Indulge in the Hidden Elegance of Yunnan

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Itinearary

Day 1 | Arrival at Kunming Changshui International Airport – Hotel Check-in
🍽️ Lunch, Dinner🏠 Days Inn by Wyndham Kunming Dianchi Convention and Exhibition Centre⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

Guests from various locations arrive by flight to "Kunming," the capital of the colorful Yunnan province. Our professional reception staff will wait for everyone at Kunming Changshui International Airport throughout the day and transfer you to the hotel for check-in.

Days Inn by Wyndham Kunming or similar

Day 2 | Kunming - Stone Forest - Dianchi Dam - Chuxiong
🍽️ Hotel Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner🏠 Vienna International Hotel (Chuxiong Ruite Store)⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

Wake up and have breakfast before driving to the 5A-rated [Stone Forest], a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site known for its unique karst formations. Explore highlights like Ashima Rock, Sword Peak Pond, Wangfeng Pavilion, and Small Stone Forest (120 minutes, includes electric cart).After lunch, visit [Dianchi Haigeng Dam] to see Dianchi Lake—"Pearl of the Plateau"—and watch red-billed gulls that migrate from Siberia each winter. Enjoy views of the Western Hills, also called "Sleeping Beauty Mountain."In the afternoon, drive to Chuxiong. After dinner, check into your hotel.

Stone Forest

Vienna International Hotel (Chuxiong) or similar

Dianchi Dam

Vienna International Hotel (Chuxiong) or similar

Day 3 | Chuxiong - Dali - West Gate Mosque - Haisai Park Ecological Corridor
🍽️ Hotel Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner🏠 Erhai Bay Holiday Hotel or similiar (Ocean view)⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

After breakfast, we'll visit Dali Ancient Town, entering through the South Gate to explore Fuxing Road's vibrant craft shops showcasing marble and tie-dye handicrafts. The charming Foreigners' Street reveals a blend of East and West with its cozy cafés and souvenir stores. Enjoy local Yunnan cuisine for lunch, then visit the West Gate Mosque for prayer time.Cycle along the Haisai Park Ecological Corridor on flower-decorated bikes, passing the iconic 500-year-old Couple Trees. Watch Bai ethnic dance performances in the meadows before reaching Honeymoon Peninsula for stunning dronen photography by Erhai Lake. Conclude with a private seaside dinner before returning to your hotel.

Dali Ancient Town

Erhai Bay Holiday or similar

West Gate Mosque

Erhai Bay Holiday or Similar

Day 4 | Dali Ancient Town - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - Large Cable Car - Blue Moon Valley - Lijiang Ancient Town
🍽️ Hotel Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner🏠Echarm Plus Hotel (Lijiang Old Town)⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

Wake up and have breakfast, then drive to [Dali Ancient Town] for free exploration. With roots in the Tang Dynasty, this historic town offers a rich cultural experience. Enjoy a nutritious lunch before heading to Lijiang.Visit the [Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area], taking the large cable car (includes warm clothing and oxygen) up to 4,506 meters for breathtaking glacier views and the “sun-gilded mountain” spectacle. Then explore the stunning [Blue Moon Valley] (30 minutes, includes electric cart).Later, stroll through [Lijiang Ancient Town and Popular Street], known for its poetic charm and umbrella-covered alleys like Xianwen Lane. Dinner is on your own—feel free to try local specialties. Return to the hotel independently.

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Echarm Plus Hotel(Lijiang Old Town) or similar

Blue Moon Valley

Echarm Plus Hotel(Lijiang Old Town) or similar

Day 5 | Shuhe Ancient Town - Cultural Dress-Up Photo Session - Lijiang
🍽️ Hotel Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner🏠 Echarm Plus Hotel (Lijiang Old Town)⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

After breakfast, visit [Shuhe Ancient Town], part of the Lijiang World Cultural Heritage and a key site of the Tea-Horse Road (free exploration). Enjoy lunch at a local social restaurant.Then head to a special [Cultural Dress-Up Photo Session], including one ethnic costume (makeup not included) and 10 edited electronic photos per family. Experience the charm of ethnic culture and capture joyful moments.

Shuhe Ancient Town

Cultural Dress-up Photo Session

Day 6 | Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Pudacuo - Shangri-La
🍽️ Hotel Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner🏠 Hilton Garden Inn Shangri-La⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

Wake up and have breakfast, then drive to Shangri-La. En route, enjoy a distant view of the First Bend of the Yangtze River and visit the stunning [Tiger Leaping Gorge], known for its dramatic cliffs and legendary leap.Next, explore [Pudacuo National Park], China’s first mainland national park. Take an eco-bus to Shudu Lake (approx. 3 hours, altitude 4,100m).In the evening, enjoy a Tibetan song and dance show with yak hot pot, butter tea, barley wine, and local snacks. Check into the hotel afterward.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Hillton Garden Inn Shangri-La or similar

Pudacuo

Hillton Garden Inn Shangri-La or similar

Day 7 | Dukezong Ancient Town - Shambhala Time Wheel Mandala City - Lijiang (High-speed Train) Kunming
🍽️ Hotel Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner🏠 Days Inn by Wyndham Kunming Dianchi Convention and Exhibition Centre⭐⭐⭐⭐ or similar

Wake up and have breakfast, then visit [Dukezong Ancient Town] and Guishan Park, where you can spin the world’s largest prayer wheel to pray for loved ones.Next, visit the [Shambhala Time Wheel Mandala] (about 90 minutes), home to a massive 3D mandala inlaid with seven sacred Tibetan treasures and consecrated by Master Panchen. The monastery also features a 21-meter, 20-ton Kalachakra Buddha statue, symbolizing the wheel of time.After lunch in the county town, cross the Jinsha River and return to Lijiang. Take a high-speed train to Kunming and check into the hotel for rest.