Tips for Yunnan Hiking Tours

Tips for Yunnan Hiking Tours provide some practical Yunnan hiking travel tips such as Best Places for Hiking in Yunnan, Popular Yunnan Hiking Tours, Top Travel Tips and FAQs of Yunnan Hiking Travel, which can help you make a better plan before departure, and deal with emergencies or anything unpredictable while traveling.

Best Places for Yunnan Hiking Travel

Yunnan, located in the southwest plateau area of China, refers to “the place south of the colorful clouds” in Chinese. It is a place bond with exotic cultures and beautiful tales. Yunnan takes pride in its rich natural resources and cultural resources. There are 25 ethnic minority groups living in Yunnan, and each have very different religion and folklore stories. It’s rare to see so many different ethnic minority groups living harmoniously in one province. Harmonious and colorful are the most frequently used words to describe people’s life in Yunnan. Contact us for customized Yunnan tours. The best places for hiking in Yunnan as follows:

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Top Travel Tips on Yunnan Hiking

What to Pack for Yunnan Hiking Travel

  • Snacks. During hiking, it is difficult to buy food. Therefore, please take some chocolate, mars snickers, compressed biscuit, etc.
  • Hiking shoes, long sleeve shirts, sandals, waterproof pants, 70 liter backpack, adaptor, gloves, etc.
  • Ditty bag is used to pack a little bag with your shampoo, tooth brush, tooth paste for your daily life.
  • Suitable clothes according to Yunnan climate.
  • Use a map and a compass. Always know where you are.
  • Don’t forget your umbrella and rain gear during the rainy seasons.
  • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and hats for the strong ultraviolet ray on the plateau.
  • Prepare for your SIM card to make sure the internet use in China.
  • Take care of your luggage and important things, such as passport and visa. What’s more, make copies of important documents in case of losing.
  • Common medicines for altitude high sickness, especially trekking in Meili Snow Mountain.

Choose a Suitable Hiking Tour

Hike in a small tour. Always have at least one other person with you if you are going on low-traffic trails or be accepting of the risk you take in having no one able to aid you. Yunnan Exploration will provide the most suitable hiking tour according to your requirements. If you have any problems, please contact us. Some benefits of trekking in a tour are as follows:

  • Learn from more experienced hikers or pass on your knowledge.
  • Aid for injuries.
  • Meet new people or deepen relationships.

Matters Need Attention

  • Drink often to stay hydrated. Carry enough water for the day and your pack will get lighter as the day wears on.
  • Share your itinerary with your friends and family, let them know where you are and what you do.
  • Read some basic information about Yunnan and China so that you could have a better experience there.
  • Respect and follow local custom and avoid conflicts.
  • Eat more vegetables and fruits, drink plenty of water, it may help you to avoid altitude sickness.
  • Check out the weather report before your travel. Do not go sightseeing in bad weather.
  • In China, please had better not travel in peak seasons, such as Chinese New Year, International Labor Day and National Day. If you want to experience the traditional festival culture, Taking a tour during the traditional festivals of China can get the opportunity to experience the festivals culture.
  • Be careful of the changeable temperature. A few chilly days could be followed by relatively hot weather. So it is better to take some early winter clothes to protect you away from the sudden low temperature.

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