Yunnanyi, China - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-18

Yunnanyi is a historic town in Yunnan Province, China, renowned for its rich World War II heritage as a strategic point on the Burma Road. Visit to experience its bygone atmosphere and learn about its crucial role in global history.

Top things to do in Yunnanyi

Things to do in Yunnanyi include Dali Old Town, Erhai Lake, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Yunnanyi

Here is what 3 days in Yunnanyi look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Shibao Shan
    900 m
  2. 2
    Shibao Mountain Grottoes
    4.9 km
  3. 3
    Shaxi Ancient Town
    64 km
  4. 4
    Jizu Mountain
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Day 2

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Cangshan Mountains
    6.6 km
  2. 2
    Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
    2.1 km
  3. 3
    Dali Old Town
    7.8 km
  4. 4
    Erhai Lake
    11 km
  5. 5
    Xizhou Ancient Town
    4 km
  6. 6
    Zhoucheng Village
    6.7 km
  7. 7
    Shuanglang Ancient Town
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Qinghai Lake Xiangyun
    16 km
  2. 2
    Midu Old Town
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Yunnanyi?

Dali Old Town, Erhai Lake, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Shaxi Ancient Town, Cangshan Mountains, Jizu Mountain and 9 more.

What can you do in 3 days in Yunnanyi?

Day 1: Shibao Shan, Shibao Mountain Grottoes, Shaxi Ancient Town, Jizu Mountain. Day 2: Cangshan Mountains, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Dali Old Town, Erhai Lake. Day 3: Qinghai Lake Xiangyun, Midu Old Town.

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