Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kunming
Kunming- Start point
- 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)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
Optional Activities
- 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)
Landmarks Green Lake Park The Loft Yuantong Temple - Day 2
Kunming to Dali
Kunming to Dali- Meals
- Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
Included Activities
- Guided walk around Dali's ancient town
Optional Activities
- Explore Foreigner Street in the Ancient City
Landmarks Dali Ancient City Erhai Lake Foreigner Street - Day 3
Xizhou
Xizhou- Meals
- Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Xizhou town
- Guided tour of local markets
- Interaction with local families in traditional courtyards
Optional Activities
- Try local snacks such as baba (fried rice cake) or local cheese
- Take cable car up Cangshan Mountain
- Visit the Three Pagodas
Landmarks Xizhou Butterfly Spring Cangshan Mountain Three Pagodas - Day 4
Dali to Lijiang
Dali to Lijiang- Meals
- Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
Optional Activities
- Visit Wangu Pagoda at Lion Hill
- Visit Heilongtan Park
- Wander the cobbled streets in the old town
- Shopping in local markets
Landmarks Wangu Pagoda Lion Hill Heilongtan Park Lijiang Old Town - Day 5
Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge
Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
Included Activities
- 2 days' Tiger Leaping Gorge trekking (Day 5 portion)
Optional Activities
- Upgrades to private facilities at guesthouse (subject to availability, at own cost)
Landmarks Tiger Leaping Gorge Yangzi River 24 Bends - Day 6
Tiger Leaping Gorge to Walnut Grove
Tiger Leaping Gorge to Walnut Grove- Meals
- Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
Included Activities
- 2 days' Tiger Leaping Gorge trekking (Day 6 portion)
Optional Activities
- Further hikes to excellent lookout points from Walnut Grove
Landmarks Tiger Leaping Gorge Walnut Grove - Day 7
Tiger Leaping Gorge to Shangri-La
Tiger Leaping Gorge to Shangri-La- Meals
- Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
Included Activities
- Shangri-La walking tour
Landmarks Dukezong Ancient Town Largest Gilded Prayer Wheel - Day 8
Shangri-La
Shangri-La- Meals
- Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
Included Activities
- Shangri-La Sumtseling Monastery
Optional Activities
- Hire a van and drive to Xiaozhongdian to see Tibetan villages
- Visit local's home to enjoy yak butter tea
Landmarks Sumtseling Monastery Potala Palace Xiaozhongdian - Day 9
Shangri-La Departure
Shangri-La Departure- End point
- 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)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Chinese and Western buffet)
