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Xishuangbanna 7 Days · Tropics and Dai Villages
6 days / 5 nights · Kunming / Xishuangbanna

Xishuangbanna 7 Days · Tropics and Dai Villages

Kunming / Xishuangbanna · 6 days · Relaxed

Reference Price

$590Rise / Person

  • Purely for fun, no shopping
  • The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
  • Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a group2–8 people
IntensityRelaxed
Best seasonNov–Apr
Trafficflight + chartered car
AccommodationKunming 1 night + Caozhuang 5 nights
Departure MonthNovember to April

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

All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service

Another side of Yunnan is tropical: the night market of Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, Manting Park, Wild Elephant Valley, Sky Tree, and Mengle Great Buddha Temple—most comfortable in winter.

Day-by-day itinerary6 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
    Daily detailArrive in Kunming from various locations, private transfer from airport/train station to hotel, free afternoon activities.
    Stone Forest
    In the evening, take the high-speed train or tourist bus to Xishuangbanna, overnight in Xishuangbanna.
  2. DestinationXishuangbanna City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Xishuangbanna Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Daily detailGozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area
  3. DestinationXishuangbanna City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Xishuangbanna Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Daily detailManting Park
  4. DestinationXishuangbanna City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Xishuangbanna Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Daily detailWild Elephant Valley
  5. DestinationXishuangbanna City

    Meals
    Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: Local (included) · Dinner: Self-arranged
    Accommodation
    Xishuangbanna Hotel
    Transport
    City bus Walking
    Distance
    Walking about 4-6 km within the city
    Daily detailWan Tian Tree
  6. DestinationXishuangbanna → 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
    Daily detailMengle Big Buddha Temple
    Private transfer to the airport/train station according to flight or train schedule, end of itinerary.
Key facts
Departure pointGather in Kunming, disperse in Xishuangbanna
Number of people in a group2–8 person small group
Recommended monthNov–Apr
AccommodationKunming 1 night + Caozhuang 5 nights
TrafficAirplane Chartered Vehicle
IntensityRelaxed
ProvinceYunnan

Route Overview

The entire journey lasts 6 days, advancing along "Kunming / Xishuangbanna." The pace is arranged as "one city per segment," with intercity travel mainly by high-speed rail, and sections exceeding 5 hours by car are replaced with flights.

Cities and Attractions on This Route

  • Kunming: Stone Forest · Dianchi Lake · Green Lake · Yunnan Nationalities Village · Yuantong Temple
  • Xishuangbanna: Gozhuang Xishuangjing · Manting Park · Wild Elephant Valley · Observation Trees · Mengle Big Buddha Temple

Province

This route belongs to the Yunnan line. Other itineraries of different durations within the same province are available for comparison; it can also be customized 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, number of days, and traveling companions; for details, see "Customized Itinerary."