Duration: 6 Days
Overview
Visit Stone Forest Scenery, a natural scenic spot hailed as the “First Wonder Under Heaven” that showcases geological changes spanning billions of years
Highlights
- Visit Stone Forest Scenery, a natural scenic spot hailed as the “First Wonder Under Heaven” that showcases geological changes spanning billions of years
- Visit Jiuxiang Adventure, a karst caves, rift canyons, and other geological wonders here are masterpieces of long-term erosion by the surface water system
- Explore the ancient city with a history spanning over 800 years. Walking along the cobbled paths of Lijiang’s Old Town, immerse yourself in its unique architectural style and rich ethnic culture, feeling the harmonious beauty of its bridges and waterways
- Ascend the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the closest snow-capped peak to the equator in the Northern Hemisphere. Riding a cable car through different altitudes of vegetation, you will behold the snow-capped peaks
- Enjoy the grandeur and mystery of the plateau scenery, immerse yourself in the rich Tibetan cultural atmosphere
Itinerary
Ariving in Kunming
Today you will take the flight to Kunming. When arrival, we will pick you up from the airport and transfer to the hotel check in. The rest of the day you can have a rest at the hotel or enjoy your leisure time in Kunming on your own.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
Overnight in Kunming City Centre
Meals:
Breakfast
Stone Forest and Jiuxiang Geopark in Kunming
Buffet breakfast at hotel, then drive along the new express way to
Stone Forest
. Stone Forest is 75 kilometers from Kunming and is accessible by a bus ride of 70 minutes. The Stone forest belongs to the typical Karst geomorphology, it consists of innumerable bizarre-shaped ancient limestone cliffs and peaks created by wind and water erosion some 200 million years ago, and this area is praised as
Visit the Old Town of Lijiang
After breakfast, we will take the fast train to Lijiang and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site,
the ancient city of Lijiang
can be traced back to more than 800 years ago. Besides its unique architecture and local ethnic culture, it is also known for its orderly arrangement of bridges and waterways. Walk along the winding cobbled paths — it is said that you won’t get lost as long as you follow
Visit the Magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
What a fantastic day today! In the morning, we will go out early to visit the magnificent
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
, which is the snow mountain closest to the equator of the Northern Hemisphere. Taking 25 minutes’ cable car to Glacier Park, you will see the vegetations changes with ascending altitude. Walk along the plank road to reach 4680m and appreciate the fairyland with ice and snow.
In t
Visit National Park in Shangrila
After breakfast, drive to Shangri-La, first visit
Songzanlin Monastery
, which is one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in Yunnan. Here, tranquillity prevails, as its 700 monks and acolytes (often beginning their training at the age of five) go about their daily lives – just as they have done for more than three centuries. Next we will drive to
Pudacuo National Park
, the first national
Return to Kunming
After breakfast, take the fast train to Kunming and airport transfer you will say farewell to Yunnan and be transferred to the airport, take the flight back to your home. It has been a great holiday and we look forward to seeing you another China tour.
Traffic:
Flight
Hotel:
No Accommodation
Meals:
Breakfast
2026 Dates & availability
2027 Dates & availability
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What’s Included
- Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.
- Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.
- All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights and 2nd class express train listed in the itinerary
- Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)
- Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
- Travel and health insurance when travel with us.
- 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.
What’s Excluded
- International and domestic flights not indicated.
- Food, Lunch or dinner not specified
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned