The Stone Forest, Dali's lake and pagodas, Lijiang's old town and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, by fast train.
Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali & Lijiang – 7 Days / 6 Nights
Overview
What is Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali & Lijiang – 7 Days / 6 Nights?
The Stone Forest, Dali's lake and pagodas, Lijiang's old town and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, by fast train.
South-west China's mountain province, with a mild climate all year. You see the limestone Stone Forest near Kunming, Dali's lake and pagodas, and the UNESCO-listed old town of Lijiang.
The trip ends with a cable car up the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Travellers from Nepal will feel at home among the hills, Tibetan-style villages and cool air. Your China visa is included.
Trip Highlights
- The Stone Forest's limestone pillars
- Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple in Dali
- Erhai Lake and the Bai village of Xizhou
- Lijiang Old Town's canals and wooden houses
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Blue Moon Valley
- Impression Lijiang outdoor show
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive in Kunming
- Pickup at Kunming airport and transfer to your hotel
- Evening at Green Lake Park
Stone Forest
- Walk among the stone pillars of the Stone Forest and visit a Sani village
- Late afternoon at a Kunming temple
Fast train to Dali
- Train to Dali (about 2 hours)
- Visit the Three Pagodas and walk Dali Old Town
Erhai Lake and Xizhou
- Drive around Erhai Lake and stop at Xizhou to see Bai courtyard houses and tie-dye workshops
Fast train to Lijiang
- Train to Lijiang (about 1.5 hours)
- Walk the old town's canals and climb Lion Hill for the rooftop view
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Cable car up the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, then the blue pools of Blue Moon Valley
- Evening Impression Lijiang show
Departure
- Last morning in the old town, then transfer to Lijiang airport
What's Included
- 6 nights in 3 or 4-star hotels in Kunming, Dali and Lijiang with daily breakfast
- Fast train tickets Kunming – Dali – Lijiang
- Stone Forest, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain cable car and Impression Lijiang tickets
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Transfers and sightseeing as in the itinerary, with an English-speaking guide
- Entry tickets for the places named in the itinerary
- China tourist visa (our visa team prepares and files it for you)
Not Included
- Return flights from Kathmandu (we can quote and book them for you)
- Lunches and dinners not named in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities, cable cars and shows not named in the itinerary
- Tips, drinks and personal costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there altitude sickness on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain?
<p>The cable car goes above 4,500 m, so take it slowly. Oxygen cans are sold at the base. Most travellers from Nepal manage well.</p>
Do Nepali citizens need a visa for China?
<p>Yes. Nepali passport holders need a China tourist visa, applied for through the embassy before travel. It is included in this package, and our visa team prepares the documents and files it for you. Allow about two weeks.</p>
Are flights from Kathmandu included?
<p>No. Flights from Kathmandu to China change by date and route, so we quote the best fare for your dates and add it to the booking.</p>
Is vegetarian or Indian food easy to find?
<p>It takes a little planning. Big cities have Indian restaurants and Buddhist vegetarian places, and we tell your guide and hotels about your diet in advance.</p>
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7 Days / 6 Nights · 2–20 pax
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