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Highlights
Experience the best of Yunnan! This 9-day itinerary blends breathtaking natural landscapes with rich cultural encounters. Discover iconic 5A scenic spots and hidden gems, immersing yourself in the diverse ethnic tapestry of this captivating region.
Highlights include
Exploring ancient towns and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Witnessing stunning mountain vistas and pristine lakes.
Engaging with unique ethnic cultures and traditions (Bai, Naxi, Tibetan,
Mosuo).
Savoring authentic Yunnan cuisine.
7-Day Yunnan Extra
Come for the sights, stay for the magic. Pick your vibe. Roll with the day.
🦋 Visit Butterfly Spring, step in the legend of the Bai community
🎨 Hands-on tie-dye experience in Zhoucheng Village – your custom souvenir awaits.
🏛 Culture Stop Ideas:
Stroll through Xizhou Ancient Town- Bai architecture and charm.
Visit Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple–reminisce the martial arts novel 天龙八部 by Jin Yong
Wander along Longkan Wharf (龙龛码头)- where mist meets magic.
🍽 Food Mood:
Lunch in Xizhou Ancient Town- rustic Bai flavors in a historic setting.
🌄 Afternoon Wandering:
Slow strolls, hidden alleys, and temple gazing.
🎒Vibe Check:
Go slow. Let Dali unfold like a classic storybook.
Day 2
Eastern Dali - Coastal Curves and Artistic Feels
🚴♀️ Morning Energy Options:
Chill cycle or jog along Panxi S-Bend(磻溪 S 弯)- winding road, epic lake views.
Stop whenever, wherever – it’s about the journey.
🎨 Artistic Afternoon Picks:
Lunch in Shuanglang(双廊), where every corner is camera-ready.
Options:
Visit Yang Liping Art Space (杨丽萍太阳宫艺术空间)- dance meets design.
Boat ride to Nanzhao Island (南诏风情岛)- breezy and beautiful.
Leisure stroll through Wenbi Village or grab a lakeside coffee.
Play a game of golf in Canghai Golf Club (苍海高尔夫) – 2,000 meters above sea level, providing a cool and refreshing climate ideal for golfing.
Wild mushrooms picking (available from June to August) – follow our host to the local mountains to pick the wild mushrooms in season.
🧘Mood Match:
Slow and Easy. Coastal breeze in your hair, no real schedule in mind.
Day 3
Shaxi Ancient Town (沙溪古镇) - Serenity and Mountain Roads
🚐 Roadtrip Feels:
Depart Dali → Shaxi Ancient Town (a famous historical and cultural town where nature, clear streams, swaying willows, and picturesque mountains, are blended harmoniously to create a serene and peaceful atmosphere)
Drive on the highway surrounds with scenic mountain views and stop for a coffee break at a mountaintop cafe.
🌿Shaxi Flow:
Lunch in the heart of Shaxi Ancient Town – stream-side chill.
LSnap shots on Yujin Bridge if morning mist rolls in.
LFlip through pages at the Librairie Avant-Garde- literature meets local life.
🎒 Later:
Slow ride to Lijiang Old Town- get ready for tomorrow’s mountain majesty.
📸Energy Check:
Today’s a “pause and breathe” kind of day.
Day 4
Lijiang's Crown Jewels — Snow Mountain and Storytelling
☀️ Morning: Nature and Sacred Spaces
🌨 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (玉龙雪山) – the Naxi people’s sacred mountain. Majestic, mystical at 5,596m above sea level
💧 Blue Moon Valley (蓝月谷) – turquoise water, epic mountain views, and love legend vibes.
🎭 Afternoon: Culture Immersion
Immerse yourself in the captivating “Lijiang Eternal Love” show (丽江千古情表演), a grand musical that vividly recreates Lijiang’s thousand-year history and legends. https://www.songcn.com/EternalLove/Lj.shtml
🌬Vibe Check:
Big skies, sacred energy, and some seriously cinematic moments.
Day 5
Gorge, Villages and Roaring Rivers
⛰ Morning: Epic Energy
Hike or gaze in awe at Tiger Leaping Gorge (虎跳峡)- one of the world’s deepest and most dramatic river canyons, where the Jinsha River roars between towering cliffs.
🏡 Afternoon: Discover the charming Jade Lake Village, an ancient Naxi village nestled at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Lijiang Yuhu Village (The first village at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a charming ancient Naxi village).
🏞 Mood Match:
A bit of grit, a lot of soul. Mountains, myths, and a river that never sleeps.
Day 6
Tibetan Shangri-La - Pagodas, Parks and Plateau Magic
📿 Morning: Cultural Anchors
Visit the Harmonious Pagoda (和谐塔中塔) – Tibetan white pagoda vibes and peaceful presence.
🌿 Afternoon: Choose Your Own Escape
🥾 Pudacuo National Park(普达措国家公园) -scenic spot with breathtaking natural landscapes and rich biodiversity.
🐎 Napa Lake(纳帕海) horseback ride –plateau seasonal lake, a wetland ecological reserve, with different scenery in four seasons, a paradise for tourism and photography lovers.
🎉 Evening Energy
Feast at a Tibetan Banquet(藏族扎雅土司宴会) – traditional Tibetan food, musicand dance. It’s a party in the highlands.
🎨 Vibe Check:
High altitude, high culture, and heart-opening views.
Day 7
Monastery, Ancient Town and Giant Wheel
🌄 Morning: Peace and Presence
Visit Songzanlin Monastery (松赞林寺)- the “Little Potala Palace”, If you can’t get to Tibet, then come to Shangri-La to encounter another “Potala Palace”.
🛕 Afternoon: Wander Back in Time
Roam through Dukezong Ancient Town(独克宗古城)–a post station on the ancient Tea Horse Road, a network of caravan paths winding through the mountains of Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet, also known as Southwest Silk Road.
Spin the Giant Prayer Wheel-21 meters high, 60 tons in total weight, the prayer wheel is made of gilded pure copper, containing 1.24 million scriptures and mantras, and 16 tons of various Buddhist treasures.
🛌 Overnight:
Return to Lijiang — maybe explore its lively night market or just chill.
🔔 Mood Match:
Reflective, meditative, and just a little bit magical.
What’s included:
Transportation: a 7-seater car with a driver-guide will be provided for groups of 4–5 people. We will arrange pick-up from Dali Airport or train station at the start of your tour and drop-off at Lijiang Airport or train station on your departure day.
Accommodation:
Dali – double room in a clean and cosy homestay
Lijiang – double room in a clean and cosy homestay
Shangri-La – choice of 4* or 5* hotel
Lugu Lake – double room in a clean and cosy homestay
Meals: inclusive of daily breakfast at homestay/hotel, lunch and dinner in restaurants (tried and recommended by local hosts and guide). Halal food is also widely available.
Activities: except for optional activity/scenic spot, all entry tickets are included.
Safety: due to the high altitude of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Shangri-La, travellers with chronic illnesses or elderly individuals should consult a doctor to determine if it is safe for them to visit high-altitude areas.
What’s excluded:
Flights: please arrange and book your international and domestic flights from your home country to Dali or Lijiang.
Trains: if you are traveling to or from another city within China, kindly arrange and book your train tickets in advance. Additional information on booking China train tickets is available in the FAQ section.
Travel Insurance: it is strongly recommended that you purchase travel and medical insurance with adequate coverage.
Other Expenses: excursions and activities not included in the itinerary are at your own expense.
