China Train Adventure: Kunming's Culture & Dali's Charm

Welcome to the start of our most ambitious adventure yet — we're spending the next 30 days traveling across China using only high-speed trains. In this first episode, we arrive in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, and kick things off with a deep dive into local culture, history, and food. We wander through the peaceful Green Lake Park, visit the vibrant Yuantong Temple, taste unique dishes from Dai cuisine, and hike up the dramatic cliffs of the Dragon Gate at Xishan (Western Hills) for an epic view over Kunming. Green Lake Park (翠湖公园) Yuantong Temple (圆通寺) Dai Cuisine Restaurant: FOOD STREET YUANXI (圓西路) Dragon Gate Scenic Area (西山龙门) We head to the ancient town of Dali, nestled between mountains and a massive lake.