9D8N · Private Tours · Kunming + Dali + Lijiang + Shangri-La + Balagezong + Ancient Town Shaxi + Yulong Snow Mountain + Impressions of Lijiang + Xizhou Tie-dye + Dukezong Thangka Intangible Heritage Experience
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Fully flexible itinerary · 1-on-1 customer service · Private car/guide
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4 diamonds: High-end
Service language:Mandarin/English
Departure city: Kunming
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Group size
Flexible (travel independently)
Deposit accepted
For select departure dates, pay a deposit to secure your spot
Highlights
Enjoy a limited free upgrade from a 5-seater to an SUV. Groups of more than 8 travelers receive a complimentary Chinese-speaking guide. No price increases during fall, winter & Christmas.
Visit Shaxi, Yulong Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, White Water Terraces, Balagezong, and Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, and enjoy a complimentary ticket to the Impressions Lijiang show.
Enjoy a no-shopping sightseeing experience with a private smoke-free car, an experienced driver, and priority airport transfers. Vegetarian and halal meals available upon request.
9-day itinerary
Day 1 | Kunming airport/station pick-up (early morning available) - Kunming 4-diamond hotel check-in (non-smoking room) - Free time (easy metro access) - Click "Customize trip" to adjust itineraries, accommodation (seaview/family/triple/boutique rooms), dining (vegetarian/halal/specialty meals) Meet up This product includes a free pickup service 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. 60 km/1 hr All dayNotes 1. Warm reminder - Our staff will contact you by 8:00 PM the day before departure. Please keep your phone available. - If you do not receive a call, please contact us using the details in your travel notice. - This is a free day. Recommended attractions are for reference only, and no group tour is arranged. 12:00Lunch(at own expense) No meals included today. For restaurant recommendations, contact our online support for one-on-one assistance. Kunming (Yunnan Cuisine) Must-try: Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles, Small-pot Rice Noodles, Yiliang Roast Duck, Wild Mushroom Hot Pot, Mint Fried Pork Ribs, Rose Flower Cakes. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 16:00Hotel  Kunming Green Land Hotel 4.3/5 orKunming Weiju Guihua Grand Hotel orKunMing Henson Hotel orTaiyi Donghui Garden Hotel orHappy Castle International Hotel 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. We reserve the right to change the hotels if availability is limited. 4. Click "Customize Trip" to adjust hotels and room types to your preferences. (Applicable to all hotels during the trip.) Travel: approx. 15 km/20 mins |
Day 2 | High-speed train to Dali (2nd class) - Station pick-up - Santorini · The Dream Land - Little Putuo Island - Seaside Shuanglang - Dali 4-diamond hotel check-in (non-smoking room) (Click "customize trip" for free seaview upgrade) 08:30Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Breakfast is included at the hotel for 2 persons; no refund if unused. No breakfast for children/guests not occupying a bed. (Applicable to all hotels throughout the trip.) 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 Afternoon 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  The Dream Land 6.7 3.5/5 (no tickets required)  Little Putuo Island 5.3  No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Erhai Lake4.4/5 Island/Peninsula (no tickets required) Travel: approx. 70 km/1 hr 30 mins Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Dali (Bai Ethnic Cuisine) Must-try: Bai-style Sour & Spicy Fish, Rushan Sachima, Xizhou Baba, Pork Braised with Preserved Plum, Water Caltrop Greens, Wild Mushroom Stir-fry. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 15:00Attraction  Shuanglang Ancient Town 7.1 No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Dali City4.6/5 Town (no tickets required) Travel: approx. 40 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 17:00Hotel  Erhai Bay Holiday Hotel 4.4/5 orGongguan Bihai Lantian Hotel orJinsha Bandao Lake-view Yangsheng Hotel orErhai Zhimen Leisure Hotel orDali Guman Hotel orEarly Morning Time Hotel (Dali Ancient City South Gate) Travel: approx. 15 km/25 mins 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr |
Day 3 | Cangshan Mountain (ropeway included) - Erhai Lake afternoon tea (snacks & fruits included, free-flow tea) - Xizhou - Zhoucheng Village (tie-dye) - Dali 4-diamond hotel check-in (non-smoking room) 08:30Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 09:00Attraction  Cangshan Mountain 8.3 4.5/5 Mountain (Includes adult main entrance tickets)  Gantong Ropeway 7.3 4.4/5 Cable Car (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Duration: 30 mins Activity duration: approx. 3 hrs 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:00Attraction  Erhai Lake 8.1 4.6/5 Lake (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 30 mins 14:00Attraction  Xizhou 7.2 No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Dali City4.5/5 Ancient Settlement (no tickets required)  No photos yet Zhoucheng Village 4.6 4.5/5 (no tickets required) Handmade experience: Travel: approx. 40 km/30 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 16:00Afternoon tea(meal included for adults & children) Complimentary leisurely afternoon tea at Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor. Enjoy free assorted local snacks, fresh seasonal fruits and unlimited free-flow tea. Taste signature Xizhou handmade yoghurt while admiring stunning lakeside scenery. Reference fee: CNY 38/person 18:30Dinner(at own expense) It is recommended to taste the Naxi specialty meal. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr EveningHotel Erhai Bay Holiday Hotel 4.4/5 orGongguan Bihai Lantian Hotel orJinsha Bandao Lake-view Yangsheng Hotel orErhai Zhimen Leisure Hotel orDali Guman Hotel orEarly Morning Time Hotel (Dali Ancient City South Gate) Travel: approx. 15 km/25 mins |
Day 4 | Dali ancient town - Shaxi - Sideng Street Ancient Stage - Yujin Bridge - Temple Deng Street - Transfer to Lijiang - Heilongtan Park - Check in at a Lijiang 4-diamond hotel (non-smoking rooms) 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 14:00Attraction  Shaxi Ancient Town 6.7 No. 7 of Best Things to Do in Dali Prefecture4.8/5 Ancient Settlement (no tickets required)  Shaxi Ancient Town - Theater Stage 3.7 4.7/5 Theatre Historical Architecture (no tickets required)  Yujin Bridge 4.7 Selected for Night Attractions in Dali Prefecture4.8/5 Bridge (no tickets required)  Sideng Street 3.9 4.7/5 Featured Neighbourhood (no tickets required) Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr 30 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 17:00Dinner(at own expense) Shaxi (Jianchuan Bai Ethnic Cuisine) Must-try: Copper-pot Potato Rice, Shaxi Clay-pot Dishes, Buckwheat Pancakes, Tree Flower Salad, Jianchuan Native Pork. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Attraction  Heilongtan Park 5.6 3.5/5 Lake (no tickets required) Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Hotel  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. 60 km/1 hr 30 mins |
Day 5 | Yulong Snow Mountain - Complimentary one-way snow mountain sightseeing train - Glacier Park Cableway (up-close snow views) - Free Impressions of Lijiang show (snow mountain as backdrop) - Blue Moon Valley (free electric carts) - Lijiang 4-diamond hotel check-in (non-smoking room) 06:30Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. 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 7.1 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. Warm tips: - If tickets for Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Park Cableway are sold out (peak season) or suspended due to strong winds or force majeure: - If the Yunshanping Cableway is available: 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 (rental only, not for takeaway) - 1 oxygen cylinder - Complimentary items are non-refundable if unused. 3. This tour uses a special group package ticket. No additional discounts for students, seniors, or persons with disabilities. 4. Visiting time: approx. 3 hours (including Glacier Park Cableway, Blue Moon Valley, electric cart and queuing time). Please gather on time. - The itinerary and schedule are for reference only and subject to the scenic area's arrangement. - Long waiting times may occur during peak season. 5. Children 1.4 m & above are not guaranteed tickets during peak season. Please contact the customer support to purchase their tickets in advance when booking. Travel: approx. 30 km/40 mins Activity duration: approx. 5 hrs 13:00Lunch(at own expense) Lijiang (Naxi Ethnic Cuisine) Must-try: Naxi Cured Pork Rib Hot Pot, Stuffed Fried Tofu, Chickpea Jelly, Naxi Copper Pot Rice, Water Spinach. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 17:00Dinner(at own expense) Yesi Naxi Special Restaurant (South Gate Tea Horse Square) Yesi Naxi Special Restaurant (South Gate Tea Horse Square) This authentic Naxi ethnic restaurant is located at South Gate Tea Horse Square in Lijiang Ancient Town. It features traditional Naxi courtyard architecture and showcases Dongba culture. It serves genuine local Naxi dishes with fresh mountain ingredients. Address: South Gate Tea Horse Square, Lijiang Ancient Town Average cost: CNY 90 per person recommended dishes: Naxi cured pork rib hot pot, chickpea jelly, stuffed fried tofu, Naxi copper pot rice, water spinach, wild mushroom omelette. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Hotel 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 orYangguang lijiang Courtyard Travel: approx. 15 km/20 mins |
Day 6 | Tiger Leaping Gorge (Jinsha River view, recommended by National Geographic) - White water terraces - Moonlight Castle · Dukezong Ancient Town (Guishan Park & Prayer Wheel) - Thangka experience - Shangri-La 4-diamond hotel check-in (non-smoking room) 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Shangri-La (Tibetan Highland Cuisine) Must-try: Yak Meat Hot Pot, Butter Tea, Highland Barley Cakes, Dried Yak Meat, Tibetan Fragrant Pork, Stone-grilled Yak Meat. Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 15:00Attraction  White Water Terraces 7.1 No. 6 of Best Things to Do in Diqing4.5/5 Geological Sites (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Duration: 2 hrs Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 18:30Attraction  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) Handmade experience: Travel: approx. 12 km/23 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 19:30Hotel  Balagezong Hotel 4.5/5 orShangri La Moonlight International Hotel orHAW THORN BY WYNDHAM(Xianggelila Dukezong Old Town) Travel: approx. 15 km/20 mins |
Day 7 | Balagezong Scenic Area - Millennium Bodhi Tree - Echo Wall high-altitude glass skywalk - Bala Village - Transfer to Shangri-La 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 14:00Attraction  Balagezong Scenic Area 7.4 No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Diqing4.5/5 Canyon (Includes adult main entrance tickets) No photos yet Millennium Bodhi Tree 3.4 Ancient Trees (no tickets required) No photos yet Echo wall high-altitude glass plank road 3.2 Glass Skywalk (no tickets required) No photos yet Bala Village 3.8 5.0/5 Military Site (no tickets required) Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr 30 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Hotel  Balagezong Tibetan Ecological Hotel 4.2/5 orShangri-La Balagezong Snow Mountain Star Hotel Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr 30 mins |
Day 8 | Little Potala Palace · Songzanlin Scenic Spot (Ganden Sumtseling Monastery) - Napa Hai (Yila Grassland) - High-speed train to Kunming (2nd class) 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Buffet breakfast at the hotel is included. Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 09:00Attraction  Songzanlin Scenic Spot 7.9 4.4/5 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) Travel: approx. 15 km/30 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:30Attraction  Napa Hai (Yila Grassland) 6.6 3.8/5 Lake Grassland (no tickets required) Travel: approx. 25 km/30 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 16:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 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 16:00Hotel Kunming Green Land Hotel 4.3/5 orKunming Weiju Guihua Grand Hotel orKunMing Henson Hotel orTaiyi Donghui Garden Hotel orHappy Castle International Hotel Travel: approx. 15 km/20 mins |
Day 9 | Kunming 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. We will inform you of your pick-up time ahead of time based on your hotel address and departure time. Travel: approx. 40 km/1 hr All dayNotes 1. Our staff will arrange airport transfer based on your flight schedule. 2. We will inform you of your pick-up time ahead of time based on your hotel address and departure time. Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Kunming Changshui International Airport 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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