Nature

Yunnan:
Kunming & Lijiang

The Stone Forest and temples of Kunming, then Lijiang’s old town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley and Tiger Leaping Gorge.

7Days
2Destinations
GuidedEnglish-Speaking
TailoredTo Your Dates
Year-roundBest Season

Yunnan: Kunming & Lijiang

Yunnan is China’s most diverse province, home to 25 ethnic minorities and landscapes from karst forest to glacier. This week begins in Kunming, the ‘City of Eternal Spring’, and continues by bullet train to Lijiang.

Shorter four-day Kunming and five-day Xishuangbanna versions are also available on request.

Dragon Gate of the Western Hills
The Stone Forest
Dynamic Yunnan show
Lijiang Ancient Town and Black Dragon Pool
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Blue Moon Valley
Tiger Leaping Gorge and the First Bend of the Yangtze

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1Arrive KunmingL / D▾

The Dragon Gate of the Western Hills and Dianchi.

Day 2Stone ForestB / L / D▾

The Stone Forest and the Golden Temple.

Day 3KunmingB / L / D▾

The Grand View Pavilion, Green Lake, Yuantong Temple, the Golden Horse and Jade Rooster Archway and Kunming Old Street. Evening Dynamic Yunnan show.

Day 4Bullet Train to LijiangB / L / D▾

Lijiang Ancient Town and the Black Dragon Pool.

Day 5Jade Dragon Snow MountainB / L / D▾

Cable car to the Spruce Meadow, Blue Moon Valley and Baisha Village.

Day 6Tiger Leaping GorgeB / L / D▾

The First Bend of the Yangtze, Shigu Town and Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Day 7DepartureB▾

Transfer to Lijiang airport.

What’s Included

Included
Hotel accommodation throughout
Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
English-speaking guide in each destination
Transfers and transport between destinations as listed
Entrance fees to the sights in the itinerary
Not Included
International flights
Visa fees (where required)
Travel insurance
Optional shows and activities
Personal expenses and gratuities
Pricing

Pricing depends on your travel dates, group size and hotel preferences.

Every itinerary can be adjusted — tell us what you would like to add, remove or slow down. Available as a private journey for your family or friends, or as a small shared group.

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Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
RouteKunming · Stone Forest · Lijiang
Best SeasonYear-round · March–May best
PaceModerate