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8-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La Tour

8 days

Easy

Meet the Amazing Beauty of Yunnan

If you are planning your first Yunnan tour, Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La should be in your list.

From notable limestone "forest" formations to one of the world's deepest canyons, from ancient towns to snowy mountains, from colorful minority cultures to delicious food. The most magnificent scenery and cultures of Yunnan are waiting to be explored.

In this 8-day classic Yunnan tour, we will help you go beyond the popular sights to see what few people see and to get a real encounter with the local culture and people.

Tour Highlights

Lose the crowds in less-visited dark karst landscapes of the Stone Forest.

Take a cable car to the snow-capped zone of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (4,500+ m, 14,700+ ft).

Soar on the Wind of the Erhai Lake.Have a bike ride alongside Erhai Lake. Feel the wind, enjoy the flowery meadows and rice fields, and see the clouds floating above the majestic Cangshan mountains.

Check out the power of water below the towering mountains in nerve-tingling Tiger Leaping Gorge.

China Highlights' Special Discovery Experiences

Learn to make a Naxi pancake in a local restaurant.

What's included?

    From USD 1,520 p/pBased on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel

    Price includes:

    • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
    • English speaking local guide
    • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
    • 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
    Exclusions
      Please note

        Trip Notes

        1. Tailoring Your Tour

        This tour is very flexible. You can alter the itinerary, and extend or shorten it to suit your price, interest, and schedule. Feel free to tell us your requirements, and we will be happy to help you arrange a tour using our professional knowledge and experience. We promise a "No Shopping Policy".

        2. Getting There and Traveling Away

        Kunming is a convenient transportation hub. There are domestic flights to most of China's major cities, such as Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Chengdu and Shanghai. International routes include flights between Kunming and Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Rangoon and Singapore.

        Shangri-La is a good choice to connect Lhasa in Tibet. There is a daily flight from Shangri-La to Lhasa: MU5939 (10:45-12:45) (schedule for reference).

        3. About visiting Lama's dormitory

        This visit cannot be arranged in March, October, or November due to the religious activities of the lamas during these times. It could also be suspended at other times if the lamas need to attend to some activities, such as being invited by villagers to host a ceremony.

        4. Hotel

        Hotels with a convenient location, regional features and good reviews are recommended in the itinerary. If you prefer other hotel options (luxury hotels, boutique hotels, or economical choices) or would like to book the hotels on your own, please feel free to inform us and we will be happy to adjust the details.

        Note: The boutique hostels in Yunnan offer good value for money: a decent environment, local-style decoration, and a convenient location, but most of them only have 10–20 rooms and there may not be any English-speaking staff. Early booking is highly recommended.

        What to bring