7D/6N

Accomodation

3 Star Hotel
Transportation

AC Car, Van, Coach
Payment Method

Book now pay later
Meals

Breakfast, Dinner
Guide

Standard English-Speaking Driver/Guide
Arrival City

Kunming Arrival
Departure City

Lijiang Airport
Free Cancellation

Yes , Before 30 days from Departure Date

Overview

This 6 Nights / 7 Days tour of Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang offers a scenic and cultural journey through the heart of Yunnan Province, China. The adventure begins in Kunming, where travelers explore the surreal Stone Forest, a rare karst landscape over 270 million years old, and encounter the colorful Sani tribe. A high-speed train brings you to Dali, home to the Bai ethnic minority, where highlights include the Three Pagodas, a tranquil cruise on Erhai Lake, and a taste of the Bai’s unique Three-Course Tea. From there, continue to Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Lijiang Ancient Town, Mu Palace, and the scenic Black Dragon Pond unfold the charm of the Naxi culture. Visits to the Baisha Frescoes, Dongba Culture Museum, and Shuhe Ancient Town round out this immersive cultural expedition. This journey combines natural beauty, ethnic heritage, and ancient architecture in one of China’s most picturesque regions.

Impotant Notes

Optional cost :
Kunming to Dali, 2nd class high speed train is 25 sd/pax; Dali to Lijiang 2nd class seat: 17usd/pax

Day 01 :

Kunming Arrival (D)

On arrival in Kunming, meet your guide and transfer to hotel.

Day 02 :

Kunming-Stone Forest-Kunming (B/D)

Drive about 1.5 h to Stone Forest. An extremely rare geological phenomenon dating back to 270 million years ago, the Stone Forest is 80 hectares of karst limestone pillars in fantastic shapes that resemble a forest viewed from a distance. The Stone Forest is also home to the Sani tribe, a branch of the diverse and scattered Yi minority renowned for their diligence, embroidery and dancing.

Day 03 :

Kunming-Dali (B/D)

High speed train: D8716 0806/1019 or similar

Take the morning High-speed train to Dali (2hours).

Explore in the Dali Ancient Town with a history of 1,300 years, which is the home to Bai minority. The town, whose format is like a chess board with four gates guarding in the four directions, stands between Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake, a natural configuration that seems specially designed for a good bountiful life.

Day 04 :

Dali (B/D)

Proceed to visit the Three Pagodas, followed by a 1.5 hours cruise on the Erhai Lake (named for its ear-like shape). Visit the Bai minority’s village and market, and taste the Bai’s Three-Course Tea.

Day 05 :

Dali-Lijiang (B/D)

High speed train: C369 0800/0947 or similar

Overland drive 2.5 hours to Lijiang.

Upon arrival, visit the Lijiang Ancient Town and the Royal Mu Palace.

A gathering place of the Naxi minority, Lijiang Ancient Town is a mountain town of stone and tile, laced with canals and lanes, which has been listed as an UNESCO world monument. The ancient town is in the form of an official

ink stone. Unlike most of the old towns in China, there is no city wall due to a superstitious belief of the local ruler whose family name is Mu (tree), when encircled by walls, would be Kun (besieged).

Day 06 :

Lijiang (B/D)

A whole day tour to the Black Dragon Pond with Dongba Culture Museum, Baisha Frescos, Yuhu village and Shuhe Ancient Town.

The Black Dragon Pond, surrounded by walkways, willows and chestnut trees, is the best known and most frequently visited park in Lijiang. The Five phoenixes Pavilion built in early 17th century possesses intricately joined and beautifully painted eaves. North of Lijiang County finds the Liulidian and Daobaoji Temple at Baisha village, housing 558 mural painting on 12 walls that date back to the Ming Dynasty in 1385.

Day 07 :

Lijiang Departure (B)

Transfer to Lijiang Airport for departure flight.