China Travel Forum

[Vincent]

Hi

I plan to go to Yunnan Luoping rapeseed flower field & Yuanyang rice terrace in Feb 07. I am travelling alone and arriving in Kunming in the 4th week of Feb for a bout 7-8 days.

I've heard that accomodation and transport will be a problem in these 2 places. Do I need to book ahead or will I be able to find them while in Kunming?

Can I get return train or bus tickets from Kunming?
Are there any recommended tour agency with reasonable pricing?
Thks in advance.

[Jennifer Li]

Luoping rape flower festival will be held during Feb.7-Apr.21. But ususally there is a tourist peak between the end of Feb. and the beginning of March, it's better to visit Luoping during the weekdays.

Since you may go there either by bus or by train, I don't think you need to worry about transport, however, you may book your accomodation in advance if you could.

My suggestion is to visit Yuanyang first then Luoping:
D1: Kunming-Jianshui-Yuanyang;
D2: Visit Yuanyang rice terrace;
D3: Visit ethnic minorities markets, Yuanyang-Gejiu;
D4: Gejiu-Luxi-Luoping(much closer than Yuang-Kunming-Luoping);
D5-D6: Visit Luoping rape flowers and Jiulong Waterfalls;