Tiger Leaping Gorge   (虎跳峡)A couple of hours drive north-west of Lijiang is one of China’s most stunning natural wonders. Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest river canyons in the world. Here the mighty Yangtze River (known in Yunnan Province as the Jinsha River) gushes between... ( more )

Transport To, From and Around DaliArrival and Departure in DaliTravelers should be aware that trains and buses to Dali arrive in Dali City (officially known as Xiaguan), not in Dali Old Town (大理古城). All buses from Kunming will arrive in Xiaguan (if a travel agent claims it will go all the way... ( more )

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Transport To, From and Around LijiangArrival and Departure in LijiangBy AirIf Lijiang is your only real stop in Yunnan Province then it’s best to arrive by plane – it’s a long distance from anywhere else. But if you’re also visiting Kunming and/or Dali, then it’s just as... ( more )

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Transport To, From and Around YangshuoArrival and Departure in YangshuoBy AirYangshuo has no airport. The nearest airport is in Guilin. There is no direct shuttle from Guilin Airport to Yangshuo. Instead, you need to go to the Guilin bus station (or train station) and take a bus to Yangshuo from there... ( more )

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Transport To, From and Around KunmingArrival and Departure in KunmingBy AirSomewhat secluded from other major Chinese cities, it makes most sense to travel to Kunming by air. However, overland journeys from places like Chengdu, Guilin and Guangzhou are manageable. Kunming Wujiaba International Airport ... ( more )

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Transport To, From and Around GuilinArrival and Departure in GuilinBy AirUnless you’re coming from a southern city, it’s probably easiest to reach Guilin by air. Train journeys from major destinations to the north can be painfully long.  Guilin Liangjiang International Airport  ... ( more )