Mingyong Glacier
You can get here on a bus from Deqin if the weather is good. Otherwise, you'll need to hire a car. There's a steep admission fee (foreigners: ~80 yuan) w...

Deqin - Attractions

Jianshui
Jianshui is possibly on its way to becoming a popular tourist destination, probably in part due to its proximity to the popular Yuanyang. The town itself boast...

Yunnan - Satellite Map

Bai Shui Tai
A fabulous terraced outcropping of white limestone, covered with clear water. Bai Shui Tai means "White Water Place" in Chinese. Guesthouses and food are both available. You can get there f...

Xianggelila / Shangri-La / Zhongdian - Attractions

Lijiang Airport (LJG)
Built in 1995, the airport is 25km to the east of the city proper. From here you can fly to and from Kunming, Xishuangbanna,

Lijiang - Transportation

Ganden Sumtseling (Songzanlin) Monastery
First settled in 1681 by the Fifth Dalai Lama, this breathtaking monastery complex -- the biggest in Yunnan -- is definitely a must-see for visitors to

Xianggelila / Shangri-La / Zhongdian - Attractions - Satellite Map

Xiao Zhongdian
The tiny town of Xiao Zhongdian is about 40 minutes away from Xianggelila by car along a smooth not-too-busy highway. You can get there...

Yunnan - Satellite Map

Lijiang
Starting around 2004, the Lijiang old town has been described most often by western tourists as akin to Disneyland. But don't let that discourage you, as the old town, full of chinese tourists as ...

Yunnan - Satellite Map

Lazy Lizard
223 Renmin Road

Dali - Bars Cafes Entertainment Food Nightlife Tea - Satellite Map

Zengchong
A somewhat condescending account of Zengchong can be found here: http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/06-02/southwest-china-in-depth-1-village-of-the-drum-tower-guizhou-province-china.html "Dong m...

Guizhou - Satellite Map

Fish Nation
150-200 yuan

Beijing - Food Pizza

Pralinor Chocolate Workshop
432 Taixing Lu, Shanghai (crossstreet Xinzha Lu)

Shanghai - Food Shopping Chocolate

Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
Tickets: RMB 110; children half price (bargain!)

Shanghai