6 Days Yunnan Tour: Lijiang Shangri-La Kunming Tour
Less than a week for the essential parts of Yunnan? We offer the heart of captivating Yunnan through Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Kunming in 6 days. First-timers seeking ethnic culture and soft nature adv
🗓️ 6 Days / 5 Nights 👥 Private 🌐 English Guide ⭐ 4.8/5 (87 reviews)
Tour Highlights
✓ Arrival in Lijiang | Pick-up Service, Lijiang Old Town, Black Dragon Pond Park, Mu Palace
✓ Lijiang Tour | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Spruce Meadow), Blue Moon Valley, Baisha Murals, Lijiang Old Town (Sifang Square)
✓ Lijiang - Shangri-La | First Bend of the Yangtze River (Observation Deck), Tiger Leaping Gorge (Upper Section)
✓ Shangri-La Tour | Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Tibetan Family Visit, Dukezong Ancient Town
✓ Shangri-La to Kunming by Flight | Stone Forest
✓ Kunming Departure | Check-out & Transfer Service
Detailed Itinerary
D1 Arrival in Lijiang | Pick-up Service, Lijiang Old Town, Black Dragon Pond Park, Mu Palace
Nǐ hǎo! Welcome to Lijiang, the most popular destination in Yunnan Province. Upon your arrival at the airport or train station, our team will meet you at the exit to greet you and escort you to Lijiang Old Town. They will also assist with your hotel check-in.Lijiang Arrival Ideas (by Flight or High
D2 Lijiang Tour | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Spruce Meadow), Blue Moon Valley, Baisha Murals, Lijiang Old Town (Sifang Square)
After breakfast, we will depart from Lijiang Old Town to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (composed of 13 peaks). It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a sacred mountain for the local Naxi people and is considered the embodiment of their deity, "Sanduo." The mountain is named for its ap
D3 Lijiang - Shangri-La | First Bend of the Yangtze River (Observation Deck), Tiger Leaping Gorge (Upper Section)
After breakfast, depart from Lijiang to ShangriLa, exploring breathtaking natural landscapes along the way.Our first stop is the First Bend of the Yangtze River (长江第一湾), where the river makes a sharp 180° turn from south to northeast. We’ll head up to the observation deck so you can get a full view
D4 Shangri-La Tour | Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Tibetan Family Visit, Dukezong Ancient Town
This morning, we’ll visit Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist site in Yunnan. Built in 1679, its grand design earned it the nickname "Little Potala Palace."At 3,380 meters, you can explore three main halls (Zhacang Hall, Jikang Hall and Sakyamuni Hall) where monks still chan
D5 Shangri-La to Kunming by Flight | Stone Forest
This morning, we\'ll take you to the airport for your one-hour flight to Kunming. Once you land, our team will be there to meet you at the arrival hall and get you settled in.Next, we’ll drive 1.5 hours to the Stone Forest (石林), a UNESCO site formed over 270 million years (marine sedimentation → crus
D6 Kunming Departure | Check-out & Transfer Service
After breakfast, enjoy half day tour to West Hill (Dragon Gate, Taoist Grottoes) before depart Kunming.Next, we’ll visit West Hill (西山) on the shores of Dianchi Lake. Known as "The Best Scenic Spot in Yunnan," it’s home to the Dragon Gate Grottoes, an impressive Taoist site hand-carved ove
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Included
- ✓ Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- ✓ Professional English-speaking guide
- ✓ All transportation per itinerary
- ✓ Entrance fees to listed attractions
- ✓ Airport transfers on arrival and departure
❌ Excluded
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Personal expenses and tips
- ✗ Visa fees (if applicable)