• Tour of Lijiang and the Tiger Leaping Gorge

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-090

    Destination:Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La

Duration

6 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Take a 6-day journey with the 240-hour visa-free transit policy to discover a hidden paradise in China – Yunnan. You’ll travel through Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang. Marvel at the natural wonders such as the Stone Forest and Erhai Lake. Immerse yourself in the ethnic cultures of the Yi and Naxi, as you wander through ancient towns, cycle in the countryside of Dali, explore the tranquil charm of Shaxi Ancient Town, and stroll the atmospheric lanes of Shuhe Old Town.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1 -2KunmingStone Forest, Jingxing Flower and Bird Market
3DaliErhai Lake Bike Tour, Dali Ancient Town, Three Pagodas
4Dali – LijiangShaxi Ancient Town
5-6LijiangShuhe Ancient Town, Mu’s Mansion, Wangu Tower, Baisha Village
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Itinerary

Welcome to Kunming, China’s Spring City! Upon arrival, your tour guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or step out for a little adventure of your own.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Today, you will visit the renowned Stone Forest. Famed as the “World Karst Landscape Museum”, you will be amazed at the bizarre stone formations in shapes of swords, mushrooms, tower, pillars and even castles. In the Forest, you will feel come to a “Stone World”. Later, visit the Jingxing Bird Market.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

In the morning, you will be escorted to the railway station for the high-speed train to Dali. Upon arrival, be met and escorted to the hotel by your local tour guide.

After a short rest, take a wonderful boat ride on Erhai Lake and visit the Bai ethnic minority village, followed by exploring Dali Ancient Town and Three Pagodas. On the way, enjoy the countryside cycling tour for around 2 hours (Three Pagodas – Xizhou Village – Sha Village).

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

After breakfast, pay a visit to the Shaxi Ancient Town, a historic town once an active trade stops on the Southern Silk Road. After the tour, drive to the famous Lijiang Ancient Town.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

After breakfast, explore tranquil Shuhe town and then proceed to Baisha Village, where you can marvel at ancient mural paintings.

Then return to Lijiang where you will visit the historic Mu’s Mansion and ascend the Wangu Tower for a panoramic view of Lijiang’s old town.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

On this day you will be free on your own until your tour guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Why Choose Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd.

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Travellers’ Choice winner every year since 2013

No Commission Shopping

Zero shopping stops, zero pressure, zero hidden agendas

100% Private

Every tour is exclusively yours — no strangers, no shared buses

Expert Local Guides

Licensed, English-speaking guides with deep local knowledge

Real reviews from real travellers

  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    James T.
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
    Couples · Verified · TripAdvisor
  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
    Couples · London, UK · Verified · TripAdvisor

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