Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kunming
Kunming- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Weilong Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Kunming attractions freely
- 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 - 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 

- 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 - 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 - 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 
- 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 - Day 8
Lijiang
LijiangOptional Activities
- Explore Lijiang on your own before departure











