A journey worth discovering
The experience
8 Days Classic Yunnan Small Group Tour | Southwest China Package Adventure (Max 12), a 8 days tour from Kunming to Dali, Xizhouzhen and 3 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Transfer (Kunming Airport, China - Kunming, China)
Hotel 4* (Weilong Hotel)
Explore Kunming attractions freely
Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Yunnan Cross-bridge Rice Noodles - delicate rice noodles in rich broth with various toppings, a signature Yunnan dish)
Transfer (Kunming, China - Stone Forest, China), Transfer (Stone Forest, China - Kunming, China)
Hotel 4* (Weilong Hotel)
Visit Stone Forest (80km away, approximately 1.5 hours' drive) with sightseeing bus tour of Big and Small Stone Forests Visit Yuantong Temple, China's oldest Guanyin Temple with over 1,200 years of history Scenic walk at Green Lake Park (Cuihu Park)
Stone Forest Yuantong Temple Green Lake Park
Breakfast
Transfer (Kunming, China - Dali, China)
Visit Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple with reflection pond Tour Chongsheng Temple including Mahavira Hall Electric cart ride along the ecological corridor of the west side of Erhai Lake Explore Dali Ancient Town independently
Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple Chongsheng Temple Erhai Lake Dali Ancient Town
Breakfast
Transfer (Dali, China - Shangri-La, China)
Hostel (Ramada by Wyndham Diqing)
Explore Xizhou Morning Market Walking tour of Xizhou Ancient Town and Yan Family Compound Experience Three Courses of Tea ceremony (traditional Bai cultural practice) Visit Zhoucheng Village and traditional tie-dye workshops
Xizhou Morning Market Xizhou Ancient Town Yan Family Compound Zhoucheng Village
Breakfast
Transfer (Shangri-La, China - Pudacuo National Park, China), Transfer (Pudacuo National Park, China - Shangri-La, China)
Hostel (Ramada by Wyndham Diqing)
Sightseeing bus ride to Shudu Lake (3,705m) with leisurely hike Sightseeing bus to Bita Lake (3,568m) and short hike around the lake Visit Songzanlin Monastery (3,380m) - 'Little Potala Palace' - and tour three grand halls Visit Dukezong Ancient Town with guided exploration Hike Guishan Hill and turn the world's largest prayer wheel Visit a Tibetan family to experience authentic daily life and sample yak butter tea and local snacks
Pudacuo National Park Shudu Lake Bita Lake Songzanlin Monastery Lamuyangcuo Lake Dukezong Ancient Town Guishan Hill
Breakfast
Transfer (Shangri-La, China - Lijiang, China)
Hotel 4* (Wangfu Hotel)
Visit Upper Section of Tiger Leaping Gorge (1,800m) and walk along plank road Stop at First Bend of the Yangtze River with observation deck views Explore Lijiang Old Town (Dayan Old Town) - 800 years of history Visit Sifang Street to explore Naxi handicrafts and local specialties Visit Black Dragon Pond Park
Lift service in Tiger Leaping Gorge for a fee to conserve energy
Tiger Leaping Gorge First Bend of the Yangtze River Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Haba Snow Mountain Lijiang Old Town Sifang Street Black Dragon Pond Park
Breakfast, Lunch (Special Hot Pot experience with snow mountain views at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain)
Transfer (Lijiang, China - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, China), Transfer (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, China - Lijiang, China)
Hotel 4* (Wangfu Hotel)
Cable car ride up to Spruce Meadow (3,240m) on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with panoramic views Cable car descent from Spruce Meadow Sightseeing bus to Blue Moon Valley and exploration of four lakes including Jade Liquid Lake Visit Baisha Village and Baisha Murals within temples (Dabaoji Palace, Liuli Temple, Wenchang Palace)
Stop at Shuhe Ancient Town on the return to Lijiang (optional if energy permits) - try local snacks including Chicken Bean Cold Noodles, Grilled Milk Fan, Fresh Flower Cake, Yunnan Ham Mooncake, and Jar-Roasted Rose Milk
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Spruce Meadow Blue Moon Valley Jade Liquid Lake White Water Terrace Baisha Village Baisha Murals Dabaoji Palace Liuli Temple Wenchang Palace Shuhe Ancient Town
Transfer (Lijiang, China - Lijiang Airport, China)
Explore Lijiang on your own before departure
Plan your next step
From USD 1,485.00 per person
Final price and additional fees confirmed for your dates and group.
Price based on Twin Room
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| Start date | End date | Reference price | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2026 | 21 Nov 2026 | USD 1485.00 | English |
| 12 Dec 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 | USD 1485.00 | English |
| 20 Mar 2027 | 27 Mar 2027 | USD 1649.00 | English |
| 27 Mar 2027 | 3 Apr 2027 | USD 1649.00 | English |
| 3 Apr 2027 | 10 Apr 2027 | USD 1649.00 | English |
| 22 Apr 2027 | 29 Apr 2027 | USD 1649.00 | English |
| 8 May 2027 | 15 May 2027 | USD 1649.00 | English |
| 22 May 2027 | 29 May 2027 | USD 1649.00 | English |
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