Kunming Trip Overview
Do you like the breathtaking scenic spots and minority area of Yunnan? Join this private tour and get a comprehensive view of Yunnan by visiting the popular cities like Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-la. Top-rated highlight are inclusive in the tour within 9 days.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 days
Starts: Kunming, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kunming, Yunnan, China
Do you like the breathtaking scenic spots and minority area of Yunnan? Join this private tour and get a comprehensive view of Yunnan by visiting the popular cities like Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-la. Top-rated highlight are inclusive in the tour within 9 days.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kunming
Stop At: Yuantong Temple, Yuantong Jie, Kunming China
You will be picked up from the airport. Visit 1200-year-old Yuantong Temple afterward, you’ll be given a pair of candles and a set of 3 joss sticks, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, hear the monks chanting here. Later, check in hotel and take a relaxing rest.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Day 2: Kunming
Stop At: Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park, Shilin Town, Shilin County 650000 China
Meet your private guide and driver at the hotel lobby at around 9 am. After 1.5 to 2 hours, you will see the Stone Forest. Appreciate numerous stone peaks with various sizes and shapes. Hence it is the reason that this magnificent scene has earned its name as the “First Wonder Under Heaven”.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Jiuxiang Scenic Region, Jiuxiang Country, Yiliang (Zhaotong) County 652114 China
After lunch, depart for Yiliang county to visit the famous Jiuxiang Cave. You will step into the Jiuxiang Cave by elevator to see the 52-meter depth cave for exploring the magnificent underground world. Then take the cable car back to its entrance. The tour ends by transferring back to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Day 3: Kunming
Stop At: Kunming West Hill (Xishan Forest Park), West of Kunming’s suburb, Xishan District, Kunming 650100 China
Departure at 9 am, the first stop is West Hill, take the cable car, you can have a panoramic view at 400 square-kilometer Dianchi Lake and the whole city of Kunming.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Flowers and Birds Market of Kunming, Bailong Road, Panlong District, Kunming 650233 China
After lunch, you will tour around Kunming’s symbol building-Jinma Biji Archway and the vibrant Flower and Bird Market, take a leisurely walk along Nanping Street. Through this short excursion tour, it offers you a very good impression of city Kunming. Return to hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Day 4: Kunming to Dali by Private Vehicle
Stop At: Dali, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
Picked up at 9am, after 3-hour driving, you will arrive at Yigu Town which has a history of over 2100 years. Then you will be continuously driven to Dali. Today you will have a late lunch at around 16:00, but there are many stops for resting, you can buy some snacks. After lunch, will reside in Dali Landscape Hotel, and tour around Dali ancient city.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Dali Landscape Hotel
Day 5: Dali
Stop At: Three Pagodas reflection Park, Dianzang Road, North-west of Dali Ancient City, Dali 671000 China
Pick up at 9am, visit “the three pagodas”, take outside photos of the three pagodas.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Xizhou Town, North Dali Old Town, Dali China
Go to Xizhou Town, exchange horse cabin for touring villages and Erhai Lake. Visit Bai residence, enjoy your lunch of local cheese of ethnic Bai.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town, Southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali China
After that, it will take 1.5 hours for you to arrive at Shaxi Old Town with a history of over 1500 years. The weekly market along the main streets are full of interesting stalls where the local people shop. Mushrooms, cheese, breads, household items, and bees/hornets!
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Shaxi Laomadian Lodge
Day 6: Dali to Shangri-La by Private Vehicle
Stop At: Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia), 100 km NW of Lijiang Hutiaoxia Town, Shangri-La County 674402 China
Picked up at 9am from hotel, fist stop at “Tiger Leaping Gorge” which is one of the deepest valley in the world, take a moment to enjoy the magnificent gorge view and rolling waves. After lunch, you will continuously be taken to Shangri-la.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Castle of Roses Hotel
Day 7: Shangri-La to Lijiang by Private Vehicle
Stop At: Songzanlin Temple Buried Treasure Exhibition Hall, Ni Wang Lu, Xiang Ge Li La Shi, Di Qing Zang Zu Zi Zhi Zhou, Yun Nan Sheng, China, 674400
After breakfast at 9am, you will be driven to Songzanlin Lamasery which is the largest Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Yunnan Province, experience unique religious atmophere here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Napahai, RJFW+PGX, Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan, China, 674400
After lunch, you will visit Napahai Lake, which is capped with deep snow during winter and spring. Walk around and take some beautiful pictures. Visiting Tibetan village, it will take around 3.5 hours for you to return Lijiang
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lijiang Ivy Garden Hotel & Resorts
Day 8: Lijiang
Stop At: Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Yulong County 674100 China
After 9am breakfast, visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain which is one part of the south Himalayas, you will visit YunShanPing by 5-minutes cable car after 15 minutes shuttle bus, the area has an altitude of 3300 meters above sea level. View the stunning landscape of Dragon Snow Mountain and its surrounding scenery capped with thick snow. After that, visit the white water river and the blue moon valley.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Baisha Ancient Town, North of Lijiang County, Yulong County 674100 China
Then visit Baisha Village where is the cradle for Naxi culture. You will have your lunch for tasting local Naxi BBQ and enjoy the life of Naxi, appreciate the ancient Baisha Mural Paintings, this a great invaluable painting, which is a combination of Tibetan Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lijiang Ivy Garden Hotel & Resorts
Day 9: Departure from Lijiang
Stop At: Black Dragon Pond Park, Xin Daje, Lijiang 674100 China
After breakfast, drive to Black Dragon Pool served as water source of ancient Lijiang city. If the weather is good, you can also have a look at the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the picture once was served as the Ad picture of Chinese tourism. After that, send you to Lijiang airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
