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Overview
This tour is a complete review of Yunnan. Travel to the popular cities including Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-la. Enjoy the highlights along the way no matter for scenery, local culture, history etc, all will open your eyes about Yunnan. Experience unique night train from Kunming to Dali, a trip on a train definitely adds more adventure, fresh experience and diversity to your trip. Grab your camera, pack your luggage and join us on this fascinating tour.
What's included
Soft bed night train as listed
Ride horse
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide and skill driver
Breakfast
Gratuities
Dinner
Accommodation
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival in Kunming, Yunnan Provincial Museum
Yunnan Provincial Museum
1h 30m
The tour guide and driver will pick you up from Kunming airport then take you to visit Yunnan Provincial Museum to know Yunnan's history and the rich ethnic culture.
Day 2: Stone Forest, Kunming to Dali by Night Train
Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park
2h · Admission ticket included
After pick up from your hotel you will be served with freshly brewed tea at the Yunnan Puer Tea Ceremony. Later on you head to the Stone Forest also known as the "First Wonder Under Heaven" UNESCO listed in 2007. Get delighted by this magical, mystical place where culture, legend, and natural history share the stage with limestone rock formations. You will then be served with a local authentic lunch then afterwards head to the train station to catch the first class over night soft sleeper train to Dali.
Day 3: Dali Chongsheng Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient City
Chongsheng Three Pagodas
30m · Admission ticket not included
Arrive in Dali in the early morning where the local guide and driver meet you and take you for breakfast at first. Enjoy the beautiful view from the outside of three pagodas then go ahead and check in the hotel and have a rest.
Dali
2h
In the afternoon we visit the spectacular Dali Old Town sandwiched between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. Take a leisurely walk in the Dali Ancient Town, unique shops and beautiful waterways will delight your trip. In the late afternoon, return to hotel.
Day 4: Xizhou Town, Erhai Lake, Dali to Lijiang by Car
Xizhou Town
1h 30m
Xizhou village is your first stop on this day after hotel pick up where you will be treated with a genuine tea ceremony of local Bai ethnic group along with a song and dance performance.
Erhai Lake
1h
Afterwards we head to Erhai for a lake cruise then have a local lunch before we take a relaxed and comfortable drive to Lijiang. Check in the hotel upon arrival.
Day 5: Lijiang: Black Dragon Pond Park- Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture- Yushui Village
Black Dragon Pond Park
40m
In the morning, visit the famous Black Dragon Pond after hotel pick up at first. Immerse yourself in the charming scenery of the shadow of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on the crystal pool.
Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture
1h 30m
Then move to the beautiful Dongba Museum which presents the different aspects of its rich and complex culture through a range of exhibits, including a scroll depicting the progression of the soul and various altars and paintings.
Yushui Village
1h
Stop for lunch the visit the tranquil Jade Water Village and ride a horse on the green meadow before hotel drop off.
Day 6: Lijiang to Shangri-la by Car, Tiger Leaping Gorge
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
45m · Admission ticket included
Enjoy a relaxed drive to Shangri-la after hotel pick up then visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge en route. Marvel at the rolling waters roar like the drum and experience the power of nature. From Tiger Leaping Gorge, it takes another 105km and about 2.5 hours’ drive, you will be taken to Shangri-la. You will have a local lunch on ways to Shangri-la.
Day 7: Shangri-La: Songzanlin Lamasery- Baiji Temple- Napahai Lake
1h · Admission ticket included
Pick you up from hotel, you will be driven to Songzanlin Lamasery. Songzanlin Lamasery is regarded as little Potala Palace of Tibet. visit the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan-Songzanlin Lamasery, to experience the ancient and mysterious culture. Another 15 miuntes’ drive, you will be taken to Baiji Temple.
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
After lunch, you will be taken to Napahai Lake in 15 minutes’ drive. Napahai Lake is a highland lake. Enjoy the vast area of Napahai Lake with green grassland and wander in the fairyland.
Day 8: Departure from Shangri-la
Shangri-La County
30m
You will be send to Shangri-la airport at the appointed time. Service ends!
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up you at airport or hotel in Kunming
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Train ticket details will receive by Email from us after your booking tour
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
