Destination overview

Colorful temples, spectacular rice terraces and jaw-dropping natural scenes await in China’s most diverse province, Yunnan.

Home to a variety of ethnic groups, Yunnan Province is a masterpiece of unique cultures, flavors and sights.

The ancient city of Lijiang in Yunnan is surrounded by mountain peaks and valleys, stunning lakes and swift-flowing rivers. It offers the perfect mix of outdoor adventuring and traditional culture, with Lijiang’s Old Town dating back 800 years and now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

It’s no surprise Yunnan is becoming China’s leading ecotourism destination. Nature is at the heart of every experience on offer across Yunnan Province. Carved out over centuries, the region’s rice terraces are one of the most spectacular sights to see, sprawling across the hillsides and accessible by trails.

Don’t miss the chance to witness a sunset over the terraces, or for the more adventurous, take on the trek to Tiger Leaping Gorge – one of the deepest gorges in the world.