Southwest China – Tips / Must-see / Itinerary Planning – Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global® https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/asia/greater-china/china/southwest-china/ Combined leisure & business travel; the efficient way! Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:56:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.christravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-favico-ctb-32x32.jpg Southwest China – Tips / Must-see / Itinerary Planning – Chris Travel Blog | CTB Global® https://www.christravelblog.com/destinations/asia/greater-china/china/southwest-china/ 32 32 CHINA – A two-week Yunnan itinerary travel guide: Kunming to Shangri-La https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-two-week-yunnan-itinerary-travel-guide-kunming-to-shangri-la/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:21:30 +0000 https://www.christravelblog.com/?p=28266 Yunnan is one of China’s most diverse provinces and this two-week Yunnan itinerary will take you to all the highlights. I have been to China plenty of times and this travel guide describes my trip from Kunming to Shangri-La. It’s suitable for a first time [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Wulong Karst National Park day trip from Chongqing https://www.christravelblog.com/china-wulong-karst-national-park-day-trip-from-chongqing/ Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:58:33 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=26376 Wulong Karst National Park day trip is a must do if you’re in Chongqing. The park is part of the South China Karst UNESCO World Heritage Site of which I visited the Shilin Stone Forest Karst near Kunming, Yunnan Province, some time ago. Wulong Karst [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Dazu Rock Carvings, a must-do day trip from Chongqing https://www.christravelblog.com/china-dazu-rock-carvings-a-must-do-day-trip-from-chongqing/ Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:50:45 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=25682 I travel a lot which means I have seen a lot and this means I see more of the same quite often. Over time I learned to look at new places as if I travelled for the first time and not have this experience. The [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Jiuzhaigou Nature Park guide: all must-see spots in a day https://www.christravelblog.com/china-jiuzhaigou-nature-park-guide-all-must-see-spots-in-a-day/ Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:22:58 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24975 Jiuzhaigou is a fairy tale scenic sight in the north-western part of the Sichuan province in China. It’s a must-see together with Huanglong national park and thus a perfect short get-away before or after a business trip. Of course, a visit should be including on [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Chengdu craft beer bars; my personal hotspots https://www.christravelblog.com/china-chengdu-craft-beer-bars-personal-hotspots/ Fri, 24 Nov 2017 17:35:27 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=24507 The craft beer scene in China is rapidly evolving since a few years. When I last visited Chengdu several years ago there wasn’t much going on but now bars are popping up around the city. Recently I stayed several nights in Chengdu after a business [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Visit Huanglong: Must see in Sichuan; surreal fairy tale landscape https://www.christravelblog.com/china-huanglong-is-a-must-see-in-sichuan-a-surreal-fairy-tale-landscape/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 20:36:31 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=20284 Huanglong is one of two fairy tale scenic sites in north-western Sichuan province, China, which are a must see. They are an UNESCO World Heritage Site and for a reason. After my yearly business trip to Beijing I had the chance to see this beauty [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Two days in Lijiang old town and outlying small villages https://www.christravelblog.com/china-two-days-in-lijiang-old-town-and-outlying-small-villages/ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 19:23:20 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=18382 With a history of over 1000 years Lijiang wasn’t known to the outside world until after the earthquake of 1996. The old town was mostly destroyed but reconstructed quickly. In 1997 it got the UNESCO World Heritage Site status. These events made Lijiang known to [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A day in Kunming, the City of Eternal Spring https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-day-in-kunming-the-city-of-eternal-spring/ Tue, 24 May 2016 08:19:04 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=17566 Kunming is a pleasant city in China compared to other big cities. The air is clean and the weather is nice year round. That’s why it’s also called the City of Eternal Spring. The city was my starting point for a 3 and a half [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A day trip from Kunming to the surrealistic Shilin Stone Forest karst landscape https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-day-trip-from-kunming-to-the-surrealistic-shilin-stone-forest-karst-landscape/ Fri, 08 Jan 2016 16:15:43 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16335 There are places in the world that just look alien. The Shilin Stone Forest near Kunming fits perfectly in this category. It’s a great day trip from Kunming whether you have a day off during a business trip or are on a leisure trip in [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Two days at Qingcheng mountain & Dujiangyan irrigation system https://www.christravelblog.com/china-two-days-at-qingcheng-mountain-dujiangyan-irrigation-system/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 15:14:51 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16137 Qingcheng Mountain is home to a few panda’s and part of the UNESCO Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries site. This is at the backside. Qingcheng Mountain is also the spiritual center of Taoism. This is at the front side. At the front side there is also [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Lashi Lake from Lijiang: horseback riding & canoeing https://www.christravelblog.com/china-lashi-lake-from-lijiang-horseback-riding-canoeing/ Sun, 27 Dec 2015 11:06:19 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=16130 Lashi Lake is located in the Yunnan Province and is just a 30 minute ride away from Lijiang city. It is a national wetland reserve and known for its birds, canoeing, fishing and horseback riding at the country side. I went to Lashi Lake during [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A hike through the Potatso national park near Shangri-La https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-hike-through-the-potatso-national-park-near-shangri-la/ Tue, 06 Oct 2015 22:34:10 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=14426 The annual trip (May 2015) with my son brought me this time to China for an itinerary through the Yunnan Province. Now I will share my brief experience I had in Shangri-La, the largest northern city in the Yunnan province. We did a hike there [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A Jade Dragon Snow Mountain day trip from Lijiang https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-jade-dragon-snow-mountain-day-trip-from-lijiang/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 18:39:29 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=13342 My Yunnan itinerary which I followed during my annual trip with my son brought me to Lijiang from where we did a day trip to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. From Lijiang you have a beautiful view on the mountain, one of China’s best views. [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Exploring beautiful Dali & Shaxi on the way from Kunming to Lijiang https://www.christravelblog.com/china-exploring-beautiful-dali-shaxi-on-the-way-from-kunming-to-lijiang/ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:33:38 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=12516 Traveling from Kunming to Lijiang will take you through Dali and Shaxi which is just a short detour away, unless you fly of course. I travelled with my son of 12 for 3 weeks in China of which this overland trip was a small part [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A Mount Qingcheng video compilation (VIDEO) https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-mount-qingcheng-video-compilation-video/ Wed, 17 Jun 2015 07:18:52 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=11481 Welcome to my first video compilation ever! Hope you like it and share it on social media. In May 2015 I was in Chengdu (Sichuan province) and went on a two day trip to Dujiangyan and the Qingcheng Mountain. The Qingcheng Mountain is a protected [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A day trip from Lijiang: the Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-day-trip-from-lijiang-the-tiger-leaping-gorge-hike/ Sat, 06 Jun 2015 11:24:13 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=11321 A visit to Lijiang city or Yunnan province in China must include a Tiger Leaping Gorge Hike. Beautiful nature and a thrilling hike await you there! During my annual trip with my son (see my Yunnan itinerary) we went there on a day trip from [read more]

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]]> CHINA – A gem in Lijiang: Intercontinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort https://www.christravelblog.com/china-a-gem-in-lijiang-ancient-town-intercontinental-lijiang-ancient-town-resort/ Sat, 09 May 2015 08:23:10 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=10782 Ever wanted to stay in a UNESCO World Heritage Site? This is your chance. The Intercontinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort is located inside the old town of Lijiang. I stayed there for three nights to explore the area during my annual three week trip with [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town is a luxury boutique hotel in Lijiang https://www.christravelblog.com/china-indigo-lijiang-ancient-town-is-a-luxury-boutique-hotel-in-lijiang/ Sat, 09 May 2015 08:20:31 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=10798 Hidden on the south side of Lijiang ancient town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will find the Indigo Lijiang Ancient Town boutique hotel. Member of IHG Hotels. Inspired on the tea trading horse routes in China. It is a real 5 star gem which [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Crowne Plaza Kunming, an ideal located city center hotel https://www.christravelblog.com/china-crowne-plaza-kunming-an-ideal-located-city-center-hotel/ Tue, 05 May 2015 11:00:30 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=10704 I like to stay in a city center hotel like the Crowne Plaza Kunming to explore a city center on foot. Kunming is also called the city of eternal spring and therefore a great city to explore on foot. Read my day in Kunming to [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Intercontinental Kunming, a luxury green urban resort https://www.christravelblog.com/china-intercontinental-kunming-a-luxury-green-urban-resort/ Sat, 02 May 2015 10:43:58 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=10687 My annual 3 week trip with my son (12yr) brought me this year to the Yunnan province, China. I came up with a 2 week Yunnan itinerary from Kunming to Shangri-La. The Intercontinental Kunming, part of the IHG group, was our residence for the first [read more]

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]]> CHINA – 520 million years of history at Cambrian Chengjiang Fossil Site https://www.christravelblog.com/china-520-million-years-of-history-at-cambrian-chengjiang-fossil-site/ Wed, 29 Apr 2015 13:48:02 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=10660 One thing I’m addicted to is to visit all of the UNESCO sites, big or small, interesting or not, does not matter. The Chengjiang Fossil Site is one of them and that’s why I included a day trip on my Yunnan itinerary. This site is [read more]

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]]> CHINA – Chengdu (2014.04.17 – 2014.05.05) https://www.christravelblog.com/china-chengdu-2014-04-17-2014-05-05/ Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:31:51 +0000 http://www.christravelblog.com/?p=2001 Summary: A father son trip with some business days in between. We will start off from Amsterdam through Shanghai to Xian to stay there 4 full days. We will then continue to Chengdu where we have 2 full days. Then we continue onwards to Vietnam, Hanoi where [read more]

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