Route brochure
Original route brochure excerpts
Selected pages from the Everyday Yunnan route brochure. Departure dates, availability and final pricing are confirmed before booking. Photos are illustrative.
Shared group tour
About this Journey
A fixed 8-day shared journey through Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La with bilingual guiding, arranged transport, hotels, meals, and major sightseeing included as described in the original tour brochure.
Itinerary
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kunming
Kunming
Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Kunming to Dali
Kunming / Dali
Visit Zhuanxin Market and Kunming Old Street, then drive to Dali.
Day 3: Dali
Dali
Dali Ancient Town, Dali Santorini, afternoon refreshments, and cycling at Panxi S Bay.
Day 4: Dali to Lijiang
Dali / Lijiang
Xizhou Ancient Town, Bai three-course tea, Black Dragon Pool, Zhongyi Market, and Lijiang Ancient Town.
Day 5: Lijiang
Lijiang
Shuhe Ancient Town, Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley, and Ganhaizi.
Day 6: Lijiang to Shangri-La
Lijiang / Shangri-La
Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Ancient Town, and a Tibetan chieftain feast.
Day 7: Shangri-La to Kunming
Shangri-La / Kunming
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Giant Prayer Flags, Napa Lake, and second-class train to Kunming.
Day 8: Departure
Kunming
Transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Scenic Highlights
Scenic highlights
Kunming
Markets, seasonal produce, and easy city scenes introduce Yunnan's everyday texture.
Dali
Lake light, old-town lanes, and mountain views set a softer rhythm for the journey.
Lijiang
Stone lanes, Naxi courtyards, and evening light give this stop its layered old-town character.
Shangri-La
Highland valleys, forests, and Tibetan-influenced villages shape the route's mountain mood.
Kunming
Markets, seasonal produce, and easy city scenes introduce Yunnan's everyday texture.
Dali
Lake light, old-town lanes, and mountain views set a softer rhythm for the journey.
Reference Hotels
Reference hotels
The hotels below are examples of the style and standard we usually arrange for this tour. Final hotels may be these or similar properties, depending on room availability, travel dates, and route conditions.
Reference hotel in Kunming
Reference hotel in Dali
Reference hotel in Lijiang
If you would like to upgrade your room type or hotel category, please contact us and we will confirm suitable options and pricing for your travel dates.
Vehicle Reference
Vehicle reference
The vehicles below are common references. Final arrangements depend on guest count, luggage, road conditions, and local fleet availability.
Capacity reference
5-seat comfort car: suggested for up to 3 guests, 3 cabin bags, and 2 large bags.
7-seat business van: suggested for up to 6 guests, 5 cabin bags, and 3 large bags.
12-15 seat comfort van: suggested for up to 12 guests, 12 cabin bags, and 7 large bags.
12-15 seat luxury high-roof van: suggested for up to 12 guests, 12 cabin bags, and 7 large bags.
Capacity notes
Passenger and luggage figures are comfort references. The final vehicle type is confirmed by our team before departure.
Please tell us in advance if you need a child seat, booster seat, or similar equipment. Any supplier fees are confirmed before booking.
Reducing one passenger usually creates room for one additional piece of luggage, subject to the actual trunk or cargo space.
Model references
Comfort 5-seat: Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, or similar.
Business 7-seat: Toyota Sienna, Odyssey, Infiniti, or similar.
Business 12-15 seat: Ford passenger van or similar.
Luxury 12-15 seat: Mercedes high-roof van or similar.
Details
Details
What's included
Seven hotel breakfasts and ten full meals as described in the brochure.
Bilingual tour guide and 24-hour concierge support.
Arranged vehicle service, major first-entry scenic tickets, and specified train tickets.
What's excluded
Transport within scenic areas
Personal expenses
Tips for the driver and tour guide
Policy
After a booking is confirmed, cancellation charges are calculated according to the time before the scheduled tour start date. Final terms are confirmed before payment.
Reference cancellation rules
30 days or more before departure: 0% cancellation charge.
14-30 days before departure: 10% of the confirmed tour cost.
7-14 days before departure: 50% of the confirmed tour cost.
Within 7 days before departure: 100% of the confirmed tour cost.
Important notes
The route details and selected brochure pages below describe this shared-group tour. Final departure arrangements and pricing are confirmed before booking.
Why Travel With Us
Why us
Yunnan-based planning with first-hand route knowledge and local supplier coordination.
A clearly structured shared journey with daily departures, 2 guests required to operate, and a maximum group size of 8.
Bilingual guiding and 24-hour concierge support as described in the original tour brochure.
Clear pre-booking communication about departure dates, rooming, guide arrangements, and the final confirmed price.