Yunnan essentials
Practical notes for visas, seasons, transport, payments, food, health, altitude, and route planning.
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China Visa & Entry Basics
What travelers should check before booking flights, including passport validity, visa categories, transit policies, and arrival documents.
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Best Time to Visit Yunnan
How spring flowers, summer highlands, autumn harvests, and warm southern winters shape a Yunnan journey.
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Cash, Cards & Mobile Payments
A practical guide to paying in Yunnan, from cards and ATMs to mobile wallets and when cash is still useful.
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Getting Around Yunnan
Flights, high-speed trains, private vehicles, and realistic travel times across Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Xishuangbanna.
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Yunnan Food Guide
Mushrooms, rice noodles, fresh herbs, pickles, tea, Dai flavors, and what makes Yunnan one of China's most interesting food regions.
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Health, Altitude & Safety
How to think about altitude, food comfort, weather, packing, insurance, and general safety while traveling in Yunnan.
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