Colorful Yunnan Journey: 8 Days 7 Nights Private Customized Independent Tour to Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La
Day 1 Various Locations - Kunming
Hotel: luxury hotel in Kunming
Depart from various locations and arrive in Kunming by flight to embark on your Yunnan journey. Enthusiastic airport pick-up staff will be waiting at the airport to escort you to a luxury hotel in Kunming.
Day 2 Kunming - Dali ( B )
Hotel: luxury hotel in Dali
Take a high-speed train to Dali and begin your romantic journey in Dali.
Upon arrival in Dali, head to Jinsuo Island and take a boat tour to enjoy the natural scenery of the island.
After the tour, visit the Santorini-style scenic area to soak in the romantic atmosphere.
Day 3 Dali - Lijiang ( B / L / D )
Hotel: luxury hotel in Lijiang
In the morning, visit the Ancient City of Dali and wander through the city to experience its historical charm.
Then, take an open-top jeep to S-Bay, a popular internet celebrity spot, to admire the beautiful natural scenery.
In the afternoon, head to the Ancient City of Lijiang. Upon arrival, you will have free time to explore the bustling atmosphere of Lijiang Dayan Ancient City.
In the evening, enjoy a complimentary performance of "Lijiang River Sands," a spectacular ethnic song and dance show.
Day 4 First Bend of the Yangtze River - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Shangri-La ( B )
Hotel: Shangri-La (Luxury Hotel)
In the morning, visit the First Bend of the Yangtze River, where you can witness the spectacular scene of the Yangtze River making a sharp turn. Then proceed to Tiger Leaping Gorge, feeling the powerful momentum of the turbulent river crashing against the rocks. In the afternoon, explore Pudacuo National Park, a paradise of primitive ecology, with clear lakes, lush forests, and diverse wildlife. In the evening, attend the Tibetan Tusi Feast, savoring authentic Tibetan delicacies such as highland barley wine and yak meat. After the meal, join the bonfire party, dancing with Tibetan people to experience their enthusiasm and hospitality. Stay in a luxury hotel in Shangri-La.
Day 5 Tancheng (Stupa) - Dukezong Ancient Town - Guishan Park - Shangri-La Prayer Wheel - Yila Grassland - Stay in Lijiang ( B / L )
Hotel: Lijiang (Luxury Hotel)
Morning begins with a visit to Tancheng, appreciating the unique Tibetan architectural art and religious culture. Then walk around Dukezong Ancient Town, the "Moonlight City" of Tibetans, feeling the profound historical heritage. Later, go to Guishan Park and visit the giant Shangri-La Prayer Wheel nearby; you can try to push the wheel to pray for good luck, experiencing the profound Tibetan religious traditions. In the afternoon, head to Yila Grassland, where you can enjoy the vast grassland scenery, with flocks of cattle and sheep scattered like stars. Return to Lijiang in the evening and stay in a luxury hotel.
Day 6 Lashi Lake Ancient Tea Horse Road - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yunshanping Cableway) - Blue Moon Valley - Ganhaizi - Shuhe Ancient Town - Lijiang to Kunming (by Bullet Train) - Stay in Kunming ( B )
Hotel: Kunming (Luxury Hotel)
In the morning, explore the Ancient Tea Horse Road at Lashi Lake, tracing the footsteps of ancient merchants and experiencing the historical charm of this ancient trade route. Then go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, take the Yunshanping Cableway to enjoy the magnificent snow-capped peaks and alpine meadows. Afterward, visit Blue Moon Valley, whose water shimmers like blue moonstones under the sun, creating a fairy-tale-like scenery. Continue to Ganhaizi, a vast alpine meadow with unobstructed views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Then stroll through Shuhe Ancient Town, a quieter alternative to Lijiang Ancient City, feeling the peaceful atmosphere. In the evening, take a bullet train back to Kunming and stay in a luxury hotel.
Day 7 Free Activities in Kunming - Stay in Kunming ( NONE )
Hotel: Lijiang (Luxury Hotel)
Today is a day of free activities in Kunming. You can choose to visit famous attractions such as the Stone Forest (a spectacular karst landscape), Dianchi Lake (the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan), or Yunnan Nationalities Village (to experience the customs of various ethnic groups). Arrange your time freely to explore the charm of Kunming. Stay in the luxury hotel in Kunming for the night.
Day 8 Airport Transfer According to Your Return Time - End of the Wonderful Colorful Yunnan Journey ( B )
After breakfast, we will arrange the airport transfer service according to your return flight time. Bid farewell to Yunnan and end this wonderful colorful journey, returning to your warm home.
Notes and Others
This itinerary is for reference before departure only. The final confirmed itinerary will be based on our tour confirmation letter.
In case of government requisition of all hotels in the itinerary, confirmed hotels will be replaced with hotels of the same level. The hotels listed in the final itinerary shall prevail.
Tour participants may not refuse to enter and visit any attractions and shopping stores arranged in the tour itinerary for any reason, but there is absolutely no forced shopping at the shopping stores. All shopping behavior is purely the personal will of the tour participants. When shopping, please recognize the quality and value of the items and make selections according to personal needs. For all returns and exchanges, please contact the merchant directly. Please contact the store directly, which has nothing to do with our company.
When leaving the country, ensure that your passport/ID has a validity of 6 months or more.
Guests who check in on their own or check in early, please call the tour guide one or two days before check-in to confirm hotel information, and register at the hotel with your passport.
It is recommended that people over 70 years of age be accompanied by family members on the tour, and it is strongly recommended that each guest purchase necessary medical and accident travel insurance. Once registered, it is assumed that the guest knows whether their physical condition is suitable for the tour. If any accident occurs during the tour, the travel agency cannot be held responsible.
For tours in plateau areas above 3,000 meters, elderly guests or those with high blood pressure, heart, or lung diseases should voluntarily join the tour. Once registered, our company will assume that the guest and their family members are aware of the relevant travel risks. If any health problems occur during the trip, the traveler and their family members will bear all costs and responsibilities themselves. It is strongly recommended that all travelers purchase relevant travel insurance on their own.
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If you cancel the tour for personal reasons, you must notify our company in writing 60 days before the tour departure, otherwise it will be treated as a NO SHOW, and actual related expenses incurred due to failure to notify us will be charged. No refund for any reason within 30 days of departure, otherwise all fees will be lost (Note: If not notified, fees will be charged according to the departure from the tour)
Under any reason and circumstances, if a tour member is late and misses the pre-arranged itinerary or accommodation, the cost will be borne by the customer. Our company is not responsible and will not refund any fees. (Travelers must purchase travel insurance)
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Travelers who participate in the full tour as scheduled and comply with all rules will have their tour deposit returned. If for any reason you cannot participate in the tour, cancel the tour, or interrupt the tour, our company will not refund the tour deposit.
Travelers who do not participate in the tour at the specified time and place are considered to have voluntarily abandoned the itinerary. Any pre-purchased tickets or project fees and meal fees will not be refunded. And fees will be charged according to the departure from the tour.
The attractions and shopping stores arranged in the itinerary of each tour group, participants may not refuse to enter and visit for any reason, but there is absolutely no forced shopping at the shopping stores. All shopping behavior is purely the personal will of the tour participants. The quality, price, warranty, and refund of purchased goods and other after-sales service issues have nothing to do with the tour organizer, please contact the store directly. *If a customer leaves the tour due to refusing to enter a shopping point, they need to pay a departure fee of USD$100-USD$150/person/day, and all fees will not be refunded.
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To maintain the best interests of the group, if any traveler's health or behavior hinders the normal activities or interests of the group, our company's tour leader has the right to cancel their qualification to continue participating in the tour. For the unfinished itinerary, they may not request a refund, change, or transfer; from the time the traveler leaves the tour, all activities and expenses have nothing to do with our company.
When the number of registrants is less than 15, our company has the right to cancel the tour. If the tour is canceled, all tour fees will be refunded. UUYoYo Vacation will notify customers as early as possible, but our company's responsibility is limited to this.
Minors and seniors over 75 years old who join the tour need to be accompanied by family members. Minors need parents to sign a waiver, and it is strongly recommended to purchase travel insurance and be responsible for all insurance-related matters and expenses when joining the tour.
All tours do not include travel insurance such as medical and rescue due to the customer's personal health conditions, so it is strongly recommended that tour participants purchase relevant overseas travel insurance as supplementary protection. The travel agency has fulfilled its obligation to inform.
Travelers may need to apply for a visa for the destination country. If you are denied entry by the destination country, or you are denied boarding due to an invalid visa, please be responsible for yourself. Travelers must arrange round-trip travel within the validity period of the visa (usually more than 6 months). Please refer to the official website of the destination country.
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Please check all registration information yourself when registering. If the information provided, including arrival and departure dates, flight times and locations, identity of tour participants, travel documents, etc., is incorrect or does not meet the tour conditions, the related responsibilities and economic losses will be borne by yourself, and our company is not responsible.
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Guests must keep their personal belongings throughout the journey. Our company, accompanying drivers, and guides are not responsible for theft or damage to property.
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