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Yunnan photography: Alpine lakes and a lone hiker at Jiuzihai in Yunnan; Clouds drifting over the mountain meadows of Laoyao Mountain in Yunnan; Snow-covered mountain peaks in Diqing, northwest Yunnan

Southwest China, seen slowly

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Green rice terraces unfolding across the hills of YunnanSouthern Yunnan · China

Look beyond the familiar

Beyond the familiar routes are mountain trails, old villages, family kitchens, tea forests and landscapes that reveal themselves slowly.

We create thoughtful journeys for travelers who want to experience Yunnan more deeply—with local knowledge, unhurried pacing and room for discovery.

Mountain country and open fields in Yunnan
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A narrow trail leading through misty mountains

Walk Yunnan

Explore Yunnan
on foot

Walk beyond the road into high valleys, alpine forests and villages reached at a human pace.

Selected walking journeys

Routes shaped by the land

These are just a few ways to experience Yunnan on foot. Every journey can be adapted to your pace, interests and time.

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Lanping · Nujiang

Luoguqing Rhododendron Walk

Choose from three guided routes through rhododendron woodland, highland meadow and the quieter landscapes of northwest Yunnan.

Distances
5 / 14 / 24 km
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Best season
May to July
A walker beneath flowering rhododendrons in the Luoguqing mountains
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Travel Guides

Practical advice for travelling in Yunnan

Clear, useful guidance on payments, seasons and getting around, written for international travellers planning an independent trip.

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Meet Chloe

A journey shaped from the inside.

Yunnan Unfolded grows from Chloe’s firsthand knowledge of the province—and a lasting curiosity for the paths, people and stories found between the well-known places.

She is a local travel professional and passionate hiker who knows both classic Yunnan and its quieter routes. Her approach is simple: listen closely, travel thoughtfully and let each place set the pace.

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