11-Day Yunnan and Chongqing Natural Wonders Tour

DAY 01 Kunming Arrival in Kunming

Welcome to Kunming! Your friendly guide will meet you in the airport arrival hall and escort you to your hotel. Your guide will assist with check-in and make sure you have a smooth and comfortable start to your Yunnan adventure.

ARRIVAL

Kunming

TRANSFER

Private Vehicle & Driver

SERVICE Hotel Check-in Assistance

DAY 02 Kunming Stone Forest & Kunming Cultural Highlights

Explore the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest, a spectacular landscape of towering limestone formations that create the illusion of a vast natural stone forest. Enjoy the scenic area by sightseeing tram and discover one of Yunnan's most extraordinary geological wonders. Continue to Yuantong Temple, a Buddhist temple with more than 1,200 years of history, offering a glimpse into the region's rich cultural heritage. Later, stroll through Green Lake Park, where you may encounter lively local dances and residents dressed in traditional clothing enjoying the park.

HIGHLIGHT

Stone Forest

CULTURE

Yuantong Temple

LOCAL LIFE Green Lake Park

DAY 03 Kunming → Dali Authentic Dali & Bai Minority Culture

Take a high-speed train from Kunming to Dali, where your private guide and driver will meet you. Visit Xizhou Village and discover the rich culture of the Bai people, including their centuries-old tie-dye traditions. Admire the intricate patterns of traditional Bai clothing, many of which draw inspiration from nature. Later, enjoy a leisurely cycling experience along the western shore of Erhai Lake, with refreshing breezes, colorful flowers and spectacular views of the Cangshan Mountains. Along the way, discover the iconic Three Pagodas, which have stood for more than a thousand years.

CULTURE

Bai Minority & Tie-Dye

ACTIVITY

Erhai Lake Cycling

LANDMARK Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple

DAY 04 Dali → Lijiang The Soul of Dali & Journey to Lijiang

Experience the cultural soul of Dali through its food, markets and historic streets. Begin the morning at a lively local farmers' market and sample regional specialties before exploring the ancient streets of Dali Old Town. Your guide will share stories behind the city's rich history and cultural traditions. Complete the experience with a traditional Three-Course Tea Ceremony, followed by an authentic Bai-style lunch served in a historic courtyard. Later, enjoy a comfortable private transfer from Dali to Lijiang with your guide and driver.

EXPERIENCE

Dali Local Market

CULTURE

Bai Three-Course Tea Ceremony

TRANSFER Private Transfer to Lijiang

DAY 05 Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Lijiang Old Town

Explore Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the sacred mountain of the Naxi people. Take a cable car up to Glacier Park at an altitude of 4,680 meters and admire spectacular landscapes of forests, alpine meadows and snow-covered peaks. Continue to Blue Moon Valley, where vivid turquoise water winds through a dramatic mountain valley. Return to Lijiang Old Town, a living UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its ancient waterways and streets. Discover how Han, Naxi and Bai architectural traditions have blended together and learn more about the cultural traditions of the local communities.

HIGHLIGHT

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

SCENERY

Blue Moon Valley

CULTURE Lijiang Old Town & Naxi Heritage

DAY 06 Lijiang → Shangri-La Tiger Leaping Gorge & Journey to Shangri-La

Enjoy a comfortable private transfer from Lijiang to Shangri-La. Along the way, experience the dramatic landscape of Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the world's deepest and most spectacular river canyons. Watch the mighty Jinsha River surge through the narrow valley around towering rock formations. After lunch, continue climbing toward Shangri-La, located at approximately 3,200 meters above sea level. Take time to rest at your hotel and allow your body to adjust to the high-altitude environment.

HIGHLIGHT

Tiger Leaping Gorge

SCENERY

Jinsha River & Mountain Canyon

DESTINATION Shangri-La

DAY 07 Shangri-La → Chongqing Songzanlin Monastery & Tibetan Culture

Explore Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan. Admire its magnificent architecture, Buddhist statues and cultural treasures while learning more about Tibetan Buddhist traditions. Meet Tibetan monks living within the monastery community and gain a deeper understanding of their beliefs and daily practices. Then wander through Dukezong Ancient Town, a vibrant Tibetan neighborhood, and visit Guishan Park and Moonlight Square, home to one of the world's largest prayer wheels. Later, transfer to Shangri-La Airport for your flight to Chongqing, where your local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel.

HIGHLIGHT

Songzanlin Monastery

CULTURE

Tibetan Buddhist Experience

TRANSPORT Flight to Chongqing

DAY 08 Chongqing Chongqing 8D City Experience

Discover Chongqing's fascinating history and dramatic urban landscape. Visit Huguang Guild Hall on the banks of the Yangtze River and learn about the river basin's history and economic development. Wander through Hongyadong, once a traditional residential neighborhood and now a lively destination for shopping and local snacks. Explore Eling Park, where locals gather to play mahjong and Chinese chess, and follow historic trails past former diplomatic buildings and Chiang Kai-shek's former residence. See the famous metro train pass directly through a residential building, ride the Yangtze River Cableway and explore Longmenhao Old Street, where traces of Republican-era Chongqing meet the modern city.

HISTORY

Huguang Guild Hall

EXPERIENCE

Liziba & Yangtze River Cableway

CULTURE Longmenhao Old Street

DAY 09 Chongqing → Wulong Wulong Karst Landscapes & Natural Bridges

Travel to Wulong in the morning and discover an extraordinary karst landscape featuring one of the world's largest natural bridge groups and spectacular sinkhole formations. Take a sightseeing bus to explore the three magnificent natural bridges—Tianlong Bridge, Qinglong Bridge and Heilong Bridge—while enjoying dramatic views of the surrounding valleys. Continue to Fairy Mountain, often described as the "Switzerland of the East," where alpine meadows, forests and cool mountain air create a peaceful escape from the city.

HIGHLIGHT

Three Natural Bridges

LANDSCAPE

Wulong Karst

EXPERIENCE Fairy Mountain

DAY 10 Wulong → Chongqing Furong Cave & Furong River Cruise

Explore Furong Cave, an extraordinary underground world of vertical shafts, horizontal passages and spectacular natural formations. Its vast and complex cave system is considered one of the world's remarkable karst cave environments. After exploring the cave, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Furong River before returning to Chongqing.

HIGHLIGHT

Furong Cave

LANDSCAPE

Underground Karst World

EXPERIENCE Furong River Cruise

DAY 11 Chongqing Departure from Chongqing

Enjoy a comfortable private transfer to Chongqing Airport for your onward flight or journey home. Your driver will ensure a smooth and convenient departure, bringing your Yunnan and Chongqing adventure to an end.

TRANSFER

Private Airport Transfer

DEPARTURE

Chongqing

JOURNEY Yunnan & Chongqing