6-Day Yunnan (Kunming, Dali & Lijiang) Tour (Charming Ancient Cities + Jade Dragon Snow Mountain + Erhai Lake in Dali + Thousand-Acre Rice Fields + Complimentary Travel Photography & Aerial Photography (Dual Experience) + Handpicked Hotels + First Class L

Day 1

• Departure: Meet the operator at 10:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Guests from all over the world arrive in "Kunming," the capital of Yunnan, known as the "Land of Colorful Clouds." Our professional reception staff will be waiting at Kunming Changshui International Airport all day to escort guests to the hotel and arrange check-in. Guests are then free to enjoy their own activities, and meals are at their own expense.
• [Accommodation] 12:00, Jinrui Bridge Hotel; Reference Hotels: Jinrui Bridge Hotel, Zhiyuan International Hotel, City Comfort Inn, Zhongde Hotel, Yu Sheng Hotel, or similar hotels, subject to actual conditions.

Day 2

• [Dining] 10:00, Breakfast, Hotel Breakfast, After breakfast, meet at the hotel and depart for the National 5A Tourist Attraction - [Stone Forest].
• [Attraction/experience] Stone Forest, Shilin, shaped by 300 million years of profound geological transformation, is renowned as the "First Wonder of the World" and the "Stone Forest Museum." The karst landforms of Shilin were formed 270 million years ago, covering an area of approximately 350 square kilometers. The scenic area is crisscrossed with unique stones, lakes, waterfalls, streams, and caves, creating breathtakingly beautiful scenery.
• [Dining] 12:00, Lunch, Group Lunch, After lunch, take a bus to Xiangyun.
• [Dining] 17:00, Dinner, Dinner on your own, Dinner on your own
• [Accommodation] 17:50, Grand Metro Park Hotel; Reference Hotels: Shengdu Hotel, Jinxing Hotel, Shenzhou Hotel, Hongyu Hotel or similar level hotel, specific arrangements are subject to actual conditions. (Hotel arrangements are based on the day's itinerary)

Day 3

• [Dining] 09:00, Breakfast, Hotel Breakfast, After breakfast, take a bus to Erhai Lake, where guests will disembark and experience the horse-drawn carriages of Xizhou.
• [Attraction/experience] Xizhou Horse Carriage, Listen to the crisp sound of horses' hooves, like a melodious movement being played. The wheels roll, bringing a gentle breeze that caresses your face, a tender touch from the passing years.
• [Dining] 13:00, Lunch, Bai Ethnic Flavor Meal, Illustrations are for reference only. Actual conditions apply.
• [Attraction/experience] 喜洲小马车
• [Attraction/experience] Ten thousand mu of rice paddies, The horse-drawn carriage passes through thousands of acres of rice paddies, offering pastoral scenery along the way, accompanied by the clip-clop of hooves, arriving at the popular Instagram spot, "I Have a Field in Erhai."
• [Attraction/experience] Erhai Ecological Corridor, Erhai Ecological Corridor: Choose your favorite bicycle for a ride and cherish every moment of relaxation (Includes complimentary travel photography + aerial photography - a dual experience)
• [Attraction/experience] Guided tour, Jinhua Leads the Datiao Dance, 航拍跟拍, Golden Flower-Led Datiao Dance: Join the Bai ethnic "Golden Flowers" for a joyful Bai party under the blue sky and white clouds. Sweat it out, enjoy happy times, and experience an alternative journey with Dali Bai ethnic characteristics.
• [Dining] 17:00, Dinner, Dinner on your own, Dinner on your own
• [Accommodation] 18:00, Maan Cloud Hotel; Reference Hotels: Manyun Hotel, Hengyi Hotel, Shunxing Hotel, Huairen Hotel, Tengyue Hotel or similar. Specific arrangements are subject to actual conditions.

Day 4

• [Dining] 09:00, Breakfast, Hotel Breakfast, Depart together after breakfast.
• [Attraction/experience] 10:00, Dali Ancient City, [Dali Old Town - Foreigner Street] is located in the western part of Yunnan Province, also known as Yeyu City or Zicheng. It was built in 1382 AD, the fifteenth year of the Ming Hongwu period. Outside the ancient city is a moat, and the ancient city is surrounded by city walls. There is a gate on each of the east, west, south, and north sides, all with gate towers, and there are corner towers at the four corners.
• [Dining] 12:00, Lunch, Snow Mountain Nutrition Meal Pack, Enjoy a nutritious Chinese-style meal package for lunch, then take a bus to visit the scenic area of [Jade Dragon Snow Mountain].
• [Attraction/experience] 13:00, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Spruce Meadow Cable Car, Take the 【Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Spruce Meadow Cableway】 and enjoy the scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The primitive trees are lush and verdant, and the peaks of the snow mountain are in various poses, complementing each other. A sense of relaxation and joy is the best feeling you will have at this moment. Traverse a primeval forest and you will see tall and straight spruce trees, one after another, in a vast expanse of forest.
• [Attraction/experience] Lijiang Old Town, In the evening, you are free to visit Lijiang Old Town and explore the [Lijiang Old Town] Sifang Street, built against three mountains and renowned for its "soft time." In the streets and alleys, on Sifang Street, people of all ages appreciate the leisurely "romantic life." No matter how beautiful the scenery, you can only feel at ease with the mood and leisure.
• [Dining] 18:30, Dinner, Dinner on your own
• [Accommodation] 19:00, Liai Zhèshān Hotel; Suggested Hotels: Aizheshan Hotel, Thai Me Hotel, Mengala Hotel, Golf Home Jiahe Branch Hotel, Jingrui Hotel, Borui Hotel, Daheng Garden Hotel, or similar hotels of the same standard, subject to actual availability.

Day 5

• [Dining] 09:00, Breakfast, Hotel Breakfast, Depart together after breakfast.
• [Attraction/experience] 10:00, Shuhe Ancient Town, Shuhe Ancient Town, known as "Shawu" in the Naxi language, is named after the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain behind the village, which resembles a pile of stacked peaks. The name evolved from this mountain, meaning "village at the foot of the peak." It is one of the earliest settlements of the Naxi ancestors in the Lijiang坝zi (坝zi is a local term for a flatland) and a well-preserved important market town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road.
• [Dining] 13:00, Lunch, Group Lunch, Depart together after lunch.
• [Attraction/experience] Aizukidani, Head to Blue Moon Valley, known as the "Fairy's Abandoned Field" and the Lesser Jiuzhaigou (electric car not included). Formerly known as "Baishui River," Blue Moon Valley is also called Baishui River. On sunny days, the water is blue, and the valley is crescent-shaped, resembling a blue moon inlaid at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from a distance.
• [Dining] 17:00, Dinner, Dinner on your own, Dinner is not included.
• [Accommodation] 20:00, West Inn Hotel; Reference Hotels: Days Hotel & Suites by Wyndham (Fu Kang Cheng Shopping Center), Days Select by Wyndham (Kunming Changshui International Airport), Days Select by Wyndham Hotel (Agricultural University) or similar, subject to actual availability.

Day 6

• [Attraction/experience] 10:00, Tourist Information Center, After waking up at the hotel at the agreed-upon time (breakfast not included), please make your own way to the [Passenger Distribution Center], where you can carefully select your favorite local products such as fresh flowers.
• [Return] 12:10, at Kunming Changshui International Airport, Guests will wake up at the pre-arranged time and be transferred to the airport according to their flight schedule, concluding their pleasant Yunnan trip! (Flights before 12:00 PM cannot go to the distribution center, please understand!)
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Eligibility

• Children under 12 years old are considered children; those 12 years old and above are considered adults.

Additional information

• Our agency may adjust the itinerary due to force majeure (natural disasters, traffic conditions, governmental actions, etc.) to ensure the smooth progress of the trip. If it is impossible to proceed according to the agreed-upon plan, the traveler shall bear the costs incurred due to the changes.
• The driving times mentioned in the itinerary are for reference only under normal traffic conditions and do not include sightseeing time at attractions. Our tour guide reserves the right to adjust the order of attractions without reducing the number of attractions.
• Complaints are subject to the local reception agency's feedback form. Please fill it out truthfully. False or blank entries will be considered as no reception issues, and complaints made after returning home will not be accepted by our company. If you are dissatisfied with our reception, please contact our relevant personnel as soon as possible to facilitate our coordination and handling.
• Please do not pack valuables, cash, or urgently needed medication in your checked baggage to avoid loss. Please also take good care of your belongings during your trip.
• Yunnan Province is located on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, and there is a large temperature difference between day and night (12-15 degrees Celsius). Please check the local weather conditions before the tour and pay attention to your clothing. Pay attention to the local weather forecast and bring enough warm clothing. The sunshine and ultraviolet radiation in Yunnan are strong. If you are outdoors for a long time, please wear a sun hat and sunglasses, and apply sunscreen to protect your skin. The weather is changeable, please bring rain gear.
• Due to Yunnan's mountainous terrain and steep slopes, strict speed limits are in place. Additionally, the destinations on this itinerary have high altitudes and low oxygen levels. Therefore, the tour bus speed may be as low as 20-30 mph when going uphill. We appreciate your understanding.
• Yunnan is a region with many ethnic minorities. Please respect the local customs and religious beliefs of these groups.
• The Yunnan region experiences less economic development, and hotels of the same star rating may have facilities that are less modern compared to the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions. Newer hotels with better facilities are generally located around the city center, about a 15-20 minute drive away (except for special circumstances). Due to Yunnan's unique climate, hotel air conditioning may operate on a schedule or not at all during the winter months. If you require extra blankets, electric blankets, etc., please request them from the hotel staff.
• Lijiang has a high altitude, so please rest and take precautions against altitude sickness. Individuals with heart disease or high blood pressure should exercise caution. Please prepare some commonly used personal medications in case of emergencies.
• Yunnan is a province with diverse ethnic groups, and the local cuisine is mainly spicy and sour, with a focus on cold dishes. Group meals for tourists are generally served at tables for 10 people. Yunnan cuisine differs significantly from that of other provinces, and may not suit your palate, so please be prepared. The local soil and water are slightly acidic, so we recommend drinking plenty of tea.
• Travelers must bring valid ID documents on the day of the tour. Individuals under 16 years of age must bring the original household registration book or a valid household registration certificate. Infants must bring a birth certificate.
• When selecting travel souvenirs and local specialties, be careful not to touch the displayed samples to prevent accidental damage. Be aware that some merchants in the ancient city sell counterfeit goods, so please be cautious when making purchases.
• Essential items: Raincoat or umbrella, sneakers, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, insect repellent ointment, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, etc. (There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in Lijiang, please bring thicker clothes, it is recommended to bring sweaters, long-sleeved shirts, lightweight warm jackets, and wear sneakers.)

Vehicle & luggage info

• Luggage allowance: 3 pieces of standard-sized luggages