8-Day Tour of Yunnan Kunming, Dali, Lijiang & Shangri-La
- [Gourmet Delights] Enjoy special meals during your trip, such as Dali Bai ethnic cuisine, and savor the unique flavors of Yunnan.
- [Classic Attractions All in One Trip] This trip covers iconic attractions like Kunming Stone Forest, Erhai Lake, Ideal State, Lijiang Ancient City, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Blue Moon Valley, encompassing natural wonders and cultural relics, showcasing Yunnan's diverse charm.
- [Professional Tour Guide's Attentive Company] Dedicated tour guides with over five years of experience and a passion for tourism will provide in-depth introductions to the history, culture, and legends behind the attractions, making the trip more meaningful.
- [High Photo Opportunity for Internet Celebrities] Covering numerous popular check-in spots like Erhai S Bay and Ideal State, with unique scenery and architectural styles, every casual shot is a masterpiece, sure to go viral on social media.
- [Breathtaking Natural Landscapes] The karst landforms of Kunming Stone Forest are awe-inspiring, the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the azure waters of Blue Moon Valley like a dream fairyland, and the shimmering waves of Erhai Lake with the misty Cangshan Mountains create a strong visual impact and spiritual shock.
- [Capture Beautiful and Cherished Moments] Enjoy a complimentary travel photography + aerial photography dual experience to capture the highlights of your trip! The lens will capture your lively smiles, perfectly blending close-up shots with magnificent scenery.
What to expect
Itinerary Overview
- D1 Departure location - Kunming - Airport pickup - Hotel. Meals: None. Accommodation: Kunming
- D2 Kunming - Stone Forest - Chuxiong / Xiangyun, Hotel. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch. Accommodation: Xiangyun
- D3 Xiangyun or Dali to Dali Pink Cruise to Dali Ideal City to Xizhou Exclusive Internet-Famous Pony Carriage to Thousand-Mu Rice Paddy to Erhai Ecological Corridor S-Bend Cycling to Jinhua Lead Dance and Dati to Travel Photography and Aerial Photography to Erhai Park. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch. Accommodation: Dali
- D4 Dali Ancient Town to Yulong Snow Mountain to Lijiang Ancient Town. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch. Accommodation: Lijiang
- D5 Lijiang to Shuhe Ancient Town to Lijiang. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch. Accommodation: Lijiang
- D6 Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge to Pudacuo National Park. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner. Accommodation: Shangri-La
- D7 Shangri-La Tibetan Culture Center to Dukezong Ancient Town to Lijiang (Bullet Train) to Kunming (Our agency arranges to change to a Lijiang sleeper train back to Kunming or a regular bus back to Kunming) to Kunming. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch. Accommodation: Train
- D8 Kunming to Sweet Home. Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: None
Core Attractions Introduction
- Kunming, known as the "Spring City" where spring is eternal throughout the four seasons, boasts a pleasant climate and rich natural and cultural landscapes. You can stroll along the shores of Dianchi Lake, admire the sparkling water surface, watch seagulls soar across the sky, and experience the agility and beauty of nature.
- Located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming, Yunnan, the Stone Forest features widespread karst topography and stone pillars of various shapes. Reputed as the "First Wonder Under Heaven," it is a World Natural Heritage site and a Global Geopark.
- Located in Dali, Yunnan, Erhai Lake is a highland freshwater lake shaped like a human ear. Its scenery of lakes and mountains is breathtaking, with the "Moon over Erhai" being famous, and it is surrounded by rich attractions.
- Situated between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town was the capital of the ancient Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms, with a history of over 1,200 years. Most buildings inside the city are in the Bai ethnic style, featuring gray bricks and dark tiles, giving a rustic and elegant appearance. With attractions such as the ancient city walls and Foreigners' Street, strolling through it allows you to experience a rich ethnic customs and profound historical and cultural heritage.
- Lijiang Ancient Town is a World Cultural Heritage site with an 800-year history. Inside the ancient town, small bridges span flowing streams, Sifang Street is bustling with activity, and the ancient Naxi ethnic buildings are arranged in an orderly manner.
- Located in Lijiang, Yunnan, Yulong Snow Mountain is the snow-capped mountain range closest to the equator in the Northern Hemisphere that retains snow year-round. Composed of 13 snow peaks, its main peak, Shanzidou, has an altitude of 5,596 meters and is named for its shape resembling a "giant dragon." It features rich landscapes such as glaciers, meadows, and forests, and is also a sacred mountain of the Naxi people, selected as one of the "First Batch of World Tourism Mountains" in 2024.















Reviews
I was originally hesitant about whether to go all-in or join a tour group? After planning a few days of self-guided tours, I found that I really didn't have that much time, so I decided to join this Klook tour group at the last minute before departure. Fortunately, I followed the right group, which saved me a lot of time, transportation, and luggage handling, and also saved a lot of money! The bus arrangement in the itinerary is a three-row bus, which is comfortable to sit in! The professional tour guide has increased our knowledge and understanding of Yunnan! Once again, I would like to thank the tour guide Qiu Ye for leading the group. Her professionalism and dedication have won the trust of all our group members, and the group members have praised her; because of her rich experience in leading groups and her identity as a Yunnan Yi, she can always tell fascinating stories! Every time she arrives at a scenic spot, she can also catch the best photo spots to help us leave beautiful shadows! A good group must have excellent tour guides to add points! I look forward to meeting such an excellent guide Qiu next time!
Even as I can't speak nor understand Chinese, I was able to enjoy the tour with helps from other fellow group members and tour guides. Meals were basic but fair for the price paid. Hotels had some good ones and below expectations. Buses were some good and some had weak aircons. Overall, O really enjoyed it and would book again.
Really recommended for our first time to China, agent sally so helpful, we have some changes, the arrangements were settled perfectly, accomodation okay and transport also good, tour guide also nice and friendly
.The Yunnan travel package was fairly satisfactory, though the itinerary was only moderately organized. Destinations were interesting, and the tour guide was friendly, though not able to speak English; even basic English would help international travelers. Free tickets to Spruce Meadow were provided, while visiting Jade Dragon Snow Mountain required exchanging tickets with an extra fee. This was not managed early, preventing me from reaching the top. Meals were free but no halal options were available. As a Muslim traveler, I understand, but improvements would allow Muslim travelers to participate more comfortably. Overall, the experience was satisfactory, but better ticket management, halal meal options, itinerary planning, and basic English skills for guides would make the package more traveler-friendly.
The tour was great covering 4 cities in Yunnan with a planned schedule. Few of tour guide didn't speak English, but The Chinese tourists people were so kind and nice to give local support! One thing I would advise for a change is the hotel, some hotel had blackouts and water didn't flush which caused a bit of inconvenience. Also i would recommend adding Songzanlin Temple in Shangri-la since it didnt, so i visited on my own. But overall it was a wonderful and memorable trip!! highly recommend.
The 8-day Dali trip was a great experience.The itinerary was well-planned and smooth,and the scenery at Erhai lake was truly stunning.
The tour was great covering 4 cities in Yunnan with a planned schedule. Few of tour guide didn't speak English, but The Chinese tourists people were so kind and nice to give local support! Only part i think it was lacking was the price since it was more expensive for solo Travellers as well as Chienese national foundation day
Yunnan was incredible! We loved the views and unique cultures. Our guide shared lots of fun stories, and the driver did a fantastic job keeping us safe. Perfect getaway.
Itinerary: Too much time is spent at tourist traps designed to rip off visitors, leaving less time for genuinely valuable and worthwhile attractions. Accommodation: Facilities are adequate, but the location is remote and inconvenient. Tour Guide: The tour guide uses storytelling as a guise to promote local products at exorbitant prices. Transportation: Multiple bus transfers are required, and the last-minute coordination and communication are very poor. Attractions: Highly recommend traveling independently. Independent travel is not only cheaper, allowing you to visit more and better places at your own pace, but also reduces the risk of being scammed. Some listed attractions should be avoided, especially the "Shangbala Tibetan Culture Museum," which claims to be a religious site but is just a place to sell overpriced "amulets" or "lucky charms." Furthermore, some listed attractions are not visited at all. For example, Lashi Lake. The tour guide will discourage you from going, claiming "not enough time" or that it's a "waste of money." In that case, these attractions shouldn't be listed in the first place.
itinerary: Too much time spent on scammy tourist traps that are out to grab your money, resulting in shorter time spent on actual and better attractions accomodation options: reasonable amenities, but locations are out of place tour guide: Tour guides will tell you stories in the guise of trying to upsell you on local goods at exorbitant price transport options: multiple transfer of buses with poor last minute coordination and communication attractions: really advise you to just go free and easy. you can go to more and better places at your own pace and at a cheaper rate without getting conned. some of the places listed are must avoid, especially the shambhala tibetan culture museum. claims to be a religious site, but really just out to sell you expensive charms to 'protect/bless' you. did not even go to some of the listed location specifically Lasihai, as the tour guide will advise you that there isn't enough time or it is a waste of money. might as well just not list it there
Good to know
- Yunnan is located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with a large daily temperature difference (12-15 degrees Celsius). Please check the local weather conditions before your trip, pay attention to your attire, check the local weather forecast, bring enough warm clothing, as Yunnan has strong sunshine and ultraviolet rays. For prolonged outdoor activities, please wear a sun hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen to protect your skin. The weather changes frequently, so please bring rain gear.
- Yunnan has high mountains and steep slopes, with strict speed limits. The itinerary areas are at high altitudes with low oxygen content, so the tourist bus speed may sometimes be only 20-30 yards when going uphill. We ask for your understanding.
- Yunnan is a minority ethnic region, so please respect the religious and living customs of the local ethnic minorities.
- The economic development in Yunnan is relatively backward. Hotels of the same star rating have facilities and scale that lag behind those in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions. Some newly built hotels with better facilities are generally located on the outskirts of the city, about 15-20 minutes' drive from the city center (unless there are special circumstances). Due to the unique climate of Yunnan, hotel air conditioning is only turned on for a limited time or not at all during winter. If you need extra quilts, electric blankets, etc., please ask the hotel staff.
- Lijiang is at a high altitude, so please pay attention to rest to prevent altitude sickness. People with heart disease, high blood pressure, and other conditions should be cautious. Please prepare some commonly used personal medicines for emergencies.
- Yunnan is a multi-ethnic province, with a local cuisine that is mainly sour and spicy, and many cold dishes. Group meals for tourists are generally served at tables of 10 people. Yunnan's diet is quite different from other provinces and may not suit your taste, so please be mentally prepared. The local soil and water are slightly acidic, so it is recommended to drink more tea. When traveling, visitors must carry valid identification documents. People under 16 years old need to carry their original household registration book or valid household registration certificate, and infants need to carry their birth certificate.
- When purchasing tourist souvenirs and local specialties, please be careful not to casually touch the displayed samples to prevent accidental damage. Merchants in the ancient city sometimes sell fake goods, so please be careful when making purchases.
- Travel essentials: raincoat or umbrella, sports shoes, cold medicine, stomach medicine, insect repellent ointment, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, etc. (Lijiang has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so please bring slightly thicker clothes, such as sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, light and warm jackets, and wear travel shoes.)
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