Ludwig, what is the best means of getting to there, train or bus. I am thinking about taking the over night sleeper.

Great information. Looking forward to visiting Dali, Leijing and Shangra la starting from Kunming. Not sure which route order I should plan. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks JI. I will be in Kunming in March and I hope to get advice on travel to ShangriLa, lodging, etc. I am very pro Chinese people.

Man, you are very brave. Your trip is in my dreams but I am to "chicken" as they say here in Texas. (I will ask what is the word for chicken tomorrow with my friends in China town).

Hope you have something planned for March, when I get there. Russ