Free viewing of a song and dance performance - Impression of Lijiang
Tour commentary will be conducted in Mandarin with simple translation in English if required.
Kunming • Waterfall Park / Golden Temple / Jinma Biji Archway / Nanping Pedestrian Street / Chuihu Park / Guandu Ancient Town / Xishan Dragon Gate Scenic Area
Dali • Dali Ancient Town / Foreigner Street / Erhai Lake S Bay / Santorini
Lijiang • Shaxi Ancient Town / Blue Moon valley / Black Dragon Pool Park / Jade Dragon Snow Mountain / Sifang Street
Shangri-la • Tiger Leaping Gorge / Shambhala Tibetan Culture Museum / Dukezong Ancient Town / Guishan Park / Ganden Sumtseling Monastery / Yila Grasslands
Travel insurance (Senior citizen with additional charges)
Suggested Optional • Erhai Lake Golden Shuttle Island Cruise + Island Tour including Dragon Palace Cave Exploration + Complimentary Golden Shuttle Cultural Performance + Charter Tour (Route A) by electric cart in Shaxi Ancient Town + Coffee in the Rice Fields of the Ancient Town (1 cup per person) RMB298p.p
Personal expenses
Itinerary
All tour members gather at Penang International Airport for a direct flight to Kunming, Yunnan.
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in.
Head to the eastern shore of Erhai Lake in Dali to visit the Santorini-style Dali Ideal Land (includes round-trip buggy + exquisite afternoon tea), known as the most "lnstagrammable" spot in Dali, facing the ancient town across the lake.
Tour Dali Ancient Town and Foreigner Street, a cultural hub that blends traditional Bai ethnic architecture with modern Western influences-ideal for food, leisure, and cultural exchange.
Visit Xizhou Ancient Town, a Bai ethnic settlement known for the best-preserved traditional Bai residential architecture. Enjoy the unique "Three-Course Tea" experience and a Bai cultural performance.
Explore Tiger Leaping Gorge (includes round-trip escalator), one of China's deepest and most majestic gorges.
Visit Turtle Mountain Park; from its summit, enjoy panoramic views of Sun and Moon City and take photos with the world's largest Tibetan prayer wheel.
Stroll through Dukezong Ancient Town, the best-preserved and largest Tibetan ancient town in the region.
Tour the Shambhala Tibetan Culture Museum, home to the world's most exquisite indoor Kalachakra Mandala and other Tibetan art like thangka paintings.
Visit Ganden Sumtseling Monastery (Little Potala Palace) by eco-bus-Yunnan's largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery.
Explore the Yila Grasslands, part of Napa Lake Nature Reserve (horse riding not included).
Travel to Lijiang and visit Black Dragon Pool Park, a picturesque park of mountains and water (weather-dependent).
Explore the ancient town of Lijiang's Sifang Street, including sites like the giant waterwheel, stone-paved streets, and bar street.
Visit the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (includes eco-bus and round-trip cable car).
Tour the scenic Blue Moon Valley and White Water River, where glacier meltwater cascades down cliffs (includes round-trip buggy).
Watch the large-scale live-action musical "Impression Lijiang" directed by Zhang Yimou.
Visit Shaxi Ancient Town and tour historical sites including the Qing Dynasty opera stage, Sideng Street, and Ouyang Residence.
Return to Dali for a relaxing tour of Erhai Lake S Bay, featuring fragrant rice fields, lnstagram-famous pony carts, and a complimentary travel photo shoot (each person receives two digital photos).
Return to Kunming and visit Waterfall Park, home to an artificial waterfall and lake formed at the Panlong River entrance to Dianchi Lake.
Tour the Golden Temple, one of China's four major bronze temples, well-preserved for over 400 years.
Explore city landmarks: Jinma Biji Archway, Kunming Nanping Pedestrian Street, and Nanqiang Market's trendy snack street.
Visit Chuihu Park, the largest park in downtown Kunming, you can enjoy the famous scenery known as"Emerald Dike in the Morning Glow".
Explore Guandu Ancient Town, a national intangible cultural heritage site, home to historic temples and towers dating back to the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties.
Free time at Park 1903, a modern lifestyle and shopping district.
Tour Xishan Dragon Gate Scenic Area (includes round-trip electric shuttle), famous for its steep cliffs and grottoes, with panoramic views over Dianchi Lake-absolutely stunning.
Transfer to Changshui International Airport for your departure flight back home.