
Arrival in Kunming · Meet the Spring City
Depart from various locations and arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport or Kunming Railway Station 24-hour private transfer service for seamless drop-off...
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Travel Theme: Wind, Flowers, Snow & Moon – Viral Photo Tour of Western Yunnan’s Hidden Gems
From
US$999
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Group
Up to 20
Planning
Private route
Overview
6 days / 5 nights
Private route
Kunming / Dali / Lijiang
US$999
Travel Theme: Wind, Flowers, Snow & Moon – Viral Photo Tour of Western Yunnan’s Hidden Gems Travel Style: Premium Small Group | SUV/MPV assigned based on group size Accommodation Standard: 4-Diamond Designer Hotels throughout the trip (including unique boutique stays in ancient towns) Core Highlights: Cycling along Erhai Ecological Corridor Intangible Cultural Heritage Tie-Dye Workshop
Itinerary
Daily timing can be adjusted after we confirm your route, hotels, and transport.
Day 1

Itinerary Overview Depart from various locations and arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport or Kunming Railway Station 24-hour private transfer service for seamless drop-off to your hotel Free time after check-in with welcome tea refreshments Recommended self-guided tours: [Golden Horse & Jade Rooster Archways], [Nanqiang Pedestrian Street], [Kunming Old Street] to experience urban vibes Meals Breakfast: Not included | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense
Timing and transfers
Highlights

Depart from various locations and arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport or Kunming Railway Station 24-hour private transfer service for seamless drop-off...

Morning: High-speed train from Kunming to Dali (≈2 hours) with plateau scenery along the way After arrival, embark on a “Romantic Day in Dali”: [Lixiangbang]...

Morning: [Longkan Wharf]: Morning mist shrouds the lake, fishing boats cut through the S-curved ripples – capture the classic scene of “snow-capped Cangshan...

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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-hour private transfer service for seamless drop-off to your hotel Free time after check-in with welcome tea refreshments Recommended self-guided tours: [Golden Horse & Jade Rooster Archways], [Nanqiang Pedestrian Street], [Kunming Old Street] to experience urban vibes Meals Breakfast: Not included | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense
Timing and transfers
Day 2

Itinerary Overview Morning: High-speed train from Kunming to Dali (≈2 hours) with plateau scenery along the way After arrival, embark on a “Romantic Day in Dali”: [Lixiangbang]: Blue-and-white terraces against Cangshan Mountain & Erhai Lake – check in at “China’s Santorini” [Wenbi Village]: Tie-dye art corridor in a Bai ethnic village, with indigo cloth fluttering on drying racks [Luji Park]: Non-motorized alpine coasters through the Ancient Tea Horse Road, cable car ride to watch the sunset [Xingsheng Bridge]: Filming location of the TV drama Siteng , European-style colonnades reflecting in Xier River, encounter flying Siberian red-billed gulls [Dali Ancient City]: Wander on the bluestone streets in front of Wuhua Building, where coffee aroma mingles with the “three courtyards and one screen wall” Bai architecture Evening: Check into a characteristic hotel in the ancient city; optional night tour to Bar Street or quiet lanes Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense
Timing and transfers

Itinerary Overview Morning: High-speed train from Kunming to Dali (≈2 hours) with plateau scenery along the way After arrival, embark on a “Romantic Day in Dali”: [Lixiangbang]: Blue-and-white terraces against Cangshan Mountain & Erhai Lake – check in at “China’s Santorini” [Wenbi Village]: Tie-dye art corridor in a Bai ethnic village, with indigo cloth fluttering on drying racks [Luji Park]: Non-motorized alpine coasters through the Ancient Tea Horse Road, cable car ride to watch the sunset [Xingsheng Bridge]: Filming location of the TV drama Siteng , European-style colonnades reflecting in Xier River, encounter flying Siberian red-billed gulls [Dali Ancient City]: Wander on the bluestone streets in front of Wuhua Building, where coffee aroma mingles with the “three courtyards and one screen wall” Bai architecture Evening: Check into a characteristic hotel in the ancient city; optional night tour to Bar Street or quiet lanes Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense
Timing and transfers
Day 3

Itinerary Overview Morning: [Longkan Wharf]: Morning mist shrouds the lake, fishing boats cut through the S-curved ripples – capture the classic scene of “snow-capped Cangshan reflected in the water” [Erhai Ecological Corridor]: Cycling or photography along the lake, enjoying the breeze and scenery Noon: [Xizhou Ancient Town]: Explore Bai ethnic residential complexes, visit the iconic corner tower with carved beams and eaves [Tie-dye Experience Workshop]: Create your own indigo-dyed fabric and feel the charm of millennium-old intangible cultural heritage Afternoon: Drive to Lijiang (≈2.5 hours) Check into a Lijiang designer hotel; free exploration of Dayan Ancient City at night Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense
Timing and transfers

Itinerary Overview Morning: [Longkan Wharf]: Morning mist shrouds the lake, fishing boats cut through the S-curved ripples – capture the classic scene of “snow-capped Cangshan reflected in the water” [Erhai Ecological Corridor]: Cycling or photography along the lake, enjoying the breeze and scenery Noon: [Xizhou Ancient Town]: Explore Bai ethnic residential complexes, visit the iconic corner tower with carved beams and eaves [Tie-dye Experience Workshop]: Create your own indigo-dyed fabric and feel the charm of millennium-old intangible cultural heritage Afternoon: Drive to Lijiang (≈2.5 hours) Check into a Lijiang designer hotel; free exploration of Dayan Ancient City at night Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense
Timing and transfers
Day 4

Itinerary Overview Morning: [Yuhu Village]: Enter via electric cart, visit the former residence of Joseph Rock – stone cottages with mossy traces telling centuries-old stories; overlook Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reflected in the blue lake [Wilderness Country]: A fantasy fairy-tale world built from scrap metal by Qiao Xiaodao, where old tires become castles – perfect for photography Afternoon: [Baisha Ancient Town]: Home to Dongba murals, copper bells echoing memories of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, Naxi grandmothers stitching through time with embroidery needles [Lijiang Ancient City] Systematic tour: Zhongyi Market: A microcosm of local life Three-Eyed Well: An endless ancient spring Wangu Tower on Lion Mountain: Panoramic view of the ancient city from above Giant Water Wheel & Sifang Street: Landmark check-in spots Wuyi Street & Big Stone Bridge: Lined with literary shops, ideal for leisurely strolling Dayan Flower Lane: Internet-famous cultural and creative block, a dreamlike scene with intertwined light and shadow Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense

Itinerary Overview Morning: [Yuhu Village]: Enter via electric cart, visit the former residence of Joseph Rock – stone cottages with mossy traces telling centuries-old stories; overlook Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reflected in the blue lake [Wilderness Country]: A fantasy fairy-tale world built from scrap metal by Qiao Xiaodao, where old tires become castles – perfect for photography Afternoon: [Baisha Ancient Town]: Home to Dongba murals, copper bells echoing memories of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, Naxi grandmothers stitching through time with embroidery needles [Lijiang Ancient City] Systematic tour: Zhongyi Market: A microcosm of local life Three-Eyed Well: An endless ancient spring Wangu Tower on Lion Mountain: Panoramic view of the ancient city from above Giant Water Wheel & Sifang Street: Landmark check-in spots Wuyi Street & Big Stone Bridge: Lined with literary shops, ideal for leisurely strolling Dayan Flower Lane: Internet-famous cultural and creative block, a dreamlike scene with intertwined light and shadow Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense
Day 5

Itinerary Overview Morning: High-speed train back to Kunming (≈3 hours) After arrival, start the “Ecological Tour Around Dianchi Lake”: [Laoyuhe Wetland Park]: When water lilies bloom, they spread like green silk; children’s fishing baskets dance with gulls, composing a poem of human-nature coexistence [Haiyan Village]: Bluestone roads extend to the end of Dianchi Lake, ancient piers moor returning boats, and golden sunset covers eaves and waves Afternoon: [Dounan Flower Market]: Asia’s largest fresh cut flower trading market, where colorful roses, carnations, and eustomas bloom, each bunch telling a language of love Optional: Purchase flowers to ship home or join a flower arrangement workshop (additional cost) Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense
Timing and transfers

Itinerary Overview Morning: High-speed train back to Kunming (≈3 hours) After arrival, start the “Ecological Tour Around Dianchi Lake”: [Laoyuhe Wetland Park]: When water lilies bloom, they spread like green silk; children’s fishing baskets dance with gulls, composing a poem of human-nature coexistence [Haiyan Village]: Bluestone roads extend to the end of Dianchi Lake, ancient piers moor returning boats, and golden sunset covers eaves and waves Afternoon: [Dounan Flower Market]: Asia’s largest fresh cut flower trading market, where colorful roses, carnations, and eustomas bloom, each bunch telling a language of love Optional: Purchase flowers to ship home or join a flower arrangement workshop (additional cost) Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense
Timing and transfers
Day 6

Itinerary Overview Morning: Free time after hotel breakfast Optional: Revisit Dounan Flower Market to supplement souvenirs Or last-minute shopping in urban commercial districts Private transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport according to your flight schedule Tour ends; complimentary commemorative postcard with a farewell message Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense

Itinerary Overview Morning: Free time after hotel breakfast Optional: Revisit Dounan Flower Market to supplement souvenirs Or last-minute shopping in urban commercial districts Private transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport according to your flight schedule Tour ends; complimentary commemorative postcard with a farewell message Meals Breakfast: Included in the hotel | Lunch: At your own expense | Dinner: At your own expense
Morning: [Yuhu Village]: Enter via electric cart, visit the former residence of Joseph Rock – stone cottages with mossy traces telling centuries-old stories...

Morning: High-speed train back to Kunming (≈3 hours) After arrival, start the “Ecological Tour Around Dianchi Lake”: [Laoyuhe Wetland Park]: When water lilies bloom...

Morning: Free time after hotel breakfast Optional: Revisit Dounan Flower Market to supplement souvenirs Or last-minute shopping in urban commercial districts Private...

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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