01Northwest Yunnan · High country
Beyond the Snow Mountains
A journey through high valleys and remote mountain worlds, from Lijiang and Haba to the trails of Yubeng.
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Southern Yunnan · ChinaLook beyond the familiar
Beyond the familiar routes are mountain trails, old villages, family kitchens, tea forests and landscapes that reveal themselves slowly.
We create thoughtful journeys for travelers who want to experience Yunnan more deeply—with local knowledge, unhurried pacing and room for discovery.
Personal journeys · locally shaped
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02Dali to Nuodeng · Culture & food
The Old Roads of Yunnan
Ancient towns, village tables and the living traditions found along Yunnan’s quieter old roads.
Discover the journey03Tropical Yunnan · Tea & rainforest
South into the Green
From lakes and old towns into tropical forests, coffee country and the ancient tea landscapes of the south.
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Walk Yunnan
Explore Yunnan
on foot
Walk beyond the road into high valleys, alpine forests and villages reached at a human pace.
Selected walking journeys
Routes shaped by the land
These are just a few ways to experience Yunnan on foot. Every journey can be adapted to your pace, interests and time.
Northwest Yunnan
Yubeng & Meili Snow Mountains
Pilgrimage paths, glacial valleys and high mountain villages beneath the sacred peaks of Meili.
Lijiang · Shangri-La
Tiger Leaping Gorge
A classic high trail above one of the world’s deepest river gorges, walked at an unhurried pace.
Haba Snow Mountain
Haba & Black Lake
Forest paths, alpine lakes and quiet highland camps on the slopes of Haba Snow Mountain.
Shaxi · Nuodeng
Ancient Tea Horse Road
Old caravan paths linking market towns, farming villages, temples and family kitchens.
Portrait placeholder · Chloe in the fieldMeet Chloe
A journey shaped from the inside.
Yunnan Unfolded grows from Chloe’s firsthand knowledge of the province—and a lasting curiosity for the paths, people and stories found between the well-known places.
She is a local travel professional and passionate hiker who knows both classic Yunnan and its quieter routes. Her approach is simple: listen closely, travel thoughtfully and let each place set the pace.
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