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8 Day Scenic Yunnan Driving Tour

Kunming → Dali → Lijiang → Shangri-La

  8 Day Scenic Yunnan Driving Tour


  Yunnan province is one of China's hidden treasures with its large population of ethnic minorities living in the foothills bordering the spectacular Tibetan plateau. Kunming is the gateway city to unusual land formations and minority enclaves. Dali is an old town on a beautiful mountain lake where you can stroll the shoreline and explore the alleyways of the village. Lijiang, a more than 800 year old town of the Naxi Dongba culture, skirts the base of the revered Jade dragon snow mountain peaks. Tiger Leaping Gorge, on the other side of the Jade Dragon Mountains, is one of the world's deepest river canyons. At the end of this 15 kilometer long gorge you will enter a region of Tibetan ethnicity. The town of Shangri-La is surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery and hundreds of bird and mammal species. Your tour culminates in a traverse of the environmentally diverse Pudacuo National Park.
Length 8 Days
Tour Code Yunnan-2
Our Advantages • Zero shopping stops at ripoff commission factories.
  Your time and money is better spent.
• Flexible time schedule to suit your pace.
  No rush and can cater to children's needs.
• Guides selected and trained by American management.
  Excellent English, accommodating, family friendly.
• Meals are in quality local restaurants.
  We order according to your tastes and diet.
• Western style service.
  Our agents and guides are there to make you happy.
Hotel We offer many hotel options to suit your style and budget. For families we can suggest hotel suites and serviced apartments. Breakfasts shown in the itinerary are assumed to be part of the hotel package. You may arrange your own hotel if you prefer.
Dates As this is a private tour you can select dates best for your schedule.
Cost Please email us for a current quotation. Airfare discounts vary. We can also quote with train tickets for some segments.

Get a quote or customize this tour

E-mail: book@thechinaguide.com
Phone: (+8610) 8532-1860
Tour Code: Yunnan-2

Tour Itinerary

Location Schedule Meals











Day
1
Kunming Arrival Meet at the airport by your Kunming guide and driver
Options (according to your arrival time):
  1) City tour
  2) Stroll around Green Lake
  3) Bird and flower market
  4) Bamboo temple
Dance show "Dynamic Yunnan"
L
Day
2
Kunming Golden Temple
Visit Shilin, the Stone Forest (from Kunming 126 km / 75 miles)
Drive back to Kunming
Dinner on your own
B, L
Day
3
Kunming - Dali Morning flight to Dali (30 minutes)
Met at the airport by your Dali guide and driver
Shacun village - Cormorant fishing culture
Boat ride on Erhai Lake (1 hour)
Tour a traditional Bai minority residence
Three Pagodas Temple
Overnight in Dali Old Town
B, L
Day
4
Dali - Lijiang Drive to Lijiang (380 km / 236 miles)
Enroute visit Xizhou and Xinhua villages, home of the ethnic Bai people
Lunch overlooking Black Dragon Pool
Overnight in Lijiang Old Town
B, L
Day
5
Lijiang Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and stroll through meadows below the mountains
Drive to Baisha Village
Lunch in Baisha
Tour Baisha Murals and the embroidery school
Overnight in Lijiang Old Town
B, L
Day
6
Lijiang - Shangri-La Drive to Shangri-La (Zhongdian) via Tiger Leaping Gorge (300 km / 186 miles)
Walk and have lunch in Tiger Leaping Gorge
Visit the Tibetan town of Dukezong en route to Shangri-La
Overnight in Shangri-La
B, L
Day
7
Shangri-La Pudacuo National Park
Local lunch
Songzanlin Tibetan Temple
Overnight in Shangri-La
B, L
Day
8
Depart Shangri-La Transfer from your hotel to the airport according to your schedule -

Get a quote or customize this tour Your Private Tour Includes Not Included
E-mail: book@thechinaguide.com
Phone: (+8610) 8532-1860
Tour Code: Yunnan-2
  • No shopping factory stops.
  • Private English speaking guide.
  • Private vehicle and driver.
  • Meals listed include unlimited Coke, Sprite, bottled water or Chinese tea. Also one local beer per meal.
  • Free bottled water provided in your vehicle.
  • Entrance tickets to sights specified.
  • Hotels as specified in your quotation.
  • Economy class air tickets and train tickets as specified in your quotation.
  • Tips for your guide and driver for good service.
  • International travel and medical insurance.
  • Personal expenses, laundry, extra hotel services.
  • Changes to your itinerary which involve additional expenses.


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