Overview
Explore the historic Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, and traditional Bai communities in Dali before travelling to the Tibetan highlands of Shangri-La. Discover Pudacuo National Park, visit the impressive Songzanlin Monastery, and experience local Tibetan hospitality. Continue to Lijiang, where highlights include Tiger Leaping Gorge, the First Bend of the Yangtze River, UNESCO listed Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley, and Baisha Village.
Travelling in a small group of up to 16 travellers, this tour combines Yunnan's most iconic attractions with cultural experiences, comfortable accommodation, and guided sightseeing, making it an ideal introduction to one of China's most scenic and culturally rich provinces.
Highlights
Explore Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Xizhou Ancient Town, and traditional Bai villages.
Experience Tiger Leaping Gorge, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley, and UNESCO-listed Lijiang Old Town.
Discover Pudacuo National Park, Songzanlin Monastery, Dukezong Ancient Town, and local Tibetan culture.
Visit Dali, Shangri-La, and Lijiang on a journey through Yunnan's most popular cultural and natural attractions.
Perks Included
- Hotels
- Meals
- Transfers
Itinerary
Highlights: Arrival transfer, Hotel check in
Meals: None
- Upon arrival at Dali Airport or Dali Railway Station, meet your local driver and transfer to your hotel near Dali Ancient Town. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the area at your own pace.
- Airport or railway station transfer is included. Driver service only. No guide service is provided on arrival day.
Highlights: Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Chongsheng Temple, Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor, Dali Ancient Town
Meals: Breakfast
- Enjoy a free morning before meeting your guide. Visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Dali's most iconic landmark, followed by Chongsheng Temple, once the royal temple of the Dali Kingdom. Continue to Erhai Lake and take an electric cart ride along the Ecological Corridor on the western shore, passing Bai villages, farmland, and lakeside scenery. Later, explore Dali Ancient Town, known for its traditional Bai architecture, Renmin Road, Foreigner Street, local shops, cafés, and lively atmosphere. Those interested may sample local snacks such as Fresh Flower Cake, Grilled Milk Fan, and Chicken Bean Cold Noodles at your own account.
Highlights: Xizhou Local Market, Xizhou Ancient Town, Yan Family Compound, Three Courses of Tea, Zhoucheng Village, Shangri-La
Meals: Breakfast
- After breakfast, visit Xizhou Local Market, where locals sell fresh produce, handicrafts, flowers, mushrooms, and regional snacks. Continue to Xizhou Ancient Town, known for its well-preserved Bai architecture and traditional courtyard homes. Visit the Yan Family Compound and experience the famous Three Courses of Tea Ceremony, an important Bai cultural tradition.
- Next, visit Zhoucheng Village, famous for its Bai tie-dye craftsmanship and embroidery traditions. Watch demonstrations of this National Intangible Cultural Heritage and learn about local artisan techniques. This afternoon, transfer to Shangri-La, located about 300km away, with a journey of approximately 4 hours by road.
Highlights: Pudacuo National Park, Shudu Lake, Bita Lake, Songzanlin Monastery, Dukezong Ancient Town, Tibetan Family Visit
Meals: Breakfast
- Dukezong Ancient Town, Tibetan Family Visit
- Travel about 40 minutes to Pudacuo National Park, China's first national park. Take the park sightseeing bus to Shudu Lake (3,705m) and enjoy a leisurely walk along the lakeside trail. Continue by sightseeing bus to Bita Lake (3,568m), a sacred Tibetan lake surrounded by alpine scenery and walking paths.
- Later, visit Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan and often called the "Little Potala Palace". Continue to Dukezong Ancient Town, where you can walk through traditional Tibetan streets and climb Guishan Hill to see the giant prayer wheel overlooking the town. This evening, visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy local snacks and yak butter tea. Pudacuo National Park sightseeing includes internal sightseeing bus transportation.
Highlights: Tiger Leaping Gorge, First Bend of the Yangtze River, Lijiang Old Town, Sifang Street, Black Dragon Pond
Meals: Breakfast
- Travel from Shangri-La to Lijiang with sightseeing stops along the way. Visit the Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the world's deepest river gorges. Walk along the viewing pathways overlooking the Jinsha River, with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Snow Mountain rising on either side. An optional lift is available at additional cost for those who prefer to avoid the stairs. Tiger Leaping Gorge includes walking on pathways with ascending and descending sections. Optional lift available at additional cost.
- Continue to the First Bend of the Yangtze River and climb to the observation platform for panoramic views. Upon arrival in Lijiang, explore the UNESCO-listed Lijiang Old Town and Sifang Street, once an important trading centre along the Tea Horse Road. Later, visit Black Dragon Pond, known for its reflections of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on clear days.
Highlights: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Spruce Meadow Cable Car, Blue Moon Valley, Yunnan Hot Pot Lunch, Baisha Village, Baisha Murals, Shuhe Ancient Town (Optional)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Travel to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sacred mountain of the Naxi people. Take the Spruce Meadow Cable Car to approximately 3,240 metres and walk along the wooden pathways through alpine forest while enjoying views of the surrounding peaks. This route is selected for a more comfortable experience and avoids the higher altitude glacier areas.
- Continue by sightseeing bus to Blue Moon Valley, known for its turquoise lakes, White Water Terrace, and mountain scenery. Enjoy a specially arranged Yunnan-style hot pot lunch with snow mountain views. Later, visit Baisha Village and the historic Baisha Murals, which combine Buddhist, Taoist, and Naxi influences. If time permits, an optional stop can be made at Shuhe Ancient Town, an important settlement along the Tea Horse Road. Local snacks such as Chicken Bean Cold Noodles, Fresh Flower Cake, and Grilled Milk Fan can also be found here.
Highlights: Departure transfer, Hotel check out, free time
Meals: Breakfast
- Enjoy free time before your scheduled transfer to Lijiang Airport or Lijiang Railway Station for your onward journey.
- Departure transfer is included. Driver service only. No guide service is provided on departure day. Early morning or late-night transfers should be advised in advance as additional charges may apply.
Inclusions
- Airport or railway station pick-up and drop-off transfers (advance notice required for early or late arrivals)
- Air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Local driver service, including fuel, toll, and parking fees
- Professional English-speaking local guide during tour days
- Arrival transfer between 08:00-22:00 only
- Departure transfer between 09:00-23:00 only
- Hotel accommodation at a 3 star hotel with daily breakfast
- Lunch on Day 6
- First entrance fees to all listed attractions
- Necessary sightseeing bus and cable car fees as stated in the itinerary
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance
- Basic personal travel insurance arranged before departure
- This package operates as a small group tour with approximately 1–16 travellers per departure. Pricing is based on double occupancy, with two travellers sharing a room. Travellers who wish to occupy a single room will need to pay a single supplement. Solo travellers are welcome, subject to availability and confirmation at the time of booking.
Exclusions
- International flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- China visa fees, if applicable (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Personal Travel Insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add travel insurance)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Arrival transfer after 22:00 or departure transfer after 09:00 is subject to additional charges
- Guiding services on arrival and departure days
- Single Supplement is 328 SGD, required for solo travellers and for travellers who wish to occupy their own room
- Costs due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- The tour is restricted to one suitcase (maximum 26 inches) and one carry-on backpack per person
- Sequence of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather, local regulations, or operational requirements
- This package operates on fixed departures only on Jul 03; Aug 09; Sept 06, 20; Oct 11, 25; Nov 15 & Dec 13
- Package price is available only for departure on Sept 06, 20; Oct 11, 25; Nov 15 & Dec 13. For departure dates on Jul 03 & Aug 09, high season. Additional SGD 272 per person sharing a double room, and additional of SGD 436 for a single room occupancy
- Please note that no bookings has been made for this package, availability and pricing are subject to change until the time of booking
FAQ
- Airport or railway station pick-up and drop-off transfers (advance notice required for early or late arrivals)
- Air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
- Local driver service, including fuel, toll, and parking fees
- Professional English-speaking local guide during tour days
- Arrival transfer between 08:00-22:00 only
- Departure transfer between 09:00-23:00 only
- Hotel accommodation at a 3 star hotel with daily breakfast
- Lunch on Day 6
- First entrance fees to all listed attractions
- Necessary sightseeing bus and cable car fees as stated in the itinerary
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance
- Basic personal travel insurance arranged before departure
- This package operates as a small group tour with approximately 1–16 travellers per departure. Pricing is based on double occupancy, with two travellers sharing a room. Travellers who wish to occupy a single room will need to pay a single supplement. Solo travellers are welcome, subject to availability and confirmation at the time of booking.
- International flights (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add flights)
- China visa fees, if applicable (Reach out to us separately if you would like assistance regarding visa arrangements)
- Personal Travel Insurance (Reach out to us separately if you would like to add travel insurance)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Arrival transfer after 22:00 or departure transfer after 09:00 is subject to additional charges
- Guiding services on arrival and departure days
- Single Supplement is 328 SGD, required for solo travellers and for travellers who wish to occupy their own room
- Costs due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- The tour is restricted to one suitcase (maximum 26 inches) and one carry-on backpack per person
- Sequence of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather, local regulations, or operational requirements
- This package operates on fixed departures only on Jul 03; Aug 09; Sept 06, 20; Oct 11, 25; Nov 15 & Dec 13
- Package price is available only for departure on Sept 06, 20; Oct 11, 25; Nov 15 & Dec 13. For departure dates on Jul 03 & Aug 09, high season. Additional SGD 272 per person sharing a double room, and additional of SGD 436 for a single room occupancy
- Please note that no bookings has been made for this package, availability and pricing are subject to change until the time of booking
7D | 6N
Dali
7 days
Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.
