8-Day Colorful Yunnan Tour

The first day welcomes you from the airport, where you will be accompanied to your first and only tour destination of the day, the historical Kunming City museum. Then, later will be escorted to the hotel to relax in preparation for the next day.

• Pick up from airport and drive straight to Kunming City Museum.
• Discover the representations of the city's history as well as dinosaur exhibits including the rotating space for art and historical exhibitions.
• Transfer to hotel for rest and relaxation.

The second day devotes to the exploration and appreciation of the wonders of Stone Forest and also sightseeing Kunming city too.

• Pick up from hotel and drive to Stone Forest.
• Discover the beautiful natural stone masterpieces to be marveled at its intricacies, the nature has shaped for years into these great structures.
• Transfer to Kunming train station.
• Enjoy free time before leaving for Dali
• Check in for overnight trip to Dali.

The third day dedicates to one of China's national treasures - the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Monastery, which are elegantly built with its unique fixture in China's Buddhist architecture. A visit to Dali old town for the architecture and a view of ethnic Chinese minority are also in the agenda for the day.

• Pick up from the Dali train station/hotel in the morning.
• Ride to the exquisite three pagodas of Chong sheng monastery and marvel at their uniqueness.
• Transfer to hotel for rest and lunch.
• Stroll around the Dali old town.
• Visit the shops of handicrafts, cafes etc.
• Leisurely discover the minority group who has made their life in Dali and also some amazing old architectures that have withstood the test of time.
• Back to hotel for some rest and free time.
• Transfer back to hotel.

The fourth day surrenders to the beauty around Erhai Lake and visit the charming town of Xizhou to explore the Bai ethnic minority group and culture.

• Pick up from the hotel and drive to Xizhou town.
• Enjoy Bai influenced architecture and handicrafts of Bai people and much more in this old town.
• Take a scenic cruise from Erhai Lake to Jinsou Island for day’s adventure.
• Transfer to Lijiang.
• Transfer to hotel for rest and relaxation.

The fifth day covers traditional villages, scenic landscapes and horse treks that will take you to some of Lijiang's interesting spots and beautiful locations, which have made a tourist stop worth visiting.

• Pick up from the hotel and drive to the national park.
• Visit Black Dragon Pool, one of the famous pools aside from being a charming landmark in China.
• Learn about the history of Dongba culture of the Naxi people at Dongba Museum.
• Head to the Jade Lake Village (Yuhu Village), a man-made lake in the village built by the Mu family.
• Enjoy horse trekking for 2 hours riding through King Ranch of the Naxi people, stone inscriptions, Naxi deer farms, Jujian temple ruins, ancient trees, and other interesting spots.
• Transfer back to hotel for rest and relaxation.

This sixth day begins with discovering the impressive beauty of one of the deepest gorges in the world and just taking time to hike through gorgeous gorge for some breathtaking scenery along the way.

• Pick up from hotel and drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge.
• Hike the thrilling Tiger Leaping Gorge exploring its one-of-a-kind sceneries.
• Transfer to Shangri-La.
• Transfer to hotel for rest and relaxation.

The seventh day embarks on the historic monastery - Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery and one of the famous in Yunnan. A leisurely visit to Pudacuo National Park for some lush greenery and clear lakes marks end of the 7th day in Yunnan.

• Pick up from hotel and drive to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery.
• Stroll through the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery.
• Head to Pudacuo National Park.
• Leisurely explore the lush foliage and animal life in the Pudacuo National Park and amazing clean lakes in it.
• Transfer to hotel for rest and relaxation.

• The eight day bids farewell to the beautiful Yunnan, you had a blast exploring with us before checking out in the early morning. Our guide will escort you safely to the airport for your flight back home.