8 Days to Explore Colorful Yunnan
Kunming - Stone Forest - Dali - Lijiang - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - Shangri-La - Yuanyang
8-day Yunnan discovery tour: Kunming, Stone Forest, Dali, Lijiang, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Shangrila. The classic Colorful Yunnan itinerary.
Duration
8Days
Group Size
16
Max Altitude
2500
Best Time
May to Sept.
Itinerary
Arrive in Kunming. Visit Green Lake Park and Yuantong Temple. Overnight Kunming.
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Accommodation: Kunming
Morning: visit Stone Forest, a UNESCO site with karst pillars. Afternoon: high-speed train to Dali. Overnight Dali.
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Accommodation: Dali
Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Xizhou Bai Village. Evening: Dali Ancient Town. Overnight Dali.
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Accommodation: Dali
High-speed train to Lijiang. Visit Black Dragon Pool and Mu Family Mansion. Explore Lijiang Old Town. Overnight Lijiang.
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Accommodation: Lijiang
Full day: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Glacier Park cable car, Blue Moon Valley. Overnight Lijiang.
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Accommodation: Lijiang
Drive to Shangri-La via Tiger Leaping Gorge. Visit Dukezong Ancient Town. Overnight Shangri-La.
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Accommodation: Shangri-La
Visit Ganden Sumtseling Monastery and Pudacuo National Park. Overnight Shangri-La.
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Accommodation: Shangri-La
Morning free. Fly from Shangri-La or transfer to Lijiang/Kunming. Tour ends.
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What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- All entrance tickets
- Bottled water
- 7 nights hotel (3-star)
- Daily breakfast + 7 lunches
- High-speed trains
- Cable car at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
What's Not Included
- Hotel accommodation
- International/domestic flights
- Tips for guide & driver
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Dinner
- Optional shows
- Oxygen for altitude
Tour Price
From $798 per person (twin share). Single supplement $150.
* Contact us for custom departure dates and group discounts.
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