Shangri-La

Upon arrival in Kunming, our professional staff will meet you at the airport/station and take you to your designated alternative hotel for rest and free time.

The Stone Forest is Kunming's signature attraction, preserving and showcasing a wide variety of karst formations. Tall, sword-shaped, columnar, mushroom-shaped, and tower-shaped limestone columns are typical of the Stone Forest.
The four-season blind box attractions are opened in different ways throughout the year to experience the seasonal highlights

Depart from Chuxiong  and head to Santorini·Lixiangbang – the castle by Erhai Lake, a specially arranged super internet-famous check-in spot in Dali. This is an ideal utopian world, a Santorini-style resort nestled beside Dali's Erhai Lake.

After lunch, proceed to another "most worthwhile" internet-famous location – the Internet-Famous S-Bend of Erhai Lake on the Erhai Ecological Corridor, which includes a cycling experience. The S-Bend is a must-visit check-in spot for any trip to Dali.

Worried about not being able to capture beautiful photos to preserve these wonderful memories? Don't fret! We have arranged a professional photographer for you. A session of seaside costume-changing travel photography (with 5 electronic photos gifted per family) will surely help you take stunning "blockbuster" shots by the lake!

But that's not all! There will also be a seaside concert waiting for you to join. Finally, we will arrange a seaside sunset dinner – where you can savor delicious food while enjoying the glow of the setting sun, as cuisine and twilight dance together.

Depart by bus for Dali Ancient Town . Stepping into Dali Ancient Town, you will be greeted by white walls, dark-tiled roofs, and exquisitely carved beams and painted rafters, all exuding a strong historical atmosphere – every corner is an epitome of the history of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom.

To allow distinguished guests to deeply experience the ethnic customs of Yunnan, we have specially designed the "Be a Naxi Person for a Day" Study Tour Experience Activity. This activity includes Naxi folk songs, an experience class on Dongba hieroglyphs, and DIY Naxi "Xi Bing" (a traditional Naxi pastry for festive occasions). You can not only taste the "Xi Bing" you made with your own hands but also have it baked and packed to take home for your family to share.

Later, accompanied by He Linyi – a national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of the Naxi ethnic group, you will listen to Baisha Xile (Baisha Fine Music), a national-level intangible cultural heritage of the ancient Naxi people, and participate in the "Naxi Trilogy" to unlock the mystery of Yunnan's "Da Tiao" (a lively traditional group dance). Easy to learn and full of rhythm, the music of "Da Tiao" makes people can't help but dance as soon as they hear it, demonstrating the charm and vitality of Yunnan's diverse culture.

Afterwards, visit Lijiang Ancient Town – a world cultural heritage site and a national 5A-level scenic area.

Head to Shuhe Ancient Town (the Ancient Road Pedestrian Street). Known as "Shaowu" in the Naxi language, it is one of the earliest settlements of the Naxi ancestors in the Lijiang Basin and a well-preserved important market town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road.

Later, take a bus to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a national 5A-level scenic area. With a maximum altitude of 5,596 meters, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is covered in clouds and snow all year round, presenting a magnificent and majestic scene. Take the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Glacier Park Cableway to overlook all things on the snow-capped mountain from a high altitude. At Blue Moon Valley, when the sky is clear, the water turns blue, and the valley is crescent-shaped – from a distance, it looks like a blue moon inlaid at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

After the tour, watch either Impression Lijiang or Jinsha River in Lishui (choose one; the specific arrangement will be adjusted according to the actual schedule. If time is limited, Jinsha River in Lishui will be arranged on the 4th day), and experience a truly large-scale reality show with on-site settings and a visual feast.

Head to Shangri-La, passing by the First Bend of the Yangtze River along the way. Afterwards, proceed to Tiger Leaping Gorge, known as the "World Canyon". As one of the world's famous grand canyons and also one of the deepest canyons in China, Tiger Leaping Gorge is renowned worldwide for its "perilousness".

After lunch, pass through a Yi Ethnic Village and go directly to the urban area to visit Pudacuo National Forest Park. Pudacuo National Park is a pollution-free fairy-tale world, where the lakes are crystal clear, the sky is bright blue, the sound of forest waves mingles with the gurgle of water, and birdsong accompanies the fragrance of flowers – its scenery varies uniquely in each of the four seasons.

In the evening, watch the distinctive Tibetan song and dance performance – the Chieftain Feast. You will savor Tibetan-style dishes such as yak hot pot, highland barley noodles, and butter tea, while enjoying a featured ethnic cultural evening show, combining dining with entertainment.

Proceed to visit Shambhala Kalachakra Stupa. The construction of the stupa began in 2005, and after more than a decade of efforts, a remarkably grand and towering building was completed. It integrates modern architectural style with Tibetan architectural features, and is currently a relatively comprehensive venue in Tibetan-inhabited areas for introducing Tibetan culture and Tibetan Buddhism culture.

Later, tour Dukezong Ancient Town and work together to turn the world's largest prayer wheel to pray for your family's well-being! After lunch, take a high-speed train back to Kunming according to the scheduled train time.

Go to the Tourist Distribution Center and be transferred to Kunming Changshui International Airport according to your flight schedule