Kunming, Dongchuan, Gaoligong & Tengchong
Family Travel, Off the Beaten
Dubbed “Land of the Southern Clouds”, the beautiful Yunnan province is home to stunning mountains and rich ethnic minority culture.
This journey brings you south into the Gaoligong Mountain, home to half of the nation’s wildlife, as well as its role in jade and amber trade on the Southern Silk Road. Follow the ancient trading routes into the hills of Tengchong, concluding with its famously potent hot springs.
On your way to the remote southern Yunnan, you will also visit the Dongchuan Red Land. Admire its kaleidoscope of vibrant colors across the rugged terrain, casting a spellbinding allure that has captured the dreams of photographers across times.
Car Transfer: Airport to Hotel
Upon arrival in Kunming, you will be transferred to your accommodation.
Free Time at Leisure
If time permits, you may have the time to explore Kunming at your own pace with a delightful stroll at Bird & Flower Market, Kunming’s city center or admire Yuantong Temple’s intricate Buddhist decor.
Car Transfer: Kunming to Dongchuan
Drive approximately 250 km / 3.5 hours to Dongchuan at Wumeng mountain plateau.
Sunset at Luoxiagou Valley
This afternoon, enjoy sunset at Luoxiagou Valley (Sunset Valley) overlooking local villages and farmlands.
Dongchuan’s Scenic Spots
Rise early for sunrise at Damakan to admire the morning mist over the red slopes (weather permitting). You will visit a few more photography spots to seize the changing hues of brightly-coloured fields while observing locals going about their daily life. Dubbed as “God’s palette”, Dongchuan is celebrated for its picturesque red soil, created through iron and aluminium oxidization. It is seasonally covered by melting snow (Jan-Feb), blooming flowers and golden wheat (May-Jun), or white and yellow rape flowers (Sep-Dec).
Car Transfer: Hotel to Airport
Thereafter, we transfer approximately 250 km / 3.5 hours to Kunming airport.
Fly Kunming/Tengchong MU 5720 1525/1640(1h15m)
Car Transfer: Airport to Hotel
On arrival, you will be transferred 53 km / 1.5 hours to your hotel.
Free Time at Leisure
Vinetree Gaoligong Tented Resort is an expedition eco camp with an elevated wooden boardwalk linking tents and public areas, including a wildlife-focused library. Imagine yourself as an intrepid naturalist as you gaze over subtropical rainforest canopy from your private deck. Waste from the resort is taken out of the forest for processing, employees are from nearby local villagers and the chefs use only local ingredients to showcase wonderful Yunnan cuisine.
Activities in Gaoligong
A UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Gaoligong Mountain is home to half of the nation’s wildlife. Enjoy full day at leisure to explore the area. Alternatively, guided activities can be arranged at an additional cost:
Car Transfer: Gaoligong to Tengchong
After checking out, you will be transferred to Tengchong.
Beihai Wetland & Dieshu River
Tengchong is one of Southwest China’s oldest region with history dating back to the times of the Western Han dynasty. Visit the Beihai Wetland to appreciate the national wetland reserve before ending your day with a visit to the 46m high volcanic dam waterfall at Dieshu River.
Best of Tengchong
Start at Yunfeng Mountain, ranked AA Scenic Areas and #1 peak along the China-Burma border. Enjoy a 1,608m cableway ride, taking in scenic forest views to the mountain peak at 2,449m, where you will visit a Taoist abbey from 1634AD and the ever-flowing wishing spring. This afternoon, you will stroll the cobbled-street Heshun old town, once a jade-trading Silk Road town. Discover the elegant ancestral hall, memorial archway, old railway platform and stone columns before continuing to Rehai Park and dip at the geothermal hot springs (own expense).
Car Transfer: Hotel to Airport
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport to check-in for your flight home.
Cachet Boutique Hotel Kunming • Keep Time Inn Dongchuan• Vinetree Gaoligong Tented Resort • Bolian Hotel
An elegant, comfortable hotel set at Kunming city centre, just 2km from Nanping Pedestrian Street and a walk away from a snack street.
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Just 5km away from the southern border of Gaoligong Mountain National Nature Reserve at average altitude of 2,300m, stay in this expedition guest tents amidst 1,000m elevated trail amidst twining vines, trees and mists for the ultimate nature discovery near the ancient Southern Silk Road.
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The Bolian Resort & SPA Tengchong Heshun is an ideal spot for travellers wanting to discover the city, just a short 2km distance from Heshun Ancient Town. (Opened: 2018; Rooms:35)
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