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What should I pack for Yunnan?
Reviewed 2026-09-19 · Conditions and policies can change
Direct answer
Pack for varies by altitude — kunming is spring-like year-round (15-25°c), lijiang cooler, shangri-la alpine.. Comfortable walking shoes, adaptable layers and weather protection should reflect the exact season and activities planned.
What to know
- ●The preferred travel period is Year-round (best: March-October).
- ●Keep essential medicine, documents and one useful layer in carry-on or day baggage.
- ●Kunming is at 1,900m — mild altitude, good acclimatization stop
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