Day1 Route: Arrival in Kunming → Airport pick-up → Transfer to hotel in Kunming

Transportation: Travel Distance: 40km; Driving Time: 50minutes

✨ As your flight lands in Kunming, the “City of Eternal Spring,” you are welcomed by its gentle climate and refined tranquility.

✨ Your private concierge greets you upon arrival, ensuring a seamless and graceful transition into your journey.

✨ This is not just an arrival—it is the elegant beginning of a curated experience.

Day2 Route: Breakfast at Hotel → Drive to Dali → Shuanglang Ancient Town → Wenbi Village → Hotels next to Erhai Lake in Dali

Transportation: Travel Distance: 350km; Driving Time: 4-5 hours

✨ As the scenery unfolds into lakes and mountains, Dali reveals its poetic charm.

✨ In Shuanglang, traditional Bai houses blend with modern cafés, creating a relaxed lakeside lifestyle.

✨ Wenbi Village is a peaceful and artistic spot in Dali where you can enjoy slow living with views of Erhai Lake.

✨ A day of elegance, serenity, and timeless beauty.

Day3 Route: Breakfast at Hotel → Dali Ancient Town → Fengyang Yi Village → Panxi Village S-Bend →  Hotels next to Erhai Lake in Dali

Transportation: Travel Distance: 50km; Driving Time: 1 hour

✨ Dali Ancient Town offers a journey through time with its stone streets and centuries-old architecture.

✨ Fengyangyi Village is a quiet and authentic Bai village rich in Tea Horse Road history.

✨ At the S-Bend of Panxi Village, walking or cycling along the lakeside road brings a sense of freedom and slow living.

✨ Authenticity, simplicity, and quiet beauty.

Day4 Route: Breakfast at Hotel in Dali → Xizhou Ancient Town (Miyazaki scenes) → Cycling around Erhai Lake → Homestay in Shaxi Ancient Town

Transportation: Travel Distance: 140km; Driving Time: 2.5 hour

✨ Xizhou resembles a fairytale village, with elegant Bai houses and peaceful surroundings, often compared to scenes from Miyazaki films.

✨ Cycling around Erhai Lake, with sunshine and breeze, is the best way to experience the romance and freedom of Dali.

✨ Authenticity, simplicity, and quiet beauty.

Day5 Route: Breakfast at Homestay in Shaxi Ancient Town → Shaxi Ancient Town (Ancient Stage, Sideng Street, Yujin Bridge) → Yuhu Village → Hotel in Lijiang

Transportation: Travel Distance: 110km; Driving Time: 2 hours

✨ Shaxi is a rare, well-preserved market town along the ancient Tea Horse Road, offering authenticity and tranquility.

✨ Sideng Street reflects everyday local life, while Yujin Bridge provides a peaceful scenic viewpoint.

✨ Yuhu Village, set beneath the snow mountains, showcases traditional Naxi stone houses and a close connection to nature.

✨ A rare luxury of stillness and authenticity

Day6 Route: Breakfast at Hotel in Lijiang → Blue Moon Valley → Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Impression Lijiang outdoor performance → Hotel in Lijiang

Transportation: Travel Distance: 80km; Driving Time: 2 hours

✨ The sunrise over the snow mountains, known as the “Golden Mountain,” is a breathtaking natural spectacle.

✨ Blue Moon Valley is famed for its dreamlike turquoise waters, which shimmer in layered shades of blue and green under sunlight, like a natural palette.

✨ Jade Dragon Snow Mountain offers majestic alpine scenery, while the “Impression Lijiang” show blends culture and landscape into a powerful performance.

✨ A day of grandeur, emotion, and unforgettable beauty.

Day7 Route: Breakfast at Hotel in Lijiang → Flower Whispering Valley  → Baisha Ancient Town（intangible cultural heritage embroidery）→ Hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town

Transportation: Travel Distance: 50km; Driving Time: 1 hour

✨ Flower Whispering Valley is a romantic spot surrounded by blooming flowers and natural beauty, full of peace and charm.

✨ Baisha Ancient Town is a peaceful village where you can closely experience Naxi intangible heritage embroidery and traditional craftsmanship.

✨ This day offers a dual experience of traditional intangible cultural heritage and natural floral artistry.

Day8 Route: Breakfast at Hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Dukezong Ancient Town → Guishan Park (world's largest prayer wheel) → Hotel in Shangri-la

Transportation: Travel Distance: 180km; Driving Time: 3-4 hours

✨ Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, where roaring waters carve through towering cliffs, revealing the raw power of nature.

✨ Continue to Dukezong Ancient Town, where prayer flags, stone streets, and incense create a peaceful Tibetan atmosphere.

✨ A journey from awe-inspiring landscapes to quiet reflection.

 Day9 Route: Breakfast at Hotel in Shangri-la →Pudacuo National Park → Songzanlin Monastery → Hotel in Shangri-la

Transportation: Travel Distance: 80 km; Driving Time: 2 hours

✨ Enter Pudacuo National Park, where crystal-clear alpine lakes and ancient forests create a landscape of pristine beauty. Walking along quiet trails, surrounded by mountains and reflections, you experience a rare sense of stillness and clarity.

✨ Continue to Songzanlin Monastery, where golden roofs shine under the sun and the sound of chanting fills the air with serenity.

✨ A day of spiritual depth and expansive natural beauty.

Day10 Route: Breakfast at Hotel in Shangri-la → Shangri-La Railway Station → High-speed train to Kunming → Free time (Jacaranda Street & Kunming Old Street) → Hotel in Kunming

Transportation (Travel by high-speed train): Distance: 650km; Time: 6 hours

✨ Transfer to Shangri-La Railway Station and board a first-class high-speed train back to Kunming, descending from the highlands to a softer, milder climate in comfort.

✨ Enjoy free time upon arrival—stroll along the blooming Jacaranda Avenue, where purple blossoms create a romantic cityscape.

✨ Continue to Kunming Old Street, where history and local life blend seamlessly.

✨ Your luggage is delivered separately, allowing you to travel light and savor the final moments of the journey.

Day11 Route: Breakfast at Hotel in Kunming → Dragon Gat → Dianchi Lake → Gree Lake Park → Hotel in Kunming

Transportation (Travel by high-speed train): Distance: 40km; Time: 50 minutes

✨ Start at Dragon Gate. Take a cable car up and enjoy cliffside views overlooking Dianchi Lake, where culture meets stunning nature.

✨ Get close to Dianchi Lake and interact with seagulls for a relaxing experience.

✨ Stroll in Gree Lake Park and enjoy the peaceful local lifestyle.

✨ Relaxed and scenic, blending mountains, lake, and local life.

Day12 Route: Breakfast at Hotel in Kunming→ Transfer to airport according to flight schedule

Transportation: Travel Distance: 40km; Driving Time: 50 minutes

✨ After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.

✨ From serene lakes to sacred mountains, this journey comes to a graceful close—leaving behind lasting impressions and unforgettable moments.

To ensure a comfortable, reliable, and high-quality travel experience, we have established clear hotel arrangement standards for different types of travel services:

1. Group Tours (Standardized Packages)

Hotels included in our group tours are clearly specified in the itinerary on our website. All arrangements—including itinerary, hotel selection, and transportation—are fixed and cannot be adjusted.

These packages are designed to offer excellent value and a smooth, hassle-free travel experience, ideal for travelers who prefer convenience and efficiency.

2. Private Tailor-made Tours (Personalized Service)

For tailor-made tours, we carefully select quality hotels for our clients, typically at a high-standard 4-star level (such as Ji Hotel or equivalent brands). Our priority is cleanliness, hygiene, and overall comfort.

Guests can flexibly customize their travel experience, including:

Itinerary adjustments

Hotel upgrades

Guide services

Vehicle arrangements

We are committed to creating a personalized, flexible, and premium travel experience.

3. Confirmation & Booking Policy

This itinerary is for a private tailor-made tour. Final hotel arrangements will be clearly specified in the confirmed itinerary and formal contract.

For detailed proposals and quotations, please contact our team:

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We are dedicated to providing one-on-one professional service to ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey.

4. Hotel Reference Photos (Ji Hotel)

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey, please kindly review the following travel notes before your trip:

1. Travel Documents

Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months

Apply for visas or entry permits in advance if required

Carry copies (printed or digital) of important documents

2. Luggage & Personal Belongings

Travel light and bring essential items only

Keep valuables (cash, passport, electronics) with you at all times

Do not carry prohibited or restricted items

3. Punctuality & Meeting Time

Please follow the schedule strictly to avoid delays

Arrive at the meeting point 10–15 minutes in advance

4. Hotel Stay

Present valid ID/passport upon check-in

Please take care of hotel facilities; compensation may be required for damages

Keep your belongings safe and lock your room when leaving

5. Itinerary Arrangements

Group tour itineraries are fixed; leaving the group is not recommended

For special requests, please communicate with your guide in advance

Tailor-made tours can be adjusted upon prior confirmation

6. Safety Tips

Respect local laws and customs

Take care of your personal safety and belongings

Participate in activities based on your physical condition

7. Health & Insurance

Bring personal medications if needed

Inform us in advance of any medical conditions

Travel insurance is highly recommended

8. Communication

Keep your phone available for contact

Consider international roaming or a local SIM card

Price Includes

Entrance Tickets: First entrance ticket fees for all attractions listed in the itinerary.

Accommodation: Stay at 4-star standard hotels or equivalent throughout the trip.

Transportation: Comfortable tourist vehicles arranged according to group size.

Travel Insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance coverage during the tour.

Service Fees: Fees for tour guide and driver services.

Price Excludes

Visa Fees: Visa application or processing fees.

Single Room Supplement: Additional charge applies for single occupancy.

Local Transportation: Transportation to/from Kunming.

Force Majeure: Additional expenses caused by factors beyond control, such as transportation delays, strikes, weather conditions, aircraft mechanical issues, flight cancellations, or schedule changes.

Personal Expenses: Any personal consumption such as shopping, beverages, or other private expenses.