8 Days Yunnan Small Group Tour with Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Starts in Kunming
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Planned by a dedicated travel specialist
- 24/7 emergency support while you travel
Tour overview
- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Tour starts
- Kunming
- Tour type
- Shared Tour (SIC), Small Group Tour
Explore Yunnan on this 8 days small group tour with a maximum of 8 travellers, visiting Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La. Discover local markets, ancient towns, Erhai Lake, Yulong Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge while travelling through some of the province's most scenic regions. Enjoy experiences such as the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train, Glacier Cableway, Bai Three Course Tea Performance and Tibetan culture in Shangri-La. With accommodation, guided sightseeing, selected meals and a high-speed train journey from Shangri-La to Kunming included, this shared tour offers a convenient way to experience Yunnan's natural scenery, local culture and famous landmarks.
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 Tibetan Discovery. Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Ancient Town and Sumtseling Monastery.
Erhai Lake Landscape. Enjoy lake views at Dali Santorini and cycle through Panxi S Bay.
Yulong Snow Mountain Experience. Ride the Snow Mountain sightseeing train and visit the famous glacier area.
Ancient Towns of Yunnan. Explore Dali, Xizhou, Shuhe and Lijiang's historic streets and local culture.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kunming
Highlights: Airport Arrival Transfer, Kunming City Arrival
- Arrive in Kunming and meet your driver for the shared transfer service. Travel approximately 40 minutes to your hotel and complete check in.
Meals: None
Day 2
Kunming – Dali
Highlights: Zhuanxin Market, Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles, Kunming Old Street, Wine Cup Tower, Transfer to Dali
- After breakfast, visit Zhuanxin Market, a popular local market where residents shop for fresh produce and regional specialties. Enjoy Kunming's famous Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles for lunch.
- Continue to Kunming Old Street and the Wine Cup Tower, known for their traditional architecture and local atmosphere. Later, travel approximately 4.5 hours by vehicle to Dali before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Dali & Erhai Lake Exploration
Highlights: Dali Ancient Town, Dali Santorini, Erhai Lake, Panxi S Bay Cycling
- Begin with a walk through Dali Ancient Town, one of Yunnan's best known historic towns.
- Drive approximately 1 hour to Dali Santorini and enjoy refreshments while overlooking Erhai Lake. Continue to Panxi S Bay, a scenic lakeside area popular for cycling and Erhai Lake views. Spend time enjoying the surrounding lake views before dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Dali – Lijiang
Highlights: Xizhou Ancient Town, Bai Three Course Tea Performance, Black Dragon Pool, Zhongyi Market, Lijiang Ancient Town Night View
- Travel approximately 50 minutes to Xizhou Ancient Town, known for its traditional Bai architecture and local culture.
- After lunch, enjoy a traditional Bai Ethnic Group Three Course Tea performance. Continue by road to Lijiang, a journey of approximately 2 hours.
- Visit Black Dragon Pool, famous for its mountain reflections and peaceful setting. Explore Zhongyi Market before dinner featuring black truffle and wild mushroom hot pot. In the evening, enjoy the illuminated atmosphere of Lijiang Ancient Town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Yulong Snow Mountain Visit and Blue Moon Valley
Highlights: Shuhe Ancient Town, Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train, Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Glacier Cableway, Blue Moon Valley, Ganhaizi
- After breakfast, visit Shuhe Ancient Town.
- Continue to the Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train (one-way) and enjoy views of snow-capped mountains, meadows and traditional towns during the journey.
- Visit Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area and take the Glacier Sightseeing Cableway. Explore the glacier area before continuing to Blue Moon Valley and Ganhaizi.
- Electric sightseeing cars at Blue Moon Valley and Ganhaizi are not included. The Glacier Cableway visiting time may be adjusted according to reservation arrangements. If the Glacier Cableway is closed, a visit to Baisha Ancient Town will be arranged instead.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 6
Lijiang – Shangri-La
Highlights: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Ancient Town, Tibetan Chieftain Feast
- Travel towards Shangri-La through some of Yunnan's most impressive mountain landscapes.
- Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of China's most famous river gorges. Continue to Dukezong Ancient Town, an important Tibetan cultural centre with traditional streets and local heritage. Escalator is not included.
- In the evening, enjoy a special Tibetan Chieftain Feast.
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Shangri-La – Kunming
Highlights: Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Large Prayer Flags, Napa Lake, High-Speed Train to Kunming
- Visit Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, often regarded as one of the most important Tibetan monasteries in Yunnan.
- Continue to the Large Prayer Flags area before lunch. Later, visit Napa Lake, a beautiful wetland landscape surrounded by open grasslands and mountain scenery.
- Transfer to Shangri-La Railway Station and board the high-speed train to Kunming (second class seat), approximately 4.5 hours.
- Dinner is not included, guests should prepare their own portable meal for the train journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8
Departure from Kunming
Highlights: Airport Transfer, Hotel check out
- After breakfast or at the scheduled time, transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport for your departure flight.
- For international departures, guests are recommended to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before flight departure.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transfers
- Sightseeing
- Shared Tours (SIC)
- Tour Guide
- Entry Fees
Included
- 7 nights accommodation at a 4* hotel with daily breakfast
- Regular lunch meals on day 2-5 and packed lunch on day 6
- Regular dinner meals on day 2-6
- Main entrance fees for the scenic areas only
- Sharing transportation throughout the tour
- English-speaking guide during tour days
- Guaranteed admission to the Big Cableway
- One way sightseeing train on Snow Mountain
- Second class seat tickets for High speed train
- Entry ticket to the attractions listed in the itinerary
- This package operates as a small group tour with approximately 2-8 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
- 24 hours phone support during tour
Not included
- 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
- Guiding services on arrival and departure days
- Escalator at Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Transfers at the attraction sites such as escalators, shuttle buses and etc
- For children ages 2-12 years old with over 120CM height supplement is 29 SGD per child
- Single Supplement is 246 SGD for travellers who wish to occupy a single room
- This tour is shared with other travellers with minimum 2 pax and maximum 8 pax
- Costs due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- Sequence of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather, local regulations, or operational requirements
- The package price is applicable until 28 February 2027 except during 23-25 December 2026, and 30 Decrmber 2026 to 02 January 2027. Surcharge during holiday is 168 SGD per person
- The price are not valid during Chinese New Year from 05-20 February 2027 and subject to availability on the time of booking.
- Please note that no bookings has been made for this package, availability and pricing are subject to change until 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) | SGD 1,398 | — |
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?
- 7 nights accommodation at a 4* hotel with daily breakfast
- Regular lunch meals on day 2-5 and packed lunch on day 6
- Regular dinner meals on day 2-6
- Main entrance fees for the scenic areas only
- Sharing transportation throughout the tour
- English-speaking guide during tour days
- Guaranteed admission to the Big Cableway
- One way sightseeing train on Snow Mountain
- Second class seat tickets for High speed train
- Entry ticket to the attractions listed in the itinerary
- This package operates as a small group tour with approximately 2-8 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
- 24 hours phone support during tour
What is not included?
- 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
- Guiding services on arrival and departure days
- Escalator at Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Transfers at the attraction sites such as escalators, shuttle buses and etc
- For children ages 2-12 years old with over 120CM height supplement is 29 SGD per child
- Single Supplement is 246 SGD for travellers who wish to occupy a single room
- This tour is shared with other travellers with minimum 2 pax and maximum 8 pax
- Costs due to traffic delays, strikes, bad weather, aircraft or mechanical failures, flight cancellations or schedule changes, and force majeure events
- Sequence of sightseeing may be adjusted due to weather, local regulations, or operational requirements
- The package price is applicable until 28 February 2027 except during 23-25 December 2026, and 30 Decrmber 2026 to 02 January 2027. Surcharge during holiday is 168 SGD per person
- The price are not valid during Chinese New Year from 05-20 February 2027 and subject to availability on the time of booking.
- Please note that no bookings has been made for this package, availability and pricing are subject to change until 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?
8D | 7N
Where does the tour start?
Kunming
How many days is the itinerary?
8 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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