A journey worth discovering
The experience
10 Day Private Journey from Kunming to Shangri-La, a 10 days tour from Kunming to Dali, Lijiang and 2 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Kunming Shi, Yunnan, China (Kunming Changshui International Airport)
Transfer (Kunming Airport, China - Kunming, China)
Hotel 3* (Kunming Jinjiang Hotel - Block B), Hotel 4* (Kunming Jinjiang Hotel - Block A), Hotel 5* (Zhongwei Green Lake Hotel Kunming)
Kunming Airport
Breakfast, Lunch (Yunnan rice noodles at a local restaurant)
Transfer (Kunming, China - Stone Forest, China), Transfer (Stone Forest, China - Kunming, China)
Hotel 3* (Kunming Jinjiang Hotel - Block B), Hotel 4* (Kunming Jinjiang Hotel - Block A), Hotel 5* (Zhongwei Green Lake Hotel Kunming)
Visit to Green Lake Park Explore Flower and Bird Market Visit to Stone Forest Guided tour of Stone Forest limestone formations
Paddle-boat ride at Green Lake Park Dynamic Yunnan cultural performance (evening)
Green Lake Park Flower and Bird Market Stone Forest
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Kunming, China - Kunming Railway Station, China), Train (Kunming, China - Dali, China), Transfer (Dali Railway Station, China - Dali, China)
Hotel 3* (Landscape Hotel), Hotel 4* (The One Resort Dali), Hotel 5* (Linden Centre)
Visit to West Hill Explore Dragon Gate Cable-car service at West Hill and Dragon Gate Sightseeing-vehicle service at West Hill and Dragon Gate
West Hill Dragon Gate Dianchi Lake
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Dali, China - Three Pagodas, Dali, China), Transfer (Three Pagodas, Dali, China - Erhai Lake, Dali, China), Transfer (Erhai Lake, Dali, China - Dali Ancient Town, China)
Hotel 3* (Landscape Hotel), Hotel 4* (The One Resort Dali), Hotel 5* (Linden Centre)
Visit to Three Pagodas Explore temple complex at Three Pagodas Bicycle ride along Erhai Lake shore
Walk to higher viewpoint overlooking Dali Ancient Town and Erhai Lake
Three Pagodas Cangshan Mountains Erhai Lake Dali Ancient Town
Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
Transfer (Dali, China - Xizhou, China), Transfer (Xizhou, China - Zhoucheng Village, China), Transfer (Zhoucheng Village, China - Cangshan Mountain, China), Transfer (Cangshan Mountain, China - Dali, China)
Hotel 3* (Landscape Hotel), Hotel 4* (The One Resort Dali), Hotel 5* (Linden Centre)
Visit to Xizhou Explore Zhoucheng Village Introduction to indigo tie-dyeing craft Cable-car ride to Jade Belt scenic trail on Cangshan Mountain Gentle mountain walk on Jade Belt trail
Xizhou Zhoucheng Village Cangshan Mountain Jade Belt Trail
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Dali, China - Lijiang, China), Transfer (Lijiang, China - Baisha Old Town, China), Transfer (Baisha Old Town, China - Lijiang, China)
Hotel 3* (Lijiang Palace Hotel), Hotel 4* (Atour Hotel Lijiang), Hotel 5* (Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang)
Visit to Baisha Old Town View Baisha Murals Visit to Black Dragon Pool Park Visit to Dongba Culture Museum
Explore Lijiang Ancient Town at own pace Visit Sifang Street Climb Lion Hill for panoramic views
Baisha Old Town Baisha Murals Black Dragon Pool Park Dongba Culture Museum Lijiang Ancient Town Sifang Street Lion Hill
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant near Baisha Village)
Transfer (Lijiang, China - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, China), Transfer (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, China - Ganhaizi Meadow, China), Transfer (Ganhaizi Meadow, China - Yufeng Temple, China), Transfer (Yufeng Temple, China - Lijiang, China)
Hotel 3* (Lijiang Palace Hotel), Hotel 4* (Atour Hotel Lijiang), Hotel 5* (Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang)
Cable-car ride to Glacier Park at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Visit to Glacier Park Admission to Impression Lijiang show Visit to Yufeng Temple
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park Ganhaizi Meadow Yufeng Temple
Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer (Lijiang, China - Tiger Leaping Gorge, China), Transfer (Tiger Leaping Gorge, China - Shangri-La, China)
Hotel 3* (Nansha Park Hotel), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shangri-La), Hotel 5* (Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La)
Visit to Tiger Leaping Gorge Walk from upper gorge entrance to viewing platform at Tiger Leaping Gorge Explore Dukezong Ancient Town Introduction to thangka painting with local artist
Join traditional bonfire dancing at Moonlight Square (evening)
Tiger Leaping Gorge Yangtze River Dukezong Ancient Town Moonlight Square
Breakfast, Lunch (Shared meal with local family or arranged at nearby restaurant featuring Tibetan specialities)
Transfer (Shangri-La, China - Sumtsaling Monastery, China), Transfer (Sumtsaling Monastery, China - Potatso National Park, China), Transfer (Potatso National Park, China - Shangri-La, China)
Hotel 3* (Nansha Park Hotel), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shangri-La), Hotel 5* (Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La)
Visit to Sumtsaling Monastery Explore prayer halls at Sumtsaling Monastery Visit to local family home Visit to Potatso National Park
Sumtsaling Monastery Potatso National Park
Kunming Shi, Yunnan, China (Kunming Changshui International Airport)
Breakfast
Transfer (Shangri-La, China - Shangri-La Airport, China), Flight (Shangri-La, China - Kunming, China)
Shangri-La Airport
Plan your next step
From USD 2,559.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Double Room
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| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 | 11 Nov 2026 | USD 2639.00 | English |
| 3 Nov 2026 | 12 Nov 2026 | USD 2639.00 | English |
| 4 Nov 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | USD 2639.00 | English |
| 5 Nov 2026 | 14 Nov 2026 | USD 2639.00 | English |
| 6 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | USD 2639.00 | English |
| 7 Nov 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | USD 2639.00 | English |
| 8 Nov 2026 | 17 Nov 2026 | USD 2639.00 | English |
| 9 Nov 2026 | 18 Nov 2026 | USD 2639.00 | English |
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