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First Time Driving in Yunnan: 2000km BYD Road Trip

First time driving in China 🇨🇳 NOT what I expected!

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First time driving in China 🇨🇳 NOT what I expected!

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JetLag Warriors2026-05-2946 min

First time driving in CHINA (2000km road trip) We rented a BYD hybrid and set off on our 2000km road trip throughout the Yunnan province. Our itinerary is pretty jam-packed-- these are all the things we plan to see: Lijiang City, Baisha Ancient Town, Wenhai Village, Yuwu Village, Yulong Snow Mountain, Impressions of Lijiang, Blue Moon Valley, Baoshan Stone Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, Dukezong Ancient City, Benzilan, Balagezong Scenic Spot, Napahai Grasslands, Shaxi, Dali, and Kunming Stone Forest. We will attempt to see all these places in 2 weeks. Let's see how many tourist attractions we make it to, which ones are must-see destinations and which ones are the best things to do in Yunan. We'll also answer the questions is it safe to drive in China? And how to get the temporary Chinese driving permit as a foreigner with an English license. Thanks for watching!

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May 29, 2026, Spring in China

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First Time Driving in Yunnan: 2000km BYD Road Trip

First time driving in CHINA (2000km road trip) We rented a BYD hybrid and set off on our 2000km road trip throughout the Yunnan province. Our itinerary is pretty jam-packed-- these are all the things we plan to see: Lijiang City , Baisha Ancient Town, Wenhai Village , Yuwu Village , Yulong Snow...

Buckle up for a wild ride! JetLag Warriors take on a 2000km Yunnan road trip in a rented BYD hybrid, tackling ancient towns, snow mountains, and local delicacies. From yak yogurt to pinecones, they uncover the real China behind the wheel. Is it safe? How do you get a temporary driving permit? This vlog answers it all with humor and heart. A must-watch for anyone planning a China road trip!

Attractions in this video: Yulong Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Blue Moon Valley, Dukezong Ancient City, Napahai Grasslands, Kunming Stone Forest, Baisha Ancient Town, Baoshan Stone Town, Balagezong Scenic Spot, Shaxi

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