Yunnan Summer Tour, Ailao Mountain, a great summer retreat

Ailao Mountain, a green dragon stretching across the middle of Yunnan. Here, it is warm in winter and cool in summer, with an average annual temperature between 17-23 degrees. In addition to natural scenery, there is also a unique ethnic charm. This travel route includes: primitive forest tours, Shimen Gorge adventures, trekking on the ancient Tea Horse Road, and watching the sunrise over the sea of clouds. 🚘2-day itinerary: Day one: Kunming - Jiasa Town - Nan'en Waterfall - Shimen Gorge Day two: Sea of clouds sunrise - Tea Horse Road - Jinsan Primitive Forest - Kunming 👌Attraction check-in: 1️⃣ Jiasa Town (Food & Accommodation) It takes about 3h from Kunming to Jiasa Town, where you can experience the unique Huayao Dai culture and find food and accommodation in the town. 2️⃣ Nan'en Waterfall (Sightseeing) On the way from Jiasa to Shimen Gorge, the waterfall is spectacular, and you can park on the roadside. 💰Ticket: Free 3️⃣ Shimen Gorge Scenic Area (Hiking) The area is densely vegetated with babbling brooks, a natural oxygen bar. 💰Ticket: 30 yuan/person, Parking fee: 10 yuan 👉Round trip is about 5km, and it takes 3-4h to visit. 4️⃣ Sea of clouds sunrise (Sightseeing) Depending on the weather, the best time to view is from November to March of the following year. 💰Parking fee: 10 yuan 5️⃣ Tea Horse Road (Hiking) This is a centuries-old bluestone road that bears the footprints of tea horse traders. 💰Ticket: 20 yuan The whole journey is about 5km, and it takes 2-3h to visit. 5️⃣ Jinsan Primitive Forest (Hiking) The forest is mysterious yet full of vitality, with a refreshing green as far as the eye can see. 💰Ticket: 10 yuan, Parking: 10 yuan 👉The whole journey is 1.7km, and it takes 1h to visit. 🏨Accommodation: You can stay in Jiasa Town (1h drive from the viewing platform), or in Yaonan Village (very close to the viewing platform) where there are many farm stays, as well as several nice homestays Ailao Mountain Nature Reserve