I live in Beijing but plan to escape the cold and come and live in Yunnan.
Where is the best place in Yunnan to live from December to April.

I am looking for warm temperatures, countryside, a little apartment, and some peace!

If you're comfortable living in a smaller city, with few foreigners, the southerly cities would be obvious choices. I've enjoyed living in Puer generally several degrees warmer than Kunming, on average. Jinghong would also be warmer, more foreigners there, although still a small city with lots of minorities (fake & genuine) around.

baiyuxiang, what is the weather (rain) like in Puer and Jinghong during May, June, July and Aug?
Would you have any idea of the cost of rents for one bedroom apartments?