5 days
Yunnan

(Includes Breakfast)

Meet our local guide upon arrival of Kunming and check-in to your hotel. After a short rest we start our guided tour to see the fabulous Stone Forest. 

(Includes Breakfast, Lunch)

Take a morning flight to Dali, renowned for its historical artefacts and ethnic culture.

Meet our guide upon arrival and take a short stroll around the entrance area to Erhai Lake.

After lunch, we visit the Three Pagodas in Chongshen Monastery which has a history of over 1,800 years. 

Later, we visit Dali Town and walk around its historic ancient streets. Enjoy a relaxing time with the local people of Dali. Afterwards we climb up the City Wall of Dali for panoramic views across Erhai Lake.

(Includes Breakfast, Lunch)

After breakfast, we drive to Lijiang Ancient Town (183km), by air conditioned private transportation.

Explore the Old Town of Lijiang, with a history more than 800 years. Afterwards we visit Black Pond pagoda, which majestically overlooks Jade Mountain.

(Includes Breakfast, Lunch)

Today we drive to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountains, which stretch 22 miles and are 13 miles wide.

We take a sightseeing bus for a short visiting alongside the Baishuihe River and take a chair-lift to Yak Meadow. After lunch, we take a stroll through a traditional ethnic minority village. 

(Optional)*Special Show Lijiang Impression Ethnic Show in Ganhaizi Meadow. Tickets must be requested well in advance.

(Includes Breakfast)

After breakfast, we drive to visit the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge, a scenic canyon on the Jinsha River. 

* The tour itinerary can change to fly to Hong Kong instead of Shanghai if you prefer. Price difference will apply.

(Includes Breakfast, Lunch)

We leave Lijang today. Our guide and driver will come to meet you at hotel and transfer you to airport, for re-joining the next section of your tour, such as to Shanghai, Hong Kong etc. For details please contact our Travel Consultants.

Dates & Prices

Interested in this tour?
Private tour min. 2 people
March - May 2018
Twin share ex flights, per person
£900
June - Aug 2018
Twin share ex flights, per person
£850
Sept - Nov 2018
Twin share ex flights, per person
£950
  • All airport/hotel transfers.
  • Flight from Kunming to Dali.
  • Sightseeing tours (including entrance fee) by professional English-speaking tour guide.
  • Selections of good 4 star hotels in well furnished rooms with private facilities.
  • All breakfast, most lunches and dinners as specified in the itinerary. Several meals not included to allow more free time for you. Trying out food by yourselves can be part of the great holiday experience.
  • Flight to arrive Kunming and leave from Lijiang. Guide fare: Chengdu - Kunming £, Lijiang - Shanghai £.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Tips - recommend £3 for guide and £2 for driver per day but not compulsory.
  • Optional tours and extensions.

Accommodation

BEIJING - Beijing Royal Phoenix Hotel 4*, Xian - Sunda Gentleman International Hotel, Chengdu - Yinhe Dynasty Hotel, Guilin - Guihu Hotel (Guilin Park Hotel),Yangshuo- New Street International Hotel, Shanghai -  Anting Villa Hotel 4*

(Or similar subject to availability)

How to book

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