Discover a different China far from the factories and big cities. Explore a lesser-known world of wild mountains and ancient history. Traverse the 1,000-year-old Tea Horse Road to former merchant hubs like the Dali Kingdom and Xizhou. Lose yourself in the romantic alleyways of Lijiang Old Town, explore the dramatic Tiger Leaping Gorge where the Yangtze rages, and find inspiration in the legendary Tibetan landscape of Shangri-La.
Highlights
8 days
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 days
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Supplement for the meals for the tour guide and driver
Entrance tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary
2 half-liter bottles of drinking water per day
Private transportation and transfers, including pick-up and drop-off
Experienced and licensed local English-speaking tour guide
7-night 4-star accommodation shared twin room with breakfast
High-speed train from Kunming to Dali (2nd class seat)
24/7 English speaking customer service
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Breakfast
Supplements for meals and accommodation for driver and tour guide
Flight tickets
Chinese visa
Meals not listed in the program
Dynamic Yunnan Show tickets
Personal travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips for tour guide and driver (not requested, but highly appreciated)
Single room supplement if the guest requests a private room in the hotel
Additional days caused by unexpected nature disasters. e.g. landslides etc.
Possible surcharges for upgrades from standard twin-bed rooms to double-bed rooms
Anything not listed in inclusions
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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IMPORTANT NOTE: to register your tour legally with the local authorities, we need your passport information as mentioned below. We will contact you by message via TripAdvisor. Until we received your reply with your passport information, we will NOT start arranging your tour. We are not responsible if we cannot arrange a tour guide, private transportation or hotel due to the customer’s own late reply or lack thereof (for example during national holidays or high season). Thank you for your understanding.
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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At time of booking full name as mentioned in passport, passport number, birthday, expiry date, gender and country are required for all participants.
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The daily working time for driver and tour guide during this tour is maximum 10 hours per day. Overtime working hours will be charged extra.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Discover a different China far from the factories and big cities. Explore a lesser-known world of wild mountains and ancient history. Traverse the 1,000-year-old Tea Horse Road to former merchant hubs like the Dali Kingdom and Xizhou. Lose yourself in the romantic alleyways of Lijiang Old Town, explore the dramatic Tiger Leaping Gorge where the Yangtze rages, and find inspiration in the legendary Tibetan landscape of Shangri-La.
Highlights
8 days
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
8 days
Offered in Mandarin & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Supplement for the meals for the tour guide and driver
Entrance tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary
2 half-liter bottles of drinking water per day
Private transportation and transfers, including pick-up and drop-off
Experienced and licensed local English-speaking tour guide
7-night 4-star accommodation shared twin room with breakfast
High-speed train from Kunming to Dali (2nd class seat)
24/7 English speaking customer service
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Breakfast
Supplements for meals and accommodation for driver and tour guide
Flight tickets
Chinese visa
Meals not listed in the program
Dynamic Yunnan Show tickets
Personal travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips for tour guide and driver (not requested, but highly appreciated)
Single room supplement if the guest requests a private room in the hotel
Additional days caused by unexpected nature disasters. e.g. landslides etc.
Possible surcharges for upgrades from standard twin-bed rooms to double-bed rooms
Begin your Yunnan trip through the diverse landscapes of China's most spectacular province in the regional capital of Kunming. One of our English-speaking tour guides and a professional driver will transfer you directly to your hotel, giving you plenty of time to recover from a long flight.
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Dynamic Yunnan
Kunming's theatrical options include the highly recommended Dynamic Yunnan Show at Kunming's Art Theatre, where beautifully costumed dancers and musicians perform choreography with drums, inspired from the ethnic village dances and sing exotic songs that will bring tears to your eyes. (NOT included in the tour price, but available on request)