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8 Days Classic Yunnan Small Group Tour | Southwest China Package Adventure (Max 12)

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kunming

    Kunming
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Weilong Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kunming attractions freely
  3. Day 2

    Kunming

    Kunming
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Yunnan Cross-bridge Rice Noodles - delicate rice noodles in rich broth with various toppings, a signature Yunnan dish)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Weilong Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • 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)
    Landmarks
    Stone Forest
    Yuantong Temple
    Green Lake Park
  4. Day 3

    Kunming to Dali

    Kunming to Dali
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • 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
    Landmarks
    Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
    Chongsheng Temple
    Erhai Lake
    Dali Ancient Town
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  5. Day 4

    Dali to Shangri-La

    Dali to Shangri-La
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Ramada by Wyndham Diqing)

    Included Activities

    • 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
    Landmarks
    Xizhou Morning Market
    Xizhou Ancient Town
    Yan Family Compound
    Zhoucheng Village
  6. Day 5

    Shangri-La

    Shangri-La
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hostel (Ramada by Wyndham Diqing)

    Included Activities

    • 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
    Landmarks
    Pudacuo National Park
    Shudu Lake
    Bita Lake
    Songzanlin Monastery
    Lamuyangcuo Lake
    Dukezong Ancient Town
    Guishan Hill
  7. 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) 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

    Optional Activities

    • Lift service in Tiger Leaping Gorge for a fee to conserve energy
    Landmarks
    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
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  8. Day 7

    Lijiang

    Lijiang
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Special Hot Pot experience with snow mountain views at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Wangfu Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • 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)

    Optional Activities

    • 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
    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
  9. Day 8

    Lijiang

    Lijiang

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lijiang on your own before departure

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  • Noella5.0August 2026
    We had a great time on the 8 Days Classic Yunnan tour and it was a great introduction to one of the most interesting...
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    Traveled in July 2026
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    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the scenery, culture, and experiences in Yunnan. Your kind words about our guide and service mean a lot to us. We truly appreciate your trust in UME Travel and hope to welcome you again!
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    Jasmine

    Asked on April 11th, 2026

    Please advise cost of one additional night before tour in Kunming

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    • UME Travel Co. LtdOperatorWritten April 2026

      The additional night in Kunming on 11th December is USD68 per room per night.

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    Robert

    Asked on March 8th, 2026

    The 2 of us have a fear of looking down from a cable car. Is it possible for 2 of us to go up and down Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by road? If not, can an activity be substituted at the foot of the mountain. For example, could we visit a Naxi family? Direct flights from Singapore (where we live) arrive and leave in the very early hours of the morning. Do you know of more convenient flights. Would you travel guide be able to meet us and send us off at odd hours?

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    • UME Travel Co. LtdOperatorWritten March 2026

      Regarding your question about the cable car at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, I will check the possibility to change other activities for you. Since it is currently the weekend, I will confirm the details with our local team on Monday and get back to you with a clear answer.

      As for your flights, please don't worry. No matter what time your flight arrives or departs—even very early in the morning or late at night—we can always arrange a private driver to pick you up from or transfer you to the airport.

    • UME Travel Co. LtdOperatorWritten March 2026

      The visit to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is scheduled in the morning, where guests will normally take the cable car for sightseeing.
      If you prefer not to take the cable car, you may spend some free time taking photos at the popular photo spot near the parking area outside the scenic zone, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
      Alternatively, you can relax inside the scenic area, have a cup of coffee, and wait for the group while enjoying the surroundings.

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      Robert

      TravelerWritten March 2026

      (1) If we do not go up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, is it possible for you to arrange for 2 of us a visit to a Naxi family instead?
      (2) Is the cost of this group tour on 23-30 May confirmed at USD1563 per person? Are there additional costs such as gratuities, entry fees to tourist attractions, etc?
      (3) On 30 May, we would like to take a train from Lijiang back to Kunming. What are the convenient times of departure from Lijiang and arrival in Kunming? How long would this train journey take? Could you help us make the train booking? What would be the additional cost?
      (4) Would you be able to help us book a twin-bedded room for the night of 30 May in Kunming - at the same hotel that we stayed in earlier? What would be the additional cost?
      (5) Do you help or advise in international flight bookings before and after the Yunnan tour?
      (6) Can you confirm that the tour guide will be English-speaking?
      (7) Can you confirm that holders of Malaysian passports do not need a visa to visit China as tourists for less than 30 days?

    • UME Travel Co. LtdOperatorWritten March 2026

      (1) If we do not go up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, is it possible for you to arrange for 2 of us a visit to a Naxi family instead?
      Yes, we can arrange a private day tour. You would forgo the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain itinerary for that day, and we would refund the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain entrance fee of USD40 per person.
      The additional cost for visiting a Mosuo/Naxi family is USD20 per person, plus a guide service fee of USD102 per day, a 5-seat car rental of USD138 per day, and a meal allowance for the driver and guide of USD10 per meal.
      Total additional cost: 20x2+102+138+10-40x2=USD210

      (2) Is the cost of this group tour on 23-30 May confirmed at USD1563 per person? Are there additional costs such as gratuities, entry fees to tourist attractions, etc
      Our quotation does not include tips. The recommended tipping standard is 30 RMB per person per day for the driver and guide.
      The included tickets are for Shilin (Stone Forest), Yuantong Temple, the Three Pagodas, the Eco Corridor electric cart, Zhou Cheng Tie-Dyeing, Lijiang Old Town Maintenance Fee, the Big Jade Dragon package ticket, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo, Tibetan family visits, and First Bend of the Yangtze River.
      The entrance fee for Shuhe Ancient Town is not included (clients are responsible for their own ticket).

      (3) On 30 May, we would like to take a train from Lijiang back to Kunming. What are the convenient times of departure from Lijiang and arrival in Kunming? How long would this train journey take? Could you help us make the train booking? What would be the additional cost?
      Our agency charges a ticketing service fee of USD 5 for booking train tickets.
      The fastest train is C88 (3 hours 22 minutes), and the most economical is C124 (174 RMB).

      (4) Would you be able to help us book a twin-bedded room for the night of 30 May in Kunming - at the same hotel that we stayed in earlier? What would be the additional cost?
      It is available for booking, and the price is USD65 per room per night.

      (5) Do you help or advise in international flight bookings before and after the Yunnan tour?
      It is available, but international flight prices fluctuate quickly, and there will be a service fee for booking through us. We recommend booking on your own as it may be more cost-effective.

      (6) Can you confirm that the tour guide will be English-speaking?
      The tour guide will be an English-speaking guide.

      (7) Can you confirm that holders of Malaysian passports do not need a visa to visit China as tourists for less than 30 days?
      Malaysian tourists can enter China without a visa for up to 30 days (passport validity must exceed 6 months).

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