12 Days Yunnan Panorama Tour (Kunming Yuanyang Jianshui Dali Lijiang Shangri-La)

Welcome to Kunming, the Capital City of Yunnan Province! Upon arrival in Kunming, your guide will meet you at the airport/train station and escort you to your hotel. You can have a good rest in your hotel. You can explore on your own based on your arrival time. Feel free to seek practical suggestion

This morning, you will visit West Hill (Xishan Hill) before driving 80km (1.5 hours) to Shilin Stone Forest, a World Heritage Site of South China Karst. After explore Stone Forest, you will overnight in Shilin.West Hill (Xishan西山), located by the shores of Dianchi Lake, is known as the West Hill bec

This morning, you will depart Shilin and head to visit Yuanyang Rice Terrace (Honghe Hani Rice Terraces). It will takes 4 hours (300km) to reach Yuanyang of Honghe. After enjoy the sunset at Bada Rice Terraces, you will have a rest at your hotel.Created by the Hani Minority people, the Cultural Land

Today, you will spend a full day exploring the Yuanyang Rice Terraces and gaining a better understanding of why they are listed as a World Cultural Heritage site. They are truly a must-see attraction for any visitor to Yunnan.Follow your guide to hike through the terraced fields, you will discover t

This morning, you will have the chance to explore local ethnic market/bazaar in Yuanyang before heading to Jianshui Ancient Town (130km; 2.5h).During market days in the Hani ethnic town, residents from various ethnic groups such as Hani, Yao, Miao, Dai, Zhuang, and Yi gather, providing a great oppor

This morning, you will enjoy a half-day tour around Jianshui for Double Dragon Bridge (Twin Dragon Bridge), Tuanshan Village before heading back to Kunming. You will first visit Double Dragon Bridge (Shuanglong Bridge), an iconic landmark in Jianshui. It is recognized as one of the ten great ancient

In this morning, you will be escorted to the train station for a high speed train to Dali (about 2 hours). Upon your arrival at Dali train station, our local tour guide and driver will meet you at the exit. They will then escort you to visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, providing a deep i

Start your delightful day by immersing yourself in the lively Xizhou Local Market(喜洲市场)! There\'s no better way to get under the skin of a place than by exploring its local market, here you can witness firsthand the local customs and mouth-watering dietary habits. This market has been a gathering spo

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

After breakfast, you’ll depart from Lijiang to ShangriLa, exploring breathtaking natural landscapes along the way. Your first stop is the First Bend of the Yangtze River (长江第一湾), where the majestic river makes a dramatic 180degree turn from south to northeast within just one kilometer. You’ll get to

This morning, our guide will take you to visit Songzanlin Monastery (松赞林寺, also known as Ganden Sumtsenling Monastery), a sprawling complex perched at an altitude of 3,380 meters. Founded in 1679 by the Fifth Dalai Lama, Songzanlin Monastery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Provin

After breakfast, it is time to end your 12 Days Best of Yunnan Tour. You will have some free time in Shangri-La and explore more on your own pace till your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to next destination.Departure Ideas: Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) is a smaller airport that