Day 1 – Arrival in Kunming | Gateway to Yunnan
Arrive in Kunming, the “City of Eternal Spring.” Enjoy a seamless airport-to-hotel transfer and unwind at your boutique hotel. Take the evening to relax or stroll nearby streets, gently easing into Yunnan’s laid-back rhythm.
Overnight: Kunming
Meals: —
Day 2 – Kunming | Temples, Stone Forests & Local Life
Begin your exploration with a visit to Yuantong Temple, Kunming’s oldest Buddhist sanctuary. Journey to the Naigu Stone Forest, a UNESCO-recognized limestone wonder shaped by time and legend. Stroll through Green Lake Park and savor authentic Yunnan flavors at popular local restaurants.
Overnight: Kunming
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 – Kunming → Dali | High-Speed Train & Lakeside Charm
Travel in comfort by first-class high-speed train to Dali. Discover the elegant culture of the Bai ethnic minority in Xizhou Village, cycle along the shimmering shores of Erhai Lake, and wander the atmospheric Dali Ancient City, framed by mountains and sky.
Overnight: Dali
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 – Dali → Lijiang | Ancient Towns & Mountain Views
Enjoy a scenic private transfer to Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Lijiang Ancient Town, admire reflections at Black Dragon Pool, and climb Lion Hill for panoramic views of tiled rooftops and distant peaks. Immerse yourself in Naxi culture and local cuisine.
Overnight: Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 – Lijiang | Naxi Traditions & Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Visit a Naxi shaman family, learning ancient rituals and making traditional Naxi pancakes. Ascend Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by cable car to the Glacier Park, where alpine beauty and sacred landscapes create a truly awe-inspiring experience.
Overnight: Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6 – Lijiang → Shangri-La | Gorges & Tibetan Highlands
Travel north toward the Tibetan Plateau, stopping at the legendary Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the world’s deepest canyons. Arrive in Shangri-La, a land of prayer flags, mountain air, and spiritual calm.
Overnight: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 – Shangri-La | Tibetan Culture & Natural Sanctuaries
Explore Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan. Wander through the pristine beauty of Pudacuo National Park, and gain rare insight into daily life with a Tibetan lama experience, offering a deeper spiritual connection.
Overnight: Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 – Departure from Shangri-La
Enjoy a relaxed morning before your hotel-to-airport transfer, departing with unforgettable memories of Yunnan’s landscapes, cultures, and sacred traditions.
Meals: Breakfast
