Highlights
Discover the natural beauty of Yunnan: Stone Forest, Erhai Lake, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Napahai Lake, etc.
Explore the ethnic groups in Yunnan: Yi, Bai, Naxi, Tibetan, etc.
Enjoy the real life of local people in the ancient towns and villages: Dali Old Town, Zhoucheng Village, Xizhou Old Town, Lijiang Old Town, Baisha Old Town, Dukezong Old Town, Tibetan villages.
Day 1 Kunming - Dali
At 09:00 am, meet your tour guide & driver at Jinma Biji Archway and then drive about 85km to the Stone Forest.
In the afternoon, drive back to Kunming and visit Birds and Flowers Market. Then stroll around the Green Lake, and enjoy local dancing and music.
In the evening, transfer to Kunming Railway Station for the overnight train to Dali. Reference train No.: K9626 23:30-06:42+1, soft sleeper(four-berth compartment).
Meals: None
Overnight on the train
Day 2 Dali (B)
Arrive at Dali Railway Station in the early morning. Meet your local tour guide & driver and transfer to Taiheju Hotel for breakfast and the luggage settlement. Then head to visit Xizhou morning market and Zhoucheng Village.
In the afternoon, take a cruise on Erhai Lake. Then visit Three Pagodas in Chongsheng Monastery.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Taiheju Hotel
Day 3 Dali - Lijiang (B)
In the morning, explore Dali Old Town including the Foreigner Street, the Ancient City Wall of Dali and The Gate Tower.
Drive 2 hours to Lijiang, visit Black Dragon Pool and Lijiang Old Town. In the late afternoon, visit Baisha Old Town.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Baisha Holiday Resort
Day 4 Lijiang (B)
This morning, walk to visit Baisha Murals. Then pay a visit to Yuhu Village and Former Residence of Joseph Rock.
In the afternoon, visit Mufu Palace, Lion Hill and Wangu Tower.
Option: 1 Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Group Tour (Price: RMB 975/Person).
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Baisha Holiday Resort
Day 5 Lijiang - Shangri-La (B)
After breakfast, drive to Shangri-La city. On the way, have a view of the First Bend of Yangtze River from afar and continue to visit Tiger Leaping Gorge which is the deepest gorge in the world.
In the afternoon, drive about 2 hours to Shangri-La and check in hotel. Later, stroll around Dukezong Ancient Town and walk up to the top of Guishan Hill to see the Grand Prayer Wheel and have a panoramic view of Shangri-La city and Dukezong Ancient Town.
Transfer to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Sheng Qu Hotel
Day 6 Shangri-La (B, L)
Visit Songzanlin Monastery in the morning. Transfer to visit Napahai Lake. Pay a visit to a local Tibetan family and have a simple Tibetan lunch for free.
Drive back to Shangri-La city and service ends.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: None
Price Included
Admission fees for all of the attractions listed in the itinerary;
Meals as listed in the itinerary;
Hotels as listed in the itinerary(Except day tours);
English-speaking tour guide;
Sharing vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with experienced driver;
Domestic train tickets of soft sleeper;
A bottle of mineral water everyday;
Travel Agents Liability Insuranc.
Price Excluded
Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
Any domestic airfares;
Chinese visa fees;
Single room supplement;
Airport pick-up and drop-off service;
Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
All optional programs;
Surcharge for national holiday;
Tips to guides and drivers. (For driver: RMB150/day/group; for guide: RMB200/day/group)
Note
Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
