10-Day Yunnan Classic Discovery Tour

Upon arrival in Kunming, meet your private driver and transfer to your city hotel for check-in.The first day is intentionally relaxed, allowing time to rest.

explore Kunming Old Street and discover its historic lanes, traditional architecture and local urban atmosphere. Visit the distinctive Wine Glass Building for photographs before departing for Dali in the afternoon.Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and rest.

Begin the day in Dali Ancient Town, strolling through its historic lanes and discovering traditional architecture, local shops and everyday life. Continue to Panxi Village's famous S-shaped bay along Erhai Lake, where mountain, lake and village scenery create a relaxing setting for photography and leisure. In the afternoon, visit Ideal State, popularly known as “Dali Santorini,” and enjoy afternoon tea surrounded by hillside architecture and lake views.

visit Xizhou Ancient Town and admire its traditional Bai residential architecture and historic streets. Experience Bai Three-Course Tea and learn about local hospitality traditions. Continue by private vehicle to Lijiang in the afternoon. Visit Black Dragon Pool Park and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as a dramatic backdrop. Then explore Zhongyi Market to experience local daily life and regional ingredients. In the evening, stroll through illuminated Lijiang Ancient Town and enjoy a Yunnan-style wild mushroom hot pot.

Begin with a visit to Shuhe Ancient Town, known for its quieter atmosphere and Naxi heritage. Continue by scenic mountain train toward Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and take the Glacier Cableway to higher elevations for impressive views of glaciers and snow-covered peaks. One of Lijiang's most iconic natural landmarks, the mountain offers dramatically changing scenery as the altitude increases. After descending, explore Blue Moon Valley, known for its clear blue-green waters and mountain reflections, followed by Ganhaizi for expansive alpine meadow and mountain views.

Travel from Lijiang to Shangri-La in the morning, stopping at Tiger Leaping Gorge to admire the dramatic canyon landscape created by the Jinsha River between towering mountains. The gorge is one of northwest Yunnan's most striking natural attractions; the escalator is not included in this itinerary. In the afternoon, arrive in Shangri-La and explore Dukezong Ancient Town, walking through its historic streets and visiting the giant prayer wheel. In the evening, enjoy a Tibetan-style feast.

Visit Ganden Sumtseling Monastery in the morning and admire its Tibetan Buddhist architecture against the surrounding highland landscape. Continue to the grasslands around Napa Lake, where seasonal changes create different combinations of meadow and wetland scenery. Enjoy a Tibetan-style costume experience and take photographs among prayer flags, grasslands and alpine landscapes. Return to Lijiang by private vehicle in the afternoon and check in to your hotel.

Travel from Lijiang to Lugu Lake in the morning, enjoying the mountain scenery of northwest Yunnan along the way. Upon arrival, admire the clear lake, surrounding mountains and lakeside villages. Lugu Lake is an important home of the Mosuo people, and the afternoon and evening focus on local cultural experiences. Through a traditional dinner, learn about Mosuo life, family traditions and local customs, followed by a lively bonfire gathering featuring music and dance.

Start the day with a traditional pig-trough boat ride on Lugu Lake, enjoying views of the clear water, islands and surrounding mountains from the lake. Then visit a Mosuo family and learn more about local life, customs and cultural traditions through direct interaction. In the afternoon, return to Lijiang by private vehicle and board a high-speed train to Kunming. Upon arrival in Kunming, check in and rest.

Check out according to your departure flight or train schedule and transfer by private vehicle to Kunming Changshui International Airport or Kunming railway station.