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.
Itinerary
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kunming
Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Kunming to Dali
Visit Zhuanxin Market and Kunming Old Street, then drive to Dali.
Day 3: Dali
Dali Ancient Town, Dali Santorini, afternoon refreshments, and cycling at Panxi S Bay.
Day 4: Dali to Lijiang
Xizhou Ancient Town, Bai three-course tea, Black Dragon Pool, Zhongyi Market, and Lijiang Ancient Town.
Day 5: Lijiang
Shuhe Ancient Town, Snow Mountain Sightseeing Train, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley, and Ganhaizi.
Day 6: Lijiang to Shangri-La
Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Ancient Town, and a Tibetan chieftain feast.
Day 7: Shangri-La to Kunming
Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Giant Prayer Flags, Napa Lake, and second-class train to Kunming.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport.
Scenic Highlights
Scenic highlights
Kunming
Dali
Lijiang
Shangri-La
Kunming
Dali
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.
5-seat
Comfort
7-seat
Business
12-15 seat
Comfort
12-15 seat
Luxury
Capacity notes
- 1. Passenger and luggage figures are comfort references. The final vehicle type is confirmed by our team before departure.
- 2. Please tell us in advance if you need a child seat, booster seat, or similar equipment. Any additional fees are confirmed before booking.
- 3. Reducing one passenger usually creates room for one additional piece of luggage, subject to the actual trunk or cargo space.
Details
Details
What's included
Seven hotel breakfasts and ten full meals.
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
Ask us for the booking and cancellation terms that apply to your travel dates before payment.
Cancellation terms
Review the cancellation terms included with your quote before confirming your booking.
Important notes
Review the itinerary, inclusions, and practical notes, then send your preferred travel dates. We confirm arrangements before booking.
Why Travel With Us
Why us
Stay China sets out the daily route, overnight stops, and key experiences clearly before you enquire.
This shared China journey follows a structured multi-day itinerary, with practical timing adapted to local conditions.
Rooming preferences, intercity transport, inclusions, and practical travel notes are confirmed before booking.
You can ask about the route and preparation before deciding whether the trip suits you.