5 days in Kunming, Dali & Lijiang Itinerary

On the 7th (Thu), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Yuantong Temple and then walk around Green Lake (Cui Hu).

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Kunming is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in March: high temperatures in Kunming hover around 24°C and lows are around 9°C. On the 8th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Dali.

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Traveling by flight from Kunming to Dali takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can drive to Lijiang.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): appreciate the history behind Sanyan Well, then get to know the fascinating history of Old Town of Lijiang - China, then ponder the design of Black Dragon Pond Park, and finally make a trip to Yuhe Square. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Shuhe Ancient Town and then contemplate the long history of Mufu Palace.

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Traveling by car from Dali to Lijiang takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.