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Arrive in Kunming – Jingxing Flowers and Birds Market – Green Lake Park
Upon your arrival at Kunming airport, your personal guide will greet you and provide a comfortable transfer to your downtown hotel. After you’ve settled in, your cultural immersion begins.
We’ll first dive into the vibrant Jingxing Market, a treasure trove of local life far beyond a typical flower and bird market. Discover stalls showcasing exquisite ethnic tie-dye, delicate paper-cuttings, and intricate hand embroideries.
The adventure continues at the serene Green Lake Park, the green heart of the “Spring City.” If you’re visiting between November and March, you’ll witness a spectacular natural show: thousands of black-headed gulls transforming the lake into a flutter of life—a perfect chance for photos and even feeding the birds.
Meals: Not Included
Accommodation: Jinjiang Hotel or Green Lake Hotel
Jingxing Flowers and Birds Market
Green Lake Park
Kunming – Stone Forest – Yuantong Temple – Kunming Old Street
Today’s journey begins at the spectacular Stone Forest, a breathtaking karst landscape where nature has sculpted limestone into extraordinary formations over millennia. Wander through this natural maze of towering pillars that resemble everything from mythical beasts to ancient pagodas. The site’s dramatic beauty even served as a filming location for the classic “Journey to the West,” with some decorative elements from the production still visible among the stone pillars.
In the afternoon, discover Kunming’s cultural heritage through its architectural treasures. Visit the serene Yuantong Temple, a 1,200-year-old Buddhist sanctuary that remains the city’s most important spiritual center. Then explore Kunming Old Street, where well-preserved buildings from the Qing Dynasty and Republican period stand as living testaments to the city’s layered history, housing traditional shops and tea houses that continue to thrive today.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Jinjiang Hotel or Green Lake Hotel
Yuantong Temple
Yunnan Stone Forest
Kunming – Three Pagodas Temple – Erhai Lake – Dali
Today’s journey begins at the spectacular Stone Forest, a breathtaking karst landscape where nature has sculpted limestone into extraordinary formations over millennia. Wander through this natural maze of towering pillars that resemble everything from mythical beasts to ancient pagodas. The site’s dramatic beauty even served as a filming location for the classic “Journey to the West,” with some decorative elements from the production still visible among the stone pillars.
In the afternoon, discover Kunming’s cultural heritage through its architectural treasures. Visit the serene Yuantong Temple, a 1,200-year-old Buddhist sanctuary that remains the city’s most important spiritual center. Then explore Kunming Old Street, where well-preserved buildings from the Qing Dynasty and Republican period stand as living testaments to the city’s layered history, housing traditional shops and tea houses that continue to thrive today.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Dali Iridescent Clouds Hotel
Three Pagodas Temple
Erhai Lake
Dali – Xizhou Old Town – Lijiang Old Town
Embark on a scenic drive to Lijiang, with a cultural stop in Xizhou along the way. At a local morning market, participate in a hands-on workshop to master the art of making Xizhou Baba – the region’s famous savory pastry. Learn from local experts how to knead the dough, layer it with fresh ingredients, and pan-bake it to golden perfection, enjoying this authentic Bai minority culinary experience.
Continue to the magnificent Yan’s Compound, an exquisite example of Bai architecture featuring elegant gray-tiled roofs, intricate wooden carvings, and traditional marble decorations that showcase the ethnic group’s artistic heritage.
Upon arriving in Lijiang, spend the rest of the day exploring the enchanting Old Town. Wander through cobblestone streets lined with traditional Naxi courtyard homes, where murmuring streams and wooden bridges create picture-perfect scenes. As evening falls, your guide will escort you to your hotel, leaving you free to continue exploring the lantern-lit streets at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Duofu Resort or InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort
Xizhou Old Town
Lijiang ancient town
Lijiang – Jade Dragon Snow Mountain – Baisha Village – Lijiang
Today begins with a journey to the legendary Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the sacred spiritual center of the Naxi people. Start your exploration at Ganhaizi Meadow, where you can take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks. Then, ascend by cable car to the Spruce Plateau, a stunning vantage point that reveals the mountain in all its majesty. This sacred peak remains one of the world’s last unconquered mountains—its summit untouched by humankind due to its extreme conditions, including near-vertical slopes and unpredictable weather.
In the afternoon, discover Baisha Village, the ancient capital of Naxi culture. Here, you’ll admire the renowned Baisha Murals, treasured artworks that rank among China’s most significant mural groups. These exquisite paintings blend Buddhist, Taoist, and Tibetan Buddhist influences, offering a visual narrative of the region’s rich cultural history. Your immersion continues with a visit to a local Naxi family, where you’ll meet a Dongba elder—a guardian of Naxi spiritual traditions. Learn to write ancient Dongba pictographs, share tea and homemade snacks, and gain a personal insight into one of China’s most distinctive ethnic cultures.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Duofu Resort or InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort
Spruce Plateau
Baisha Village
Lijiang – Black Dragon Pool Park – Dongba Culture Museum – Departure
On the morning, experience the poetic beauty of Black Dragon Pool Park, where classical pavilions and an elegant moon-arch bridge create a perfect frame for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain’s reflection. This serene landscape, adorned with Ming and Qing dynasty monuments, becomes particularly enchanting in winter when blooming plum blossoms fill the gardens with delicate fragrance and color.
Continue to the Dongba Culture Museum to discover the fascinating world of Naxi heritage. Here you’ll encounter ancient Dongba pictographs—one of the world’s last living hieroglyphic scripts—along with vibrant ritual artworks and traditional artifacts that tell the story of this unique ethnic group.
We will then escort you to Lijiang Airport for your departure, hoping the memories of Yunnan’s ancient towns, sacred mountains, and rich cultural encounters remain with you long after your journey home.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Local People at Lijiang
Black Dragon Pool Park
Dates & Prices
| Month | Date | Price | Booking |
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| Jan | 2026-01 | $ 799 | Book now |
| Feb | 2026-02 | $ 799 | Book now |
| Mar | 2026-03 | $ 799 | Book now |
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| Dec | 2026-12 | $ 799 | Book now |
You are consulting 2025-04-12 6-Day Yunnan Highlights Escorted Group Tour: Kunming, Dali & Lijiang
Fee Description
Services Included:
All domestic transportation as specified (Kunming/Dali train tickets)
Carefully selected hotel accommodations with daily breakfast
Dedicated English-speaking guides throughout your journey
Private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced drivers
All entrance fees for scheduled attractions and sites
Services Excluded:
International airfare and China entry visa fees
Personal gratuities for guides and drivers
Peak season surcharges (applicable during public holidays and summer months)
Optional personal expenses chosen by travelers
Meals and transportation during free activities not specified in the itinerary
Hotel Information
Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Kunming Jinjiang Hotel
Dali Iridescent Clouds Hotel
Lijiang Duofu Resort
