Airports

• Kunming Changshui International Airport 昆明长水国际机场
  Address: Changshui village, Guandu District, Kunming City 昆明市官渡区长水村
  How to Get There: By shuttle bus, subway or taxi
  Passengers may take Subway Line 6(CNY6) or NO.903 Bus to the downtown.
  Airport buses are also available. Ticket fare: CNY25
• Singapore Changi Airport 新加坡樟宜机场
  It is a major civilian airport that serves Singapore, and is one of the largest transportation hubs in Asia. The airport is located in Changi, at the eastern end of Singapore, approximately 20 kilometres northeast from Marina Bay,  on a 13-square-kilometre (5.0 sq mi) site.   Website: changiairport.com

Singapore – Kunming Flights

There are four direct flights totally flying from Singapore Changi Airport  to Kunming Changshui International Airport — TR164 is available on Monday and Wednesday, MU5082 is available on Monday and Saturday, TR162 is available on Tuesday and  Friday. AK702/AK101 are daily flights. These flights were mainly provided by Scoot(酷航), Thai AirAsia, Malaysia airasia, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. the journey takes about 4 hours  by direct flights. Discount tickets are available. (All departure/arrival times are local time)

Singapore-Kunming Railway

The Trans-Asian Railway (TAR) is a project to create an integrated freight railway network across Europe and Asia. The TAR is a project of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). The railway from Singapore to Kunming is under construction.

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Day 1: Departure from Malaysia

• Morning: Depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on a direct flight to Kunming Changshui International Airport. The flight duration is approximately 3.5 hours.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Kunming and proceed to the airport exit. Take a taxi or airport shuttle to your hotel for check-in and rest.
• Evening: Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, savoring authentic Yunnan cuisine like “Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles” and “Yunnan Hot Pot.”

Day 2: Kunming City Tour

• Morning: Start your day at Cuihu Park (Green Lake Park), a serene urban oasis where you can enjoy the natural scenery and observe local life.
• Afternoon: Head to Yuantong Temple, one of Kunming’s oldest Buddhist temples, dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Explore its tranquil environment and traditional architecture.
• Evening: Dine at a nearby restaurant and then stroll along Jingxing Street, known for its historical sites and cultural atmosphere.

Day 3: Kunming to Nanning by High-Speed Train

• Morning: Take a high-speed train from Kunming South Railway Station to Nanning East Railway Station. The journey takes approximately 4-5.5 hours. There are around 50 daily departures, with ticket prices ranging from CNY 246 to 282 (USD 35-40) for a second-class seat.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Nanning and explore the city or rest at your hotel.
• Evening: Enjoy dinner in Nanning and experience the local nightlife.

Day 4: Nanning to Kunming by High-Speed Train

• Morning: Return to Kunming by high-speed train. The journey offers breathtaking views of the karst landscape and lush greenery.
• Afternoon: Upon arrival in Kunming, visit Shilin Stone Forest National Park (approximately 1.5 hours by car from Kunming). This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its unique karst formations.
• Evening: Return to Kunming and have dinner at a local restaurant. Rest at your hotel.

Day 5: Kunming City Exploration

• Morning: Take Metro Line 3 to Dianchi Lake and visit the West Mountain (Xi Shan). Take a cable car to the top for panoramic views of Dianchi Lake and the surrounding area.
• Afternoon: Explore the attractions on West Mountain, including Huating Temple, Taihua Temple, and Dragon Gate. Enjoy the lush forests and historical sites.
• Evening: Have dinner at Chamahua Street at the base of West Mountain, known for its variety of Yunnan delicacies.

Day 6: Departure

• Morning: Check out of your hotel and head to Kunming Changshui International Airport for your return flight to Malaysia.
• Afternoon: Depart from Kunming, concluding your trip.

High-Speed Train Experience

• Food and Drink: High-speed trains offer mobile snack trolleys and dining cars where you can purchase Chinese-style set meals, snacks, and drinks. Disposable cups and boiled water are available.
• Toilets: Trains are equipped with both squatting and western-style toilets. Specialized toilets for the disabled and baby-changing areas are also available.
• Baggage Storage: Luggage can be stored in overhead racks or designated large luggage areas at the head or end of your carriage.

Chinese Name:保山板桥古镇
English Name: Banqiao Old Town in Longyang District, Baoshan
Baoshan Banqiao Old Town in Longyang District travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Banqiao Old Town in Baoshan.

Banqiao, A Town On The South Silk Road Situated in Longyang District of Baoshan Municipality, Banqiao used to be an important town on the South Silk Road. It has many a place of interest such as Qinglong Street, Longwangtang Park, Reclining Buddha Temple, Beiyue Lake (Reservoir), Xizhuang Temple and Guangzun Temple etc.
(1): Guangzun Temple is the biggest religious architecture complex in Baoshan. As a place where one can experience three kinds of religions (Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism), it was listed in 2003 among key protected cultural relics in Yunnan.
(2): Xizhuang Temple, referred to as Zhubajie Temple by locals, is the unique temple in China to enshrine Zubajie (Zhubajie-the Pig in Pilgrimage to West Paradise-was once a general in the heaven but was degraded and incarnated into a Pig due to his obscenity to Ms. Chang’e-the Moon Beauty).
(3): Zhuli (Bamboo Groves) Hotspring, covering 10 Mu (Chinese acre) and containing wholesome minerals in its water, is the most famous hotspring in Banqiao Town; its water temperature stays between 41 to 47 degrees Celsius.  

As home to Han and other nationalities such as Hui, Yi, Bai and Man etc., Banqiao Town turns out to be a bustling world where people from near and afar join in traditional festivals and temple fairs.

Shuanghe Ethnic Elementary School晋宁区双河民族小学 in Jinning District, Kunming, is a notable educational institution focusing on the academic and cultural development of ethnic minority students. Here are some key points about the school:

Kota Kinabalu – Kunming Flights offer the flight schedules between Kota Kinabalu and  Kunming. The distance from Kota Kinabalu to kunming is about 2531 kilometers. There is only one direct flight connecting the two places. Kota Kinabalu(哥打基纳巴鲁) , formerly known as Jesselton(亚庇), is the state capital of Sabah(沙巴州), Malaysia(马来西亚）and the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo(婆罗洲) facing the South China Sea. Also called the Spring city due to its moderate weather, Kunming is the capital and largest city in Yunnan Province, located in Southwest China. It is a prefecture-level city and the political, economic and cultural center of the province as well as the seat of the provincial government. It is also a good choice to travel.

Airports

Kunming Changshui International Airport  昆明长水国际机场
Location：Changshui village of Guandu District, about 24 km away from the city centre. 

Kota Kinabalu  International Airport 亚庇国际机场

In Kota Kinabalu, the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. In 2017, 8 million passengers passed through the airport, making it the second busiest airport in Malaysia.

Kota Kinabalu – Kunming Flights

There are 14 flights about from Kota Kinabalu  International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport.There are two direct flights,  AK1482 from Kota  Kinabalu to Kunming and Kunming to Kota Kinabalu. The whole journey takes about 4h10m to 1d1h55m. (All departure/arrival times are local time)

 Kunming – Kota Kinabalu Flights

There is only one direct flight between Kunming and Krabi and there are some stops like Guangzhou, Xiamen and Bangkok. Flight AK1483 from Kunming to Krabi are available on Monday,Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday. The whole journey takes about 4h15m to 1d23h15m.

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2. If you wan to book ticket and arrange a Kota Kinabalu – Kunming tour, please contact us, Email: contact@YunnanExploration.com; Tel: +86-871-63511469.
3. The ticket price is changing, sometimes there are discounts, while sometimes not.

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• Trains to Yunnan
• Trans Asia Railway
• Metro in Yunnan

Roads in Yunnan

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• Freeways in Yunnan
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• Roads to Yunnan
• Trans-Asia Roads
• National Roads in Yunnan

The news updated on December 18, 2018. 

The world’s Shangri-La image store of Diqing Tibetan autonomous prefecture officially settled down in the Old Town of Lijiang, Southwest China’s Yunnan province, on Dec 17.

In recent years, in line with the new trend of global tourism development, Diqing prefecture has strived to achieve a virtuous cycle of tourism, enhancing the brand value of Shangri-La and promoting the transformation and upgrading of the tourism industry.

The image store aims to continuously strengthen tourism exchange and cooperation between Diqing and Lijiang, so that more tourists can get to know and understand Shangri-La and boost winter travel to the area.

In addition, the image store fully displays Diqing’s magical and beautiful natural scenery lake, rich ethnic customs and long history and culture.

The newly-opened image store is full of people and very lively. The staff members wear Diqing’s special ethnic costumes, introduce boutique travel routes, distribute Diqing travel brochures and give out small gifts with ethnic characteristics.The Diqing tourism image promotion, tourism product sales and the customer source market organization are closely linked and organically combined through the image store, playing a long-term, stable and effective brand promotion role.

The news was updated on March 1st, 2018.

Scenic spots in Yunnan are expected to receive 670 million visits from China and abroad in 2018, according to a report by the Yunnan Provincial Tourism Development Commission during the seven-day provincial two sessions gathering, which ended in January.

A government-sponsored app – E-Travel in Yunnan – covering transportation, accommodations and ticket reservations in the province, is scheduled for release on Thursday, officials said.

Codeveloped by the Yunnan provincial government and Tencent, the app will offer customized tour products and services to travelers, and will oversee the market using real-time information.

Online package services include ticket reservations, hotel bookings and parking accommodations. Purchases of local delicacies will also be offered to visitors. Travelers will be able to lodge complaints through the app.

The app is expected to be a key in upgrading Yunnan province’s tourism industry after its image was tarnished by a series of incidents last year.

In February 2017, media reported Chen Shun, Yunnan’s vice-governor, disguised as a visitor, was forced to shop before being allowed to inspect scenic spots. The next month, a woman surnamed Dong was badly beaten, receiving disfiguring injuries to her face in a vicious attack by several residents in Lijiang.

Ruan Chengfa, governor of the province, said irregularities – including misleading promotions, forced shopping and poor management of tourist attractions – was holding back the development of province’s tourism sector.

Great efforts have been made to regulate the travel market since April, but challenges and resistance remain, he said.

“Smart tourism, with tours and internet well combined, is key to upgrading the tourism industry of the province. …’E-Travel in Yunnan’ is not only a mobile app but an aggregator presenting smart tourism with big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence,” he said.

The provincial government clamped down on budget tours featuring low cost and coercive shopping in 2017, with 1,443 cases investigated and penalties of 19 million yuan ($3 million) imposed last year. Thirty-seven business licenses and 10 tour guide certificates were revoked and 19 A-class tourist attractions were censured.

Tourist complaints about accommodations, travel agencies and the management of scenic spots in 2017 dropped by 27 percent from the previous year.

“Problems that emerged in the Yunnan travel market cannot be fundamentally solved in a short period of time, but we’re confident about the future,” he said. “Law-based management and tourism upgrades will be a great help.”

Scenic spots in Yunnan are expected to receive 670 million visits from China and abroad in 2018, according to a report by the Yunnan Provincial Tourism Development Commission during the seven-day provincial two sessions gathering, which ended in January.

It is estimated that revenue generated by tourism in 2018 will reach 880 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 30 percent.

Yunnan is projected to develop as a travel destination featuring “healthy life” in 2018, with an emphasis on “green energy” and “green food”, to unleash the province’s potential for economic development, according to the 2018 work report by the government.

Dali Caifeng Bridge in Yunlong County travel guide introduces the main attractions, entrance tickets booking, The best time to visit, How to Get there, the highlights, facts, history, photos, weather, accommodation, visiting routes, travel tips, tour maps of Caifeng Bridge in Dali(云龙县彩凤桥).

Chinese Name: Caifeng Bridge in Yunlong County, Dali
English Name: 云龙县彩凤桥
Location: Shundang Village, Baishi Town, Yunlong County, Dali, Yunnan (云龙县白石乡顺荡村)

About Bar Street in Lijiang Old Town

The Bar Street links to Square Market in one direction and leads to the Giant Water Wheels in another direction. At night, it becomes the most bustling place in the Old Town. A large number of bars decorated in different styles are famous highlight of Lijiang Old Town. In the daytime, the flowing water, shoal of fish, willow trees, ancient street and leisurely passerby form a tranquil and peaceful scene. When the evening closes in, many travelers from around the world get together here, communicating their romantic experience or just involving themselves in the fascinating night scenery. The blurred lights, red lantern, boiling music and crowded people may make your blood boil. Different from the reinforced buildings in the cities, most of the bars in Lijiang Old Town are two-storied wooden constructions, which add more charm.
The bars here are not only a place to drink but also a place to enjoy tea, coffee and delicacy. If you are circumspective, you may find that some details in the street are decorated with yellow corn, red pepper, worn-out bamboo hat and so on, which seem to be simple and unadorned. Drinking beers, you can revel, or enjoy the croon from wandering singers, or talk to others.

Transportation

You can take bus No.2/13 to Parking Lot Station of Old Town, or take bus No.7 to Department Store Station then walk into the old town from the north gate. And you can take bus No.2/3/12 to South Gate Street Station and walk into the old town from the south gate.

Recommended Visiting Route

Travelers can visit Lijiang Old Town through the South Gate, on the way, you’ll pay visit to Mu’s Residence, Lion Hill and Wangu Tower and wander through the old streets and lanes to enjoy leisure feel of the old town. This may take you half day to explore.

Spend another 2 hours to the north of Lijiang Old Town by visiting Black Dragon Pool Park and Dongba Culture Museum. If time permits, you can enter Lijiang Old Town through Black Dragon Pool Park and see the symbol of the town – Large Water Wheels and walk straight to Sifang Square to enjoy the evening performance held by the Naxi people.

1 Day Lashihai Lake Boat Cruise and Horse Riding Tour along the Ancient Tea Horse Road

2 Days Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Baoshan Stone Town Tour

Attraction Travel Tips

• Be extra careful with your valuables because of the good and evil people mix up here.

•If you just arrived at Lijiang, don’t drink much in case of altitude sickness.

About the Bo People

The Bo people were an ethnic minority in the ancient southwest of China, for their earliest home was an infestation of thorns and tigers and wolves. They went through all kinds of hardships to explore the wilderness and build their homes and were praised as the one who broke open a way through brambles and thorns. The Chinese character 棘(Ji), means brambles and thorns. So they add another Chinese character 人(Ren), which means people under the 棘. Thus it became 僰(Bo). When the Bo people died, they were neither buried nor cremated, but placed in coffins on the cliffs. In the mind of the Bo people, the spirits of the dead should live forever in the hearts of the posterity. The longer the forebears’ remains are preserved, the better they can sustain the prosperity of their descendants. Therefore, hanging coffin burial is a symbol of auspiciousness.

About the Hanging Coffin of Bo People

The hanging coffins of Washi Village are located on the Guanmu Cliff(棺木崖) and Baihu Cliff(白虎岩) in Changan Township(长安乡) of Weixin County(威信县), Zhaotong City. The coffins are generally about 10 meter to 50 meters to the ground. The highest is about 100 meter. There are three ways of placing the coffins. One is to punch 2-3 holes on the cliff and insert wedges to support the coffin, another is to make a horizontal or vertical cave on the cliff to place it, and the last one is to use the natural cave or crack between the rock walls. 

The coffin is large at head and small in the end, mostly in a whole wood, and fixed with button and tenon. The burial goods placed on both sides of the foot are pottery, bamboo, iron and hemp. On December 28, 2003, the provincial government announced that Washi hanging coffins were the sixth batch of provincial-level cultural relics protection units, and in April 2013, the state council announced it is the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units. 

Buddhist Relics and Buddha Trace in Jinggu County – A Sample of Southern Buddhism

The News updated on Dec. 10, 2018.

The Lijiang tourism law enforcement team stood out from 313 other units from across the country, being praised as an exceptional law enforcement team by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. It was one of three law enforcement teams in Yunnan province to receive praise.

The team has established an inter-regional system to standardize tourism law enforcement across Yunnan province, Sichuan province and Chongqing municipality.The tourism law enforcement team has long considered the enforcement of tourism laws as their primary purpose, and has been exploring ways to respond quicker to tourist complaints.

As of Nov 30, the Lijiang tourism law enforcement team has dispatched 11,760 law enforcement officers to inspect 15,300 tourism teams, 13,500 tour guides, 2,352 travel outlets, and 1,256 tourist destinations. More than 980,000 tips have been given out to those in the tourism industry.In order to respond quickly to violations of tourism laws and regulations, the Lijiang tourism law enforcement team has begun conducting unannounced visits.

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