
Arrival in Kunming · Meeting in the “Spring City”
Depart from various locations and arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport or Kunming Railway Station. 24/7 private chauffeur service for seamless transfer...
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Kunming / Pu'er / Jingmai Mountain / Xishuangbanna
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Premium Small Group | Business Car/SUV Arranged by Group Size (Private Chauffeur Service Throughout) Kunming ↔ Pu’er / Xishuangbanna ↔ Kunming: Second-Class High-Speed Train Tickets (Included) Accommodation Standard Selected High-Quality Hotels & Unique Cultural Homestays Throughout the Journey (Twin/Double Room for 2 Guests) Including newly opened urban boutiques, mountain tea lodges, and tropical resort hotels. Core Highlights
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Day 1

Itinerary Overview Depart from various locations and arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport or Kunming Railway Station. 24/7 private chauffeur service for seamless transfer to your hotel. Free time after check-in to kick off your Yunnan journey. Recommended self-guided visits: • [Golden Horse & Jade Rooster Archway] – City landmark with stunning light effects. • [Nanqiang Pedestrian Street] – Gathering place for literary markets and authentic local cuisine. • [Dounan Flower Market (Night Session)] – Explore a corner of Asia’s largest flower trading market if time permits. No scheduled activities today. Suggest adjusting to the time zone and relaxing for the exciting journey ahead. Meals Breakfast: Not included Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Fustiano Hotel Kunming (opened 2025) or equivalent (e.g., Howard Johnson LIFE Hotel, opened 2024) Hotel Features: Modern design integrated with local elements, convenient transportation, close to subway and business districts.
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Depart from various locations and arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport or Kunming Railway Station. 24/7 private chauffeur service for seamless transfer...

Morning: Take a high-speed train from Kunming to Pu’er (≈2.5 hours). Enjoy the scenery of plateau terraces and mist-shrouded mountains along the way. Afternoon: Upon...

Approximately 3-hour drive to Jingmai Mountain, the hinterland of the Lancang River Basin. Explore two world cultural heritage sites: • Wengji Bulang Ancient Village...

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6 days / 5 nights
8-pax inbound small group with bilingual guiding, 4-star hotels, classic old-town walks, Erhai views, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
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8 days / 7 nights
8-pax Yunnan small group adding Lugu Lake, Mosuo culture, lake boating, and a softer highland rhythm after the classic Kunming-Dali-Lijiang route.
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Itinerary Overview Depart from various locations and arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport or Kunming Railway Station. 24/7 private chauffeur service for seamless transfer to your hotel. Free time after check-in to kick off your Yunnan journey. Recommended self-guided visits: • [Golden Horse & Jade Rooster Archway] – City landmark with stunning light effects. • [Nanqiang Pedestrian Street] – Gathering place for literary markets and authentic local cuisine. • [Dounan Flower Market (Night Session)] – Explore a corner of Asia’s largest flower trading market if time permits. No scheduled activities today. Suggest adjusting to the time zone and relaxing for the exciting journey ahead. Meals Breakfast: Not included Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Fustiano Hotel Kunming (opened 2025) or equivalent (e.g., Howard Johnson LIFE Hotel, opened 2024) Hotel Features: Modern design integrated with local elements, convenient transportation, close to subway and business districts.
Day 2

Itinerary Overview Morning: Take a high-speed train from Kunming to Pu’er (≈2.5 hours). Enjoy the scenery of plateau terraces and mist-shrouded mountains along the way. Afternoon: Upon arrival, head to [Taiyanghe National Forest Park] (electric shuttle included). • Wander through the tropical rainforest plank road and listen to the chirping of birds and insects. • Observe and interact with wild red pandas up close at [Red Panda Manor] (feeding allowed). • Get up close to “giant beasts” – visit habitats of rhinos, bears, and other large animals. Stay in downtown Pu’er for the night and enjoy a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Puer Yunjing International Garden Hotel (opened 2024) or equivalent Hotel Features: Garden-style layout, fresh air, ideal for relaxation and wellness.
Timing and transfers

Itinerary Overview Morning: Take a high-speed train from Kunming to Pu’er (≈2.5 hours). Enjoy the scenery of plateau terraces and mist-shrouded mountains along the way. Afternoon: Upon arrival, head to [Taiyanghe National Forest Park] (electric shuttle included). • Wander through the tropical rainforest plank road and listen to the chirping of birds and insects. • Observe and interact with wild red pandas up close at [Red Panda Manor] (feeding allowed). • Get up close to “giant beasts” – visit habitats of rhinos, bears, and other large animals. Stay in downtown Pu’er for the night and enjoy a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Puer Yunjing International Garden Hotel (opened 2024) or equivalent Hotel Features: Garden-style layout, fresh air, ideal for relaxation and wellness.
Timing and transfers
Day 3

Itinerary Overview Approximately 3-hour drive to Jingmai Mountain, the hinterland of the Lancang River Basin. Explore two world cultural heritage sites: • Wengji Bulang Ancient Village • Dapingzhang Ancient Tea Forest (core area of the World Heritage Site) Check into a mountain homestay in the evening, where you can enjoy views of rolling clouds with just a push of the window. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Lancang Chayiyuan · Chaman Shanting Homestay (3-Star) or Xiangtu Story · Jingyun Shanshe (Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest Scenic Area Branch, 3-Star) or equivalent Homestay Features: Built against the mountain with wooden structures, full of tea culture atmosphere; some rooms offer views of starry tea plantations.

Itinerary Overview Approximately 3-hour drive to Jingmai Mountain, the hinterland of the Lancang River Basin. Explore two world cultural heritage sites: • Wengji Bulang Ancient Village • Dapingzhang Ancient Tea Forest (core area of the World Heritage Site) Check into a mountain homestay in the evening, where you can enjoy views of rolling clouds with just a push of the window. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Lancang Chayiyuan · Chaman Shanting Homestay (3-Star) or Xiangtu Story · Jingyun Shanshe (Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest Scenic Area Branch, 3-Star) or equivalent Homestay Features: Built against the mountain with wooden structures, full of tea culture atmosphere; some rooms offer views of starry tea plantations.
Day 4

Itinerary Overview Morning: Drive approximately 3.5 hours to Menla County, Xishuangbanna. Pass through tropical monsoon rainforest areas with increasingly dense vegetation along the way. Afternoon: Tour [CAS Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden] (electric shuttle for West District included). • National 5A-level scenic spot founded by renowned botanist Cai Xitao. • Covers over 11 square kilometers and collects more than 13,000 species of living plants. • Key attractions: Giant Water Lily Pond: Huge floating-leaf plants that can support children. Exotic Flowers Garden: Interesting plants like dancing grass, mimosa, and pitcher plants. Palm Avenue: Coconut and banana trees create an exotic island vibe. Then drive approximately 1.5 hours to Menla County and check into a high-end resort hotel. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Menla Fustiano Hotel (5-Star) or equivalent Hotel Features: Neo-Chinese design, equipped with an indoor heated swimming pool and hot spring pools, elegant and comfortable environment.
Timing and transfers

Itinerary Overview Morning: Drive approximately 3.5 hours to Menla County, Xishuangbanna. Pass through tropical monsoon rainforest areas with increasingly dense vegetation along the way. Afternoon: Tour [CAS Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden] (electric shuttle for West District included). • National 5A-level scenic spot founded by renowned botanist Cai Xitao. • Covers over 11 square kilometers and collects more than 13,000 species of living plants. • Key attractions: Giant Water Lily Pond: Huge floating-leaf plants that can support children. Exotic Flowers Garden: Interesting plants like dancing grass, mimosa, and pitcher plants. Palm Avenue: Coconut and banana trees create an exotic island vibe. Then drive approximately 1.5 hours to Menla County and check into a high-end resort hotel. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Menla Fustiano Hotel (5-Star) or equivalent Hotel Features: Neo-Chinese design, equipped with an indoor heated swimming pool and hot spring pools, elegant and comfortable environment.
Timing and transfers
Day 5

Itinerary Overview Morning: Head to [Wangtianshu Scenic Area] (one-way boat ride + Canopy Walkway included). • Take a boat through the tropical rainforest river channel, marveling at the towering dipterocarp trees on both banks. • Walk the [Canopy Walkway] – 500 meters long, 36 meters above the ground, suspended above the canopy layer. • Overlook the entire primeval forest and experience the wonderful feeling of “walking in the air while scenery flows beneath your feet.” Noon: Return to land and drive approximately 2.5 hours to downtown Jinghong. Evening: Upon arrival, visit [Gaozhuang Xishuangjing]. • Six Nations Water Town: Modeled after the architectural styles of six countries along the Mekong River, a popular photo spot. • Starry Night Market: One of China’s longest themed night markets, brightly lit and bustling with crowds. • Must-try foods: Grilled pork belly with nam prik (Dai chili paste) Pao lu da (coconut dessert with breadcrumbs and sago) Pineapple rice, lemon grass grilled fish Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Jinghong Xiyuan International Hotel (opened 2025) or Xishuangbanna Wanda Yihua All-Suite Hotel (5-Star) or equivalent Hotel Features: All-suite design with strong privacy; some rooms offer river views or panoramic views of the night market.
Timing and transfers

Itinerary Overview Morning: Head to [Wangtianshu Scenic Area] (one-way boat ride + Canopy Walkway included). • Take a boat through the tropical rainforest river channel, marveling at the towering dipterocarp trees on both banks. • Walk the [Canopy Walkway] – 500 meters long, 36 meters above the ground, suspended above the canopy layer. • Overlook the entire primeval forest and experience the wonderful feeling of “walking in the air while scenery flows beneath your feet.” Noon: Return to land and drive approximately 2.5 hours to downtown Jinghong. Evening: Upon arrival, visit [Gaozhuang Xishuangjing]. • Six Nations Water Town: Modeled after the architectural styles of six countries along the Mekong River, a popular photo spot. • Starry Night Market: One of China’s longest themed night markets, brightly lit and bustling with crowds. • Must-try foods: Grilled pork belly with nam prik (Dai chili paste) Pao lu da (coconut dessert with breadcrumbs and sago) Pineapple rice, lemon grass grilled fish Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Jinghong Xiyuan International Hotel (opened 2025) or Xishuangbanna Wanda Yihua All-Suite Hotel (5-Star) or equivalent Hotel Features: All-suite design with strong privacy; some rooms offer river views or panoramic views of the night market.
Timing and transfers
Day 6

Itinerary Overview Full-day in-depth experience of Dai culture: • Manting Park • Dai Ethnic Garden (electric shuttle included) Participate in the scheduled water-sprinkling activity at [Water-Sprinkling Square] (wearing Dai costumes is recommended). Meaning: Wash away bad luck and welcome good fortune and happiness. [Intangible Heritage Craft Experience]: Palm-leaf scripture carving. Return to the hotel to rest in the afternoon with free time afterward. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Same as the previous night (Jinghong Xiyuan International Hotel or Wanda Yihua All-Suite Hotel)

Itinerary Overview Full-day in-depth experience of Dai culture: • Manting Park • Dai Ethnic Garden (electric shuttle included) Participate in the scheduled water-sprinkling activity at [Water-Sprinkling Square] (wearing Dai costumes is recommended). Meaning: Wash away bad luck and welcome good fortune and happiness. [Intangible Heritage Craft Experience]: Palm-leaf scripture carving. Return to the hotel to rest in the afternoon with free time afterward. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Same as the previous night (Jinghong Xiyuan International Hotel or Wanda Yihua All-Suite Hotel)
Day 7

Itinerary Overview Morning: Take a high-speed train from Xishuangbanna back to Kunming (≈4 hours). Continue to enjoy Yunnan’s diverse landform changes along the way: Tropical → Subtropical → Plateau Basin. Afternoon: Upon arrival in Kunming, visit [Dounan Flower Market]. Then head to [Nanqiang Night Market Street]. Stay in a downtown Kunming hotel for the night. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Fustiano Hotel Kunming (opened 2025) or Howard Johnson LIFE Hotel (opened 2024) or equivalent
Timing and transfers

Itinerary Overview Morning: Take a high-speed train from Xishuangbanna back to Kunming (≈4 hours). Continue to enjoy Yunnan’s diverse landform changes along the way: Tropical → Subtropical → Plateau Basin. Afternoon: Upon arrival in Kunming, visit [Dounan Flower Market]. Then head to [Nanqiang Night Market Street]. Stay in a downtown Kunming hotel for the night. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Accommodation Fustiano Hotel Kunming (opened 2025) or Howard Johnson LIFE Hotel (opened 2024) or equivalent
Timing and transfers
Day 8

Itinerary Overview Morning: Free time after hotel breakfast. Choose from the following activities based on your flight schedule: • Revisit Dounan Flower Market to purchase more fresh flowers. • Take a walk around Green Lake to experience Kunming’s slow life. • Shop for local specialties in business districts (e.g., Pu’er tea, flower cakes, dried mushrooms). Private transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport according to your flight schedule. Trip concludes with a complimentary souvenir postcard with a farewell message. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Warm Message “You will eventually believe that some landscapes don’t just pass before your eyes—they settle in your heart.” — On this journey, we’ll take you through the tranquility of millennium-old tea mountains, the breath of tropical rainforests, the rhythm of Dai village drums, and the devout strokes on palm-leaf scriptures. In the morning mist of Pu’er, under the starlight of Jinghong, and in that sip of fragrant ancient tree tea, may you find your own answer to Yunnan.

Itinerary Overview Morning: Free time after hotel breakfast. Choose from the following activities based on your flight schedule: • Revisit Dounan Flower Market to purchase more fresh flowers. • Take a walk around Green Lake to experience Kunming’s slow life. • Shop for local specialties in business districts (e.g., Pu’er tea, flower cakes, dried mushrooms). Private transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport according to your flight schedule. Trip concludes with a complimentary souvenir postcard with a farewell message. Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel Lunch: At your own expense Dinner: At your own expense Warm Message “You will eventually believe that some landscapes don’t just pass before your eyes—they settle in your heart.” — On this journey, we’ll take you through the tranquility of millennium-old tea mountains, the breath of tropical rainforests, the rhythm of Dai village drums, and the devout strokes on palm-leaf scriptures. In the morning mist of Pu’er, under the starlight of Jinghong, and in that sip of fragrant ancient tree tea, may you find your own answer to Yunnan.
Morning: Drive approximately 3.5 hours to Menla County, Xishuangbanna. Pass through tropical monsoon rainforest areas with increasingly dense vegetation along the...

Morning: Head to [Wangtianshu Scenic Area] (one-way boat ride + Canopy Walkway included). • Take a boat through the tropical rainforest river channel, marveling at...

Full-day in-depth experience of Dai culture: • Manting Park • Dai Ethnic Garden (electric shuttle included) Participate in the scheduled water-sprinkling activity at...

10 days / 9 nights
The most complete 8-pax Yunnan small group in this series, adding Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong, Songzanlin Monastery, Napa Lake, and Lugu Lake.
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