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7 Days Yunnan Tour: Dali, Shangri-La & Lijiang Highlights

7 days · 6 nights
Type·Small Group
Destinations·Dali,Shangri-La,Lijiang

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Journey Highlights

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  • Discover Yunnan’s Top Destinations in One Journey
    Travel through Dali, Shangri-La, and Lijiang, covering lakes, snow mountains, Tibetan plateaus, and UNESCO heritage towns.

  • Authentic Ethnic Culture Experiences
    Meet the Bai, Tibetan, and Naxi communities through local markets, ancient towns, monasteries, and traditional villages.

  • Iconic Natural Landscapes
    Visit Erhai Lake, Pudacuo National Park, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain—some of China’s most spectacular scenery.

  • Balanced Pace, Small Group Comfort
    Designed as a small-group tour with a relaxed rhythm, allowing time for photography, walking, and cultural immersion.

  • Professional Local Guiding
    English-speaking guides provide historical insight, cultural storytelling, and smooth daily logistics throughout the trip.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Dali | Airport / Train Pick-up & Hotel Check-in

Morning / ArrivalWelcome to Dali, Yunnan, a lakeside city embraced by the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake, and home to the Bai ethnic mino…

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Day 2: Dali Highlights Tour | Three Pagodas · Erhai Lake · Dali Old Town

MorningVisit the iconic Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Dali’s most famous landmark, set against the Cangshan Mountains. Explore Chongsh…

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Day 3: Dali → Shangri-La | Xizhou Market · Bai Culture · Tibetan Plateau

MorningVisit Xizhou Local Market, a vibrant Bai community hub. Taste local snacks such as Xizhou Baba and freshly brewed Yunnan coffee. Walk…

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Day 4: Shangri-La In-Depth | Pudacuo National Park · Tibetan Culture

MorningExplore Pudacuo National Park, China’s first national park. Walk around Shudu Lake and Bita Lake, surrounded by alpine meadows, fores…

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Day 5: Shangri-La → Lijiang | Tiger Leaping Gorge · Old Town

MorningDrive toward Lijiang with stops at the Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest gorges in the world, and the First Bend of the Y…

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Day 6: Lijiang Nature & Heritage | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

MorningAscend Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by cable car to Spruce Meadow (3,240 m). Enjoy alpine scenery and fresh mountain air. MiddayVisit Bl…

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Day 7: Lijiang Departure | Hotel Check-out & Transfer

MorningEnjoy free time until your driver transfers you to Lijiang Airport or Railway Station for departure. Highlights Smooth ending to yo…

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Inclusions:

  • Private transportation throughout the tour (vehicle arranged by group size)

  • Airport / train station pick-up & drop-off in Dali and Lijiang

  • Accommodation in 4-star hotels (double/twin occupancy)

  • Daily breakfast + selected lunches as stated in the itinerary

  • All attraction entrance tickets listed in the itinerary

  • English-speaking local guides during sightseeing days

  • Scenic transfers across Yunnan (Dali → Shangri-La → Lijiang)

  • On-trip coordination and timing optimization for attractions

Exclusions:

  • International & domestic flights or trains to/from Yunnan

  • Lunches & dinners not specified in the itinerary

  • Personal expenses

  • Travel insurance

  • Gratuities for guides and drivers (optional, not mandatory)

Important Information

Booking Information
After purchase, you will receive a receipt and a Purchase Confirmation email with a Passenger Information Form. The Passenger Information Form must be completed within 72 hours of the purchase.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this tour product, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions, in addition to the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Schedule of Fees
For changes to travel arrangements:

  • First change – No charge.
  • For all subsequent changes – USD50.
  • Any charges applied by a third party (for example, airline, cruise company, accommodation provider, other travel provider) cannot be waived.

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