Baoshan is a sizeable town in the southwest of Yunnan Province. It’s not the most happening town, with little in the way of redeeming features in itself, yet has a small airport and ultimately provides access to the Nujiang Valley farther north.
The town is 500kms from Kunming, the Yunnan capital, and is connected to it directly by highway and by air. The Burma border is also on this route, with the border towns of Ruili and Wanding within easy reach.
The popular Nujiang Gorge is north of Baoshan and is one of Yunnan’s big sights. It is one of high mountains and great hiking and also has one or two interesting towns and villages. There are also many nearby hot springs in the Tengchong Hot Sea, along with volcanoes.
Getting There & Away
Baoshan is on the main G320 highway, which runs direct from Kunming to Mandalay in Burma - the old Burma Road. Buses run here in about 8 hours from Kunming. Baoshan Airport is nine kilometers from town and receives daily flights from Kunming in under an hour.
Things to Do
Baoshan Attractions
- Baoshan accessibility
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The main reason for visiting baoshan is as a stop-off on the way to the burma border, or as a junction for visiting the nujiang valley.
Side trips from Baoshan
- Nujiang Valley
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Lying several hours to the north, beyond liuku, this region has deep gorges, high mountains and top-notch hiking.