Highlights
Yunnan is the most diverse province in southwestern China. A journey to Yunnan is a journey into the colorful ethnic cultures of the region’s Bai, Yi and Naxi people, as well as the various splendor landscapes of snow-capped mountains, emerald lakes and breathtaking gorges, etc. With a multitude of distinct destinations in Yunnan, you’ll need time to see it all. Taking this 8 days Yunnan tour offers a hassle-free way to experience Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La all in one trip.
Kunming is known as the “City of Eternal Spring”, you will visit scenic spots such as the Stone Forest, Green Lake, and the Western Hills. Dali is a historic city, famous for its ancient architecture, including the Three Pagodas and Dali Ancient Town. And also natural beauty, including Erhai Lake. Lijiang is home to the UNESCO World Heritage site, Old Town of Lijiang, which boasts traditional Naxi ethnic architecture. Additionally, Lijiang’s neighbors, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge, are also well-known. Shangri-La is known for its stunning natural scenery, including Potatso National Park and Tibetan Buddhist temples, such as the Songzanlin Monastery. After the trip, you’ll have gained a profound understanding of China’s ethnic cultures and “stunning land of colorful
Itinerary
Day 1: Kunming Arrival | Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in
Welcome to Kunming: Arrival & Guide Upon arriving in Kunming (capital of Yunnan), your guide will meet you at the airport/train station and …
Day 2: Kunming Tour | Stone Forest, Yuantong Temple (Zen Buddhist), Green Lake Park
Morning: Drive 80km (~1.5hrs) to Stone Forest (South China Karst World Heritage Site)—a former ancient seabed with 270-million-year-old kars…
Day 3: Kunming to Dali by High Speed Train | Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Erhai Lake Bike Ride, Free Time in Dali Ancient Town
Dali Day Tour: From Kunming High-Speed Train to Erhai Morning: Take a ~2-hour high-speed train from Kunming to Dali. Upon arrival, your loca…
Day 4: Dali - Lijiang | Xizhou Local Market, Xizhou Ancient Town, Zhoucheng Tie-dye, Lijiang Old Town, Mu Palace (Optional), Black Dragon Pond Park
Start your day at Xizhou Local Market (over a century old): Explore local customs, farm produce, and handicrafts. Try must-tries like Xizhou…
Day 5 Lijiang Tour | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley, Baisha Murals, Shuhe Ancient Town (Optional)
After breakfast, explore Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (2003 UNESCO site, named for its jade-like snow-capped peaks): Take a 10-minute cable ca…
Day 6 Lijiang - Shangri-La | First Bend of the Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Ancient Town
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel for a scenic drive to Shangri-La, with stops at natural and cultural …
Day 7 Shangri-La Tour | Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Tibetan Family Visit
Morning: Visit Songzanlin Monastery (3,380m), Yunnan’s largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery founded in 1679 by the Fifth Dalai Lama. Known as …
Day 8 Shangri-La Departure | Check-out & Transfer Service
After breakfast, your tour concludes. Enjoy free time to explore Shangri-La at your own pace, until your guide escorts you to the airport fo…
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions:
- Experienced drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional licensed English-speaking local guide.
- Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
- Domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed trains (second class) listed in the itinerary.
- Admission tickets, activities, meals listed in the itinerary.
- Accident insurance.
- Our service from tour planning, handling, operational and finishing your trip
Exclusions:
- International airfares
- Entry visa fees.
- Personal expenses
- Single room supplement
- Recommended optional activities
- Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers.
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Transportation
In a private tour, it means you will transfer to the tourist attractions in one city by private vehicle. The private car we selected is spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned. And the driver we use are very experienced. As for traveling between two destinations, we use domestic flights (economy seat) or high speed trains (second class seat, usually less than 6 hours). The local guides and drivers will pick you up at the airport/train stations, and escort you to the hotel.
Meals
“B” stands for breakfast. You will have it at your hotel in the morning.
“L” stands for lunch. The restaurants we will arrange for you are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. All are in good sanitary conditions. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.
“D” means dinner. All dinners are excluded in the itinerary. You have the chance to taste some authentic Chinese food and local snacks.
If you have special dietary requirements (vegetarian, halal, kosher, Indian, or gluten-free), please let us know before your booking. We will try our best to take care of you.
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