue hue Lugu Lake left in my memory last year. Maybe it was…

Known for Its Peril: A Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Guide – Where Cliffs and River Meet the Most Breathtaking Views "If you haven't been to Tiger Leaping Gorge, you haven't truly experienced Yunnan." This saying has long circulated among backpackers. When I finally set foot…

14 Days Around Yunnan: From Kunming to Yubeng, a Trek Through Paradise Prologue: Why Yubeng? Ask any hiking enthusiast about China's most worthwhile hidden gem, and nine times out of ten they'll tell you—Yubeng. The name means "a place where jewels gather" in Tibetan, and…