Yunnan Exploration: Kunming, Dali & Lijiang (6 Days with Flights and Bullet Train)

Yunnan Exploration: Kunming, Dali & Lijiang (6 Days with Flights and Bullet Train)

Overview

Embark on a 6-day premium tour covering Yunnan’s highlights—Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang—with zero forced shopping or hidden costs. This 2-20 person VIP small group journey includes iconic attractions like Stone Forest, Erhai Lake, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and ancient towns. Stay in 5-diamond hotels in Kunming and 4-diamond hotels elsewhere, savor local delicacies (Chuxiong Long Street Banquet, Bai ethnic feast, sunset wine dinner), and enjoy comfortable transportation (2+1 premium vehicles for groups over 13 people). Round-trip flights and a bullet train ride from Lijiang to Kunming ensure a hassle-free trip. Complimentary perks include Impression Lijiang show, oxygen tanks, down jackets, and photography services.

What To Expect

Day 1: Departure City → Kunming

 

 

·       Arrive at Kunming Changshui Airport. A staff member will transfer you to your hotel via business car and assist with check-in.

·       Free time for the rest of the day. Adjust to the plateau climate; avoid strenuous activities.

·       Tips: Provide your contact number for smooth airport pickup. No group meals today—explore local snacks at your leisure.

·       Meals: None

·       Accommodation: Kunming (5-diamond hotel)

 

Day 2: Kunming → Stone Forest → Chuxiong/Dali

 

 

·       Morning: Visit Stone Forest (5A scenic area, 120 minutes), a UNESCO-listed karst landscape. Explore highlights like Ashima Rock and Sword Peak Pond (includes shuttle bus).

·       Afternoon: Drive to Chuxiong (or Dali, based on guide’s arrangement).

·       Dinner: Experience Chuxiong Long Street Banquet (replaced with Bai ethnic feast if staying in Dali).

·       Tips: Long driving hours; keep valuables secure in crowded areas.

·       Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

·       Accommodation: Chuxiong or Dali

 

Day 3: Dali Highlights (Erhai Lake & Cultural Experiences)

 

·       Morning:

o       Explore Haishi Ecological Park, a lush peninsula on Erhai Lake, perfect for photography.

o       Cycle along Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor to enjoy lakeside views.

o       Aerial photography at "Couple Trees" (filming location of To the Windy Place).

o       Dance with local Bai ethnic "Jinhua" girls and enjoy complimentary photography at Haishi Honeymoon Peninsula (3-5 digital photos per person).

·       Lunch: Bai ethnic specialty meal.

·       Afternoon: Learn traditional tie-dyeing in Xizhou Ancient Town and take home your creation.

·       Dinner: Sunset seaside wine dinner with sunset views.

·       Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

·       Accommodation: Dali

 

Day 4: Dali Ancient Town → Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Lijiang

 

·       Morning: Wander Dali Ancient Town, with its cobblestone streets, flower-adorned rooftops, and "Foreigners’ Street" blending Chinese and Western vibes.

·       Afternoon:

o       Travel to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (complimentary oxygen and down jacket). Take the Glacier Cable Car (subject to availability; may switch to spruce meadow cable car with price difference refunded in peak season).

o       Visit Blue Moon Valley (includes shuttle bus), known for its turquoise glacial waters.

·       Dinner: Self-arranged.

·       Tips: High altitude on the snow mountain; avoid strenuous activity. Prepare snacks as on-mountain food is limited.

·       Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

·       Accommodation: Lijiang

 

Day 5: Shuhe Ancient Town → Impression Lijiang → Lijiang Ancient Town → Bullet Train to Kunming

 

·       Morning: Explore Shuhe Ancient Town, a historic stop on the Tea Horse Road.

·       Afternoon:

o       Watch the complimentary outdoor performance Impression Lijiang (60 minutes), directed by Zhang Yimou, set against Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

o       Stroll Lijiang Ancient Town, including the famous "Oil-Paper Umbrella Alley" (Xianwen Lane).

·       Evening: Take a bullet train from Lijiang back to Kunming.

·       Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

·       Accommodation: Kunming

 

Day 6: Kunming → Departure City

 

 

·       Morning: Visit the Tourist Distribution Center (if time permits; skipped for early flights).

·       Transfer to Kunming Changshui Airport according to your flight schedule. A staff member assists with check-in.

·       Tips: Check out by 12:00; early flights may miss hotel breakfast.

·       Meals: Breakfast

·       Accommodation: None

What's Included

·       Flights: Round-trip flights between departure city and Kunming.

·       Transportation: Business car for Kunming airport pickup; 2+1 premium vehicle for groups over 13 people; bullet train ticket from Lijiang to Kunming.

·       Accommodation: 1 night in 5-diamond Kunming hotel + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels (Dali, Lijiang, Chuxiong).

·       Meals: 5 breakfasts + 6 lunches/dinners (including specialty feasts and wine dinner).

·       Entry tickets: First admission to listed attractions (Stone Forest, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, etc.).

·       Extras: Impression Lijiang show, Stone Forest shuttle bus, Blue Moon Valley shuttle bus, oxygen tanks, down jackets, complimentary photography, honeymoon room (if applicable), birthday cake (on request).

·       Services: 24-hour butler service, professional guide (for groups over 6 people).

What's Not Included

·       Personal expenses (e.g., snacks, souvenirs).

·       Single room supplement (no natural single rooms provided).

·       Travel insurance (recommended for purchase), flight insurance, airport transfers in departure city.

·       Additional costs for children: 12-year-olds and under pay for tickets, breakfast, and accommodation if required.

Meeting and Pickup

·       Pickup: Kunming Changshui Airport (staff with name sign).

·       Drop-off: Kunming Changshui Airport (arranged based on flight time).