6-Day Lijiang Shangri-La & Kunming Highlights Tour

Lijiang Ancient Town
Songzanlin Lamasery
Kunming Stone Forest
The First Bend of Yangtze River
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Tour Outline: Lijiang - Shangri-La - Kunming

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Itinerary
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Trip Overview

From the graceful Lijiang to mysterious Shangri-La, and to the sunny Kunming, this 6-day tour demonstrates a best chance to explore the unique beauty that Yunnan has to offer.

While in Lijiang, immerse yourself in Lijiang Ancient Town and take a walk on the Jade Snow Mountain to feel the height of this highest snow mountain in Yunnan. While on the way to Shangri-La, take a short stay in the deepest gorge in the world and the first bend of Yangtze River. The day in Shangri-La, pay a visit to the Songzanlin Monastery. After arriving at Kunming, you will be marveled at the splendid Stone Forest and the gorgeous Western Hill.

[Jade Dragon Snow Mountain] Enjoy the happiness of height of 5,596m and encounter with some precious animals;
[Baisha Village] Take a close observation at the Baisha Murals which was made from the early Ming Dynasty;
[Tiger Leaping Gorge] Walk through three marble tunnels to experience how deep it is when looking down;
[The First Bend of the Yangtze River] See the most clear and grand Yangtze water turning 90 degrees;
[Sonzanlin Lamasery] Imagine you are in Tibet when you are standing at this “little Potala Palace”;
[Stone Forest] Have a stroll in this unique natural forest of stone;

Best Time to Visit

all year round
Physical Demands

Very leisure tour; zero physical demand

Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1: Lijiang Arrival

Upon your arrival at the Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, our tour guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel in Lijiang Ancient Town. The rest of the day is yours to relax and have a good rest.

High Altitude: Lijiang (2,400m)
Internet & Wifi
Hotel: Lijiang Ancient Town Hotel

Day 2: Lijiang

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Baisha Village

Today, you will pay a visit to the famous Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It is the largest snow mountain in the southernmost of the Northern Hemisphere with a height of 5,596m. You can take the cable car to the top of this mountain and enjoy the happiness of the height.

Then head to Baisha Village to observe closely at the murals combining the cultures of Han, Tibetan and Naxi people. After that, head for Black Dragon Pool Park and Naxi Dongba Culture Museum where you can learn Naxi pictograph character and explore the rich Naxi minority culture.

Drive about 30km
High Altitude: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (5,596m)
Internet & Wifi
Lijiang Ancient Town Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Lijiang - Shangri-La

The First Bend of Yangtze River

Tiger Leaping Gorge

Today, you will be transferred to Shangri-La. While on the way, you will have a chance to view the First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world.

Drive about 175 km
High Altitude: Shangri-La (3,280)
Internet & Wifi
Shangri-La Local Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Shangri-La

Songzanlin Lamasery

Bitahai Lake

After breakfast in Shangri-La County, head for the Songzanlin Lamasery. It is located in a area of an altitude of 3,380 meters and is the largest Tibetan Buddhist lamasery in Yunnan Province. Then take a stroll along the bank of Bitahai Lake and Shudu Lake.

After that, pay a visit to a local Tibetan family to have a little chat with the local people to learn about the lifestyle and culture of them.

Drive about 10km
High Altitude: Shangri-La (3,280m), Songzanlin (3,380m)
Internet & Wifi
Shangri-La Local hotel
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 5: Shangri-La - Kunming

Western Hill Park

Kunming Gragon Gate

Enjoy your free time in Shangri-La until being transferred to the airport for your flight to Kunming. Upon arrival, our tour guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel in Kunming. After settling down your luggage and a short rest, you will start your tour in Kunming. First, you will be transferred to the Flower Market to appreciate the colorful and fragrant flowers. And then head to Western Hill which is lying next to the Dian Lake, looked like a graceful young lady. On the way, stop by to see the Dragon Gate.

Drive about 50km
High Altitude: Kunming (1,895m)
Internet & Wifi
Kunming Business hotel
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Kunming Departure

The Gate of Stone Forest

Sani Minority People Dancing and Singing

After breakfast, you will head to the famous Stone Forest, “The First Wonder of the World”. The Stone Forest in Yunnan is vast in area with lots of towering stones with peculiar shapes, creating a picture of stone world.

In the afternoon, you will visit a minority village of Sani People, which is inhabited in the area of Stone Forest for generations. You can dance and chat with the local people and learn the profound and colorful cultures of this minority.

After that, you can head to your next destination or take flight to get back home.

Drive 80km to Stone Forest Scenic Area
High Altitude: Kunming (1,895m)
Internet & Wifi
Breakfast, Lunch

Price Details & Guide

Price Inclusions

Private transportation to the destinations and sites listed in the itinerary; ranging from 4WD land cruiser to bus depending on the group size and trip route; car gasoline, road toll and in-transport refreshments (free bottles of water, air pillow and headscarf) are included;
Lodging: two nights in Lijiang Ancient Town hotel, two nights in Shangri-La business hotel, one night in Kunming business hotel;
Private experienced English-speaking trip leader;
Airport/railway station pick-up and send-off services at the beginning/end of the tour;
Entrance ticket fees for all the sight spots listed in the itinerary;
Meals listed in the itinerary ( 5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches );
First aid kit;
A coverage of 300,000RMB Chartis travel insurance;

Price Exclusions

International and domestic flight/train to Lijiang (Note: we accept the domestic flight/train tickets booking to Lijiang from other cities in advance, check the updated ticket availibility and cost with your travel consultant);
Meals that are not specified in the itinerary (Averagely a meal in the 3rdpole region cost 3~10USD per person);
Tips and gratuities for the trip leader and driver;
The expense of a personal nature like alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone call, etc;
Optional activities and excursions not specified in the itinerary;
China Entry visa fees;

Itinerary Alteration

Once we receive your tour deposit, which is followed by signing the contract, your reservation is secured with legitimacy. Our staff will reserve the accommodation, vehicle, site tickets, meals and more, and pay the deposit for our suppliers. So if you want to alter to another itinerary, you need to cover the deposit we've paid, while no service charge is needed if you make some changes on the itinerary you booked.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you cancel the tour beacuse of your personal issues, you will be liable to pay cancellation charges that are bounded by 3rdpoletour.com cancellation policy as follows:

1.) If you cancel the tour more than 30 days before the trip starts, you will forfeit 10% of the total land cost per person;
2.) If you cancel the tour 15-30 days prior to your trip start date, 20% of your total land tour cost will be forfeited as a cancellation fee.
3.) If you cancel the tour 7-15 days before the trip starts, you will forfeit 30% of land cost.
4.) If you cancel the tour 7 days prior to your tour start date, you will forfeit 50% of land cost.
5.) If you fail to show up or cancel at your scheduled arrival time without prior notice or later than that, you will forfeit 100% of the land cost.

If the tour has to be cancelled because of the natural disaster or the government restrictions that is beyond both parties control, we will charge only USD50 per person, this is just the service fee and larbor fee during the preparation. This is a rare occurrence!