Leshan to Xishuangbanna self-driving tour route guide
The distance from Leshan to Xishuangbanna is about 1,300 kilometers.
1. Itinerary.
Day 1: Leshan City - Yibin City.
Depart from Leshan City in the morning and travel along the highway to Yibin City. On the way, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Sichuan Basin, pass through Leshan City, Emeishan City and other scenic spots, and you can stop on the way. Taste local specialties in Yibin City at noon, and continue to Xishuangbanna in the afternoon.
Day 2: Yibin City - Zhaotong City.
Depart from Yibin City in the morning and drive south along the national highway, passing through Zhaotong City. Zhaotong City is the northern gate of Yunnan Province and has unique natural scenery and cultural landscape. You can stop and play and taste the local specialties. In the afternoon, continue to Xishuangbanna.
Day 3: Zhaotong City - Kunming City.
Depart from Zhaotong City in the morning and drive south along the highway, passing through Kunming City. Kunming is the capital city of Yunnan Province and has a rich history, culture and natural landscapes. You can stop and play and taste the local specialties. In the afternoon, continue to Xishuangbanna.
Day 4: Kunming City - Xishuangbanna.
Departing from Kunming in the morning, drive south along the highway and finally arrive at Jinghong City, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture. Jinghong City has a unique tropical rainforest scenery and Dai culture, which you can enjoy and experience the local culture and customs. In the evening, you can taste local food and feel the unique charm of Dai culture.
Day 5: Xishuangbanna.
Stop in Xishuangbanna for a day and visit the famous local attractions, such as the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Dai Garden, and the Jinghong Big Buddha Temple. You can gain an in-depth understanding of the culture and history of the Dai people while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Xishuangbanna. In the evening, taste the local food again and feel the unique charm of Dai culture.
Day 6: Xishuangbanna - Jinghong City.
Depart from Xishuangbanna in the morning and return to Jinghong City. Stay in Jinghong until the afternoon, where you can go shopping at the local specialty market and buy local specialties and souvenirs. In the evening, taste the local food again and feel the unique charm of Dai culture.
Day 7: Jinghong City - Leshan City.
Depart from Jinghong City in the morning and return to Leshan City along the same road. On the way, you can enjoy the scenery of Yunnan and Sichuan, pass through Xichang City, Yibin City and other cities, and you can stop to play and taste local specialties on the way. Finally, return to Leshan City to end the self-driving tour.