Itinerary
- Day 1
Kunming
Kunming- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Weilong Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Kunming freely on arrival day
- Day 2
Kunming
Kunming- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Yunnan Cross-bridge Rice Noodles with delicate rice noodles in rich broth with various toppings)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Weilong Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Stone Forest (80km from Kunming, approximately 1.5 hours drive) - explore Big and Small Stone Forests by sightseeing bus
- Visit Yuantong Temple - explore Bronze Buddha Hall and temple grounds
- Scenic walk at Green Lake Park (Cuihu Park)
- Featured Dinner: Authentic Yunnan Cross-bridge Rice Noodles with story explanation
Landmarks Stone Forest (Shilin) Yuantong Temple Green Lake Park (Cuihu Park) - Day 3
Kunming to Dali
Kunming to Dali- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple with photo opportunities at reflection pond
- Tour Chongsheng Temple grounds including Mahavira Hall with panoramic views
- Take electric cart ride along the ecological corridor of Erhai Lake's west side
- Explore Dali Ancient Town independently (over 600 years old, originally established during Ming Dynasty)
Landmarks Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple Chongsheng Temple (Tianlong Temple) Erhai Lake Dali Ancient Town (Dayan Old Town) 
- Day 4
Dali to Shangri-La
Dali to Shangri-La- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Ramada by Wyndham Diqing)
Included Activities
- Explore Xizhou Morning Market - experience local customs and try local snacks like Xizhou baba and Yunnan coffee
- Walking tour of Xizhou Ancient Town - visit traditional Bai residences and Yan Family Compound
- Experience 'Three Courses of Tea' ceremony - traditional Bai cultural practice
- Visit Zhoucheng Village - explore traditional tie-dye art workshops and Bai embroidery (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Landmarks Xizhou Market Xizhou Ancient Town Yan Family Compound Zhoucheng Village - Day 5
Shangri-La
Shangri-La- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hostel (Ramada by Wyndham Diqing)
Included Activities
- Visit Pudacuo National Park (approximately 40 minutes drive) - scenic drive to Shudu Lake (3,705m)
- Leisurely hike around Shudu Lake
- Sightseeing bus to Bita Lake (3,568m) with short hike around the sacred lake
- Visit Songzanlin Monastery (Ganden Sumtsenling) at 3,380m elevation - largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan - ascend to Zhacang Hall, Jikang Hall, and Sakyamuni Hall - view monastery complex and Lamuyangcuo Lake
- Visit Dukezong Ancient Town - hike up Guishan Hill and turn the world's largest prayer wheel
- Panoramic view of entire Dukezong Ancient Town
- Explore distinctive Tibetan alleys and temples
- Special Experience: Visit Tibetan family - experience authentic daily life, sample local snacks and yak butter tea
Landmarks Pudacuo National Park (Potatso National Park) Shudu Lake Bita Lake Songzanlin Monastery (Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery) Lamuyangcuo Lake Dukezong Ancient Town Guishan Hill - Day 6
Shangri-La to Lijiang
Shangri-La to Lijiang- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Wangfu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Upper Section of Tiger Leaping Gorge (1,800m altitude) - walk along plank roads
- Visit First Bend of the Yangtze River - climb to observation deck for panoramic views
- Explore Lijiang Old Town (Dayan Old Town) with over 800 years history - once a trade center on the Tea Horse Caravan Trail
- Visit Sifang Street - explore Naxi handicrafts, souvenirs, and local specialties
- Visit Black Dragon Pond Park with views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Optional Activities
- Take lift in Tiger Leaping Gorge to conserve energy (available for a fee)
Landmarks Tiger Leaping Gorge Jinsha River Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Haba Snow Mountain First Bend of the Yangtze River Lijiang Old Town (Dayan Old Town) Sifang Street Black Dragon Pond Park 
- Day 7
Lijiang
Lijiang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Special Hot Pot Experience at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with snow mountain view)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Wangfu Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain UNESCO World Heritage site - view 13 snow-capped peaks
- Take 10-minute cable car ride to Spruce Meadow (3,240m elevation) - explore meadows and pristine forests
- Take cable car back down the mountain
- Sightseeing bus to Blue Moon Valley - view turquoise waters, four lakes including Jade Liquid Lake, and White Water Terrace
- Special Hot Pot Experience at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - hearty lunch with snow mountain view
- Visit Baisha Village - UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Old Town of Lijiang'
- Visit Baisha Murals in temples including Dabaoji Palace, Liuli Temple, and Wenchang Palace
Optional Activities
- Stop at Shuhe Ancient Town (optional, depends on energy level) - explore Tea Horse Ancient Road stop with traditional shops and teahouses - try local snacks like Chicken Bean Cold Noodles, Grilled Milk Fan, Fresh Flower Cake, Yunnan Ham Mooncake, and Jar-Roasted Rose Milk
Landmarks 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 - Day 8
Lijiang
LijiangOptional Activities
- Explore Lijiang on your own before departure
