Educational Travel Tips

Education Travel Tips and Advice in Yunnan provide some practical Yunnan educational travel tips such as Best Time to Travel in Yunnan, Best Places for Educational Tours, How to Plan Yunnan Educational Travel, Tips and FAQs of Yunnan Educational Travel, which can help you make a better plan before departure, and deal with emergencies or anything unpredictable while traveling. 

Best Places for Educational Tours

Yunnan is a place bonded with exotic cultures and beautiful tales. Famous destinations in Yunnan includes: The “Spring city” Kunming, romantic Lijiang old town, the “Lost Horizon” Shangri-La, and the world’s deepest gorge “Tiger Leaping Gorge“, the magnificent Dongchuan Red Land, the amazing Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, the holy Kawa Kapo Kora and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The mentioned destinationals and attractions are the best places to take a education tour. Yunnan takes pride in its rich natural resources and cultural resources. There are 25 ethnic minority groups living in Yunnan, and each have very different religion and folklore stories. It’s rare to see so many different ethnic minority groups living harmoniously in one province. Harmonious and colorful are the most frequently used words to describe people’s life in Yunnan.

Best Time to Take a Educational Tour in Yunnan

The weather in most areas of Yunnan is mild in winter and cool in summer. It is suitable to visit Yunnan all year round. Yunnan’s varied terrain results in diverse landscapes and weather conditions. The best time to visit depends largely on what you want to see and which part you want to go to. For students, the best time to take a education tour in Yunnan is in spring and autumn.

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Important Educational Travel Tips in Yunnan

Important Documents

Make copies of your passport, airline tickets, credit cards, insurance, tour itinerary, your contact details (check below) and other documents you are taking with you on the trip. Leave a set of these copies with your family or friends at home, so that they can contact you or help you in case of an emergency, then pack another set of the copies separately from the originals.

Contact Information

  • Your contact details should include the following items:Tour Itinerary.
  • Your travel advisor’s name, telephone number, email, and address.
  • Your hotels’ name, address and phone number.
  • Your mobile number and email address if you have accessibility during travel.
  • Your tour guide and travel companion’s contact number if you use tour guides or are traveling in a group.

Make Regular Phone Calls

Make phone calls to your family or friends at regular time, so that they can know your whereabouts and that you are safe.

Pay Close Attention to Dining

Only drink bottled water and never drink tap water. Stay away from raw food, and pick a restaurant carefully. There are McDonald’s, KFC and Pizzahut restaurants in most big cities.

Keep an Eye on Your Stuff

Do not leave your luggage unattended or with a stranger. Keep the zippered sections locked. Keep your valuables and documents in a secure place and always pay attention. You don’t want to invite any trouble by showing off your valuables.

Matters Need Attention

  • Read some basic information about Yunnan and China so that you could have a better experience there.
  • Respect and follow local custom and avoid conflicts.
  • Eat more vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, it may help you to avoid altitude sickness.
  • Check out the weather report before your travel. Do not go sightseeing in bad weather.
  • In China, please had better not travel in peak seasons, such as Chinese New YearInternational Labor Day and National Day. If you want to experience the traditional festival culture, Taking a tour during the traditional festivals of China can get the opportunity to experience the festivals culture.
  • Be careful of the changeable temperature. A few chilly days could be followed by relatively hot weather. So it is better to take some early winter clothes to protect you away from the sudden low temperature.

Mind Your Safety

Avoid walking alone on deserted streets after dark. Keep your cash and valuables stashed and stay alert. It is necessary to know the basic Chinese as follows:

Chinese Pinyin English
你好 Nǐhǎo Hello/Hi
再见 Zàijiàn Bye/See you
谢谢 Xièxie Thank you.
不客气  Búkèqi You’re welcome.
对不起 Duìbùqǐ Sorry
请问卫生间在哪里? Qǐngwènwèishēngjiānzàinǎlǐ? Excuse me, where is the restroom?
多少钱? Duōshǎoqián? How much?

Check Your Baggage Carefully

Before crossing a border, or going through security check at the airport and train station, check your bags carefully to ensure that the contents are yours and yours alone. Never agree to carry anything in your bag or pocket if a stranger asks you to do so.

Common Emergency Drugs

Bring some commonly used drugs, such as band-aids, cold medicines, motion sickness medicines, etc., depending on your physical condition. 

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