My Wishlist
1.800.557.2841or Contact Your Travel Advisor
Black Dragon Pool, Yunnan

Yunnan Tours and Travel Packages

Black Dragon Pool, Yunnan

Overview

Take a trip to Yunnan on your China Vacation

The province of Yunnan lies in the far southwest of China. It’s home to over 45.7 million people and is one of the most diverse provinces in China, both biologically and culturally. Its landscape shifts between snowy mountains in the northwest bordering Tibet to the jungles of the Mekong River in the south to the rice paddies of the southeast. On China tours, it’s one of the country's most popular tourist destinations, dominating its growing domestic tourism marketing and enticing more foreign Globetrotters to include it on a China vacation year after year.

Yunnan’s natural splendour makes it an obvious destination on tours to China. The province’s climate is mild and humid, as the Plateau of Tibet traps moisture in the province during the summertime. This causes Yunnan to explode with growth during the summer months. In fact, Yunnan might be the lushest region in all of Asia. It’s also remarkable since jungle climates are usually not possible this far north. However, Yunnan is a truly unique province, where snub-nosed monkeys feed in snowbound forests and over 18,000 species of plants thrive, of which 3,000 are found nowhere else on the planet. Yunnan is also home to a massive share of China’s birds and mammals, including rare Indochinese tigers and wild Asian elephants.

The province’s diversity extends to its people. While over 90 percent of China’s population is Han Chinese, the country is home to 56 distinct ethnic groups. Over 25 of these groups are accounted for in Yunnan, with the majority of the Dai, Hani, and Yi groups calling the province home. As Yunnan borders Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam, it’s also an important travel hub in addition to being a cultural hub on tours to China. Historically, Han Chinese, Burmese, and Thai have vied for control of large portions of the province, leaving behind a wealth of historical sites.

Most tours to Yunnan focus on the natural landscape, exploring the stone forest of Shilin, where fascinating karst peaks have stood for 270 million years, and the gorgeously-cultivated rice terraces of Yuanyang. For historical sites, nothing beats Kunming, the “Spring City,” where museums and temples abound, including the popular Yuantong Temple. The old towns of Dali and Lijiang offer a glimpse into the province’s past. Many China tour packages also flock to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple and Xamgyi’nyilha County or Zhongidan, a Tibetan town that served as the inspiration for James Hilton’s famous novel, Lost Horizon, and the concept of Shangri-La.

At a Glance

Languages

Mandarin

Currency

Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Trending Trips

Unforgettable Journeys.
1 Trip Found
Show
per page
1 Trip Found
Jade Spring Park, Lijiang
+1

Deluxe Sichuan & Shangri-La

Yunnan and Chengdu
Explore the stunning scenery and culture of China. Discover Sichuan's pandas and ancient towns, then immerse yourself in Yunnan's rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes.
10 days
From US$4,918/p.p.
Request a Quote

Don't see the
perfect trip idea?
Request a custom quote.

Turn your travel dreams into reality with Goway. Our customized vacations take travellers to all corners of the world.

What do the experts say?

Leo Liu

Leo Liu

Destination Specialist
Learn More About This Expert
It is very enjoyable to travel in China by high-speed train, but you should avoid travelling during the National Holidays from October 1 to 7 and from May 1 to 4, as they get extra busy.
Lydia Guo

Lydia Guo

Destination Specialist
Learn More About This Expert
Jinxian Road in Shanghai is a small road but full of superb, Michelin-recognized restaurants. I highly recommend visiting here on your travels to China.
Lydia Guo

Lydia Guo

Destination Specialist
Learn More About This Expert
China's many beautiful natural sights and rich cultural areas are what I love most about visiting. Some of my personal favourites are Yunnan's Shangri-La, Xinjiang, Zhangjiajie, and the 5 Great Mountains.

Travel Stories

Get Inspired About Your Trip to China

Unlock more by subscribing to our newsletter.

With our newsletter, you’ll get access to regular communications that inspire you and help you explore the world your way.
Exclusive Savings
Insider Benefits
Trending Stories
Newsletter signup visual
ExcellentBased on 5,245 Reviews
Verified
Athul Ajay was our travel agent and he was excellent from the beginning to the end of planning our trip. Great at communicating and replying back too. Sabrina Gaffoglio
Verified
Isabella Luu made the arrangements for our trip to Scotland and all aspects of the trip and stay were excellent. Our assistance at the airports were very good as all were alerted to our needs. Our ride services were excellent. Isabella was always available to answer any questions that we had in a knowledgable and prompt manner, which is always very important to me.Audrey Henry
Verified
Had an excellent tour of Australia, thanks to our travel specialist Katie Stephenson. She was patient as we kept modifying our plans. Got support from Goway and Katie when there was a need to rebook a tour midway through, all handled easily by Goway.Ron Preston
Verified
We went on a highly customized comprehensive (though quick tour) of England and a bit of Scotland through Goway. Ingrid Aird did an amazing job of planning and arranging every detail with her deep experience, insight, thoughtfulness and creativity, tuning into the needs of each traveler; and she did so even though our decision to travel was rather spontaneous and last minute! Our family had the best time! We look forward to working with Ingrid and Goway again!Vilja Breiling
Verified
We used Goway to put together an itinerary for East Africa , and Zanzibar . Everything was great and went smoothly Dawn
Verified
I can't tell you enough how much I love to work with Callie. She is a life saver and I love how attentive she is. Every time I give her an itinerary for a client- she really knocks it out of the park with the proposal. If there are any issues- she is on it right away. Her work ethic is outstanding.Michelle Labarca
Verified
I had the pleasure of working with Amelia on a booking for a family of 4 to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. She executed everything perfectly, was attentive to needs and the family was over the top happy with their vacation. She was quick to answer questions and provide helpful feedback. Highly recommended!Jessie Williams
Verified
We were trying to navigate Swiss Travel Center to book a 10 day train trip through Switzerland. It was exactly what we wanted but navigating their site was extremely difficult for us. Goway Travel picked up on our plight and put us in contact with Jacqueline Fagooli, one of their agents. From there on everything was so smooth. Their efficiency, communication, and thoroughness were beyond our expectations. The trip was fabulous and kudos to Jacqueline and Goway for their help in making it so.Carolyn McCormack
Verified
The destination specialist I've worked with (Kim Rawlings) has provided exceptional service. She is very knowledgeable of her region and everything they have to offer. She is very prompt in her communication and follow-up. She listens and is very attentive to my client's needs and wants. Kim's personality makes one feel like they've known each other for years. If GoWay had a customer service model, Kim is it.T. Jackson, Tribe Trek Travel
Verified
We had a wonderful and amazing two weeks in North-West Scotland. Shoutout to Jacqueline at Goway Toronto and the driver/guides with Rabbie's minibus tours (Stefan and Willie). Well-chosen hotels and no worries with dietary requirements; every detail was taken care of. Thank you! Ben Daube
Follow Us On
instagramfacebook
Contact UsCustomer ServiceGeneral Inquiries
Featured in
Travel + LeisureAfarCondé Nast TravellerSmithsonian
Accreditations & Memberships
ASTA — American Society of Travel AdvisorsUSTOA — United States Tour Operators Association
 
© Copyright 2026. Goway Travel