Private Journeys
The Grand China Journey
Beijing · Xi’an · Chengdu · Yunnan · Guilin & Yangshuo · Shanghai
Sample budget fromUS$16,950per person
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Many worlds, one remarkable province.
Yunnan is a mosaic of high mountains, old trading towns and distinct living traditions. Trace parts of the Tea Horse Road, wander the lanes of Lijiang and Dali, and travel toward the alpine landscapes around Shangri-La. Give the distances the time they deserve and the region opens into a rich, layered journey.
Plan a journey hereA journey to remember.
Thoughtful routes that include this remarkable destination.
EXPERIENCE YUNNAN
Moments that make the place.
Yunnan
The Tea Horse Road
Make time for the tea horse road with a route that suits your interests and pace. Combine the well-known sights with the local context that makes Yunnan distinctive.
Discover the experienceYunnan
Old towns & local markets
Make time for old towns & local markets with a route that suits your interests and pace. Combine the well-known sights with the local context that makes Yunnan distinctive.
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Highland landscapes
Make time for highland landscapes with a route that suits your interests and pace. Combine the well-known sights with the local context that makes Yunnan distinctive.
Discover the experienceStay a little closer.
Accommodation themes selected for their setting and sense of place.
Lijiang · Mountain lodge
Lijiang Mountain Courtyards
A comfortable place to return to after old-town exploration and mountain views.
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Shangri-La · Highland lodge
Shangri-La Highland Lodges
Warm interiors and a measured pace in the dramatic highland landscape.
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Chengdu · City hotel
Chengdu City Retreats
A restful base for teahouses, regional cooking and the city’s lively neighbourhoods.
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WHEN TO GO
A sense of the seasons.
March–May, September–November
These months are a starting point for planning. Weather, local holidays and the experience you want to have all influence the best dates.
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Highlighted months: suggested seasonal window
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