China · 9 days, 7 nights
Yunnan's Old Towns
Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and up to Shangri-La. Yunnan's classic loop.
- Duration
- 9 days
- 7 nights
- Group size
- 12 to 20
- Small group
- Next departure
- 29 Aug 2026
- Confirmed dates
- 1
- Guaranteed
- Style
- Curated
- Group trip
From
RM 5,388
per person, twin share
Trip code: CKN-18
Overview
Nine days through Yunnan. The old towns of Dali and Lijiang, Tibetan Buddhist temples, the Tiger Leaping Gorge, and the high-altitude town of Shangri-La with its Naxi and Tibetan cultures.
Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
- Cable car up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to Glacier Park at 4,500 meters, where the air thins and half the group stops for photos at the oxygen station.
- Tiger Leaping Gorge at the bend where the Jinsha River narrows to 30 meters, escalator ride back up after you walk the lower trail.
- Erhai Lake cruise in Dali with a beer and a live singer on the boat, the kind of afternoon where nobody checks their phone.
- Ganden Sumtseling Monastery in Shangri-La, the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan, prayer wheels turning outside in the high-altitude sun.
- Xizhou horse-drawn carriage through the ancient town, stopping midway for xizhou baba (flaky wheat cake) straight off the griddle.
Itinerary
Depart for Kunming. Upon arrival, check into hotel.
Accommodation
Kunming West Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Kunming
Meals
No meals included.
Included activities
Free time. Roam at your pace.
Optional activities
None today.
What's included
Everything inside the price.
No surprise upsells once you arrive. No "optional" tour add-ons quietly required to see the headline attractions.
Meals
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Across the whole trip
Transport
- Airport taxes
- Meals onboard flight
- Checked baggage (20–30 kg)
Accommodation
7 nights
6 properties
Kunming West Holiday Inn Express Hotel
Kunming · 1 night
Chuxiong Vienna Hotel
Chuxiong · 1 night
Lijiang Jilin Howard Johnson Hotel
Lijiang · 2 nights
Shangri La Moonlight International Hotel
Zhongdian (Shangri-La) · 1 night
- + 2 more — see itinerary
Also included
- Guaranteed group departure
- Tour leader from KL
- Guide & driver gratuities
- COVID-19 travel insurance
Full brochure
Save the supplier PDF for later.
The original supplier brochure with every meal, every hotel, and the small print. Useful for printing or sharing in your group chat.
Departure dates
1 dates ahead.
Pick one and we run it. Tap reserve to lock in via WhatsApp.
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Frequently asked
Honest fine print.
Do I need a visa?
For China, yes depending on age and nationality. We walk you through the exact visa requirements (K-ETA, ETA, e-visa, etc.) after you book.
What is not included?
Visa fees, personal shopping, tips for the tour leader and driver in the customary range, and any fuel surcharge if airlines change rates between booking and departure. We tell you upfront if anything moves.
Can I book as a group?
Yes. Message us with all names, we lock the seats together and arrange rooming. Group rates available on request.
How do I pay?
A per-person deposit locks your seat. The amount depends on the trip. We send the number on WhatsApp. Bank transfer or FPX. Balance is due thirty days before departure.
Is travel insurance included?
A complimentary COVID-19 travel policy is included for passengers up to age 69. For more comprehensive coverage we recommend a separate policy and can suggest two or three.
Lock your seat in sixty seconds.
WhatsApp us. We send the booking form and the deposit number. Transfer to lock the seat. Balance is due thirty days before departure.
Tour code CKN-18. Operated with Golden Destinations.