Explore the essence of Yunnan with your journey through three cities: Start in Dali, with its stunning Erhai Lake and historic Wenbi Village. Then, venture to Lijiang to marvel at the golden Lashi Lake Wetlands and the ancient Shuhe Town. Finally, experience Shangri-La's breathtaking Tiger Leaping Gorge and the majestic Ganden Sumtseling Monastery. This comprehensive tour highlights Yunnan’s diverse landscapes and cultural richness.
Auckland (Departure)
Dinner
Arrive in Auckland International airport and take flight to China.
Beijing – Dali
Lunch
Dinner
Upon arrival in Beijing, meet your guide at the airport and visit the 798 Art Zone. After lunch, head to the airport for your flight to Dali. Upon arrival in Dali, your guide will meet you at the airport. After dinner, transfer to your hotel.
Hotel Accommodation: Days Inn By Wyndham 4 star or similar
Dali
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, visit Erhai Park. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Dali's ideal town, Saint-Tropez, which is situated at the base of Cangshan Mountain and by Erhai Lake. The town features predominantly white and brown buildings, blending European and Bai ethnic styles. The landscape is adorned with flowers, greenery, and cacti, creating a striking yet understated beauty.
Next, visit Wenbi Village, known for its Bai ethnic residential architecture. Surrounded by Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, the village boasts clear mountains and waters, offering a picturesque and pleasant scenery.
Hotel Accommodation: Days Inn By Wyndham 4 star or similar
Dali
Breakfast
Free time or Optional Activity:
One-Day Tour of the Western Coastline: 550 RMB per person (includes full-day transportation, guide service, and admission fees, plus two meals). Tour Highlights: Dali Ancient City’s Foreigners' Street, Erhai Eco-Corridor (with music bar vehicle), Ethnic costume photo session (3 digital photos per person), 30-second aerial footage (group video), Xizhou Ancient Town, including a trendy pony cart ride, Three-Course Tea dance performance, Bai ethnic dish.
Hotel Accommodation: Days Inn By Wyndham 4 star or similar
Lijiang
Breakfast
Morning Free time. Afternoon Travel by car to Lijiang. Visit Black Dragon Pool Park, followed by a visit to Gaoyuan Dulong Jade. Explore the Sifang Street in the ancient town.
Hotel Accommodation: Jixiangyuan International Hotel 4 star or similar
Lijiang
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, visit the picturesque highland lake Lashi Lake Wetlands. As winter approaches, the surrounding trees and aquatic plants turn golden, creating a beautiful landscape where nature and people harmoniously coexist. Especially in the early morning, when the sun has just risen, migratory birds can be seen either resting in the wetlands or soaring in the sky, set against the backdrop of the red and green mountains, forming a harmonious and stunning scene.
Next, visit the Silk Bedding Exhibition Hall. After lunch, explore the Shuhe Ancient Town, a thousand-year-old town on the Tea Horse Road. This area features well-preserved ancient paths and markets, with nearly a thousand traditional residences still standing in Shuhe Ancient Town.
Hotel Accommodation: Jixiangyuan International Hotel 4 star or similar
Lijiang – Shangri-La Zhongdian
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, travel by car to Shangri-La (Zhongdian). Along the way, visit the following attractions: Tiger Leaping Gorge (including both the upper and lower cable cars): Noted for its dramatic and majestic scenery; Dukezong Ancient Town: Explore this historic town and visit Guishan Park, where people often make wishes at the world’s largest prayer wheel.
Hotel Accommodation: Shangri La Moonlight International Hotel 4 star or similar
Shangri-La Zhongdian – Lijiang
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
After breakfast, visit Ganden Sumtseling Monastery (including an eco-bus ride). Ganden Sumtseling Monastery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan Province and one of the major monasteries in the Kham region. It is a center for the Yellow Hat sect (Gelug) in the Sichuan-Yunnan area and holds significant importance in the Tibetan region, often referred to as the "Little Potala Palace." The monastery is built on a mountainside and resembles an ancient fortress, showcasing the pinnacle of Tibetan architectural art, earning it the nickname "Tibetan Art Museum."
Next, explore the Napa Lake Wetland Prairie and Qingke Avenue. After lunch, return to Lijiang Ancient Town.
Hotel Accommodation: Jixiangyuan International Hotel 4 star or similar
Lijiang
Breakfast
Naxi Ancient Village One-Day Tour: 550 RMB per person (includes full-day transportation, guide service, and admission fees, plus two meals). Tour Highlights: Visit Naxi ethnic families, Learn about Dongba pictographs, Experience traditional stone grinding of beans, Visit the Naxi Museum, Try on traditional Naxi clothing for photos, Visit Jade Pillar Sky-reaching.
Hotel Accommodation: Jixiangyuan International Hotel 4 star or similar
Lijiang – Beijing – Auckland
Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, visit Wangfujing Street for shopping and sampling local delicacies. In the evening, gather and proceed to Beijing Capital Airport for immigration and boarding procedures.
| Twin Share | Single | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per person* AKL - AKL | $1,788 | $328 |
*Itinerary and costs subject to change. Airline, fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment
