Wild Yunnan 8 Days Tour: Kunming-Dali-Lijiang- Shangri-La
Itinerary
Start in Kunming and end in Shangri-La! With the Explorer tour Wild Yunnan 8D: Kunming-Dali-Lijiang- Shangri-La , you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Kunming, China and 3 other destinations in China. Wild Yunnan 8D: Kunming-Dali-Lijiang- Shangri-La includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Introduction
This 8-day tour will let you explore the best destinations of Yunnan, Kungming – Dali – Lijiang -Shangri-L. You will discover the natural beauty of Yunnan including Stone Forest, Erhai Lake, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Napahai Lake, etc. Moreover, you will enjoy different cultures for various ethnic groups in Yunnan including Yi, Bai, Naxi, Tibetan, etc. Walk in the ancient towns and villages including Dali Old Town, Xizhou Old Town, Zhoucheng Village, Lijiang Old Town, Yuhu Village, Baisha Old Town, Shuhe Old Town, Dukezong Old Town, and Xiaojiezi Tibetan Village etc. Visit the landmark temple and monastery of Dali and Shangri-la: Chongsheng Temple and Songzanlin Monastery.
Day 1 Arrival Kunming
Upon arrival Kunming by bullet train/flight, our driver picks you up at Kunming station/airport. Transfer to hotel for overnight.
Overnight at Kunming 4-star hotel
Meal: None
Day 2 Kunming to Dali by Bullet Train
At 08:30 am, meet your tour guide at the hotel and then drive about 85km to the Stone Forest.
In the afternoon, drive back to Kunming and visit Birds and Flowers Market. Then stroll around the Green Lake.
In the evening, take a 2-hour bullet train to Dali. Meet your local guide and driver, then transfer to hotel for overnight.
Transport: Private Vehicle + Bullet Train
Overnight at Dali nice guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3 Sightseeing in Dali
In the morning, explore Dali Old Town including the Foreigners’ Street, the Ancient City Wall of Dali and The Gate Tower. Then drive to visit Three Pagodas in Chongsheng Monastery.
In the afternoon, transfer to Xizhou Old Town. Walk around this old town to see Bai ethnic traditional archetecture. Taste local three-course tea in Xizhou.
Afterwards, drive to Haishe Park to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Erhai Lake.
After that, drive to Zhoucheng Village. Pay a visit to local Tie-Dyeing workshop.
Transfer back to hotel.
Transport: Private Vehicle
Overnight at Dali nice guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4 Dali to Lijiang by Car
In the morning, drive 3 hours to Lijiang. Upon arrival, visit Black Dragon Pool and Dongba Culture Musuem. Then enjoy your free time in Lijiang Old Town.
At 5:00 pm, meet your guide again at Big Waterwheel spot(大水车) in Lijiang Old Town and transfer to hotel.
Transport: Private Vehicle
Overnight at Lijiang nice guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast
Day 5 Sightseeing in Lijiang
In the morning at 09:00 am, visit Baisha Old Town and Baisha Murals. Afterwards, drive to visit Yuhu Village and Former Residence of Joseph Rock. Please note, you can visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain instead of Baisha Old Town if you prefer the snow mountain rather than the old village this morning.
In the afternoon, transfer to visit Shuhe Old Town.
Transport: Private Vehicle
Overnight at Lijiang nice guesthouse
Meal: Breakfast
Day 6 Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La by Car
In the morning, drive to Qiaotou Town. On the way, have a view of the First Bend of Yangtze River from afar and drive to Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge and stop for 5 minutes for photograph.
Then go on driving to Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge for hiking (about 3 hours). Hike from a place named “14km” to Tina’s Guesthouse.
In the afternoon at 3:30 pm, drive to Shangri-la. Upon arrival, stroll around Dukezong Ancient Town and walk up to the top of Guishan Hill to see the Grand Prayer Wheel and have a panoramic view of Shangri-La city.
Transport: Private Vehicle
Overnight in Shangri-La 4-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 7 Sightseeing in Shangri-La
Pick you up at the hotel. Then drive to visit Songzanlin Monastery and then pay a visit to a local Tibetan village—Xiaojiezi Village and family around the monastery. In the afternoon, transfer to visit Napahai Lake.
In the late afternoon, drive back to your hotel.
Please note: Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
Transport: Private Vehicle
Overnight in Shangri-La 4-star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure from Shangri-La
Transfer you to the Shangri-La Airport as per your flight time, where the wonderful tour concludes.
Meal: Breakfast
