Itinerary
- Day 1
Kunming
Kunming- Start point
- Kunming Shi, Yunnan, China (Kunming Changshui International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kunming Jinjiang Hotel - Block B), Hotel 4* (Kunming Jinjiang Hotel - Block A), Hotel 5* (Zhongwei Green Lake Hotel Kunming)
Landmarks Kunming - Day 2
Kunming
Kunming- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Yunnan's famous rice noodles)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Kunming Jinjiang Hotel - Block B), Hotel 4* (Kunming Jinjiang Hotel - Block A), Hotel 5* (Zhongwei Green Lake Hotel Kunming)
Included Activities
- Visit to Green Lake Park
- Visit to Flower and Bird Market
- Lunch featuring Yunnan rice noodles
- Visit to Stone Forest with exploration of limestone formations
Optional Activities
- Paddle-boat ride at Green Lake Park
- Dynamic Yunnan evening performance
Landmarks Green Lake Park Flower and Bird Market Stone Forest - Day 3
Kunming to Dali
Kunming to Dali- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Landscape Hotel), Hotel 4* (The One Resort Dali), Hotel 5* (Linden Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to West Hill on Dianchi Lake
- Cable-car service to Dragon Gate
- Exploration of cliffside paths and historic grottoes at Dragon Gate
- Panoramic views of Dianchi Lake and Kunming
- Second-class D-train journey to Dali
Landmarks West Hill Dragon Gate Dianchi Lake - Day 4
Dali
Dali- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Landscape Hotel), Hotel 4* (The One Resort Dali), Hotel 5* (Linden Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Three Pagodas and temple complex
- Bicycle ride along Erhai Lake lakeshore
- Exploration of Dali Ancient Town with historic lanes, traditional courtyards, shops and cafés
Optional Activities
- Walk to higher viewpoint overlooking Dali Ancient Town and Erhai Lake
Landmarks Three Pagodas Cangshan Mountains Erhai Lake Dali Ancient Town - Day 5
Dali
Dali- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Landscape Hotel), Hotel 4* (The One Resort Dali), Hotel 5* (Linden Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit to Xizhou and exploration of Bai minority residences
- Visit to Zhoucheng Village and traditional Bai architecture
- Introduction to indigo tie-dyeing craft
- Cable-car ride to Jade Belt scenic trail on Cangshan Mountain
- Gentle mountain walk past forest landscapes, native vegetation and Taoist temple
Landmarks Xizhou Zhoucheng Village Cangshan Mountain Jade Belt scenic trail - Day 6
Dali to Lijiang
Dali to Lijiang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lijiang Palace Hotel), Hotel 4* (Atour Hotel Lijiang), Hotel 5* (Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang)
Included Activities
- Visit to Baisha Old Town
- Exploration of Baisha Murals
- Visit to Black Dragon Pool Park
- Visit to Dongba Culture Museum
- Self-guided exploration of Lijiang Ancient Town
Landmarks Baisha Old Town Baisha Murals Black Dragon Pool Park Dongba Culture Museum Lijiang Ancient Town Sifang Street Lion Hill - Day 7
Lijiang
Lijiang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant near Baisha Village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lijiang Palace Hotel), Hotel 4* (Atour Hotel Lijiang), Hotel 5* (Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang)
Included Activities
- Travel to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Cable-car ride to Glacier Park at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Viewing of snow-covered peaks and alpine landscape
- Impression Lijiang open-air cultural performance
- Visit to Yufeng Temple
Landmarks Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park Ganhaizi Meadow Yufeng Temple - Day 8
Lijiang to Shangri-La
Lijiang to Shangri-La- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Nansha Park Hotel), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shangri-La), Hotel 5* (Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Walk from upper gorge entrance to viewing platform at Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Exploration of Dukezong Ancient Town
- Introduction to thangka painting with a local artist
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Moonlight Square for traditional dancing around bonfire
Landmarks Tiger Leaping Gorge Yangtze River Dukezong Ancient Town Moonlight Square - Day 9
Shangri-La
Shangri-La- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Shared with local family or at nearby restaurant featuring Tibetan specialities)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Nansha Park Hotel), Hotel 4* (Holiday Inn Express Shangri-La), Hotel 5* (Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sumtsaling Monastery
- Exploration of prayer halls at Sumtsaling Monastery
- Visit to local family home
- Visit to Potatso National Park
- Exploration of Potatso National Park's alpine lakes, forests, wetlands, valleys and meadows
Landmarks Sumtsaling Monastery Potatso National Park - Day 10
Shangri-La to Kunming
Shangri-La to Kunming- End point
- Kunming Shi, Yunnan, China (Kunming Changshui International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
