Highlights

  • Visit Xizhou Ancient Town to learn about Bai culture

  • Discover the largest northern village of Dali, its orderly square layout and the rich cultural heritage of the Bai people

  • Enjoy the beautiful view of Erhai Sea, walk or ride along the Erhai Sea

  • Witness the grandeur of the southernmost snow-capped peak in China, and immerse in the natural beauty of Yak Meadow

  • Explore the ancient charm of Lijiang Old Town, relish the slow lifestyle of the Naxi people, and admire the centuries-old Baisha Murals

  • Visit the First Bend of the Yangtze River, embark on a journey to witness the breathtaking scenery of the Yangtze River's First Bend

  • Stepping into the Dukezong Old Town is akin to wandering through a time capsule, where ancient traditions and modern life harmoniously coexist

5 Days Yunnan Tour to Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangrila Travel Map

ITINERARY Close All

Day 1Arrive in Kunming

Arrive in Kunming by plane and we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. 

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Kunming
Meals: Breakfast

Day 2Travel around Erhai Lake in Dali

After breakfast, we will take you to the railway station in Dali and transfer you to the hotel. After that, we will be visiting the Xizhou, which is not only a famous historic city, but also a typical commercial town of Bai people. It is one of the cradles of National capitalism of Bai people, and a famous hometown to overseas Chinese in Yunnan. Afterwards, we are going to visit the Zhoucheng(tie dying), which is the largest and the farthest northern village of Dali City. The village has 7,571 inhabitants of 1,470 families. The entire village is in a square shape with row upon row of houses. we will head to visit the visit the Erhai Lake, This is an alpine fault lake in Yunnan province. Its name means "Ear-shaped Sea", due to its shape as seen by locals and travelers. 

Traffic: Train
Hotel: Overnight in Dali Landscape Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
  • Xizhou Ancient Town

    Xizhou Ancient Town

  • Erhai Lake

    Erhai Lake

Day 3Explore the Old Town in Lijiang

After breakfast, we will drive to Lijiang. then we will be visiting the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Yak Meadow, Located 25 kilometers north of Lijiang. It is the southernmost snow-capped mountain in China and the ocean glacier nearest to the equator of all the snow mountains in Eurasia. Yak Meadow is the important part of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Visit the Lijiang old Town is officially called "Dayan Town", "Dayan" literally means a "great ink stab", a graphic description of the town's location on a piece of rich flatland fed by a river and surrounded by green mountains. Baisha Village, Wandering around the village, one can enjoy the slow lifestyle of the Naxi People and their friendly smiling faces.The Baisha Murals cannot be missed. These Murals are representative of Lijiang Murals and their creation took about three hundred years, from the early Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Lijiang Palace Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
  • Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

    Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

  • Lijiang Old Town

    Lijiang Old Town

Day 4Experience Tibetan Cultural Heritage in Shangrila

Morning breakfast at the hotel, then we will be visiting the First Bend of Yangtze, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and then transfer to Shangrila, visit the Dukezong Old Town upon arrival, The authentic Tibetan dwellings in Dukezong, gilded prayer halls and pagodas, and lanterns of various shapes lighting the way along narrow, winding lanes are permeated with the grace as well as the mystique of antiquity that enchants visitors the moment they set foot in it.

First Bend of Yangtze River :The attraction is the Jinshajiang section of the Yangtze, with an elevation of over 1800 meters. The sight is one of the top attractions of Lijiang and the important hub linking the Tiger Leaping Gorge, Laojunshan and Meli Snow Mountain.The great Yangtze flows down from the world's roof –Tibet Plateau and enter into the Yunnan province from Batang (one Tibet County), the river mixes two other great rivers, Lancang River (Lantsang) and Nu River (the Angry River) here, and then the Three Parallel Rivers landscape is formed.

Tiger Leaping Gorge:It is on the Jinsha River of the upper reaches of the Yangtze) is located 105 kilometers south of Zhongdian County. The gorge is 17 kilometers long with a drop of 213 meters.The Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three sections: Upper, Middle and Lower Hutiao. At the narrowest spot the river is only 30 meters wide. The mouth of the gorge is 1,800 meters above sea level. The river is flanked by Yulong and Haba snow mountains, with a height difference of 3,900 meters. It is one of the deepest gorges in the world.

Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Shangrila Old Town Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
  • Tiger Leaping Goeg

    Tiger Leaping Goeg

  • First Bend of Yangtze River

    First Bend Of Yangtze River

Day 5Visit the temples of Shangri-La

After breakfast, we will head to visit the Ganden Songzanlin Monastery, Being the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, Songzanlin Monastery, also known as Guihua Monastery, is one of the famous monasteries in the Kang region. Afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Kunming.

Traffic: Flight
Meals: Breakfast
  • Ganden Songzanlin Monastery

    Ganden Songzanlin Monastery

  • Dukezong Old Town

    Dukezong Old Town

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INCLUDES

  • Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.

  • Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.

  • All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary

  • Domestic flights and 2nd class express train listed in the itinerary

  • Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)

  • Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.

  • Travel and health insurance when travel with us.

  • 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.

EXCLUDES

  • International and domestic flights not indicated.

  • Food, Lunch or dinner not specified

  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

  • Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned

TRIP NOTES

  • We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.

  • There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.

  • Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.

Transportation

We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.

Accommodation

All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.

Guides

Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.

Climate and Altitude

Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.

We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.

Client's Reviews Write Review

  • Reviewed on May 06, 2025

    Charlene

    from Singapore

    Hello!!! 我们回到新加坡了。 非常感谢你们为我们规划和安排这次行程。行程非常顺利，我们对所有住宿、参观和体验的地方都非常满意。 感谢@沙丁狼 开车带我们四处游览，而且非常耐心，也感谢@Xinyi 吴心逸 帮我们预定了所有住宿。如果我的朋友以后要去云南旅行，我一定会推荐你们 ☺

    Destination(s): Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Kunming

    Date of Experience: 2025-05-01 to 2025-05-05

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