4-Day Kunming Dali Highlights Tour

The Gate of Dali Ancient Town
Kunming Stone Forest
Sani Minority People Dancing
Three Pagodas Park
The Serene Erhai Lake

Tour Outline: Kunming - Dali

Overview
Itinerary
Service Inclusion
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Trip Overview

Exploring the distinctively beautiful landscape, ancient treasure and the colorful minority culture of Kunming and Dali in 4 days will be your best choice to tour in Yunnan.

The trip commences in Kunming, a city with abundance of sunshine and flowers. You will be marveled at the splendid Stone Forest and the gorgeous Western Hill and you will have a short stay with Sani Minority people to learn the unique culture of them. Then head to Dali, to visit the famous attractions in this ancient city - the Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake and Dali Old Town.

[Western Hill] Discover the charming beauty of the top scenery in Yunnan;
[Stone Forest] Have a stroll in this unique natural forest of stone;
[Sani Minority Village] Dance and chat with the local Sani people to learn the amazing culture;
[Three Pagodas] Experience the strong atmosphere of Buddhism and the architecture of ancient China;
[Erhai Lake] Get close and touch the beautiful “flawless jade” among mountains;
[Dali Old Town] Walk along the ancient street to seek the tranquility you have ever felt;

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: Kunming Arrival

Upon your arrival at the Kunming Changshui International Airport, 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.

High Altitude: Kunming (1,895m)
Internet & Wifi
Hotel: Kunming Business Hotel

Day 2: Kunming

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.

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

Day 3: Dali

Three Pagodas

Erhai Lake

After breakfast, drive from Kunming to Dali, another popular tourist destination in Yunnan with traditional atmosphere, colorful minorities’ cultures and beautiful landscapes. There are three famous attractions you will pay a visit in Dali: Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake and Dali Old Town.

The three pagodas are independent, forming a a symmetrical triangle which is rare in China. Erhai Lake is one of the seven largest fresh water lakes in China. And the Dali Ancient Town boasts ancient architectures with the original design, the grand city wall, the traditional Bai ethnic minority folk houses and the streams running through the city.

Drive 20km to Three Pagodas Park
High Altitude: Dali Ancient Town (2,052m)
Internet & Wifi
Dali Ancient Town Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Dali Departure

Take a slow walk in Dali Ancient Town to enjoy the serenity and beauty of it or you can visit the Shaping Bazaar in Shangguan Town. After that, you can head to your next destination or take flight to get back home.

High Altitude: Dali Ancient Town (2,052m)
Internet & Wifi: No
Hotel: No
Breakfast

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 Kunming business hotel, one night in Dali Ancient Town 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 ( 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches );
First aid kit;
A coverage of 300,000RMB Chartis travel insurance;

Price Exclusions

International and domestic flight/train to Kunming (Note: we accept the domestic flight/train tickets booking to Kunming 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!