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Embark on a transformative 8-day journey through Yunnan's breathtaking landscapes, ancient cultures, and hidden gems. This curated itinerary blends autumn's golden hues with Yunnan's iconic sights, offering a mix of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. From snow-capped peaks to cobblestone streets and vibrant markets, discover why Yunnan is a traveler's paradise.
1. Snow Mountain Spectacles
- Yulong Snow Mountain: Trek to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain's glacial lakes and sunrise vistas, blanketed in autumn folklore.
- Shangri-La's Sacred Lakes: Explore Tulip Lake and Pudacuo National Park, framed by autumn forests and Tibetan prayer flags.
2. Ancient Town Charm
- Dali Old Town: Wander through Ming-era architecture, visit Bai ethnic temples, and savor street food like Cross-Bridge Rice.
- Lijiang Ancient Town: Lose yourself in cobblestone alleys, admire traditional Naxi houses, and enjoy horseback rides at night.
3. Cultural Immersion
- Tibetan Monasteries: Visit Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La for monks' debates and butter sculpture displays.
- Ethnic Village Experiences: Stay in a Yi or Tibetan homestay to learn about weaving, tea ceremonies, and local festivals.
4. Autumn's Golden Touch
- Foliage Adventures: Drive through maple and birch forests in Shangri-La and Nuergai Grassland, where hillsides ignite in reds and oranges.
- Wild Mushroom Festivals: Join locals in Dali's markets to sample foraged delicacies like matsutake and lion's mane, paired with Yunnan Ham.
5. Secluded Paradises
- Lijiang's Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: Hike to Yuanyuan Pool, a turquoise lake surrounded by autumn pine forests.
- Nagqu Grassland: Experience Tibetan nomadic culture in this remote highland region, dotted with yak herds and wildflowers.
6. Culinary Delights
- Savor Yunnan's signature dishes: Hutou Guo (mushroom hotpot), Dali Ham-infused stews, and steamed buns filled with pork and herbs.
- Attend a tea-picking workshop in Pu'er County to taste freshly picked tea leaves.
7. Practical Perks
- Altitude Support: Pre-vitamin supplements and guided acclimatization itineraries to combat altitude sickness.
- Curated Logistics: Private drivers, boutique hotels (e.g., Dali's Serenity House), and seamless airport transfers.
Arrival in Kunming: Arrive at Kunming Changshui Airport (prefer afternoon flights for transfer time). Check into a hotel near Cuihu Lake (convenient for daily travel).
Dinner: Indulge in Qian Zhang Rou (Kunming-style roasted pork) + Guo Qiao Mi Xian (Cross Bridge Chinese Rice Noodles), iconic dishes blending Yunnan's ethnic flavors.
Shilin Stone Forest: Visit the "A Shi Ma" karst formations, a UNESCO Global Geopark renowned for its fairy-tale rock pillars shaped over 270 million years.
Dali Ancient Town: Wander through the ancient Bai ethnic town, visiting landmarks like the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple (7th-century architectural marvel).
Erhai Lake: Visit Xizhou Village, enjoy the walking around local rice fields and walk around the Bai Minority's Village, walk around the S-bend of Erhai Lake, which is a walk path on the lakeside, where autumn transforms paddies into golden waves.
Lijiang Ancient Town: Stroll through Fangsi Street and Oil Paper Umbrella Alley, soaking in Naxi culture and UNESCO-listed cobblestone charm.
Deep exploring of Yulong Snow Mountain (Jade Dragon Snow Mountain): Book the Glacier Park cable car in advance to witness turquoise glacial lakes reflecting snow-capped peaks 4300-meter altitude.
Blue Moon Valley: Yak Meadow of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Take a short treking enjoy the scenery of snow mountain.
Cultural Museum: Learn about the ancient Tea Horse Road's history through artifacts and tea ceremonies.
Lijiang Impression Show: Watch Zhang Yimou's award-winning performance blending Naxi music, dance and natural theater.
Pudacuo National Park: Hike to Shudu Lake at sunset, surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage and Tibetan prayer flags.
Songzanlin Monastery: Marvel at the "Little Potala Palace's" golden rooftops and monks' butter sculptures.
Dukung Temple: Spin the world's largest prayer wheel clockwise for good luck.
Either of the Songtsam Shangri-la Linka or Songtsam Lugu Lodge are so popular for domestic and international tourists. Either of them should be booked at least 2 months in advance.
Xishan Mountain: Climb Longmen Gorge for bird's-eye views of Kunming's urban sprawl and surrounding mountains.
Depart Kunming, carrying memories of Yunnan's snow peaks, ancient towns, and cultural richness.
| Group Size | Adult(Age:8-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-7) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 2 PAX | from $3250 | from $3000 | Free |
| 6 PAX | from $2800 | from $2600 | Free |
| 10 PAX | from $2500 | from $2300 | Free |
Private transportation through out the itinerary. Linkedtours will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight or train info.
Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.
All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary.
Domestic flights and 2nd class express train listed in the itinerary.
Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request).
Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
Travel and health insurance when travelling with us.
Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.
8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.
International and domestic flights not indicated.
Food, Lunch or dinner not specified
Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned
Transportation
We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.
All the hotels we selected are 4-5 star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.
Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from Linkedtours.
