China · Kunming · Dali · Lijiang · Shangri-La
Yunnan Highlands: Lijiang, Dali & Shangri-La
Old towns, snow-capped peaks and Tibetan plateau air — Yunnan's highlands unfold slowly across nine days, from Erhai Lake to the edge of Shangri-La.
Duration
9D 7N
Tour code
CNYNT09
Season
Spring
Group size
Up to 16
Trip highlights
- Old Town of Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain cable car
- Erhai Lake cruise near Dali
- Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La
Day by day
- 1
Arrive Kunming
Transfer to your hotel; evening free around Green Lake Park.
- 2
Stone Forest
Full day at the Stone Forest karst formations before returning to the city.
- 3
On to Dali
Drive to Dali and explore its ancient city walls and Three Pagodas.
- 4
Erhai Lake
Morning boat cruise on Erhai Lake, then continue to Lijiang.
- 5
Old Town Lijiang
Wander the canals and cobbled lanes of Lijiang's Old Town.
- 6
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Cable car up towards the glacier park, altitude permitting, followed by Blue Moon Valley.
- 7
Into Shangri-La
Scenic drive up onto the plateau, arriving in Shangri-La by evening.
- 8
Songzanlin Monastery
Visit Yunnan's largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery and the old town before flying back to Kunming.
- 9
Departure
Transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport.