Home/Custom Tours/Yunnan Discovery
12 Days100% Customizable

Yunnan Discovery

Explore China's most diverse and beautiful province

Kunming → Dali → Lijiang → Shangri-La

Tour Overview

Yunnan is China's most ethnically diverse province, home to 25 of China's 56 ethnic minorities. This 12-day journey takes you from the Stone Forest to ancient towns, from sacred mountains to the edge of Tibet. Experience stunning landscapes, unique cultures, and unforgettable encounters.

12 Days

Duration

4 Cities

Destinations

Nature lovers

Best For

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Best Time

Tour "Wow" Points

What makes this tour special? Here are the unique experiences you won't find on typical tours:

🗿

Stone Forest: Nature's Sculpture Garden

Walk among 270-million-year-old limestone formations that look like a forest turned to stone. Our guide knows the best paths away from the crowds.

🏔️

Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek

Hike one of the world's deepest gorges with the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as your backdrop. We arrange the perfect pace for your fitness level.

🏘️

Stay in a Traditional Bai Courtyard

Experience authentic Bai minority hospitality in a beautifully restored courtyard hotel in Dali. Wake up to mountain views and home-cooked breakfast.

🎶

Naxi Music Performance

Listen to ancient Naxi orchestral music that has been preserved for centuries – a UNESCO-recognized cultural treasure.

🙏

Songzanlin Monastery: Little Potala

Visit the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, often called the "Little Potala Palace." Feel the spiritual atmosphere of this sacred place.

🌸

Erhai Lake Sunrise

Watch the sun rise over Erhai Lake from a traditional fishing village. The morning light on the water and mountains is magical.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
/ 12

Arrival in Kunming

1

Arrival in Kunming

Kunming

Airport pickupCity exploration
  • Private airport pickup
  • Hotel check-in and rest
  • Evening walk through Kunming city
  • Welcome dinner with local Yunnan cuisine

Meals

Dinner

Accommodation

4-star hotel in Kunming

💡 Customization Tip:Interested in visiting the Kunming Flower Market? We can arrange a morning visit.

← Swipe to navigate between days →

What's Included

Included

  • All domestic transportation
  • 11 nights accommodation
  • English-speaking guides
  • All entrance fees
  • Meals as specified
  • All transfers
  • 24/7 support

Not Included

  • International flights
  • China visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
100% Customizable

Get Your Free Quote

Tell us your preferences and we'll create a personalized itinerary just for you.

Response within 24 hours
Free consultation, no obligation
5,000+ happy travelers

This Tour is Best For

Nature loversCulture enthusiastsPhotographersAdventure seekersTrekkers