5 Days in Yiliang Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

Jiuxiang

Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Within the territory of Jiuxiang Yizu Huizu Township, Yiliang County, Kunming City

Jiuxiang is located at Yiliang County in Yunnan Province; and though together with the renowned Stone Forest it is a vertical landscape of the karstic topography, the karst caves there are of its most characteristic feature. Numbering over a hundred in total, the caves in Jiuxiang are huge in scale and large in quantities; hailed as a "Museum of Karst Caves", it is a must-see tourist attraction outside of Kunming. The main tourism sites include Yincuixia (the Valley of Shadowy Greenery), Jinghunxia (the Valley of Freightend Soul), Xiongshiting (the Lion Hall), Cixiong Feipu (the Waterfall of Androgyny), Shentian (the Heavenly Field), etc.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Like the Jongyu Stone Museum, a must-see destination in Kunming, I was surprised by the variety of bell stones and surprised by the scale. There is no stuffy place and no boring cave !!! After exploring the cave, if you are with children, you can explore in the forest and the cable car that you get on at the end is thrilling ~!

MaxS: Juixiang 九乡, one of the most interesting places in Yunnan province. Must visit, if you are in Kunming. We got there by bus joining the tourist group. The Juixiang comprises big territory located in canyon and carst land. It contains several scenic areas, each one is very interesting to be explored. The journey was amazing!

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: OCT Hot Springs.

OCT Hot Springs

Opening Hours: 10:00 - 2:00 the next day

Ticket Price: 170 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Overseas Chinese Town, Yangzonghai Scenic Spot, Yiliang County, Kunming City

OCT Hot Springs is found in the center of an exclusive town in Santorini, with a back-to-the-shouldered sea, a hot spring bathing area with a wide assortment of amenities, and a water pool composed of six groups of large imported equipment, and a number of rooms. In the future, OCT Spring will continue to invest funds in the construction of hot spring commercial street, hot spring soup house, hot spring community and other supporting projects.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Sofitel Kunming Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Sofitel Kunming Hotel

Reviews from Real Guests:

Francis: Excellent hotel with excellent service. 100% quality!

Nakamura: Amazing service and quality! We only stayed one night but room service came in the morning. We also got complementary fruits on our arrival! Almost all staff are able to speak good English. Dinner and breakfast at the top floor offers wonderful view and superb meals. We sure will come back again!

Day 2 | Morning

Xiangya Lake Happy Wangguo

Opening Hours: 9:30-21:30

Ticket Price: 155 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Xiangyahu Ave, Yiliang Xian, Kunming Shi, Yunnan Sheng, China

The Kingdom of Auck Lake Happy Country is located in the area of Auck Lake, Nanpan Riverside Township, Yiliang Dongcheng District, Kunming, and has abundant tourist water resources around it. Township is specially for children and youth to create a play project, integrated with advanced technology equipment, strong interactive, theme distinctive features, park divided into three theme parks, dream waterfront play area, happy rain forest play area, future world play area, each remarkable creativity.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Xiangya Lake Happy Wangguo, Yiliang Sakura Valley next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Yiliang Sakura Valley

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-0:00am

Ticket Price: 20 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Shizipo, Shanhou Village Committee, Shanhou Community, Yiliang County, Kunming CityShizipo, Shanhou Village Committee, Shanhou Community, Yiliang County, Kunming City

The new place to enjoy cherry blossoms in Yunnan Province, the cherry valley in Dashanhou Village, Yiliang, covers more than 3,000 acres, and the scenery is spectacular. The valley mainly consists of Yunnan cherry blossoms, winter cherry blossoms, mountain cherry blossoms, red-leaf cherry blossoms, droop cherry blossoms, Korean chameleon cherry blossoms, Taiwan cherry blossoms, etc. The whole cherry valley is on a hillside and valley with a great view. You can go in and see the cherry blossom forest. In the cherry blossom forest, there are also some stools to let visitors rest their feet and breathe the fresh air with a clear fragrance. In the sea of cherry blossoms, facing so many blooming cherry blossoms, the mood will become very happy.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre is the best places.

Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre

Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre is a premium landmark hotel in the very heart of Kunming's central business district, with the Panlong River as its backdrop, the hotel offers an extremely convenient downtown location which includes a wide range of nearby shopping and entertainment venues ( Joy City, Plaza 66 and Golden Eagle), and the city's main business district as well as easy access by foot to the Metro Line No. 1 Tangzixiang station and the line No 2.&No.3 Dongfeng Square station. The hotel is about 2.3 kilometers from the Kunming railway station and 30-40 minutes driving from Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre offers 297 guest rooms, including 50 spacious suites, 100 non-smoking rooms, duplex apartments for long-stay guests, a luxurious Presidential Suite and 65 Crowne Plaza Club rooms.
The Crowne Plaza Club Floor offers guests special club benefits, including fast check-in and check-out, complimentary breakfast and cocktails and full access to club facilities, including the use of private meeting rooms.

Day 3 | Morning

Dixiadao Stone Forest

Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Jiuxiang Scenic Area, Yiliang County, Kunming City

The Dixiadao Stone Forest is located in the Jiuxiang Scenic Area, formerly known as the Bat Cave. The stalactites in the cave are named after the hangs hanging from the top of the cave and resembling bats. The whole landscape seems to have got rid of the effect of gravity, and the growth mode is quite peculiar. It looks far away, like the stone forest hanging over, very strange. The air in the cave is fresh and smooth, and the temperature is cool and pleasant, as if it were equipped with natural air conditioning.

Reviews from Real Guests:

MaxS: Wow! This is fantasmagoric trip to the dreamland! amazing forms and shapes are emphasized by neon light that is, making this place even more beautiful! Unreal beauty! Facts, it is not overcrowded, so you can take pictures as many as you want. Different chambers offer incredible number of positions for shooting. The area exploration will take about three hours.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Dixiadao Stone Forest, you can head to Jinghun Gorge, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Jinghun Gorge

Opening Hours: 9:00-18:00

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Jiuxiang Scenic Area, Yiliang County, Kunming City

The Jinghun Gorge is located in the Jiuxiang Scenic Area of ​​Yiliang County, Kunming City. The rushing waters are thrilling, so it is called the Fright of the Soul （Jinghun） Gorge. The stunned gorge dome has a cave-shaped shape and looks particularly powerful. The Jinghun Gorge is composed of a three-dimensional landscape. Not only can you see the canyon green trees, you can touch the cliff rocks, but you can also hear the rushing sound of the canyon with your ears.

Reviews from Real Guests:

MaxS: This is the first location in nine villages aka Jiu Xiang which is available on tourist route after arriving. Yunnan is amazing place. This gorge was created by small river during the millions years ago. The stone wall of the gorge looks like a slice in lab to demonstrate the history of this geological formation. Adventure lovers are welcome! It was a good time I've spent there

Trip.com User: stunning!!! really breath taking scenery

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Jinghun Gorge, Kunming Jiali Ze Saville Royal Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Kunming Jiali Ze Saville Royal Hotel

Reviews from Real Guests:

Guest User: The hotel is very close to the airport, the environment is beautiful, especially suitable for quiet, the breakfast is very rich, and there are local special snacks. It is recommended, definitely stay in the next business trip.

Guest User: The breakfast dishes are rich and delicious! Easy parking! Beautiful scenery and excellent air quality! The hotel has complete supporting facilities, bars, coffee houses, etc., suitable for bringing the elderly and children to play.

Day 4 | Morning

xiongshiting

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 20-30 Minutes

Location: Jiuxiang Scenic Area, Yiliang County, Kunming City

The male lion hall is located in Jiuxiang Scenic Area. It is a 200-meter long-span underground square hall with an area of 1.5 million square meters. Because the stalactite at the half-open mouth of the hall is like a male lion, it is known as the male lion hall. The Lion Hall is peculiarly filled with a complete plate, no pillars, only the giant vortex left by the flow of water hundreds of thousands of years ago. The Jiuxiang Cave Museum in the hall shows the ancient human cave artifacts of Jiuxiang 15,000 years ago, as well as the Jiuxiang scenery photography exhibition, the stone exhibition.

Reviews from Real Guests:

MaxS: Xuongshiting is located in the middle of tourist route in the Juixiang scenic area. Well, it is coming from the name of the place, this is the territory of "stone bear". The space is pan open air, after this cave you will go outside. It looks like a huge stone plate fallen down long time ago, formed this location. And, of course, the symbol - the bear shaped stone in the top!

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting xiongshiting, don’t forget pay a visit to Dashaba Scenic Area.

Dashaba Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open all day

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Dashaba Scenic, Jiuxiang Contry, Yiliang County 652100, ChinaLuliang, Qujing, Yunnan, China

Dashaba Scenic Area, part of the Jiuxiang Scenic Area, includes Dashaba Cave, Jade Rabbit Cave, Shengtian Cave, and the Third Tiansheng Bridge. In Dashaba Cave, there are dense and plump stalactites. Nearly 100 stalagmite, pillars, and stone towers line up layer after layer, like an inverted tropical rain forest. That is why it is called the "petrified underground tropical rain forest", also the title of the Rain Forest Museum.

Reviews from Real Guests:

MaxS: Dashaba scenic area located in Jiu Xiang not a bit far away from Kunming and comprises in turn several small spots like rabbit cave, dashaba cave, third tiansheng bridge and several others. For taking pictures it is truly a film killer! Get prepared for very slow moving, no, not because there are a lot of people, but because every step will uncover incredible view and scenic spot! We spent there about two hours to explore the area and to enjoy the shooting. That was a good time, a good trip.

Day 4 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Dashaba Scenic Area? HUALUXE Kunming is one of your top choices.

HUALUXE Kunming

The HUALUXE Kunming is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The HUALUXE Kunming offers a pleasant stay in Kunming for those traveling for business or leisure.

The hotel is conveniently located just 12km from Kunming Railway Station and 38km from Kunming Changshui International Airport. The closest major public transportation, YUHUCUN Metro Station, is only 1km away. Famous local attractions Huayi Hot Spring, Tuanjie Square and Dianchi National Holiday Resort Yunnan Nationalities Village Plateau Performing-Arts Troupe, can all be reached with a short walk.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.

Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel. This hotel is a popular accommodation for guests traveling with families.

Day 5 | Morning

Yanquan Scenic Area (Northeast Gate)

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Yiliang, Kunming, Yunnan, China

Yanquan scenic spot is located in the west of Yiliang County Fushi Mountain, known as Yanyong Mountain Spring, legendary in Song Dynasty, where monks knot the spring, to Yuan Dynasty Yunnan high monk Panlong ancestor master Yanquan after Buddha light, fame. In Yanquan Scenic Area, Qingquan Temple, ancient wood Cangtian, among them Huanglian wood, Qingxiang wood and many other trees have more than 300 years of history, in Yunnan is also very rare. Yanquan Temple is located in Yanquan Scenic Area, the pavilions and pavilions in the temple are golden blue. At present, Yanquan scenic spot has Yanquan Yu, Baocha heavy Hui, ancient cave for immortal, cliff stone carving, Ming tea Xinyan and other eight boutiques.

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Yanquan Scenic Area (Northeast Gate), don’t forget pay a visit to Male and Female Waterfalls.

Male and Female Waterfalls

Opening Hours: 08:30-17:30

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Xiaomaxi Village East Jiuxiang Scenic AreaXiaomaxi Village East Jiuxiang Scenic Area

The two-waterfall is located in Yiliang Jiuxiang Scenic Area. It is shown that two white waterfalls fall from a cliff more than 30 meters high. It is composed of two underground waterfalls, tall and short, fat and thin.

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