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Curated stays · Four Yunnan destinations

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From an easy first night in Kunming to an unhurried stay beside Erhai Lake, explore our hotel shortlist at three comfort levels.

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Traditional pavilion and stone bridge in Kunming Blue Erhai Lake and distant mountains in Dali Flower-filled waterwheel scene in Lijiang Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La
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Classic · Great-value approachElevated · A little extra comfortLuxury · Premium escape
Your Yunnan gateway

Stay in Kunming.

A practical first stop for flights, city sightseeing, and onward train connections.

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Kunming skyline at dusk
Kunming · Destination view
Classic stay

Atour Hotel Kunming Nanping Pedestrian Street

Our approachable option for keeping the accommodation budget in check.

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Elevated stay

FourPoints by Sheraton Kunming City Centre Hotel

A step-up choice for travelers looking for a little extra comfort.

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Luxury stay

Grand Hyatt Kunming

Our premium pick for a more indulgent Yunnan stay.

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Lakeside pace

Stay in Dali.

Stay near Dali Ancient Town or Erhai Lake, depending on how you want to spend your days.

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Erhai Lake and mountains near Dali
Dali · Destination view
Classic stay

Dali · Mercure · Hotel (Cang'er Avenue)

Our approachable option for keeping the accommodation budget in check.

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Elevated stay

Dali Er Yi Sit & One Night Garden Hotel (Longkan Pier Store)

A step-up choice for travelers looking for a little extra comfort.

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Luxury stay

Dali Taoxi Secret Manor

Our premium pick for a more indulgent Yunnan stay.

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Old town and mountains

Stay in Lijiang.

A comfortable base for exploring Lijiang Old Town, Naxi heritage, and nearby mountain scenery.

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Traditional waterwheels and flowers in Lijiang
Lijiang · Destination view
Classic stay

Fanchenli Inn (Lijiang Dashuiche Branch)

Our approachable option for keeping the accommodation budget in check.

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Elevated stay

Lijiang Ancient City Kasion Hotel (Big Waterwheel Store)

A step-up choice for travelers looking for a little extra comfort.

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Luxury stay

InterContinental Hotels Lijiang Ancient Town Resort by IHG

Our premium pick for a more indulgent Yunnan stay.

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Highland escape

Stay in Shangri-La.

Choose a stay that suits a slower pace while you explore monastery culture and highland landscapes.

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Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La
Shangri-La · Destination view
Classic stay

Lavande Hotel (Shangri-La Dukezong Ancient City Branch)

Our approachable option for keeping the accommodation budget in check.

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Elevated stay

Sangzhu Staycation Kangzhu Luxury Residence (Dukezong Ancient City)

A step-up choice for travelers looking for a little extra comfort.

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Luxury stay

Songtsam Shangri-La Linka

Our premium pick for a more indulgent Yunnan stay.

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These are our Classic, Elevated and Luxury selections, not fixed price brackets or star ratings. Destination photos illustrate the cities, not the individual properties. Room rates, hotel names, features and booking terms are shown on Trip.com.