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This 6-day Yunnan highlights tour is also a winter experience, it includes all highlight pots of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang. Be amazed at natural wonderland such as the Stone Forest, Erhai Lake and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Meet diverse ethnic culturei in ethnic villages and famous old towns. It is not only a tour about natural sceneries, it focus more on ethnic cultures and history.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Kunming Arrival
- Day 2: Kunming – Stone Forest – Dali
- Day 3: Dali
- Day 4: Dali – Lijiang
- Day 5: Lijiang
- Day 6: Lijiang Departure
Recommended Hotels
| Destination | 5 Star | 4 Star | 3 Star | Hostel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kunming | Crown Plaza Kunming City Centre | Wenhui Hotel | Baiyun Hotel | T&T Story Hotel |
| Dali | Hilton Dali Resort And Spa | Landscape Hotel | Gnosis Hotel | Dali Fengxue Gucheng |
| Lijiang | Pullman Hotel | Wangfu Hotel | Liwang Hotel | Baisha Holiday Resort |
Included and Excluded
- Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary;
- Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
- Private English-speaking tour guide and vehicle for transfers & sightseeing;
- Service charge & government taxes;
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
- Free-bottled mineral water;
- High speed train tickets from Kunming to Dali (2nd class seats).
- Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
- Chinese visa fees;
- Single room supplement;
- Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
- Tips to guides and drivers;
- Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff.
- Personal travel accident insurance;
- All optional programs.
Highlights of the Tour
- Shilin Stone Forest: A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site featuring karst formations shaped over millions of years, known as "No.1 Wonder under Heaven."
- Yulong Snow Mountain: The world’s northernmost glacier, offering stunning views of glaciers, alpine meadows, and the turquoise waters of Blue Moon Valley.
- Erhai Lake & Cangshan Mountain: Explore the serene lake’s shoreline by bike or witness sunrise at Longkan Pier, framed by Cangshan’s misty peaks.
- 🏯 Ethnic Cultural Immersion
- Yi Culture: Experience Torch Festival celebrations, traditional "earth-pile houses," and Bimo religious rituals at Yunnan Nationalities Village.
- Bai Culture: Admire "three-sided courtyard with a screen wall" architecture in Xizhou Ancient Town, learn tie-dye craftsmanship, and savor local snacks like Ersi noodles and roasted milk fan.
- Naxi Culture: Discover Dongba script (the last living hieroglyphic language), ancient murals in Baisha Town, and Naxi classical music in Lijiang’s night alleys.
- 🍜 Flavors of Yunnan
- Kunming: Try Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles (with a "topping tower") and seasonal Wild Mushroom Hot Pot.
- Dali: Indulge in Xizhou Baba (sweet/savory pancake), crispy roasted milk fan, and spicy-sour Bai fish.
- Lijiang: Enjoy cured pork rib hot pot paired with local watercress, or crispy fried chicken bean jelly.
- ✨ Travel Keywords
- 「Nature & Heritage in Harmony」: Marvel at world-class landscapes while delving into ancient ethnic traditions—from the surreal Stone Forest to Dongba’s mystical scripts, Erhai’s poetic beauty to the fiery passion of Torch Festival.
Itinerary
Welcome to Kunming, the Spring City of China! Upon arrival at the Kunming airport/train station, the local tour guide and driver will meet you in the arrival hall and escort you to your hotel. You’ll begin your journey to the diverse and captivating province of Yunnan from the capital city, Kunming.
In the morning, you will transfer 1.5 hrs to Stone Forest, after arrival, you will have a tour of Stone Forest which is famous as the typical karst landform and known as the First Wonder of the World. There is an old saying – If you visit Yunnan without seeing the Stone Forest, it is really a shame.
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limestone Stone forest a UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Kunming Yunnan China.[/caption]
After the lunch, you will drive back to Kunming city, drop off at shopping area –Nanping Street. You will stroll around this area, pay a visit to the Flowers and Birds Market and then drive back to the hotel for rest.
- Admire Big Ben, Buckingham Palace And St Paul’s Cathedral
- Chance To Spot Prominent Landmarks Of The City
After breakfast, take the high speed trian to Dali. After your arrival at Dali Railway Station, meet your local tour guide and then star your tour from the Three Pagodas in Chongshen Monastery which has a history of over 1,800 years located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain facing to the Erhai Lake. Three Pagodas are made of three ancient independent pagodas forming a symmetrical triangle.
Morning have a tour of Xizhou morning market, afterward drive 2.5hrs to Lijiang. After meeting with your guide from Lijiang, have the tour of Black Dragon Pond (Located at the foot of the Xiangshan Mountain (Elephant Hill) north of the city of Lijiang. As the water here is a lucid green color, it gained another name Jade Spring Park (Yuquan Park). There are many distinctive and ravishing sites in the park. Hiding in the lush trees or standing along the liquid pool is the antique and exquisite architectural pieces, which are in the style of Naxi.) and Dongba Culture Museum. Finally explore Lijiang Ancient Town. Lijiang Ancient Town has a history of more than 800 years; it was listed as the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997. Here you will see the wonderful wooden architecture of Naxi ethnic people.
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Suocui Bridge over the Black Dragon Pool in the Jade Spring Park, Lijiang, Yunnan province, China.[/caption]In the morning, drive about 30 KM to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You will take the sightseeing bus for a short visiting through the Baishuihe River, take the chairlift up to visit Yak Meadow (3700m) of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You will hike around 1 hour in the original forest in Yak Meadow (3700M).
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In Lijiang In China[/caption]
After lunch, you will enjoy the Impression Lijang Ethnic Show (regular seat) directed in Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M). A cultural show demonstrating the traditions and lifestyles of the Naxi, Yi and Bai peoples of the area. The show takes place inside Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Park at 3500m in an outdoor theater specifically designed to showcase the mountain which is used as a backdrop. The production itself was designed by Zhang Yimou, Fan Yue and Wang Chaoge, with a cast of over 500 people and a number of horses.
In the afternoon, you’ll stroll through Baisha Old Town, which is an enchanting traditional Yunnan town. Visit Baisha Mural about 600 years old, which is one part of the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997.
Free at leisure before transfer to Lijiang airport for taking the departure flight. Service ends.
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