Arrival in Kunming
Arrive in Kunming and transfer to the hotel by private vehicle, about 40 minutes depending on traffic. Check in and rest.
Overview
Trip at a glance
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Style
Small Group / 8 Pax
Route
Kunming / Dali / Lijiang / Lugu Lake
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This 8-day small-group Yunnan journey keeps the Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang highlights, then extends to Lugu Lake for Mosuo culture, plateau lake scenery, a traditional meal, and a boat experience. It suits travelers who want the classic Yunnan triangle but prefer one extra nature-and-culture chapter before returning to Kunming by train.
Small Group8 PaxYunnanLugu LakeMosuo Culture
Itinerary
Day-by-day plan
Daily timing can be adjusted after we confirm your route, hotels, and transport.
Day 1
Arrival in Kunming
Day 1
Arrival in Kunming
Day
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Arrive in Kunming and transfer to the hotel by private vehicle, about 40 minutes depending on traffic. Check in and rest.
Key stops
Airport or railway station pickupAbout 40-minute transfer to hotelHotel check-in and restFlexible free time after arrival
Timing and transfers
Highlights
Places, stays, and flavors
Kunming Market, Old Street & Drive to Dali
Visit Zhuanxin Market, enjoy Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles, explore Kunming Old Street and the Paper Building, then drive about 4.5 hours to Dali for dinner.
Dali Ancient City, Ideal State & Erhai Cycling
Walk Dali Ancient City, visit Ideal State for Erhai views and tea, then ride along Panxi S Bay to enjoy the lake scenery.
Xizhou Bai Culture & Lijiang Old Town
Visit Xizhou Ancient Town, enjoy lunch and a Bai three-course tea performance, then continue to Lijiang. Visit Black Dragon Pool, walk Zhongyi Market, dine on black truffle and wild mushroom hotpot, and see Lijiang Old Town at night.
Route fit
Who this route fits
Use these notes to decide whether the pace and style match your group.
- 8-pax small group with bilingual support
- Kunming market walk, Dali old town, Erhai scenery, Xizhou Bai culture, and Lijiang Old Town
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Glacier Cableway when available, Blue Moon Valley, and Ganhaizi
- Lugu Lake viewpoint, Mosuo cultural meal, boat ride, and Mosuo family visit
Daily logistics
Accommodation and meals
Displayed when the itinerary already includes stay or meal details.
Accommodation
- Kunming 4-star hotel or similar
- Dali 4-star hotel or similar
- Lijiang 5-star hotel or similar
- Lugu Lake hotel or similar
Meal arrangements
- Meals are at your own expense.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
- Breakfast and lunch included
- Breakfast and lunch included; dinner self-paid
Included
- Hotel breakfasts and selected meals according to the confirmed daily plan
- Bilingual Chinese-English guide service during the main sightseeing days
- First-entry tickets for attractions listed in the confirmed itinerary
- Comfortable hotel arrangements as described, with equivalent alternatives if rooms are unavailable
- Local vehicle, railway, ferry, or transfer coordination listed in the final proposal
- 24-hour online trip support during the tour
Not included
- International flights and China visa or entry documents
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Tips for driver and guide
- Travel insurance
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