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Day 1 | Kunming airport/station pick-up (early morning available) - Kunming 4-diamond hotel check-in - Free time - Click "customize trip" to adjust itineraries, hotels or room types, or check food recommendations, vegetarian and Muslim-friendly dining Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Pick-up Free pickup area: within the area in Kunming Service period: All day(Private car) Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming Station, Kunmingnan(Kunming South) Station Service period: All day(Private car) If your location is outside the free pickup area, you will need to go to the meeting point yourself. If you have any questions, please contact customer support. All dayTransportation 1. 24-hour airport/station pick-up is provided. 2. Please provide pick-up details when booking. Travel: approx. 80 km/1 hr 30 mins All dayNotes 1. Warm reminder - Our staff will contact you by 8:00 PM the day before departure. Please keep your phone available. If no call, contact us via the details on your travel notice. 2. Altitude notes (1) Northwest Yunnan is a high-altitude area. Please check your health before booking. (2) Avoid strenuous exercise after arrival. Rest well. Contact our 24-hour service if needed. 3. Tickets (1) Complimentary items: adults only, no refund if unused. (2) Tickets are already discounted; no extra discounts for seniors, students, etc. Thank you for your understanding. 4. Enjoy a free day. Recommended attractions are for reference only. No group tour is arranged. All expenses are at your own cost. All dayHotel ![]() Kunming Green Land Hotel 4.3/5 orKunming Weiju Guihua Grand Hotel orHappy Castle International Hotel orKunMing Henson Hotel orTaiyi Donghui Garden Hotel orGongxili-Xijian Hotel-Kunming Dongfeng East Road Dashuying Metro Station Kind reminders: 1. Check-in after 14:00. Luggage storage available early. Deposit may apply. 2. Default room: twin room for 2. King/triple rooms available upon request when booking. 3. The hotel sequence may change depending on availability. Specific hotels not guaranteed. Bed type & floor requests are noted but not guaranteed. 4. We reserve the right to change the hotels if availability is limited. Thank you for your understanding. (Applicable to all hotels during the trip) Travel: approx. 20 km/30 mins |
Day 2 | 2nd class bullet train to Dali - Erhai Lake (includes 3 retouched photos per adult and 1 women's outfit) - Erhai ecological corridor (afternoon tea: snacks, fruits, and unlimited tea/coffee) - Xizhou Ancient Town (complimentary tie-dye) - Dali Ancient City - Check in at a Dali 4-diamond hotel 08:30Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Breakfast is served at the hotel. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins MorningKunmingDali CityBy train Reference trains are as follows (subject to actual ticket issuance): D8693|G-series high-speed train or D-series high-speed train|O Morning Morning Kunming Dali City 1. Second-class high-speed train tickets are included. Train number, departure time and seat number cannot be designated and shall be subject to the actual tickets issued. 2. Passengers holding Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan travel documents or foreign passports may be required to provide identity documents photos for ticket issuance. 3. To ensure a comfortable travel experience, children will be arranged with independent seats, and half-price high-speed train tickets are included in this product package. 11:00Attraction ![]() Erhai Lake 8.1 4.6/5 Lake (no tickets required) ![]() Panxi Village 5.9 4.6/5 (no tickets required) ![]() Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor 6.5 No. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Dali City4.6/5 (no tickets required) Travel Photo Shoot: Included: - Includes 3 retouched photos per adult and 1 women's outfit. Travel: approx. 80 km/1 hr 30 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Fuxing Courtyard Private Cuisine Location: No. 381, Lower Renmin Road Per capita: CNY 100 Open-air balcony dining with elegant courtyard views. Must-tries: braised fish, cordyceps chicken, sliced beef, water spinach, whitebait omelette, steam pot chicken, preserved plum ribs, taro soup. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:00Afternoon tea(meal included for adults & children) Afternoon tea: snacks, fruits & unlimited free tea/coffee Reference fee: CNY 38/person 14:00Attraction ![]() Xizhou 7.2 No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Dali City4.5/5 Ancient Settlement (no tickets required) Handmade experience: Experience included - Tie-dyeing 1. Discover Bai people's tie-dye magic: - Legends of Cangshan Mountain, Chongsheng Temple, and Butterfly Spring are woven into vivid patterns. Experience the entire craft process to truly appreciate the artistry. Note: This is a complimentary activity, and no refund will be provided if you choose to skip it. Leisurely Xizhou stroll: 1. Wander old streets, snap photos at the Corner Tower and rice fields, and taste Xizhou Baba at cozy cafés. 2. March–April delight: - Wander golden wheat fields dancing in the breeze (pure spring charm). Travel: approx. 40 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 16:30Attraction ![]() Dali Ancient City 7.5 No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Dali City4.7/5 Ancient Settlement (no tickets required) Travel: approx. 30 km/40 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 17:00Hotel ![]() Jinsha Bandao Lake-view Yangsheng Hotel 4.2/5 orErhai Bay Holiday Hotel orErhai Zhimen Leisure Hotel orBeautiful crown Sea View Resort (Erhai flagship) orGongguan Bihai Lantian Hotel Travel: approx. 15 km/25 mins 18:00Dinner(at own expense) HAN LIN CAN TING Address: 93 Shiping Street Average spend: CNY 80/person Bai ethnic eatery housed in a century-old building with traditional decor, light flavors. Must-tries: pan-fried mashed potatoes, Xizhou Baba, Paoluda, braised perch, spicy chicken, pickled vegetable pork, roasted Ottelia acuminata. |
Day 3 | "Santorini" The Dream Land - Seaside Shuanglang - Private transfer to Old Town of Lijiang - Lijiang 4-diamond hotel check-in 08:30Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Breakfast is served at the hotel. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 09:00Attraction ![]() The Dream Land 6.7 3.5/5 (no tickets required) 1. Boasting a Mediterranean architectural style, it is hailed as Dali's version of "Santorini". 2. The buildings are nestled against the mountains and beside the sea, facing Erhai Lake, where flowers bloom in spring and the weather is mild. 3. It faces Jinsuo Island across the sea, offering a panoramic view of the stunning scenery of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. 4. The winding flower-lined streets and Magpie Bridge form a beautiful picture. - Here, you can feel the sea breeze, admire a sunset, and enjoy the unique romance of Yunnan. Travel: approx. 50 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Fang Zhou Pang Zi Kitchen - Wild mushroom and Pilaf(Flagship Store) Fat Ark Restaurant Address: 498 South Renmin Road Average spend: CNY 100/person Specialty: Wild mushroom hot pot Must-tries: wild mushroom broth pot, mixed wild mushrooms, pan-fried matsutake, truffle scrambled eggs, stuffed morels, mushroom fried rice Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:30Attraction ![]() Shuanglang Ancient Town 7.2 No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Dali City4.6/5 Town (no tickets required) Travel: approx. 10 km/30 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 15:30Transportation Transfer to Lijiang Travel: approx. 170 km/2 hrs 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Apoqing Cured Pork Chip Hotpot Grandma's Cured Rib Hot Pot Address: North Gate of Lijiang Ancient Town Average spend: CNY 60/person Specialty: Cured rib hot pot Must-tries: cured ribs, ottelia acuminata, multicolored potatoes, chickpea jelly, house-made sausage Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 21:00Hotel ![]() Lijiang ancient city Zangyuan snow mountain view hotel (big water wheel shop) 4.8/5 orYouJian Snow Mountain Boutique Hotel (Dashuiche Branch), Gucheng District, Lijiang orXianghe No.1 Holiday Hotel orThe Old Town of LiJiang South Gate Jinfu Hotel Travel: approx. 15 km/20 mins |
Day 4 | Impressions of Lijiang show - Blue Moon Valley (Complimentary electric carts) - Lijiang 4-diamond hotel check-in (Click customize trip to change to wild mushroom picking (July only) or Naxi experience: Stone Mill Tofu Making & ethnic costume shooting) 06:30Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 07:00Attraction ![]() Yulong Snow Mountain 9.1 4.4/5 Snow Mountain Glacier (Includes adult tickets) ![]() Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Park 5.9 4.5/5 Glacier (no tickets required) ![]() Yulong Snow Mountain Ropeway 7.5 4.4/5 Cable Car (Includes adult main entrance tickets) ![]() Glacier Park Cableway 7.0 No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Lijiang3.9/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) ![]() Blue Moon Valley 6.9 Selected for Best Things to Do in Yunnan4.5/5 Lake (no tickets required) ![]() Impressions Lijiang Performance 7.3 No. 1 of Global Traveller-Picked Attractions in Lijiang4.1/5 Performances (Includes adult tickets) Modern performance: 1. Important notes: During peak season, tickets for the Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Park Cableway may sell out. Services may also be suspended due to strong winds or force-majeure events. - If the Yunshanping Cableway is accessible: CNY 80 per person will be refunded. - If all cableways are suspended: CNY 120 per person will be refunded on-site. - Entrance tickets are pre-purchased and non-refundable. 2. Each adult receives: - Complimentary warm coat for use during the tour only. - 1 oxygen cylinder. 3. This tour operates on a special group package ticket. No extra discounts apply for students, seniors, military personnel, or travelers with disabilities. 4. Visit duration: approximately 2–3 hours (including Glacier Park Cableway, Blue Moon Valley, electric cart and queuing time). Please arrive at the meeting point on time. - The itinerary is for reference only and subject to scenic-site arrangements. - Extended waiting times may occur in peak season. 5. Tickets cannot be guaranteed for children 1.4 m and above during peak season. Please contact customer support in advance to secure their tickets at the time of booking. Travel: approx. 30 km/50 mins Activity duration: approx. 5 hrs 13:00Lunch(at own expense) You can enjoy snow kitchen meal/snow mountain yak hot pot at your own expense or bring your own food in the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 17:00Dinner(at own expense) Yesi Naxi Special Restaurant (South Gate Tea Horse Square) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 21:00Hotel ![]() Lijiang ancient city Zangyuan snow mountain view hotel (big water wheel shop) 4.8/5 orYouJian Snow Mountain Boutique Hotel (Dashuiche Branch), Gucheng District, Lijiang orXianghe No.1 Holiday Hotel orThe Old Town of LiJiang South Gate Jinfu Hotel Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins |
Day 5 | Tiger Leaping Gorge (Jinsha River view, recommended by National Geographic) - Moonlight Castle · Dukezong Ancient Town (Guishan Park & Dafo Temple Prayer Wheel) - Thangka experience - Shangri-La 4-diamond hotel check-in 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Breakfast is served at the hotel. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 09:30Transportation Private car from Lijiang to Shangri-La, around 2.5 hours. You may rest on the way. Travel: approx. 200 km/2 hrs 09:30Attraction Reminder: The scenic area's escalator (98 m vertical lift, 360 m total length) costs CNY 70 per person, self-paid if used. 1. Tiger Leaping Gorge is famous for its uniqueness, steepness and grandeur. - It is where the Jinsha River runs between Yulong Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain. 2. Its narrowest point is just 20–30 meters wide, with the river rushing powerfully thanks to a large elevation drop. 3. Beyond stunning natural scenery, it's a world-renowned hiking spot attracting outdoor enthusiasts globally. - You can descend to the riverside to marvel at its awe-inspiring power. Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr 25 mins Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Tarot Tibetan Food Bar Tibetan Cuisine (Shangri-La Ancient City Branch) Talo Tibetan Restaurant Address: 2nd Floor, No. 7 Chilanggang, Cangfang Street (next to Small White Pagoda, close to Guishan Park; access via steep stairs) Average Spend: CNY 100/person. Specialty: Tibetan yak meat hot pot. Must-tries: yak butter tea, Tibetan beef flatbread, highland barley cake, butter-roasted mushrooms, hand-cut yak steak. Note: Slightly pricey. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 15:00Attraction ![]() Dukezong Ancient Town 7.1 No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Diqing4.6/5 Ancient Settlement (no tickets required) ![]() Dukezong Ancient Town-Guishan Park 5.7 4.7/5 City Park (no tickets required) ![]() Dafo Temple Prayer Wheel 5.7 Selected for Night Attractions in Diqing4.8/5 Historical Site (no tickets required) Intangible Cultural Heritage Thangka Experience - Tibetan Art - Try creating a thangka, a treasured form of Chinese intangible cultural heritage described as a Tibetan encyclopedia. - Visit one of four venues: Blue Glaze Museum, Songlin Incense Heritage Hall, Shambhala Kalachakra Exhibition Center or Dukezong Ancient Town. Experience Process - Guide introduction - Pick patterns - Paint with master's guidance on rice paper with pigments; adults & kids can finish one artwork together. - Total activity: 1.5 hours; painting time: 15 mins. - This is a complimentary activity; no refunds will be issued if you opt out. Reminders - Local handicrafts, costumes and snacks sold by downtown shops are self-purchase only, not arranged by our agency. - Cobblestone paths; avoid high heels for comfort. Travel: approx. 30 km/40 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 18:30Hotel ![]() Shangri La Moonlight International Hotel 4.3/5 orBalagezong Hotel Travel: approx. 15 km/20 mins |
Day 6 | Songzanlin Scenic Spot (Ganden Sumtseling Monastery) - Take a 180° tour around Napa Lake (free Tibetan photoshoots) - 2nd class bullet train to Kunming - Kunming 4-diamond hotel check-in 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Breakfast is served at the hotel. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 09:00Attraction ![]() Songzanlin Scenic Spot 7.9 4.5/5 Temple (Includes adult tickets) ![]() Ganden Sumtseling Monastery 7.9 Selected for Best Things to Do in Diqing4.4/5 Temple (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Ganden Songtsan Lin Monastery is known as the "Little Potala Palace." It resembles an ancient castle, showcases the pinnacle of Tibetan sculptural art, and represents the essence of Shangri-La's cultural heritage. Travel: approx. 30 km/40 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:00Attraction ![]() Napahai Lake Ring Road 4.5 4.4/5 (no tickets required) ![]() Napa Hai (Yila Grassland) 6.6 3.8/5 Lake Grassland (no tickets required) Travel Photo Shoot: Included Experience - Photography - Tibetan costume photoshoot: Dress up as a Tibetan girl at Napa Lake. - Package includes one set of traditional Tibetan costume and simple plateau-style makeup. - 4 retouched photos are provided. Extra photos will be charged separately. Included Experience - Horse Riding Approximately 30 minutes of horse riding. Travel: approx. 40 km/40 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 16:00Dinner(at own expense) FENNEL XILOU FENNEL XILOU Address: No. 100 North Cuihu Road, Kunming Average spend: CNY 100/person Vintage Republic of China-style eatery beside Cuihu Park, decorated with antique furnishings. Must-tries: flaky Yunnan ham buns, Yiliang roast duck, green plum ribs, cured rib stew with bamboo shoots, roasted ottelia acuminata, boletus rice, black truffle steam pot chicken, grilled beef skewers. AfternoonShangri-LaKunmingBy train Reference trains are as follows (subject to actual ticket issuance): C88|G-series high-speed train or D-series high-speed train|O Afternoon Evening Shangri-La Kunming All dayHotel ![]() Kunming Green Land Hotel 4.3/5 orKunming Weiju Guihua Grand Hotel orHappy Castle International Hotel orKunMing Henson Hotel orTaiyi Donghui Garden Hotel orGongxili-Xijian Hotel-Kunming Dongfeng East Road Dashuying Metro Station Travel: approx. 15 km/20 mins |
Day 7 | Kunming 24-hour airport drop-off (early morning available) (Need Lijiang airport drop-off service? Click Customize trip to contact customer support to adjust) 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) You will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. If your airport drop-off time is very early, the hotel restaurant may not be open and breakfast may not be available. Thank you for your understanding. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins All dayTransportation 1. Our staff will arrange airport transfer based on your flight schedule. 2. Pick-up time will be notified in advance, considering your hotel location and departure time. Travel: approx. 40 km/1 hr All dayNotes Itinerary notes: 1. Please check out before 12:00 (noon). 2. Before your return trip, please check your luggage and personal belongings carefully to avoid leaving anything behind. Please share feedback on any issues with our itinerary or guide services, thank you for your support, and we hope you'll recommend us to others and visit again. Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming Station Service period: All day(Private car) If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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