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Designed for European Travelers Seeking a Deeper China In 2025, our journeys through Yunnan were intentionally designed for European travelers  — travelers who value walking over rushing, context over checklists, and lived culture over staged experiences. This was not a general sightseeing program.It was created specifically for guests from Europe who are curious about another side of China : slower, quieter, and deeply connected to landscape and daily life. From mountain hi

When people think of Chinese food, they often imagine familiar flavors — stir-fries, dumplings, noodles.But Yunnan is different. Here, food is shaped by mountains and valleys, by forests and lakes, by dozens of ethnic cultures living side by side. Every meal tells a story of place, season, and people. At Ki Ki Holidays, we believe food is one of the most intimate ways to understand Yunnan. These are some of the dishes — and flavors — we always encourage our travelers to exper

Sometimes the best stories about a place don’t come from brochures — they come from the people who experience it with fresh eyes. Recently, several well-known content creators traveled with us through Yunnan, sharing their honest impressions with millions of followers. We didn’t plan a “KOL trip.”We simply designed a thoughtful journey, as we always do — deep, slow, and full of hidden corners — and let Yunnan speak for itself. What happened next was beautiful:Their posts show

Discover the best time to visit Yunnan with this month-by-month guide. Local insights on weather, landscapes, festivals, and top places to visit in Lijiang, Dali, Shangri-La, and beyond. 🌤️The Best Time to Visit Yunnan A Month-by-Month Guide from Local Experts Yunnan is beautiful all year, but each month brings a different feeling — different colors, different rhythms, and different ways to experience its mountains, lakes, and cultures. At Ki Ki Holidays, we’ve guided countl

Every journey through Yunnan is a dialogue between nature and comfort — the crisp breath of mountain air meeting the soft embrace of a warm bed, the hum of prayer flags blending with the quiet crackle of a fireplace. At Ki Ki Holidays , we believe where you stay is part of the story. Each place becomes a reflection of the landscape itself — elegant, soulful, and rooted in a sense of belonging. From luxury international hotels to boutique lodges built with local stone and wood

High in the mountains of northwest Yunnan, where clouds drift between snow peaks and barley fields, a quiet transformation is taking place. This is Shangri-La  — long known for its sacred landscapes and deep spirituality — and now, it’s also becoming one of the world’s most intriguing high-altitude wine regions . At Ki Ki Holidays , we believe every journey should awaken the senses and connect travelers to the soul of a place. In Shangri-La, wine tells that story — one of alt

In a world where we rush from one moment to the next, it’s easy to forget to pause and simply breathe. Yunnan, in China’s far southwest,...

1. Lijiang Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enchants visitors with its ancient charm and dramatic mountain scenery. In fall, the...

Planning a trip to China can feel overwhelming — especially if you want something more than the usual “big city” circuit. That’s where...

Yunnan isn’t just for adventurers and culture lovers — it’s also a fantastic destination for families traveling with children . With its...

If you’re dreaming of visiting China but feel overwhelmed by the crowds of Beijing or the skyscrapers of Shanghai and other major cities,...

Imagine a land where ancient trails whisper tales of traders, where snow-capped peaks kiss the sky, and where vibrant markets pulse with...

Every year, the family trips are the largest traveler group we receive, and every time we are thinking how to balance the trip in a way...

Top Five Hikes in Yunnan: Trails That Steal Your Breath and Heart Yunnan, a land of misty mountains, ancient cultures, and untamed...

Yunnan has many of the busiest travel destinations in China; we have heard a lot about Dali, Lijiang, and Shangrila. But Yunnan still has...

Kina January 15, 2025 Being in a beautiful boutique hotel is one of the most essential parts of the journey. We strongly advise guests to...