Meet your private guide at the airport or railway station, transfer to the hotel and take an optional orientation walk through Kunming Old Street. No fixed sightseeing is forced into an uncertain arrival window; your guide will suggest an easy walk only if time and energy allow.
7-Day Kunming, Dali & Lijiang Highlights
7 Days Kunming - Dali - Lijiang
We Guarantee 100% No Shopping Stops!TOUR OVERVIEW
A route that works on the ground
This private 7-Day Kunming, Dali & Lijiang Highlights follows Kunming - Dali - Lijiang. Highlights include Arrival in Kunming and Stone Forest, with realistic transfers.
- Start
- Kunming
- Finish
- Lijiang
- Travel rhythm
- Overland discovery with clearly marked transfer days
- Best time
- March to May and September to November bring comfortable weather; winter is excellent for migratory gulls around Dianchi Lake.
Trip Highlights Code: YN-KUN09
- Meet your private guide at the airport or railway station, transfer to the hotel and take an optional orientation walk through Kunming Old Street.
- Travel privately to the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest and follow a scenic route among dramatic limestone pinnacles with your local guide.
- Take the high-speed train to Dali and begin exploring its old town beneath the Cangshan Mountains.
- Follow Kunming - Dali - Lijiang in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
Book with Confidence: Free inquiry, only 10% deposit to confirm, full refund for cancellations up to 15 days prior.
Kunming - Dali - Lijiang
Travel order shown below · schematic, not to scale
- Day 1Arrival in Kunming
- Day 2Stone Forest
- Day 3Kunming to Dali
- Day 4Erhai Lake & Bai Villages
- Day 5Dali to Lijiang
- Day 6Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Day 7Lijiang Departure
Travel privately to the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest and follow a scenic route among dramatic limestone pinnacles with your local guide. The order may shift slightly with weather and opening conditions, but the day stays within the same area to avoid wasteful backtracking.
Take the high-speed train to Dali and begin exploring its old town beneath the Cangshan Mountains. The transfer is part of the day rather than hidden between activities, with comfort stops and hotel or station assistance arranged as required.
Travel around Erhai Lake for Xizhou’s Bai architecture, Zhoucheng crafts and quiet lakeside viewpoints. Walking and driving are balanced through the day, with the longer outdoor section scheduled for the most suitable light and conditions.
Continue to Lijiang and walk through the canals and lanes of the UNESCO-listed old town. The transfer is part of the day rather than hidden between activities, with comfort stops and hotel or station assistance arranged as required.
Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley and Baisha Village with the day adapted to weather and altitude. There is time for photographs, short breaks and a local lunch rather than moving between sights against the clock.
Use the morning at leisure or add Black Dragon Pool when timing allows, followed by a private transfer to Lijiang airport or railway station. The transfer is part of the day rather than hidden between activities, with comfort stops and hotel or station assistance arranged as required.
Planning note for this route
Allow 2–3 days for Kunming and the Stone Forest, or 4–7 days when adding Dongchuan, Yuanyang or northern Yunnan. Final train or flight times should be confirmed before fixing the last day; when timings change, sightseeing is shortened instead of adding an unrealistic transfer.
Private Tour Prices
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
2-3 travelersUSD1,4524-5 travelersUSD1,3326+ travelersContact Us
Free Customized Trip InquiryTypical Overnight Bases
Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.
Kunming
Selected 4-star city hotelDali
Selected old-town or lakeside hotelLijiang
Selected old-town area hotel
Selected 4-star city hotelDali
Selected old-town or lakeside hotelLijiang
Selected old-town area hotel
✓ Price Includes
- Domestic airfares and train fares listed in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Selected hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Entrance fees for listed sights
⊘ Price Excludes
- International airfares
- China visa fee if applicable
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
Questions about this itinerary
Where does this tour start and finish?
The planned route starts around Kunming and finishes around Lijiang. Exact airport, railway-station or hotel transfers are matched to your confirmed arrival and onward tickets.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. The published day order is a workable starting point, not a fixed group schedule. We can change hotel level, walking time, special interests and selected stops while protecting the route logic.
How are weather or road changes handled?
Your local team checks current access before travel. Outdoor sections may move within the itinerary, and mountain or canyon routes can be shortened or replaced when conditions make the original plan unsafe.
Similar Tour Options
Yunnan Minority Discovery
From USD1,159View Details8 Days Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Shangri-La
2-Day Kunming & Stone Forest Tour
From USD479View Details2 Days Kunming - Stone Forest
3-Day Kunming Essentials Private Tour
From USD640View Details3 Days Kunming City - Stone Forest
Free Inquiry
Customize Your Tour
Tell us what you would like to experience. A travel specialist will reply within one working day.
