I'm planning to visit Yunnan in December for 2 weeks or so. Arriving in Kunming - Dali - LiJiang - Kunming. HOw long would you recommend in each place - does anyone have "must do" recommnedations in these places as well as "character" places to stay (for the "must do" part - this can be places to see, hikes, cultural events, classes, art centres, etc. , etc,)? Has anyone stayed at the Linden Center in Dali?
I will have another 2 weeks after in the region eventually heading to KL/Singapore and visiting friends in Jakarta. Are there other areas in Yunnan recommended to visit - where I can transit to SE Asia with doubling back to Kunming or a northern centre to leave China?
If there are excellent guides you can recommend that would be apprecaited too.
Thank-you very much!! Xie-xie!