[Private Tour] 5-Day Yunnan Shangri-La Mountain Exploration Tour
- 🌄【Luxury Hotels】
- Weixi Songtsam Tacheng Hotel & Find a tranquil sanctuary to Shangri-La through mountain living
- Benzilan LUX* Hotel & A renowned brand on the Tea Horse Road loop, winner of China's T+ Hotel Design Award
- Jixia Mountain • Meili SUNYATA Resort Hotel & 180-degree views of Meili Snow Mountain, directly facing Meili Snow Mountain
- Moonlight City Indigo & Located at the highest point of Dukezong Ancient City, offering panoramic views of the ancient city
- 🌿【Special Experiences】
- Visit rare snow mountain spirits, the national treasure Yunnan snub-nosed monkey
- Nixi intangible cultural heritage pottery making experience or Thangka experience (choose one of two)
- Niding Forest light hike
- Northwest Yunnan Four Seasons Exploration Recommendations:
- May—July Rhododendron season
- June—September Lush meadows and forests
- October—April Song of forests and snow mountains
- Witness the golden sunrise over Meili Snow Mountain (subject to actual weather conditions on the day)
- Stroll through Moonlight Ancient City, explore the 300-year-old Songzanlin Monastery
- Follow the hotel's butler to print prayer flags for blessings
- 🔶【Service Guide】
- Direct sourcing of local resources, first-hand service, first-hand prices
- Private tour, one group per booking, independent private car, pure play with no shopping, no recommended self-funded activities
- Complimentary emergency oxygen bottle per person and drinking water in the car
What to expect
- D1 Lijiang Airport pickup to the First Bend of the Yangtze River to Songtsam Tacheng (approx. 180km/3.5h)
- D2 Songtsam Tacheng to Weixi Yunnan Snub-nosed Monkey National Park "close-up observation of the snub-nosed monkey habitat, exploring the elves in the snow" to Nixi Intangible Cultural Heritage Pottery Making Experience to Benzilan Town (approx. 120km/2.5h)
- D3 Benzilan Town to Niding Forest Hike (approx. 3km) to passing the Great Bend of the Jinsha River to Meili Snow Mountain Afternoon Tea to Meili Snow Mountain Wunongding (approx. 80km/1.5h)
- D4 Wunongding Village to view Meili Snow Mountain to passing Baima Snow Mountain to Napa Lake to Dukezong Ancient City "an important hub on the Ancient Tea Horse Road" (approx. 160km/3h)
- D5 Visit Songzanlin Monastery to Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge Scenic Area to Lijiang Airport drop-off (suggested flights after 5:00 PM)
- Warm reminder: Yunnan region is mainly natural scenery. The itinerary includes a Chinese driver who also serves as a guide. A translator (free) or English commentary service (paid upgrade) can be provided. Please inform our customer service of your needs in advance.








Reviews
Sister Huang is very kind, the route arrangement is very reasonable, and she pays attention to details. I didn't feel tired during the whole trip. The accommodation and meals are also very comfortable. The hotels are all top-notch, and the food is even better. There is no shopping throughout the trip. It is a very satisfying vacation trip.
Sister Huang was very kind, the route arrangement was very reasonable, and she paid great attention to details. I didn't feel tired during the whole trip. The accommodation and meals were also very comfortable. The hotels were all first-class, and the food was even better. There was no shopping during the whole trip. It was a very pleasant vacation trip.
Classic itinerary, well-organized, and the driver was excellent.
Good to know
- [About Contact] Please ensure your contact information is accessible. After successful booking, staff will contact you within 24 hours. Visitors from mainland China will be contacted via phone/WeChat; visitors from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas will receive contact information via Klook voucher and be contacted using the contact method you provided.
- [About Transportation] This itinerary requires travelers to arrange their own transportation from their departure point to Xi'an. On the day of travel, it is recommended to arrive at the train station approximately 1 hour before departure, and at the airport 3 hours before departure. If the itinerary is delayed due to the traveler's personal reasons for missing transportation, no refund will be given. We appreciate your understanding.
- [About Entry] All scenic spots require original ID cards or passports/Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan travel permits for entry. Please be sure to bring the identification documents you provided when placing your order. If you are unable to enter the scenic spot due to not bringing the relevant documents or providing incorrect documents, any additional costs incurred will be at your own expense.
- [About Accommodation] Default arrangement is a hotel twin room, with 2 adults per room. This itinerary does not allow for shared rooms. If you are traveling as an odd number of adults, you must purchase a single room supplement. A single traveler will be arranged a separate room; if 3 adults are traveling, an additional "single room supplement" must be purchased, and two rooms will be arranged for you.
- [Recommended Items to Bring]
- Please put your water bottle, rain gear, and personal common medicines into a small carry-on bag.
- The temperature difference during the journey can be significant, so please prepare easy-to-wear and easy-to-remove outerwear to add or remove layers as needed.
- Documents: Identification documents.
- Clothing: Winter cold-proof jacket (assault jacket/thin down jacket) x2, autumn long-sleeved pants x2, swimsuit x1, long pajamas x1, underwear x3, socks x3, sports shoes/hiking shoes x1, warm hat x1, sun hat x1, warm gloves x1.
- Daily necessities: Sunglasses, insulated water bottle, umbrella/raincoat, sunscreen, lip balm, moisturizer, hand warmers, personal toiletries bag, personal common medicines, backpack/waist bag (for carrying personal items in scenic spots).
- Food: There will be dining spots along the way, but you can bring a small amount of food according to your personal preferences.
- Oxygen cylinders and mineral water are provided in the vehicle.
- Given the special nature of this long-distance trip (long duration, large temperature differences, high altitude in some areas), we strongly recommend that visitors with health problems such as heart disease, lung disease, brain disease, blood disorders, high blood pressure or low blood pressure, as well as pregnant women, infants, and seniors over 70, consult a doctor before booking and decide whether to book the itinerary based on medical advice.
- There are souvenir shops in various scenic spots and small shops at rest stops along the way. Please purchase with caution to avoid being deceived. When purchasing goods, you should ask for purchase invoices and relevant certificates. Invoices and certificates should be kept properly. If you shop in these places, it is entirely a personal act and has nothing to do with the travel agency.
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