Totally agree. It is indeed a bit disappointing during this season. What's the temperature there like during autumn? When I went there, it's already like 15 - 20°C in the morning.
glad that u change will consider changing plan, really no point travel so far into 9 Zhai gou and see so so scenery, the journey is long and tiring, not mentioning it is also dangerous.
I highly recommend Yunnan, though i have not been there b4. Dont miss places such as Lijang and Zhongdian, also known as Shangrila.
If u have been to Yunnan, u may also consider Huang Shan, just make sure you stay up there for at least 3 days 2 nights, local tour only cater for 2 day 1 night stay up there, no fun, cannot see a thing.
I see. Oh well, that will have to wait for another time, maybe when their airport is ready. Went during the wrong season this time (with parents, they wanted to go during this period).