6 Days of Kunming - Jiuxiang - Kunming - Jinning - Yuxi - Xinping - Ailao Mountain

Karest Cave in Jiuxiang

On the first day, catch a coach at the railway station to Jiuxiang. The return fare is CNY30-40 per person. In about 2 hours, you will reach the famous scenic spot of Karest Cave - Jiuxiang. You'll need to pay CNY90 for an entrance ticket and this does not include the cable car inside. Please bear in mind that there is no turning back unless you want to miss the rest part of it and double check what you have seen. Since there is no shortcut either, you will not miss a fraction. So following the guidepost is very important! The Lion Hall, Goddess Palace, Twin Waterfalls and the indoor terrace are all worth your attention. Here, not only can you enjoy the peculiar natural landscape, but also understand some of the cave art. After your sight-seeing, go back to Kunming. You are recommended to stay at the International Youth Hostel (Add: No. 102 Zhonghe Lane, South Cuihu Road, Kunming; Tel: 0871-5175395).

Zhenghe Memorial Hall, Zhenghe Park

On your second day, take the No. 5 bus to the stop of Juhua Village. Then go east for about 500 meters (547 yards) and you will see many minibuses under the overpass. Remember to bargain before you choose one. The price is usually around CNY15. Besides, those minibuses take different paths, the expressway or the ordinary road. You also need to negotiate with the owner in advance. Upon arrival at the Jinchengzhen Town, after one hour, you may go to the Panlong Temple situated in the southeast about 3 miles away on food. Taking a horse-drawn carriage can salso be also be good choice and it will only cost you CNY2. The admission is free and it is one of the three major Buddhist holy sites in Yunnan Province. Travel to Jinning County and visit the ancient tombs in Shizhaishan. Stay overnight at Jinning.

On the morning of the third day, visit the Zhenghe Memorial Hall in the Zhenghe Park. Then catch a minibus to Jiulongchi (Nine Dragons Lake). After 30-40 minutes, you will arrive at Jiulongchi Lake Park. The admission fee is CNY6. It is a great fun to listen to the legend of nine dragons and to feed the fish in the pond. Do not forget to taste the famous local snacks here, like cool rice noodle, fried potatoes and fried bean curd. After your sightseeing, take a minibus or taxi to Yuxi City which is only about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). Stay overnight there.

Gasa minority girls

On your fourth day, take the autobus No. 2 to explore the Nie'er Park, which was built to commemorate the author of China's national anthem. After that, charter a car to the solution cavity 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) north of the downtown. You need to pay CNY30 to buy an entrance ticket. In the afternoon, get on a coach at the West Passenger Station to Xinping. The bus departs every 20 minutes and the ticket charges you about CNY30. After 1.5 hours, accommodate yourself upon arrival.

On the morning of the fifth day, take a long-distance bus to Gasa Town firstly. The journey on the bus will take about 2.5 hours and cost you CNY16. Then catch another bus to Ailao Mountain Scenic Area. There are only two regular buses every day to the Mountain Ailao: one departs at 9:00; the other departs at 11:00. It will take you 2.5 hours on the way and you need to pay CNY8. The entrance ticket will is CNY15. Now hike in the Ailao Mountain. View the Nanenhe Waterfall and wandering the manor along the Tea-Horse Road, you will be amazed by the virgin forest. Stay in the mountain.

Rise early on the sixth day to enjoy the sunrise. Get down the mountain and you will have a chance to enjoy the sight of a sea of clouds. Return and your tour ends.