Spring city, ancient towns, and China's most diverse ethnic cultures
Yunnan is China's most ethnically diverse province — home to 25 of China's 55 ethnic minorities. Visit the Spring City of Kunming, cycle around Erhai Lake in Dali, wander the cobblestone streets of Lijiang Old Town (Naxi culture), and experience Tibetan-influenced Shangri-La. Mild weather year-round, stunning landscapes, and cultures you won't find anywhere else in China.
| Duration | 8 days / 7 nights |
| Group Type | Private (1-10 travelers) |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
| Best Season | Year-round (best: March-October) |
| Cities Visited | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La |
| Regions | Southwest China |
500 sq km of towering karst limestone pillars — a surreal landscape resembling a petrified forest, formed 270 million years ago.
Explore Stone Forest (Shilin) →Cycle around an alpine lake, explore Dali's ancient town, and visit Bai minority villages known for tie-dye and architecture.
Explore Erhai Lake & Dali →A UNESCO World Heritage site of cobblestone streets, wooden Naxi houses, and running canals beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Explore Lijiang Old Town →One of the world's deepest gorges — 3,790m from river to rim, with thundering rapids between Jade Dragon and Haba Snow Mountains.
Explore Tiger Leaping Gorge →
1,000 rooms rising above Lhasa — the former winter residence of the Dalai Lama and Tibet's most iconic landmark.
Explore Potala Palace →Airport pickup. Visit Green Lake Park.
Overnight: Kunming hotel
Full day at the Stone Forest (Shilin) — 500 sq km of karst limestone formations. Evening: cross-bridge rice noodles dinner.
Overnight: Kunming hotel
Morning train to Dali (2 hours). Afternoon: Dali Ancient Town, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple.
Overnight: Dali hotel
Boat cruise on Erhai Lake. Visit Xizhou Bai minority village — traditional tie-dye and architecture.
Overnight: Dali hotel
Drive to Lijiang (3.5 hours). Afternoon: Lijiang Old Town walk, Mu Palace.
Overnight: Lijiang hotel
Day trip to Tiger Leaping Gorge — 3,790m deep, one of the world's deepest river gorges. Hike the upper trail.
Overnight: Lijiang hotel
Drive to Shangri-La (3,200m). Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge's upper section and First Bend of Yangtze en route. Afternoon: Songzanlin Monastery.
Overnight: Shangri-La hotel
Transfer to Diqing Shangri-La Airport.
Reference Price
Based on double occupancy
Single supplement: +$500
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