Yunnan, Beyond the Old Towns

Arrive and continue to your accommodation. Settle in at your own pace, with a gentle neighbourhood walk or time to rest depending on your arrival. An introduction to local food offers a first sense of Dali.

STAY IN Dali

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Make time today for erhai lakeside, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. Dali rests between the Cangshan mountains and the open waters of Erhai Lake. Find Bai architecture in old villages, explore local craft traditions and take gentle lakeside walks. This is a rewarding place to pause on a longer Yunnan journey, with time for markets, conversation and mountain air. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Dali

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Make time today for bai villages, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. Dali rests between the Cangshan mountains and the open waters of Erhai Lake. Find Bai architecture in old villages, explore local craft traditions and take gentle lakeside walks. This is a rewarding place to pause on a longer Yunnan journey, with time for markets, conversation and mountain air. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Dali

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Make time today for cangshan foothills, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. Dali rests between the Cangshan mountains and the open waters of Erhai Lake. Find Bai architecture in old villages, explore local craft traditions and take gentle lakeside walks. This is a rewarding place to pause on a longer Yunnan journey, with time for markets, conversation and mountain air. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Dali

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After breakfast, continue to Lijiang using the transport best suited to the final route and operating schedules. Allow time for the transfer and a comfortable break. Settle into your accommodation, take a gentle neighbourhood walk and enjoy regional flavours. Leave the main visits for the full days ahead.

STAY IN Lijiang

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Make time today for old town of lijiang, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. Canals run through the old town of Lijiang, where wooden buildings, small bridges and courtyards invite exploration. Look beyond the busiest lanes to learn about Naxi culture, visit quieter nearby villages and take in the presence of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. A thoughtful pace makes room for the region’s many stories. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Lijiang

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Make time today for baisha village, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. Canals run through the old town of Lijiang, where wooden buildings, small bridges and courtyards invite exploration. Look beyond the busiest lanes to learn about Naxi culture, visit quieter nearby villages and take in the presence of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. A thoughtful pace makes room for the region’s many stories. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Lijiang

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Make time today for jade dragon snow mountain, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. Canals run through the old town of Lijiang, where wooden buildings, small bridges and courtyards invite exploration. Look beyond the busiest lanes to learn about Naxi culture, visit quieter nearby villages and take in the presence of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. A thoughtful pace makes room for the region’s many stories. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Lijiang

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After breakfast, continue to Shangri-La using the transport best suited to the final route and operating schedules. Allow time for the transfer and a comfortable break. Settle into your accommodation, take a gentle neighbourhood walk and enjoy regional flavours. Leave the main visits for the full days ahead.

STAY IN Shangri-La

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Make time today for monastery landscapes, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. High meadows, traditional Tibetan houses and monastery landscapes surround Shangri-La. Begin slowly, allowing time to adjust to the altitude before venturing further into the countryside. With considerate visits, local perspectives and space to simply look, the highlands offer an extraordinary change of rhythm. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Shangri-La

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Make time today for highland meadows, with walks and exploration at a pace that suits you. High meadows, traditional Tibetan houses and monastery landscapes surround Shangri-La. Begin slowly, allowing time to adjust to the altitude before venturing further into the countryside. With considerate visits, local perspectives and space to simply look, the highlands offer an extraordinary change of rhythm. Adjust the length of each visit to your interests and leave part of the afternoon free for independent discovery or a quiet pause.

STAY IN Shangri-La

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Enjoy breakfast and a final pause in Shangri-La, depending on departure time. Continue to the station or airport for your onward journey, or extend your stay in China. Transfer and transport arrangements are confirmed in the final proposal.

STAY IN Shangri-La

Sample day · Visits, guides, meals and transport are confirmed in your final proposal.