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6-day yunnan highlights: Dali, lijiang & shangri-la
Trip Introduction
🗓️ duraTION: 6 days / 5 NIGHTS all year round
🌎 China: Dali → shaxi → Lijiang → Tiger Leaping gorge → Shangri-la
This 6-day journey showcases the best of Yunnan’s ancient towns, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage.
Start in Dali, wandering its lakeside old town and traditional Bai architecture. Travel to Shaxi, a charming town along the Ancient Tea Horse Road, where history and local life intertwine. In Lijiang, explore the UNESCO-protected Old Town, visit Naxi villages, and marvel at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Conclude in Shangri-La, a land of highland plateaus, Tibetan culture, and majestic monasteries, where breathtaking scenery and authentic local experiences await.
Trip code: CBT250601
Itinerary
🥢 Meal Codes: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Day 1: dali - arrival (d)
Arrive in Dali and settle into your hotel. In the evening, stroll through Dali Old Town and enjoy a welcome dinner with local flavors.
Overnight in Dali.
Day 2: Dali to shaxi (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.Visit the Three Pagodas and the Dali City Wall. Drive to Xizhou along the Erhai Lake, explore the town in the afternoon, then continue to Shaxi.
In the evening, enjoy a walking tour of Shaxi Old Town.Overnight in Shaxi.
Day 3: Shaxi to Lijiang (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.Spend the morning exploring Shaxi, then drive to Lijiang. Stay 2 nights in Lijiang. In the afternoon, visit Lijiang Old Town, Black Dragon Pool, and the Naxi Culture Center.Overnight in Lijiang.
Day 4: Lijiang (B)
Hotel breakfast.Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and explore Yuhu Village, experiencing Naxi culture and the stunning alpine scenery.
Overnight in Lijiang.
Day 5: Lijiang to Shangri-La (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.Depart Lijiang and visit the breathtaking Tiger Leaping Gorge. In the afternoon, drive to Shangri-La with views of Haba Snow Mountain along the way.
Upon arrival, experience the local highland prayer wheel ritual, and in the evening, stroll through Shangri-La Old Town, soaking in the serene charm of this highland town.
Overnight in Shangri-la.
Day 6: Shangri-la departure (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.Visit Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, before concluding your Yunnan highlights tour.
Tour details
tour duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
size of group
Daily departure, min. 2 (guaranteed)
accommodation
- 5 nights including daily hotel breakfast.
- Choose your preferred class: Comfort, Deluxe, or Boutique
Meals
- 5 breakfasts and 1 welcome dinner
- Lunches and dinners are not included to allow for flexibility; our guides will recommend local options en route.
- Happy to arrange more culinary experiences upon request.
Internal transport
- Transfers: All airport and train station to hotel round-trip transfers by private vehicle.
sightseeing
- All mentioned tours and excursions
- Includes: All first-entry admission tickets to sights.
- Guide Service: Professional local English-speaking guide service in each city.
- Spanish, Italian, and German-speaking guides available upon request (may require an additional fee).
Travel moments
what people say
- "An Unforgettable, Dreamlike Journey"
"Christy Chen Moeller did everything she could to enhance our trip. Her knowledge of the area, monuments, and people seemed endless, and she perfectly planned our time at each site. Despite my wife's recent accident, Christy's thoughtful planning made it possible for her to fully enjoy the experience. We not only had a great trip but almost achieved the impossible.
The itinerary was superb—great, well-spaced locations, wonderful dinners, and the best possible hotels exactly where we needed them. These eleven wonderful days will remain forever etched in our memory."George Alvanos, Greece
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