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China's Hidden Highlights: Chengdu to Kunming

8 days
From Chengdu to Kunming
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Chengdu

    Chengdu
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • People's Park & Tianfu Square Visit
    • Meet Your CEO and Group

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with group
    Landmarks
    People's Park
    Tianfu Square
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  3. Day 2

    Chengdu to Lijiang

    Chengdu to Lijiang
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lijiang Wangfu Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Giant Panda Breeding Center visit (58 CNY per person)
    • Wenshu Monastery visit
    • Kuanzhai Alley visit
    Landmarks
    Giant Panda Breeding Center
    Wenshu Monastery
    Kuanzhai Alley
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  4. Day 3

    Lijiang

    Lijiang
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lijiang Wangfu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Lijiang Old Town Visit
    • Black Dragon Pool Park

    Optional Activities

    • Giant Water Wheel visit
    • Wangu Tower visit
    • Lion Hill visit
    • Mufu Museum visit
    • Dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Black Dragon Pool
    Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
    Lijiang Old Town
    Giant Water Wheel
    Wangu Tower
    Lion Hill
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  5. Day 4

    Lijiang to Shaxi

    Lijiang to Shaxi
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shaxi One Tree House)

    Included Activities

    • Shaxi Walking Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Xingjiao Temple visit (30 CNY per person)
    • Ouyang Courtyard visit
    Landmarks
    Shaxi Old Town
    Old Market Square
    Old Theater
    Yujin Bridge
    Xingjiao Temple
    Ouyang Courtyard
  6. Day 5

    Shaxi - Dali

    Shaxi - Dali
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with group and CEO)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nanguo Yuyuan Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Xizhou Old Town guided tour
    • Dali Old Town visit

    Optional Activities

    • Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple (120CNY per person)
    • Erhai Lake Bike Tour
    Landmarks
    Xizhou Old Town
    Dali Old Town
  7. Day 6

    Dali

    Dali
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nanguo Yuyuan Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Dali Old Town
    • Cycle around Dali town or Lake Erhai (Erhai Lake Bike Tour)
    • Hike Cangshan Mountain National Geological Park
    • Cangshan Mountain cable car
    • Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple visit (120 CNY per person)
    • Learn traditional Tie-Dying with local Bai people
    Landmarks
    Dali Old Town
    Lake Erhai
    Cangshan Mountain
    Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
  8. Day 7

    Dali to Kunming

    Dali to Kunming
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Kunming Fustiano Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Kunming Flower Market visit
    • Green Lake Park trip

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch with local rice noodle dish
    Landmarks
    Kunming Flower Market
    Green Lake Park
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  9. Day 8

    Kunming

    Kunming

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    Does he require a visa? If a visa is needed, could your team assist with obtaining it?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten June 2026

      For U.S. passport holders applying for a Chinese visa from within the United States, a Letter of Invitation (LOI) is generally not required for a standard tourist visa application. If you require supporting documents for your visa application, such as a detailed tour itinerary or our agency license information, we would be happy to provide these documents upon booking confirmation.

      While we are not able to submit the visa application on your behalf, we can assist by providing guidance on the application process and the supporting documentation required by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. As visa processing times can vary, we recommend submitting your application as soon as possible.

      Regular service: about 4 business days after the passport and application are submitted.
      Express service: about 2–3 business days (where available and approved).

      Many applicants report a total timeline of 1–3 weeks, and during busy periods it can be 3–4 weeks or more. Applying at least 4–6 weeks before travel is generally recommended.

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      Please see attached the full itinerary & trip notes for this adventure which should answer most of your questions

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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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