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8-Day Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La & Lijiang

8 days 7 nights
Type/Small Group
Destinations/Kunming,Dali,Shangri-La,Lijiang

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A Bird's-eye View of Kunming

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Kunming Dianchi Seagulls

Flocks of seagulls flying over Erhai Lake with mountain backdrop, showcasing Dali’s winter ecology and lakeside scenery

Every winter, thousands of seagulls gather at Erhai Lake, creating one of Dali’s most iconic natural scenes.

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Kunming Stone Forest

Towering karst limestone pillars at the Stone Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yunnan, China

The Stone Forest features dramatic limestone pillars formed over millions of years.

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Dali Old Town Panorama

Panoramic view of Dali Old Town with Bai architecture, Erhai Lake, and Cangshan Mountains in Yunnan

Aerial view of Dali Old Town, where Bai architecture meets Erhai Lake and the Cangshan Mountains.

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Tie-Dye Workshop in Zhoucheng Village, Dali

Bai ethnic tie-dye intangible heritage experience in Zhoucheng Village, Dali, Yunnan

Experience traditional Bai tie-dye craftsmanship in Zhoucheng Village, Dali, Yunnan.

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Visit a local Tibetan family in Shangri-La

Yunnan ethnic bonfire festival with traditional costumes and dances, showcasing authentic intangible cultural heritage experiences

Experience a traditional Yunnan ethnic bonfire festival with folk dances, music, and vibrant cultural rituals.

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Marvel at Tiger Leaping Gorge

Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge where the Jinsha River roars through a narrow canyon, a highlight of classic Yunnan tours from Shangri-La to Lijiang.

Feel the raw power of the Jinsha River as it crashes through Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of Yunnan’s most dramatic natural wonders.

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Sifang Square, Lijiang Old Town

Bai ethnic intangible cultural heritage dance in Dali, Yunnan traditional costume cultural experience tour

Local Bai people in traditional costumes perform an intangible heritage dance in Dali Old Town, Yunnan.

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Baisha Mural at Baisha Ancient Town, Lijiang

Baisha Murals in Lijiang showing a blend of Buddhism, Taoism and Naxi Dongba religious art

The Baisha Murals reflect the unique fusion of religions in Naxi culture, Lijiang

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