11-Day Yunnan Discovery Tour – Unfold Yunnan’s cultural and natural beauties

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IDEAL LENGTH

11 Days

BEST TIME TO GO

JUL - SEPT

PRICE

From USD 1758 p.p.

Trip Overview

Journey through a Yunnan Discovery Tour across Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Haba Snow Mountain, where breathtaking landscapes meet rich ethnic traditions. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, dramatic alpine scenery, and authentic local villages while enjoying immersive cultural experiences throughout the journey. Carefully designed for comfort and convenience, the tour includes private transportation and dedicated English-speaking service for a seamless travel experience.

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Price Includes

  • All mentioned activities, excluding the optional ones
  • Private transfer, high-speed train
  • 10 nights in handpicked 4-star standard accommodations
  • 10 breakfasts & 1 bonfire dinner
  • Professional English-speaking guide

Itinerary

Day 1Kunming - Arrival

Upon arrival in Kunming, meet your driver/guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Accommodation

Meals:None

Day 2Kunming

After breakfast, depart for the Stone Forest (approx. 2 hours by expressway), a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring spectacular limestone formations. In the afternoon, explore Guandu Ancient Town to enjoy traditional architecture and the local atmosphere before returning to your hotel after dinner.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast

Day 3Kunming - Dali

Enjoy morning sightseeing in Kunming visiting the Kunming Shuncheng Mosque, Golden Horse & Jade Rooster Archway (Jinma Biji Square), and Nanping Pedestrian Street. In the afternoon, take a high-speed train to Dali. Upon arrival in Dali, meet your local guide and transfer to your resort.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast

Day 4Dali

Following breakfast, experience authentic local lifestyle at the Dali Ancient Town North Gate Morning Market. Explore Dali Ancient Town, and tour the Three Pagodas Cultural Park before returning to the resort.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast

Day 5Dali - Lijiang

Visit the Erhai Ecological Corridor and enjoy a complimentary group drone filming experience (20-second video clip). Explore Xizhou Ancient Town, visit a local Bai ethnic family, enjoy a Bai ethnic Three-Course Tea Ceremony, and learn how to make traditional Rushan (traditional dairy delight). Afterwards, drive to Lijiang.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast

Day 6Lijiang

Discover Lijiang’s rich cultural heritage with visits to the Lijiang Ancient Town and Black Dragon Pool Park. Then, drive to Yuhu Village for sweeping views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, visit a Naxi family, try traditional Naxi snacks, dress in ethnic costumes, and learn Dongba painting.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast

Day 7Lijiang

After breakfast, head to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and take the round-trip cable car to Spruce Meadow (Yunshanping) (Cable car may be upgraded to Glacier Park depending on weather and availability). Visit Blue Moon Valley and Shuhe Ancient Town, followed by a relaxing afternoon tea at The Bivou Lijiang.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast

Day 8Lijiang - Shangri-La

Set out on a nature adventure day to Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, including round-trip elevator access and a Cliffside Coffee Experience (coffee + fruit platter). Continue to Haba Snow Mountain Half-Mountain Camp for dinner and an evening bonfire party experience.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast, bonfire dinner

Day 9Shangri-La - Lijiang

Begin the morning with a forest walk and a seasonal mushroom picking experience. After descending, visit the Haba village to explore local houses and the mosque. Drive back to Lijiang (approx. 3.5 hours) and check into your hotel.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast

Day 10Lijiang - Kunming

After breakfast, transfer to Lijiang Railway Station to board the high-speed train back to Kunming. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Accommodation:4-Star Standard Accommodation

Meals:Breakfast

Day 11Kunming - Departure

Enjoy hotel breakfast, check out, and take your private transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. End of your memorable Yunnan journey.

Accommodation:None

Meals:Breakfast

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