{"product_id":"yunnan-kunming-lijiang-tiger-leaping-gorge-guide-for-malaysians-by-malaysian","title":"Yunnan (Kunming - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge) Guide - For Malaysians, by Malaysian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column my-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-grow-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-2 text-muted\"\u003eAssalam and hello! I wrote this at first for my own planning, getting information about these areas (especially Tiger Leaping Gorge) DIY-style is kinda hard, without Google Maps to plan around with. So, here's my DIY itinerary for your reference, for Malaysians, by Malaysians.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"BoardAndMap__section-925241047\" class=\"mt-4 mb-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" class=\"mt-2 font-weight-bold cursor-pointer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center w-100\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"font-weight-bold mb-0 line-height-1 me-auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Heading__underlineContainer d-inline-block position-relative\"\u003eNotes\u003cspan class=\"Heading__underline Heading__extendedAlways\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Button__icon text-center flex-grow-1\"\u003e\u003csvg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-sm\" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M201.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L224 338.7 54.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapse show\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillHTMLRenderer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*IMPORTANT NOTE: Wanderlog here uses Google Maps, which if used for China, very inaccurate and outdated. Please use Amap instead. For reference purposes, I'll try to mark locations here to be as accurate as possible in relation to Amap locations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Safety Note: Kunming - Lijiang are high altitude places, that is why I stopped by Kunming for some time first (spend a night here is recommended) just so you can acclimate to the high altitude.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGo get\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Acetazolamide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epills (which helps with high altitude) from pharmacy (go to oh idk, Caring Pharmacy or something, and ask prescriptions for meds for high altitude places).\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCameron Highlands: 1,500 to 1,800 meters (as reference point)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKunming: ~1,890 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLijiang: ~2,400 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiger Leaping Gorge (River level\/Escalator): ~1,800 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiger Leaping Gorge (High Trail hiking): ~2,000 to 2,600 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApps used:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlipay\u003c\/strong\u003e: Your main method of payment, which you can link your bank cards (Wise card also can). Get it set up before arriving here. Btw, TnG app also have Alipay built in too, so you can use TnG as backup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDidi\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equivalent of Grab. I hope you're ready to receive calls in Mandarin whenever your driver arrives, because if you're not there at the pickup point, well... Ever experience Chinese uncles shouting at you? Be sure to survey the pickup location first. And yes, it can use Alipay as payment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmap\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equivalent to Google Maps\/Waze. It's accurate enough that you can use it for public transports too!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrip.com\u003c\/strong\u003e: While there's Klook and the rest, most people on internet said that for China, Trip.com (or CTrip) is the most reliable. I booked train HSR (High Speed Rail) tickets and accommodations here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Translate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unless you know Chinese, be prepared to use these. I suppose it helps if you at least learn a bit of basic Chinese words before the trip (especially for situations like shopping or ordering food). Be sure to download the language pack so you can use it offline too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlights (AirAsia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKL-KMG (3h45)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003eBoarding:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21:00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003eDepart: 21:40\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003eArrival 01:25\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKMG-KL (3h45)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003eBoarding:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17:15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003eDepart: 17:55\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QuillParagraph\"\u003eArrival 21:50\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43327908347952,"sku":null,"price":2112.21,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/3755\/6784\/files\/SYxbxTeeDhGFZ1kXVUyVDtIU8Uyc9HDZ.jpg?v=1782149959","url":"https:\/\/aurahoome.store\/products\/yunnan-kunming-lijiang-tiger-leaping-gorge-guide-for-malaysians-by-malaysian","provider":"Quick Booking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}