Chiang Khong-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La Tour 7 Days 6 Nights - 29,800 THB By Van
The Lost Horizon: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang & Mystical Shangri-La (7 Days 6 Nights)
Journey into the mythical paradise of Shangri-La along the ancient Tea Horse Road. Cross the dramatic Tibetan plateau, explore the grand Songzanlin Monastery, wander UNESCO-listed Lijiang, and discover the timeless charm of Dali and Kunming.
πΈ Authentic Tour Photography
π Key Tour Highlights
1. Songzanlin Monastery & Tibetan Culture
Explore the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, spin the giant golden prayer wheel at Dukezong Old Town, and witness monks chanting.
2. Tiger Leaping Gorge & Jade Dragon Mountain
Marvel at the thundering waters of one of the deepest gorges on Earth, and take the cable car up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain to Blue Moon Valley.
3. Lijiang & Dali UNESCO Heritage
Step back into history along the cobblestone canals of Lijiang Dayan Old Town and the Three Pagodas of Dali overlooking Erhai Lake.
4. Kunming Stone Forest
Wander through towering natural stone pinnacles and pavilions in the famed UNESCO World Heritage geopark.
π Detailed Daily Itinerary
- 07:00: Cross Chiang Khong border; transit R3A expressway to Mohan border.
- 12:00: Lunch at border; China immigration formalities.
- 14:00: High-speed train to Kunming; check in to 4-star hotel; Yunnan banquet dinner.
- 08:30: Tour Kunming Stone Forest UNESCO National Park.
- 12:30: Lunch in Kunming; high-speed train to Dali.
- 16:00: Explore Dali Ancient Town and Foreigner Street; overnight Dali.
- 08:30: Visit Chongsheng Three Pagodas; drive along Erhai Lake.
- 13:00: Transfer to Lijiang; check in to boutique hotel in Dayan Old Town.
- 15:30: Walking tour of Lijiang Old Town, Sifang Street, and ancient waterways.
- 08:00: Ascend Jade Dragon Snow Mountain via cable car.
- 10:30: Explore Blue Moon Valley (Baishuihe); lunch featuring Naxi cuisine.
- 14:00: Visit Black Dragon Pool with iconic views of the snow peaks; evening at leisure.
- 08:00: Scenic drive ascending to the Tibetan Plateau; visit Tiger Leaping Gorge.
- 12:30: Lunch overlooking the Jinsha River gorge.
- 14:30: Arrive in Shangri-La (3,200m); explore Dukezong Tibetan Old Town; spin the worldβs largest prayer wheel at Guishan Park.
- 18:30: Authentic Tibetan banquet with yak hotpot and butter tea.
- 08:30: Visit Songzanlin Monastery (The Little Potala Palace).
- 11:30: Scenic photo stop at Napa Lake Grassland.
- 13:00: High-speed train from Shangri-La back to Kunming; farewell dinner in Kunming.
- 08:00: Board morning high-speed train from Kunming to Mohan border.
- 12:30: Lunch at border; exit China into Laos.
- 14:00: Overland transit to Chiang Khong, Thailand; conclude grand journey.
β Package Inclusions
- All international overland VIP transport & High-Speed Train tickets (Mohan-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-ShangriLa-Kunming-Mohan)
- 6 Nights 4-Star hotel accommodation (Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La)
- All gourmet meals specified in itinerary (Tibetan yak hotpot, Naxi banquet, roast duck)
- All entrance fees & cable cars (Songzanlin, Jade Dragon Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Stone Forest)
- China group visa processing and border inspection facilitation
- Bilingual tour leader & English/Thai speaking local guides
- Comprehensive international travel insurance
βΉοΈ Important Travel Notes & Requirements
- Shangri-La sits at 3,200 meters elevation. Oxygen canisters are provided on the tour bus for comfort.
- Warm down jackets and sun protection (sunglasses, sunscreen) are highly recommended.
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