7-Day Yunnan Highlights Tour
Discover the magic of Yunnan on this 7-day tour through its most iconic destinations. Begin in Kunming, the “Spring City,” before traveling by bullet train to Dali, where you’ll cruise Erhai Lake to Golden Shuttle Island and explore the photogenic Santorini-inspired village. Experience Dali Ancient Town and ride a Jeep through the S-curve rice fields, then continue to Lijiang, a UNESCO-listed old town with charming canals.
Journey into the Himalayan foothills to Shangri-La, where Tibetan culture comes alive at the Giant Prayer Wheel and Pudacuo National Park. Along the way, marvel at the dramatic Tiger Leaping Gorge and enjoy a traditional Tibetan banquet. The tour concludes with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the serene Lashihai Wetland, offering a perfect blend of cultural immersion, historic towns, and breathtaking landscapes.
Included / Excluded
This tour includes accommodations, guided tours, entrance fees, and transportation. Meals (except breakfast), personal expenses, and optional activities are excluded.
Included
- 6 nights of hotel accommodation
- Bullet train tickets (Kunming↔Dali, Lijiang↔Kunming)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees for listed attractions
- Daily breakfast & 1 Tibetan banquet
Excluded
- Flights to/from Kunming
- Most lunches & dinners
- Optional activities (cable car upgrades, etc.)
- Travel insurance
Tour Map
Route: Kunming → Dali → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Lijiang → Kunming, covering Yunnan’s top cultural and natural sites.
Itinerary
Seven days to explore Yunnan’s ancient towns, Himalayan vistas, and ethnic cultures at a comfortable pace.
Arrive in Kunming and transfer to your hotel. Free time to explore Green Lake Park or local flower markets.
Take a bullet train to Dali. Enjoy a cruise on Erhai Lake to Golden Shuttle Island, then visit the Santorini-inspired village for photos.
Explore Dali Ancient Town, then ride a Jeep to the S-curve rice fields (photography hotspot). Evening free in Lijiang Old Town.
Stop at First Bend of Yangtze River and hike at Tiger Leaping Gorge. Enjoy a Tibetan banquet and explore Dukezong Ancient Town.
Visit the Giant Prayer Wheel and Mandala City, then explore Pudacuo National Park’s alpine lakes. Return to Lijiang.
Tour Lashihai Wetland, take a cable car to Yunlongping Meadow, and stroll Shuhe Ancient Town. Evening bullet train to Kunming.
Visit Flower Markets before your airport transfer.
Note:
- Best time: March–November (pleasant weather).
- Altitude: Shangri-La (3,300m) – acclimate slowly.
- Packing: Layers for cool mountain evenings.
