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8 Days Private Yunnan Tour to Kunming, Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
8 days
Private
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About this activity
Day 1 Arrival in Kunming
Our guide will pick you up at Kunming Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Then you will be escorted to visit the Golden Temple. Then you may spend some time wandering at the Green Lake Park.
Hotel: Jinjiang Hotel (4 stars)
Day 2 Kunming
Your tour will begin with a visit to the Zhuanxin Famer's Market. It is the largest marketplace in Kunming. Then, you will travel to the Stone Forest, a typical model of China's Karst landforms. (B+L)
Day 3 Kunming - Dali
Today, you will take a morning flight to Dali. Our guide will pick you up at the airport and escort you to the hotel, Afterwards, pay a visit to the Three Pagoda Temple that faces the beautiful Erhai Lake. Then you will hop in a horse-drawn carriage to tour around the Erhai Lake. You will also visit the nearby old villages and after that, we will transfer you back to the hotel. (B+L)
Hotel: Gurong Hotel (4 stars)
Day 4 Dali - Lijiang
Today you will travel to Lijiang. On the way, you will pay a visit to the Bai Minority Traditional Houses in Xizhou. Over there, you will also get a chance to learn cooking a special local delicacy, call Baba. Then you will go to visit the traditional hand-made Tie Dyeing in the local people's home. Upon arrival at Lijiang, you will first check in at the hotel in the old town. After a short rest, our guide will take you to visit the Square Street of Lijiang Old Town. (B+L)
Hotel: Ivy Garden Hotel Resorts (4 stars)
Day 5 Lijiang
You will first explore the Baisha Village and visit a local Naxi family in the morning. Then visit a local Naxi family. Then, continue the trip to visit Baisha Murals. Then, you will pay a visit to the Former Residence of Dr. Joseph Rock. After that, you will visit the Black Dragon Pool Park (Jade Spring Park) and the Dongba Cultural Museum. (B+L)
Day 6 Lijiang - Shangri-La
Today, we will transfer you to Shangri-La for about 4-5 hours. Along the way, you will visit the First Bend of the Yangtze River. The Stone Drum Town. Our last stop en route is the Tiger Leaping Gorge. It has a reputation of being dangerous. Upon arrival at Shangri-La, you will check in at the hotel. (B+L)
Hotel: Shangri-la Old Town Hotel (4 stars)
Day 7 Shangri-La
Today's visit will begin with a visit to Songzanlin Temple, it is also reputed as 'small Potala Palace'. Then, you will travel to the Bitahai Lake, the lake shapes just like a trumpet shell. Then visit the Shudu Lake. After enjoying the beautiful natural scenery, you will visit a local Tibetan family to get involved into the Tibetan people's lifestyle. (B+L)
Day 8 Departure from Shangri-La
Your private Yunnan minority trip will end here as we transfer you to the airport today. Wish you a nice journey home! (B)
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Our guide will pick you up at Kunming Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Then you will be escorted to visit the Golden Temple. Then you may spend some time wandering at the Green Lake Park.
Hotel: Jinjiang Hotel (4 stars)
Day 2 Kunming
Your tour will begin with a visit to the Zhuanxin Famer's Market. It is the largest marketplace in Kunming. Then, you will travel to the Stone Forest, a typical model of China's Karst landforms. (B+L)
Day 3 Kunming - Dali
Today, you will take a morning flight to Dali. Our guide will pick you up at the airport and escort you to the hotel, Afterwards, pay a visit to the Three Pagoda Temple that faces the beautiful Erhai Lake. Then you will hop in a horse-drawn carriage to tour around the Erhai Lake. You will also visit the nearby old villages and after that, we will transfer you back to the hotel. (B+L)
Hotel: Gurong Hotel (4 stars)
Day 4 Dali - Lijiang
Today you will travel to Lijiang. On the way, you will pay a visit to the Bai Minority Traditional Houses in Xizhou. Over there, you will also get a chance to learn cooking a special local delicacy, call Baba. Then you will go to visit the traditional hand-made Tie Dyeing in the local people's home. Upon arrival at Lijiang, you will first check in at the hotel in the old town. After a short rest, our guide will take you to visit the Square Street of Lijiang Old Town. (B+L)
Hotel: Ivy Garden Hotel Resorts (4 stars)
Day 5 Lijiang
You will first explore the Baisha Village and visit a local Naxi family in the morning. Then visit a local Naxi family. Then, continue the trip to visit Baisha Murals. Then, you will pay a visit to the Former Residence of Dr. Joseph Rock. After that, you will visit the Black Dragon Pool Park (Jade Spring Park) and the Dongba Cultural Museum. (B+L)
Day 6 Lijiang - Shangri-La
Today, we will transfer you to Shangri-La for about 4-5 hours. Along the way, you will visit the First Bend of the Yangtze River. The Stone Drum Town. Our last stop en route is the Tiger Leaping Gorge. It has a reputation of being dangerous. Upon arrival at Shangri-La, you will check in at the hotel. (B+L)
Hotel: Shangri-la Old Town Hotel (4 stars)
Day 7 Shangri-La
Today's visit will begin with a visit to Songzanlin Temple, it is also reputed as 'small Potala Palace'. Then, you will travel to the Bitahai Lake, the lake shapes just like a trumpet shell. Then visit the Shudu Lake. After enjoying the beautiful natural scenery, you will visit a local Tibetan family to get involved into the Tibetan people's lifestyle. (B+L)
Day 8 Departure from Shangri-La
Your private Yunnan minority trip will end here as we transfer you to the airport today. Wish you a nice journey home! (B)
Included
- Econmy-class airfare from Kunming to Dali
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Two bottled waters per person, per day
- Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
- Professional private guide and driver
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Not included
- Gratuities
- China Visa Fee
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
35%
Adrenaline
15%
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