Itinerary
- Day 1
Kunming
Your private guide and driver pick you up at Kunming Airport and take you to your hotel downtown. Once you've settled in, head out to the Golden Temple on Mingfeng Hill, which is a notable Taoist temple with good views of the city. After that, spend some time walking around Green Lake Park, where locals come to relax and there are nice walking paths around the water.
- Start point
- Kunming Shi, Yunnan, China (24-hour Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Cachet Boutique Kunming Artime)
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Temple (Taoist temple on Mingfeng Hill)
- Walk in Green Lake Park
Landmarks Golden Temple Green Lake Park 
- Day 2
Kunming to Dali
Start early at the Zhuanxin Farmers' Market, Kunming's largest marketplace, where you can see local produce and vendors. From there, travel to the Stone Forest, which features dramatic karst rock formations rising from the ground. Grab lunch in the area, then your driver takes you to the railway station to board a high-speed train to Dali, which takes about 2 hours. When you arrive, your Dali guide meets you and brings you to your hotel in the ancient city.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dali Iridescent Clouds Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Zhuanxin Farmers' Market
- Visit Stone Forest
Landmarks Zhuanxin Farmers' Market Stone Forest 
- Day 3
Dali
Walk through Dali Ancient City to see the clear streams running through town and people wearing traditional ethnic clothing. Next, visit the Three Pagodas Temple, which sits above Erhai Lake and gives you views of the water below. After that, your guide takes you on a walk along the ecological corridor of Erhai Lake. By evening, head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dali Iridescent Clouds Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Dali Ancient City
- Visit Three Pagodas Temple
- Walk along Erhai Lake ecological corridor
Landmarks Dali Ancient City Three Pagodas Temple Erhai Lake 
- Day 4
Dali to Lijiang
This morning you drive to Lijiang, which takes about 3 to 4 hours by car. On the way, stop to see traditional Bai minority houses in Xizhou. Then head to Zhoucheng to watch local artisans do hand-made Tie Dyeing work in a traditional home, which shows techniques passed down through generations. Once you arrive in Lijiang, check into your hotel in the old town and rest briefly. Later, your guide takes you to explore Square Street in Lijiang Old Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Duofu Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Bai Minority Traditional Houses in Xizhou
- Watch traditional hand-made Tie Dyeing in Zhoucheng
- Visit Square Street of Lijiang Old Town
Landmarks Bai Minority Traditional Houses Zhoucheng Square Street of Lijiang Old Town 
- Day 5
Lijiang
Start at Baisha Village, the ancient capital of the Naxi minority, where you visit a local family and see traditional Baisha murals on their walls. From there, travel to Yuhu village at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Next, you head to Black Dragon Pool Park, a large scenic area with ancient monuments scattered throughout. Finish the day at the Dongba Culture Museum, which shows the unique Dongba culture that the Naxi people have kept alive for centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Duofu Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Baisha Village
- Visit local Naxi family
- See local Baisha Murals
- Visit Yuhu village
- Visit Black Dragon Pool Park (Jade Spring Park)
- Visit Dongba Culture Museum
Landmarks Baisha Village Yuhu village Black Dragon Pool Park Dongba Culture Museum Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - Day 6
Lijiang to Shangri-La
Travel to Shangri-La today. On the way, your guide stops at the First Bend of the Yangtze River and Stone Drum Town so you can see these important landmarks. Your Lijiang guide says goodbye, and the driver continues to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Your Shangri-La guide meets you there and completes the gorge visit with you. After that, your guide takes you to check in at your hotel in Shangri-La.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The 5th Meteorite·Light-year Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit First Bend of the Yangtze River
- Visit Stone Drum Town
- Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge
Landmarks First Bend of the Yangtze River Stone Drum Town Tiger Leaping Gorge 
- Day 7
Shangri-La
Begin at Songzanlin Temple, Yunnan's largest Tibetan Buddhist temple, where you can see the splendid architecture and learn about the religious practices there. Travel next to Potatso National Park to visit Shudu Lake, where the natural surroundings are quiet and peaceful. Later in the day, your guide takes you to a local Tibetan family's home where you can learn about their daily life and traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast), Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The 5th Meteorite·Light-year Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Songzanlin Temple
- Visit Potatso National Park
- Visit Shudu Lake
- Visit local Tibetan family
Landmarks Songzanlin Temple Potatso National Park Shudu Lake - Day 8
Shangri-La
Your tour through Yunnan's minority regions comes to an end today. You'll head to the airport for your onward journey.
- End point
- Xianggelila Shi, Diqing Zangzu Zizhizhou, Yunnan, China (24-hour Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Western buffet breakfast)
