A journey worth discovering
The experience
Explore Yunnan (Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La), a 9 days tour from Kunming to Dali, Xizhouzhen and 4 destinations.
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An itinerary overview showing the order of destinations.
Day by day
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) 昆明长水国际机场, Airport Expy 机场高速, Kunming Shi, Yunnan 650211, China (Whether you fly in or take the high-speed rail to Kunming. Your guide and driver will give you a warm greeting and welcome you to Kunming., 10:00 - 16:00)
Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
transfer (Kunming Airport/Train Station, China - Kunming Hotel, China)
Stroll around Green Lake Park Visit The Loft (disused factory area west of city centre with galleries and cafes) Visit Yuantong Temple (grandest Buddhist temple in Yunnan province)
Green Lake Park The Loft Yuantong Temple
Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
train (Kunming, China - Dali, China)
Guided walk around Dali's ancient town
Explore Foreigner Street in the Ancient City
Dali Ancient City Erhai Lake Foreigner Street
Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
transfer (Dali, China - Xizhou, China), transfer (Xizhou, China - Dali, China)
Guided tour of Xizhou town Guided tour of local markets Interaction with local families in traditional courtyards
Try local snacks such as baba (fried rice cake) or local cheese Take cable car up Cangshan Mountain Visit the Three Pagodas
Xizhou Butterfly Spring Cangshan Mountain Three Pagodas
Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
train (Dali, China - Lijiang, China)
Visit Wangu Pagoda at Lion Hill Visit Heilongtan Park Wander the cobbled streets in the old town Shopping in local markets
Wangu Pagoda Lion Hill Heilongtan Park Lijiang Old Town
Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
transfer (Lijiang, China - Qiaotou, China)
2 days' Tiger Leaping Gorge trekking (Day 5 portion)
Upgrades to private facilities at guesthouse (subject to availability, at own cost)
Tiger Leaping Gorge Yangzi River 24 Bends
Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
2 days' Tiger Leaping Gorge trekking (Day 6 portion)
Further hikes to excellent lookout points from Walnut Grove
Tiger Leaping Gorge Walnut Grove
Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
transfer (Walnut Grove, China - Shangri-La, China)
Shangri-La walking tour
Dukezong Ancient Town Largest Gilded Prayer Wheel
Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
Shangri-La Sumtseling Monastery
Hire a van and drive to Xiaozhongdian to see Tibetan villages Visit local's home to enjoy yak butter tea
Sumtseling Monastery Potala Palace Xiaozhongdian
Diqing Shangri-La Airport DIG, Diqing Zangzu Zizhizhou, Yunnan 674400, China (Your Yunnan tour comes to an end this morning. There are no activities on the final day and you will be taken to the high-speed train station or airport., 08:00 - 12:00)
Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
transfer (Shangri-La Hotel, China - Shangri-La Train Station or Airport, China)
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From USD 2,277.00 per person
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