Comprising the city states and provinces of: Sichuan, Yunnan
Southwest China is an extraordinary melting pot of cultures, cuisines, and landscapes, stretching from Sichuan's fertile basin to the dramatic mountains and tropical valleys of Yunnan. It’s where Han China gives way to the frontiers of Southeast Asia and Tibet.
Best Time to Visit: April–June and September–November are ideal, avoiding heavy summer rains while offering clear views and comfortable trekking conditions
Highlights:
- Chengdu (Sichuan) – Pandas, teahouses, Sichuan opera, spicy food.
- Jiuzhaigou & Huanglong – Ethereal valleys and coloured pools.
- Yunnan – Lijiang’s Naxi culture, Dali’s lakeside charm, Shangri-La’s Tibetan enclave, tropical Xishuangbanna, and ethnic minority markets.
