Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- 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 Airport - Day 2
Kunming
Kunming- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Yunnan rice noodles at a local restaurant)
- 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
- Explore Flower and Bird Market
- Visit to Stone Forest
- Guided tour of Stone Forest limestone formations
Optional Activities
- Paddle-boat ride at Green Lake Park
- Dynamic Yunnan cultural performance (evening)
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
- Explore Dragon Gate
- Cable-car service at West Hill and Dragon Gate
- Sightseeing-vehicle service at West Hill and Dragon Gate
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
- Explore temple complex at Three Pagodas
- Bicycle ride along Erhai Lake shore
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 - Bai Villages & Cangshan Mountain
Dali - Bai Villages & Cangshan Mountain- 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
- Explore Zhoucheng Village
- Introduction to indigo tie-dyeing craft
- Cable-car ride to Jade Belt scenic trail on Cangshan Mountain
- Gentle mountain walk on Jade Belt trail
Landmarks Xizhou Zhoucheng Village Cangshan Mountain Jade Belt 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
- View Baisha Murals
- Visit to Black Dragon Pool Park
- Visit to Dongba Culture Museum
Optional Activities
- Explore Lijiang Ancient Town at own pace
- Visit Sifang Street
- Climb Lion Hill for panoramic views
Landmarks Baisha Old Town Baisha Murals Black Dragon Pool Park Dongba Culture Museum Lijiang Ancient Town Sifang Street Lion Hill - Day 7
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Lijiang
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Lijiang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant near Baisha Village)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Lijiang Palace Hotel), Hotel 4* (Atour Hotel Lijiang), Hotel 5* (Hilton Garden Inn Lijiang)
Included Activities
- Cable-car ride to Glacier Park at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Visit to Glacier Park
- Admission to Impression Lijiang show
- Visit to Yufeng Temple
Landmarks Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park Ganhaizi Meadow Yufeng Temple - Day 8
Lijiang to Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge
Lijiang to Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge- 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
- Explore Dukezong Ancient Town
- Introduction to thangka painting with local artist
Optional Activities
- Join traditional bonfire dancing at Moonlight Square (evening)
Landmarks Tiger Leaping Gorge Yangtze River Dukezong Ancient Town Moonlight Square - Day 9
Shangri-La
Shangri-La- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Shared meal with local family or arranged 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
- Explore prayer halls at Sumtsaling Monastery
- Visit to local family home
- Visit to Potatso National Park
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
Landmarks Shangri-La Airport
