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Yunnan 10-Day Deep Tour · Shangri-La and Meili
9 days / 8 nights · Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La

Yunnan 10-Day Deep Tour · Shangri-La and Meili

Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La · 9 days · Moderate

Reference Price

$960Rise / Person

  • Purely for fun, no shopping
  • The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
  • Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a group2–10 people
IntensityModerate
Best seasonApr–Jun / Sep–Nov
Traffichigh-speed train + chartered car
AccommodationKunming 1 night + Dali 2 nights + Lijiang 2 nights + Shangri-La 3 nights + Deqin 1 night
Departure MonthApril–June / September–November
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Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance

Itinerary Details

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From the basis of Kunming and Dali, head north into the Tibetan areas: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Pudacuo, Songzanlin Monastery, then head to Deqin to see the sunrise on Meili Snow Mountain.

Day-by-day itinerary9 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport

Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.

  1. D1Arrived at Kunming · Stone Forest

    DestinationEverywhere→ Kunming

    Meals
    Meals are self-managed
    Accommodation
    Kunming Hotel
    Transport
    Airport/Station Pickup and Drop-off
    Distance
    Within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailUpon arrival in Kunming, a private car will pick you up at the airport or station and transfer you to your hotel. Afternoon free time.
    Shilin
    In the evening, take the high-speed rail or tour bus to Dali, and stay overnight in Dali.

  2. DestinationDali, urban area

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Dali Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailThe three

    pagodas of Chongsheng Temple in the ancient city of Dali by Erhai Lake and the lake

  3. DestinationDali → Lijiang

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Dali Hotel
    Transport
    High-speed rail / tour bus → Lijiang
    Distance
    Intercity Transfer
    Stops
    Daily detailIn the
    evening, take the
    high-speed rail or tour bus from Cangshan in Shuanglang's
    Xizhou Ancient Town to Lijiang, and stay overnight in Lijiang.

  4. DestinationLijiang city center

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Lijiang Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailLijiang Old Town
    Yulong Snow Mountain
    Blue Moon Valley

  5. DestinationLijiang → Shangri-La

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Lijiang Hotel
    Transport
    High-speed train / tourist bus → Shangri-La
    Distance
    Intercity Transfer
    Stops
    Daily detailShuhe Ancient Town
    Lashi Lake
    In the evening, take the high-speed train or tourist bus to Shangri-La, overnight in Shangri-La.

  6. DestinationShangri-La City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Shangri-La Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailPudacuo National Park
    Songzanlin Monastery

  7. DestinationShangri-La City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Shangri-La Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailDukezong Ancient Town
    Tiger Leaping Gorge

  8. DestinationShangri-La City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Shangri-La Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailNapa Lake

  9. DestinationShangri-La → Airport/Train Station

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Not included
    Transport
    Private vehicle for transfer to airport/station
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Stops
    Daily detailPudacuo National Park
    Songzanlin Monastery
    Private transfer to the airport/train station according to flight or train schedule, end of itinerary.
Key facts
Departure pointGather in Kunming, disperse in Shangri-La
Number of people in a groupSmall group of 2–10 people
Recommended monthApr–Jun / Sep–Nov
AccommodationKunming 1 night + Dali 2 nights + Lijiang 2 nights + Shangri-La 3 nights + Deqin 1 night
TrafficHigh-speed train Chartered car
IntensityModerate
ProvinceYunnan

Itinerary Overview

The full trip is 9 days, moving along "Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Shangri-La." The pace is arranged as "one city, one segment," with high-speed trains as the main mode of inter-city travel, and flights for segments where travel time exceeds 5 hours.

Cities and Highlights on This Route

  • Kunming: Stone Forest · Dian Lake · Green Lake · Yunnan Nationalities Village · Yuantong Temple
  • Dali: Erhai Lake Loop · Dali Ancient Town · Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple · Shuanglang · Xizhou Ancient Town
  • Lijiang: Lijiang Ancient Town · Jade Dragon Snow Mountain · Blue Moon Valley · Shuhe Ancient Town · Lashi Lake
  • Shangri-La: Pudacuo National Park · Songzanlin Monastery · Dukezong Ancient Town · Tiger Leaping Gorge · Napa Lake

Province

This route belongs to the Yunnan line, and there are other itineraries of different durations within the same province for comparison; you can also customize it according to your own pace.

Costs include

  • Hotels listed in the itinerary (double occupancy, including breakfast)
  • First entrance tickets and shuttle between attractions listed in the itinerary
  • Intercity high-speed train / second-class seat on bullet train or tour bus
  • Full Chinese-speaking tour guide and driver service
  • One bottle of mineral water per person per day, travel accident insurance

Cost not included

  • International/domestic major transportation to and from the departure city
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary (approximately 80–150 RMB per person per day)
  • Single room supplement, personal expenses, and optional items
  • Driver and guide tips (voluntary, recommended 30–50 RMB per person per day)

Booking Reminder

Popular scenic spots (the Forbidden City, Mogao Caves, Jiuzhaigou, Zhangjiajie, etc.) have real-name visit limits, so it is recommended to make a reservation 15–30 days in advance. High-speed train tickets go on sale 15 days before departure; they sell out on the first day during peak season, so be sure to set a reminder. Plateau routes (Tibet, Qinghai, Western Sichuan) require a health statement, and it is recommended to take Rhodiola 7 days in advance. Seniors over 60 and children under 1.2 meters should be noted when booking, as ticket prices and beds are arranged separately. All itineraries can be adjusted by month, duration, and travel companions; for details, see 'Customized Itinerary'.