Yunnan Highlights Mini Group Tour
This 7-day small-group tour links Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La and Lijiang by road and rail, with time to see Yunnan’s main landscapes and cultural sites at a measured pace. In Kunming, the route includes Green Lake and the Stone Forest before the bullet train to Dali. The journey continues through Xizhou, Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Ancient Town, Songzanlin Monastery, Napahai Lake, Lijiang Old Town and Black Dragon Pool. It also includes visits connected with Bai, Tibetan and Naxi culture, plus a stop in a local tie-dye workshop. The tour is sold for group departures with a minimum of 2 travellers. Accommodation, breakfast, selected entrance tickets, bottled water and the Kunming to Dali second-class bullet train are included.
Key details
7 days
6 nights
Route
China
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
7 days
Travel style
Small groups
Minimum travellers
2
Destinations
Kunming, Dali, Xizhouzhen, Shangri-La, Lijiang
Highlights
- Small group travel
- Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La and Lijiang in one route
- Stone Forest, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Lijiang Old Town
- Bai, Tibetan and Naxi cultural stops
- Bullet train from Kunming to Dali
Itinerary
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Kunming
Arrival in Kunming
Arrive at Kunming airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.No meal - 2
Dali
Kunming to Dali via Stone Forest
Start with Green Lake in Kunming, then continue to the Stone Forest. In the late afternoon, take the bullet train to Dali and transfer to the hotel.Breakfast - 3
Xizhouzhen
Xizhou, Erhai Lake and Dali Ancient Town
Visit Xizhou for Bai architecture and three-course tea, then continue to Zhoucheng for a tie-dye workshop. Afterward, see Erhai Lake and Dali Ancient Town before returning to the hotel.Breakfast
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Accommodation in hotels of the stated standard or similar
- Breakfast each day
- Entrance tickets mentioned in the itinerary
- Two bottles of water per person per day
- Shared air-conditioned vehicle
- Second-class bullet train from Kunming to Dali
- English-speaking guide cum driver for 2-4 travellers
- Separate driver and guide services for 5-10 travellers
What's not included
- Lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance
- Chinese visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Optional programs and activities
- Any separate airport or hotel transfer
- Air and rail tickets to or from Yunnan
- Single room supplement and gratuities
Dates & availability
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.