Yunlong Itinerary for 3 Days : Ultimate Yunlong Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

The Yunlong Heavenly Pond

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: Tianchi Reservoir, Yunlong, Dali, China

From Yunlong County to the west along the winding road for more than 20 kilometers, you will see a pool of clear water lying quietly and peacefully in the arms of the mountains in the densely forested mountains. This is the famous alpine lake in western Yunnan, Wubaoshan Tianchi. . Tianchi is 2,551 meters above sea level, and the water surface is about 1.5 square kilometers. The surrounding Wubao Mountain is densely forested and has a wide variety of wild animals and plants. Especially the native Yunnan pine forest has preserved a good ecological environment. As a whole, the scenery is different in four seasons, making people feel as if they are in a changing picture. Tianchi has a high terrain, wide water springs, mountains hugging, and the scenery of the four seasons is constantly changing. Every grass and tree, lakes and mountains, all make visitors feel like entering a fantasy fairyland and linger.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at The Yunlong Heavenly Pond, you can head to Nuodeng Village, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Nuodeng Village

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Nuo Deng Village, Yunlong County, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture

Nuodeng Village is located in Dashanli, Yunlong County, Dali. The village of Nuodeng built a layered Bai people's residence, which is a beautiful hidden village. However, few people know that this was an important site on the ancient Tea Horse Road. Because of the salt production, this place was once a trading place where merchants gathered. Therefore, it left a lot of exquisite buildings here, which constitutes the beauty of today's Nuodeng Village.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Dali Golden Coast Hotel is the best places.

Dali Golden Coast Hotel

The Dali Golden Coast Hotel is one of the newest hotels in Dali, having opened in 2022.

Traveling to the hotel is easy with Dali Airport located approximately 8km away and Dali Railway Station roughly 9km away. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including 大理玉白菜濕地公園, Xiahewan Wetland and Feilai Temple.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Dali hotel offers parking on site.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 2 | Morning

Taiji Diagram

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Zhuangping Village, Nuodeng Town, Yunlong County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture

In the north of Yunlong County, the water of the Ta River circles an "S"-shaped Dawanzi, forming a natural landscape spectacle similar to the Taoist "Tai Chi" pattern. In the "Natural Taiji Map", Zhuangpingbazi in the north and Lianjingpingbazi in the south form two fish-shaped patterns, just like the "Yin and Yang" figures in the "Taiji Map", which are similar to traditional Taoist patterns. This is a peculiar landform formed in the geological development of Hengduan Mountain, and what is more interesting is that on the south hill of this "Natural Taiji Map" there is the Taoist building complex of Hutoushan in Shimen Town, Yunlong County, and on the east hill there is a famous historical and cultural village in Yunnan. The Taoist building complex of Yuhuangge Pavilion in Nuodeng Village, the natural and human landscape of "harmony between man and nature" is organically unified in the ancient Taoist cultural thought.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Guyanjing Ruins.

Guyanjing Ruins

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 10-20 Minutes

Location: Nuodeng Village, Yunlong County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture

The ancient salt well site refers to the Nuodeng salt well. It has been more than 2,000 years since it was mined in the Han Dynasty. There are existing salt wells, well houses and salt cooking stoves. The salt well is a 21-meter-deep vertical well. In ancient times, the brine was collected from the bottom by artificially drawing water and then distributed to each "stove" for cooking salt. Nuodeng salt wells are bore wells. There are 2 wellheads at the salt well. One eye draws bittern and boiled salt, and the other draws fresh water. Among the salt wells in Yunlong, Nuodeng well brine has high salt content and large output. Due to no one to take care of them, the two wellheads have been abandoned due to groundwater inundation. Only the wetlands next to the salt wells still see spots of white salt stains, indicating that there was salt production not long ago, and the brine here has not been completely exhausted.

Day 2 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Guyanjing Ruins? Dali Lishe Sea View Resort Hotel is one of your top choices.

Dali Lishe Sea View Resort Hotel

The Dali Lishe Sea View Resort Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Dali Lishe Sea View Resort Hotel is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Dali.

With Dali Railway Station just 3km away and Dali Airport only 15km away, transportation is very convenient. Famous local attractions Tuanshan Park, Xilong Pool and Haixin Pavilion, can all be reached with a short walk.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Guests of this Dali hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

When it comes to Dali hotels, the Dali Lishe Sea View Resort Hotel is highly regarded for its excellent facilities. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 3 | Morning

Baofeng Ancient Town

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Yunlong County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture

Baofeng Ancient Town is one of the birthplaces of ancient Yunlong ancestors. It is located in the county seat of Yunlong County, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan. It used to be the seat of Yunlong Prefecture in the Qing Dynasty. Like the ancient city of Lijiang, Dali Baofeng Ancient Town is also an old town with a long history. The houses in Baofeng are all typical Bai people's houses, or three squares and one wall, or four and five patios, or one positive and one ear, or six contracts with spring. Some are tall and majestic, some are small and exquisite. They are located in the lower reaches of the Taijiang River, a tributary of the Lancang River. The terrain is high in the north and low in the south. "Water wrapped in water" is an alpine mountainous area with continuous mountains and deep canyons. Baofeng is a town with a long history. The tourism here is mainly based on cultural relics. The main attractions are Baiyi Pavilion, Dalama Post Pavilion (Chateing Temple), Fulong Temple, Xiufeng Pagoda and so on.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Yunlong.

Yunlong

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Yunlong, Dali, Yunnan, China

Yunlong County is located in the Rift Valley of the Lancang River in western Yunnan, which is the junction of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Baoshan City and Nujiang Prefecture. It is connected to Eryuan and Yangbi County in the east, Yongping County and Baoshan City in the south, Lushui City in the west, and Jianchuan and Lanping County in the north. The total area is about 4400.95 square kilometers. The basic terrain is high from east to west, low in the middle, and gradually decreases from north to south. It is a mountainous terrain. From west to east, the Chongshan Mountains, Panshan Mountains and Qingshuilang Mountains are arranged in a north-south direction, accounting for more than 90% of the total area of Yunlong County. On September 25, 2018, it was awarded the honorary title of "2018 Comprehensive Demonstration County of E-commerce in Rural Areas" by the Ministry of Commerce.

Day 3 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Yunlong, Pusu Designer Lake View Holiday Hotel nearby is the best place to stay.

Pusu Designer Lake View Holiday Hotel

Reviews from Real Guests:

夏: The hotel service is very good, especially the butler Xiaorong warmly received, the car picks up the car, very talkative. The facilities are very new and the environment is not said.

Guest User: Xiaorong is very enthusiastic, praise 👍

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.