Kunming+Dali+Lijiang 6-day tour

Food standards: Breakfast: self-catering, lunch: self-catering, dinner: self-catering

Accommodati on during the trip: Kunming hotel

Today's schedule:

All passengers will arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport by plane, and special business cars will pick them up. Upon arrival in Kunming, a national historical and cultural city known as "Spring City" with pleasant climate without scorching summer or severe winter, the reception team will arrange for them to check in the hotel.

kindly reminder:

1. There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in Kunming, so please pay attention to the preparation of adding or reducing clothes

2. Carefully recommend you the delicious food around Kunming: Sanqi steamed chicken, wild mushroom hot pot, small pot rice noodles, burnt rice cakes and other a series of delicious snacks to eat and enjoy. Remember to go back to the hotel early to rest and prepare for the perfect trip the next day.

Food standards: Breakfast: buffet in the hotel. Lunch: group meal. Dinner: group meal

Accommodati on during the trip: Dali hotel

Today's schedule:

After breakfast, take a bus to the [Internet-famous Zhuanxin Market]. Zhuanxin Market blends traditional charm with modern flair, making it an excellent place to experience local Yunnan life. Here, you can find a rich variety of local delicacies, exquisite handicrafts, and various souvenirs. It not only preserves Yunnan's ancient commercial culture but also infuses it with new creativity. Strolling through the market, you can feel the strong historical atmosphere and vibrant street life, making it an ideal choice for understanding local Yunnan culture.

Then, we arrived at [Kunming Old Street]. If Chengdu has Kuanzhai Alley and Shanghai has Xintiandi, then Kunming has Kunming Old Street. Kunming Old Street is a district project named as a unified place name in China, and it is the last remaining historical district in the city of Kunming. Among the architectural clusters of Kunming Old Street, the oldest ones have nearly 900 years of history. These buildings carry so much of the city's memories and stories, as well as the joys of childhood and the pleasures of modern life for contemporary people.

Let's return to [Wine Cup Pavilion]. Time rewinds to 1944, when to commemorate Yunnan as the first province to expel the Japanese from its territory, the Victory Hall complex was built on the site of the former Yunnan-Guizhou Governor-General's Office. Initially named "Zigong Hall," it was later renamed"Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall." When completed in 1946, it was renamed "Victory Memorial Hall of the War of Resistance Against Japan." From its design, the Victory Hall's exterior was imbued with the spirit of commemorating the victory in the war. The roads and buildings constructed afterward resembled wine cups, highlighting the meaning of "raising two cups to celebrate victory."

After the tour, we will take a bus to Dali and stay at Dali Hotel for rest.

kindly reminder:

1. Travel essentials: raincoat or umbrella, sports shoes, cold medicine, stomach medicine, insect repellent ointment, sunscreen oil, sun hat, sunglasses, etc.

2. As the scenic spot is a place with large flow of people, tourists carrying children should take good care of their children and remember not to let them go alone, so as not to get lost or hurt.

Food standards:

Breakfast: buffet breakfast in the hotel. Lunch: group meal. Dinner: group meal

Accommodati on during the trip: Dali Hotel

Today's schedule:

After breakfast, head to visit the "symbol of Dali's cultural city and a AAAAA-level scenic area— the [Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple] (excluding the 35 yuan per person round-trip electric vehicle). The three pagodas face Yingleshan to the west and Erhai Lake to the east, consisting of one large and two smaller pagodas standing on three legs. The large central pagoda, known as the Thousand-Story Pagoda, is flanked by the two smaller ones to the north and south. The pagoda construction art of the Three Pagodas reaches its pinnacle, possessing immense historical, cultural, and architectural value. The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are not only a symbol and landmark of Dali but also one of the oldest and most magnificent buildings in southern China.

Then proceed to visit the [Xizhou Ancient Town]. Located 18 kilometers north of Dali Ancient City, Xizhou borders Erhai Lake to the east and Cangshan Mountain to the west. Xizhou is an important town where the Bai people predominantly reside, known for preserving the largest and best cluster of Bai-style residential buildings. In terms of layout, it features a typical "three rooms with one screen wall" and "four sides enclosing five courtyards" Bai-style courtyard design. These residences boast intricately carved beams and painted rafters, overlapping brackets, upturned eaves, and colorful decorations on gatehouses, screen walls, and gable walls, showcasing the architectural ingenuity and artistic creativity of the Bai people.

Then proceed to experience the [Three Courses of Bai Tea]. This is a tea-drinking custom of the Bai people in Yunnan when entertaining distinguished guests, falling under the category of tea culture. The world-renowned Three Courses of Bai Tea, with its unique "bitter first, sweet second, and lingering third" tea ceremony, has been a ritual for the Bai people to entertain guests and make friends since the Ming Dynasty.

Then, set off on a bike ride along the coast of Erhai Lake at [S Bay Cycling and Photography], embark on an Erhai cycling tour to seek out the romance of Dali. Gaze into the distance at the undulating Cangshan Mountains and up close at the rippling waters of Erhai Lake, as if you were in a landscape painting. Ride northward along the Erhai Corridor, greeting the sea breeze and humming a little tune, feeling the free wind speed and rhythm, it is truly delightful.

After a day of fun, return to the hotel for rest.

Food standards: Breakfast: buffet breakfast in the hotel. Lunch: group meal, dinner: group meal

Accommodati on during the trip: Lijiang Hotel

Today's schedule:

After breakfast, visit the [Dali Ancient City], also known as Yeyu City, Zicheng, and Zhonghe Town. Its history can be traced back to the Tianbao period of the Tang Dynasty. This place is also called "a land of literature," and it is a national-level historical and cultural city. It has inherited the ancient Nanzhao history for 1200 years. The old city walls, gates, and alleys of Wuhua Tower are all historical reflections of the civilization of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom. The Guo Road running east-west within the ancient city is also known as "Foreigners' Street."

Then take a bus to Lijiang and visit the [Black Dragon Pool]. The park is located at the foot of Xiang Mountain in the north of the ancient city. Ascend from the large waterwheel upstream, and you will find a crystal-clear spring pool—this is the Black Dragon Pool. Here, you can photograph the beautiful Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, admire many ancient buildings within the courtyard, and even climb up Xiang
Mountain to overlook the ancient city, making it an important attraction in the ancient city. Originally, this place was a temple dedicated to the Dragon King of Lijiang. There are numerous springs around the temple, which have formed a pond. Because the spring water is as clear as jade and can reflect the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it is also known as "Jade Spring Park." This area serves as the water source for Lijiang Ancient City, and at the edge of the spring pool, you can see a gushing spring column, with the water being exceptionally clear.

Then, head to visit the [Lijiang Ancient City]. The streets within the ancient city are built along the mountains and beside the water, mostly paved with red conglomerate rock. During the rainy season, they do not become muddy, and during the dry season, they do not fly dust. The patterns on the stones are naturally elegant, complementing the entire ancient city environment. Located at the center of the ancient city is Square Street, which serves as its heart. The large water wheel at the boundary between the old and new parts of the city is a symbol of Lijiang Ancient City. Next to the large water wheel is a big screen that plays the most popular and distinctive songs of the ancient city every day, including "Naxi Pure Land," one of the more famous songs.

After the tour, we will stay at the Lijiang hotel for rest.

Food standards: Breakfast: buffet breakfast in the hotel Lunch: group meal, dinner: self-service

Accommodati on during the trip: KunMin Hotel

Today's schedule:

After breakfast, visit the charming town of [Shuhe Ancient Town], known in the Shu River Naxi language as "Shao Wu." The village is named after the Jubaoshan Mountain behind it, which resembles a towering peak, hence the name derived from the mountain, meaning "village below the peak." Tour [Jiuding Longtan], also known as the Three Saints Palace, where the scenery is picturesque with clear mountains and water, and willows and flowers. Ancient buildings with elegant designs are scattered throughout, their charm and beauty often drawing visitors to linger on.

Then, take the [Yulong Snow Mountain Single-Direction Sightseeing Train] to [Yulong Snow Mountain]. In the Naxi language, Yulong Snow Mountain is called "Oulu," meaning silver rock. It is draped in white, with thirteen snow-capped peaks stretching endlessly, resembling a "giant dragon" soaring and dancing. Yunshanping, also known as "The Third Country of Martyrdom," is a high-altitude meadow on the waist of Fanzi Steep, the main peak of Yulong Snow Mountain. It covers about 0.5 square kilometers at an altitude of 3,240 meters and is locally known as "Youwuge," which means "place of love's death." Located in the mountain valley on the eastern slope of Yulong Snow Mountain, below the main peak, it is a sacred place in the hearts of the Naxi people. The snow mountain stands like a jade screen, towering into the clouds; Yunshanping is surrounded by dark green forests, lush and verdant.

Then take the [Glacier Cable Car] to Glacier Park. (Warm Reminder: Due to the limited flow policy of Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain Cable Car and its suspension during the windy season, as well as other special circumstances such as cable car maintenance and other force majeure factors that prevent visitors from boarding, we will adjust the quota based on the actual situation of the cable car company and offer passengers the option to board the Yunshanping Cable Car or the Yakping Cable Car instead. We will refund the difference in fare for those who have already purchased tickets, please understand.)

Then visit [Blue Moon Valley] (excluding the electric vehicle), where ancient snow and ice from the mountain glacier melt and flow down the steep cliffs, gradually converging into mountain streams and rivers. Ultimately, in the deep valley upstream of Blue Moon Valley, a crystal-clear and sweet river forms. The riverbed, composed of white limestone, gives the entire water a pristine white luster, making it exceptionally pure, hence its name "White Water River."

Then proceed to [Ganhai Lake]. Located at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, this is a natural meadow pasture with gentle undulations. Scattered across the vast meadow are low pine trees, and beneath your feet lies an endless expanse of grassland, where vegetation shades the landscape. Occasionally, yaks can be seen passing by, presenting a picturesque scene of highland pastures. Set against the distant backdrop of the snow-capped mountains, this place is ideal for sightseeing and photography. Every spring, when the weather warms and flowers bloom, the Tibetan, Yi, and Naxi herders living in the mountain valleys near Ganhai Lake set out with their felt tents, riding tall horses, and driving yaks, sheep, and cattle to graze on the meadows.

Return to Kunming by car, check in hotel and rest.

Food standards: Breakfast: buffet breakfast in the hotel. Lunch: self-service, dinner:

Accommodati on during the trip: cozy home

Today's schedule:

After breakfast, take a bus to the [Dounan Flower Market], known as "Golden Dounan," which has now developed into Asia's largest fresh cut flower trading market and is a renowned floral capital. It holds a 70% share of the national market in over 80 major and medium-sized cities across China, exporting to 46 countries and regions. There is a saying that out of every 10 fresh cut flowers in the country, 7 come from Yunnan. Over the years, leveraging the brand effect and market advantages of the "Dounan" floral trademark, Dounan has become the "barometer" of China's flower market and the "weather vane" for flower prices.

After the tour, we will send you to the plane according to the return time. Here, all our service staff wish you a safe journey and look forward to your coming to Yunnan again!

Kindly reminder：

1. Please carefully sort out your luggage and documents before returning, please do not leave anything out, check your flight time to avoid unnecessary trouble for you.
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