01 Classic Yunnan
Kunming, Dali & Lijiang in One Journey
Experience three distinctive sides of Yunnan: Kunming's everyday city life, Dali's lakeside scenery and Bai culture, and Lijiang's historic streets beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
6-Day Yunnan Classic Tour: Kunming, Dali & Lijiang
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Three Classic Yunnan Destinations
Unforgettable Tour Highlights
Discover three of Yunnan's most celebrated destinations in one relaxed journey, combining Kunming's local city life, Dali's Bai culture and Erhai scenery, and Lijiang's ancient-town heritage and snow-capped mountains.
02 Local Kunming
Kunming Markets & Historic Streets
Step into everyday Kunming at Zhuanxin Market, wander through Kunming Old Street and discover the distinctive Wine Cup Building before continuing to Dali.
03 Bai Culture
Three Pagodas, Xizhou & Erhai S-Bend
Discover Dali's Three Pagodas, experience a traditional Bai Three-Course Tea ceremony in Xizhou and enjoy relaxed cycling and travel photography beside Erhai Lake.
04 Lijiang Highlights
Lijiang Old Town & Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Wander through Lijiang and Shuhe's historic streets, then experience the dramatic mountain landscapes of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley and Ganhaizi.
05 Easy-Paced Travel
A Relaxed Way to Discover Classic Yunnan
Enjoy a balanced six-day itinerary with private transfers, carefully selected sightseeing and enough time to appreciate the different atmosphere of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang without turning the journey into a rushed checklist.
Kunming Markets & local city life
Dali Bai culture & Erhai Lake
Lijiang Ancient town & snow mountain
Your Journey
Itinerary at a Glance
Six days connecting Yunnan's capital with the lakeside culture of Dali and the historic mountain landscapes of Lijiang.
This is a suggested itinerary. We can customize the journey around your travel dates, interests and preferred pace.
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Kunming → Private Airport / Railway Station Pickup → Hotel Check-In → Free Time |
| Day 2 | Zhuanxin Market → Kunming Old Street → Wine Cup Building → Transfer to Dali |
| Day 3 | Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple → Xizhou Ancient Town → Bai Three-Course Tea → Erhai S-Bend Cycling & Travel Photography |
| Day 4 | Dali Ancient City → Transfer to Lijiang → Black Dragon Pool → Lijiang Old Town |
| Day 5 | Shuhe Ancient Town → Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Sightseeing Train & Cable Car → Blue Moon Valley → Ganhaizi → High-Speed Train to Kunming |
| Day 6 | Hotel Breakfast → Private Airport / Railway Station Transfer → Departure |
Day by Day
Detailed Daily Itinerary
Begin with the everyday rhythms of Kunming, slow down beside Erhai Lake in Dali and finish among the old towns and snow-capped landscapes of Lijiang.
Day 1 · Kunming
Arrive in Kunming
Arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport or Kunming South Railway Station, where your personal driver will meet you and provide a private transfer to your hotel.
After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Relax after your journey or explore the surrounding neighborhood at your own pace.
Overnight in Kunming.
Day 2 · Kunming → Dali
Local Kunming & Journey to Dali
After breakfast, begin with a visit to Zhuanxin Market, where fresh produce, local ingredients and Yunnan snacks offer a glimpse into everyday life in Kunming.
Continue to Kunming Old Street and explore its historic lanes before stopping around the distinctive Wine Cup Building.
In the afternoon, depart for Dali by the scheduled intercity transfer.
After arrival, check into your hotel.
Overnight in Dali.
Start with Everyday Yunnan Rather than beginning only with monuments, the journey starts with a local market and historic streets for a more natural introduction to Kunming.
Day 3 · Dali
Three Pagodas, Bai Culture & Erhai Lake
After breakfast, visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, one of Dali's best-known historic landmarks.
Continue to Xizhou Ancient Town and experience the traditional Bai Three-Course Tea ceremony.
In the afternoon, head to the scenic S-Bend area beside Erhai Lake.
Enjoy relaxed cycling along the lakeside and the planned travel photography experience.
Overnight in Dali.
Lakeside Cycling & Travel Photography Combine an easy ride beside Erhai Lake with photography designed to capture the scenery and atmosphere of your time in Dali.
Day 4 · Dali → Lijiang
Dali Ancient City & Lijiang Old Town
After breakfast, explore Dali Ancient City and enjoy its historic streets and distinctive Bai cultural atmosphere.
Continue to Lijiang by the scheduled intercity transfer.
After arrival, visit Black Dragon Pool, where the surrounding landscape creates one of Lijiang's classic mountain views.
Later, wander through Lijiang Old Town, exploring its lanes, canals and traditional architecture.
Overnight in Lijiang.
Two Historic Town Experiences Experience the different atmosphere of Dali and Lijiang on the same day, moving from Bai cultural heritage to the historic Naxi landscape.
Day 5 · Lijiang → Kunming
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Blue Moon Valley
After breakfast, begin with Shuhe Ancient Town, a quieter historic settlement in the Lijiang area.
Continue to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Take the planned one-way sightseeing train before continuing by cable car into the mountain scenery.
After descending, visit Blue Moon Valley, known for its striking turquoise water and dramatic mountain backdrop.
Continue to Ganhaizi, an open alpine meadow offering broad views toward the surrounding mountains.
In the evening, take the scheduled high-speed train back to Kunming.
Overnight in Kunming.
Yunnan's Mountain Finale The final full sightseeing day combines Shuhe's historic atmosphere with the dramatic landscapes of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Day 6 · Departure
Departure from Kunming
After breakfast, enjoy some free time depending on your departure schedule.
At the arranged time, your private driver will transfer you to Kunming Changshui International Airport or Kunming South Railway Station.
Your six-day classic Yunnan journey comes to an end.
Important to Know
Three Pagodas: optional electric-cart transportation inside the scenic area is not included in the supplied itinerary.
Blue Moon Valley: optional local electric-cart transportation is not included in the supplied itinerary.
Mountain sightseeing: views and conditions at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain naturally vary according to weather and local operating conditions.
Travel photography: the Dali itinerary includes the planned lakeside cycling and photography experience described in the tour.
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