Dali

Dali is the historic centre of the Nazhao and Dali Kingdom. Travelers visit the Dali Old Town for its traditional architecture, minority cultures - mostly Bai but also with many Yi and Hui - and simply to relax. The city is also well known for its market and handcrafts.

Jinghong

The center and prefectural capital of the Xishuangbanna Dai minority autonomous prefecture.

Lijiang

A Nakhi minority city. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Lijiang is comprised of the new town and the old town. Any traveller coming to Lijiang is almost always coming to visit the old town, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1998. After a 7.2 Earthquake in February 1996, the Old Town was extensively renovated, concrete buildings pulled down, and much of the original 'authenticity' of Lijiang restored.

Shangri-La County

Formerly Zhongdian, this is an ethnic Tibetan township and county set high in Yunnan's north-western mountains.

Stone Forest

Located about 2 hours by bus from Kunming, this is a UNESCO listed site of remarkable Karst geography.

Yuan Yang

A Hani minority settlement with vast rice-terraces.