10 Days Yunnan Small Group Tour with Shadian and Shangri-La
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Starts in Kunming
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Planned by a dedicated travel specialist
- 24/7 emergency support while you travel
Tour overview
- Duration
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Tour starts
- Kunming
- Tour type
- Shared Tour (SIC), Small Group Tour
This 10 Days Yunnan Tour from Singapore covers Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Shadian, combining city visits, ancient towns, Erhai Lake, Yulong Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Tibetan cultural sites and a distinctive Shadian cultural experience. The itinerary also includes a one-way Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train, Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Sightseeing Cableway and second class high speed train from Shangri-La to Kunming.
Operating as a join-in tour for 2 to 8 guests, the package uses shared SIC services with other travellers. The route moves from Kunming to Dali and Lijiang, continues to Shangri-La, then returns to Kunming before the Shadian portion. The itinerary offers a structured way to cover several of Yunnan's major destinations in 10 days.
The package price is applicable until 28 February 2027 except during 23-25 December 2026, 30 December 2026 to 02 January 2027 and Chinese New Year surcharge applies.
Tour highlights
Shangri-La Cultural Route See Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Ancient Town and Ganden Sumtseling Monastery.
Erhai Lake Cycling Cycle at Panxi S Bay beside Erhai Lake after visiting Dali Ancient Town and Dali Santorini.
Shadian Grand Mosque Spend 3.5 to 4 hours at the mosque with a cultural introduction and local Muslim context.
Yulong Snow Mountain Ride the one way train and cableway before visiting Blue Moon Valley and Ganhaizi.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kunming
Highlights: Airport Pickup, Kunming Hotel Check-in
- Upon arrival in Kunming, airport pickup is arranged followed by an approximately 40 minute drive to the hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Meals: None
Day 2
Kunming City Visits and Transfer to Dali
Highlights: Zhuanxin Market, Cross Bridge Rice Noodles, Kunming Old Street, Wine Cup Tower, Dali Transfer
- After breakfast, travel approximately 30 minutes to Zhuanxin Market for around 1 hour. Sample Kunming's specialty Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles before travelling approximately 20 minutes to Kunming Old Street and Wine Cup Tower, where around 1.5 hours is allocated for the visit.
- Continue by vehicle to Dali, with the journey taking approximately 4.5 hours. Dinner is provided upon arrival in Dali.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Dali Ancient Town and Erhai Lake
Highlights: Dali Ancient Town, Dali Santorini, Erhai Lake, Panxi S Bay Cycling
- After breakfast, stroll through Dali Ancient Town before travelling approximately 1 hour to Dali Santorini. Refreshments are provided while taking in views around Erhai Lake.
- Travel approximately 1.5 hours to Panxi S Bay for cycling and time beside Erhai Lake, followed by dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Xizhou Ancient Town and Lijiang
Highlights: Xizhou Ancient Town, Bai Three Course Tea, Black Dragon Pool, Zhongyi Market, Lijiang Ancient Town
- After breakfast, travel approximately 50 minutes to Xizhou Ancient Town. Lunch is scheduled at 12:00, followed by a traditional Bai Ethnic Group Three Course Tea performance.
- Continue approximately 2 hours by vehicle to Lijiang and visit Lijiang Black Dragon Pool for around 2 hours. Stroll through Lijiang Zhongyi Market, followed by a black truffle and wild mushroom hot pot dinner.
- In the evening, enjoy the night view of Lijiang Ancient Town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Shuhe Ancient Town and Yulong Snow Mountain
Highlights: Shuhe Ancient Town, Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train, Yulong Snow Mountain, Glacier Sightseeing Cableway, Blue Moon Valley, Ganhaizi
- After breakfast, drive approximately 10 minutes to Shuhe Ancient Town for around 1 hour.
- Continue for approximately 20 minutes before taking the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train one way for around 35 minutes. The train journey passes snow-capped mountains, meadows and ancient towns. Travel approximately 30 minutes by vehicle before lunch.
- Proceed to Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area and take the Glacier Sightseeing Cableway, with approximately 2 hours allocated to the area. Continue to Blue Moon Valley and Ganhaizi for approximately 2 hours. The Ganhaizi electric sightseeing car is not included.
- The Glacier Sightseeing Cableway visiting time may be adjusted according to reservation status. If the cableway is closed, Baisha Ancient Town will be arranged as the alternative visit.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6
Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La
Highlights: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Ancient Town, Tibetan Chieftain Feast
- After breakfast, travel towards Shangri-La. After approximately 1.5 hours, visit Tiger Leaping Gorge for around 2 hours. The escalator is not included.
- Have a packed lunch during the journey before continuing for approximately 2 hours to Dukezong Ancient Town. Spend around 2 hours at the ancient town before enjoying a special Tibetan Chieftain Feast.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Shangri-La Monastery, Napa Lake and High-Speed Train to Kunming
Highlights: Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Giant Prayer Flags, Napa Lake, Shangri-La Railway Station, High Speed Train to Kunming
- After breakfast, travel approximately 15 minutes to Ganden Sumtseling Monastery for around 1.5 hours.
- Continue approximately 30 minutes to view the Giant Prayer Flags for around 1 hour, followed by lunch. Travel approximately 15 minutes to Napa Lake and spend around 2 hours at the lake.
- Continue approximately 10 minutes to Shangri-La Railway Station and take the second-class high-speed train to Kunming. The journey takes approximately 4.5 hours.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8
Shadian Grand Mosque and Xiaonian Lake
Highlights: Shadian, Shadian Grand Mosque, Mosque Square, Cultural Introduction, Xiaonian Lake, Food Street
- Take a bus for approximately 4 hours to Shadian.
- Visit Shadian Grand Mosque with the local Muslim cultural programme. The usual visit allows approximately 3.5 to 4 hours on site, including the mosque square, exterior buildings and cultural introduction.
- For Friday visits, access for Jumu'ah congregational prayer may be arranged for Muslim guests, subject to the mosque's real time schedule and capacity.
- Continue to Xiaonian Lake and the local food street. Food street expenses are at your own expense.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 9
Shadian Cultural Visit and Return to Kunming
Highlights: Shadian Milk Bar, Yufeng Academy, Bus Transfer to Kunming
- In the morning, visit Shadian Milk Bar, with expenses at your own expense. Continue to Yufeng Academy, described as a century old cultural and educational landmark.
- After the visit, take the bus back to Kunming.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10
Departure from Kunming
Highlights: Kunming Changshui International Airport, Departure Transfer
- Transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport for your onward flight, concluding the tour. International travellers are recommended to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before departure to allow sufficient time for check-in and boarding.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transfers
- Shared Tours (SIC)
- Entry Fees
Included
- 9 nights accommodation with daily hotel breakfast
- Lunch and dinner as per the itinerary
- Chinese and English bilingual tour guide service
- Transportation on SIC basis for the join-in tour
- First-entry tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary
- Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Sightseeing Cableway
- One-way Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train
- Second-class high-speed train from Shangri-La to Kunming
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day
- Dedicated luggage transport from Shangri-La to Kunming
- Traveller liability insurance and basic travel accident insurance as stated by the supplier
- 24-hour phone support throughout the tour
Not included
- International flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- Visa fees, if applicable (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Travel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options)
- Single room supplement of RMB 1,450 per person
- Triple sharing supplement, subject to real-time quotation based on the applicable hotel rates for the travel month
- Ganhaizi electric sightseeing car at RMB 70 per person
- Tiger Leaping Gorge escalator at RMB 80 per person
- Food street expenses in Shadian
- Shadian Milk Bar expenses
- Meals not specifically included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Guide and driver tips, which are entirely at guests' discretion
- Costs due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- The package operates as a join-in tour for 2 to 8 guests on SIC basis, with services shared with other travellers
- The package price is applicable until 28 February 2027 except during 23-25 December 2026, and 30 December 2026 to 02 January 2027 . A public holiday surcharge of RMB 800 per person is stated and applies where applicable
- The price are not valid during Chinese New Year from 05-20 February 2027 and subject to availability on the time of booking.
- The Shadian Grand Mosque visit normally allows approximately 3.5 to 4 hours on site, including the mosque square, exterior buildings and cultural introduction
- The Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Sightseeing Cableway visiting time may be adjusted according to reservation status. If the cableway is closed, Baisha Ancient Town will be arranged as the alternative visit
- For Friday visits, access for Jumu'ah congregational prayer may be arranged for Muslim guests, subject to the mosque's real-time schedule and capacity
- Standard guide and driver working hours are 8 hours per day. Additional hours may incur overtime charges of RMB 100 per hour for the driver and RMB 100 per hour for the tour guide
- The itinerary includes Yulong Snow Mountain and Shangri-La, where high-altitude conditions apply. Travellers should consider their suitability for the itinerary before booking
- Sequences of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather conditions, local regulations, tour operating schedules, or operational requirements while maintaining all included experiences where possible
- Please note that no bookings have been made for this package. Availability and pricing remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
- All tours are subject to 2 minimum participant requirements. Tour operations and departure status remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
- The itinerary is operated on a shared group basis, with other travellers joining the scheduled coach sightseeing and transfers
Tour prices
| Hotel | Room | Per person | Single add-on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-star | Twin sharing (2 pax) | — |
Twin sharing is per person for two in one room. Single add-on is the extra per-person rate for a third guest sharing the same twin room. For other options, email us.
Make this trip your own
Change hotels, add nights or travel on your own dates. A travel specialist will put together a quote for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is included?
- 9 nights accommodation with daily hotel breakfast
- Lunch and dinner as per the itinerary
- Chinese and English bilingual tour guide service
- Transportation on SIC basis for the join-in tour
- First-entry tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary
- Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Sightseeing Cableway
- One-way Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train
- Second-class high-speed train from Shangri-La to Kunming
- One bottle of mineral water per person per day
- Dedicated luggage transport from Shangri-La to Kunming
- Traveller liability insurance and basic travel accident insurance as stated by the supplier
- 24-hour phone support throughout the tour
What is not included?
- International flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- Visa fees, if applicable (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Travel insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance with travel insurance options)
- Single room supplement of RMB 1,450 per person
- Triple sharing supplement, subject to real-time quotation based on the applicable hotel rates for the travel month
- Ganhaizi electric sightseeing car at RMB 70 per person
- Tiger Leaping Gorge escalator at RMB 80 per person
- Food street expenses in Shadian
- Shadian Milk Bar expenses
- Meals not specifically included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Guide and driver tips, which are entirely at guests' discretion
- Costs due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- The package operates as a join-in tour for 2 to 8 guests on SIC basis, with services shared with other travellers
- The package price is applicable until 28 February 2027 except during 23-25 December 2026, and 30 December 2026 to 02 January 2027 . A public holiday surcharge of RMB 800 per person is stated and applies where applicable
- The price are not valid during Chinese New Year from 05-20 February 2027 and subject to availability on the time of booking.
- The Shadian Grand Mosque visit normally allows approximately 3.5 to 4 hours on site, including the mosque square, exterior buildings and cultural introduction
- The Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Sightseeing Cableway visiting time may be adjusted according to reservation status. If the cableway is closed, Baisha Ancient Town will be arranged as the alternative visit
- For Friday visits, access for Jumu'ah congregational prayer may be arranged for Muslim guests, subject to the mosque's real-time schedule and capacity
- Standard guide and driver working hours are 8 hours per day. Additional hours may incur overtime charges of RMB 100 per hour for the driver and RMB 100 per hour for the tour guide
- The itinerary includes Yulong Snow Mountain and Shangri-La, where high-altitude conditions apply. Travellers should consider their suitability for the itinerary before booking
- Sequences of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather conditions, local regulations, tour operating schedules, or operational requirements while maintaining all included experiences where possible
- Please note that no bookings have been made for this package. Availability and pricing remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
- All tours are subject to 2 minimum participant requirements. Tour operations and departure status remain subject to confirmation at the time of booking
- The itinerary is operated on a shared group basis, with other travellers joining the scheduled coach sightseeing and transfers
How long is the tour?
10D | 9N
Where does the tour start?
Kunming
How many days is the itinerary?
10 days
How do prices work?
Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.
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