10 Days Yunnan Classic Tour with XishuangBanna Tropical Forest

Drive to the iconic Stone Forest, a UNESCO-listed geological wonder featuring towering limestone pillars shaped by millions of years of erosion. After lunch, return to Kunming and fly south to Jinghong, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, where tropical scenery and Southeast Asian influences dominate.
Overnight in Jinghong

Visit Ganlanba (Olive Dam), famous for traditional Dai bamboo stilt houses, lush farmland, and colorful local markets. Explore the lively Ganlanba Morning Bazaar, where ethnic minorities gather in traditional dress. Continue to the renowned Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden, China’s most important tropical plant research center, often praised as the “Emerald on the Crown of the Kingdom of Plants.”
Overnight in Menglun

Travel through rural landscapes to Jinuo Ethnic Village, learning about one of China’s smallest ethnic groups. In the afternoon, explore Wild Elephant Valley, a protected rainforest reserve where Asian elephants, peacocks, and monkeys roam freely. A cableway ride offers panoramic views of the dense jungle canopy.
Overnight in Jinghong

Fly to Dali, a historic city renowned for Bai ethnic culture. Enjoy a scenic Erhai Lake Cruise, taking in views of Cangshan Mountain, fishing villages, and seabirds. Visit Dali Ancient Town, stroll along Foreigner Street, and climb the City Wall for a sweeping panorama of Erhai Lake at sunset.
Overnight in Dali

Visit the iconic Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Monastery, symbols of Dali’s Buddhist heritage. Continue to Xizhou Town and Zhoucheng Village, famous for Bai courtyard homes and traditional tie-dye workshops. Drive to Lijiang and explore Lijiang Ancient Town, a UNESCO-listed site with canals, stone bridges, and Naxi wooden architecture.
Overnight in Lijiang

Ascend to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, taking cable cars to alpine zones and hiking through Spruce Meadow surrounded by snow peaks. Enjoy the spectacular Impression Lijiang Show, staged outdoors against the mountain backdrop and showcasing Naxi, Yi, and Bai cultures. Visit Baisha Village and admire the ancient Baisha Murals, part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing.
Overnight in Lijiang

Drive north to Shigu Ancient Town, where the Yangtze River makes its dramatic first bend. Visit the Iron Chain Bridge and continue to the breathtaking Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest gorges on Earth. Arrive in Shangri-La, entering a world of Tibetan culture, prayer flags, and yak-dotted grasslands.
Overnight in Shangri-La

Explore Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, often called the “Little Potala Palace.” Continue to Pudacuo National Park, visiting Bita Lake and Shudu Lake, set within pristine forests and meadows rich in biodiversity. In the afternoon, walk through Dukezong Ancient Town and spin the world’s largest Tibetan Prayer Wheel atop Guishan Hill.
Overnight in Shangri-La

Free time at leisure before transfer to the airport for departure, concluding your unforgettable Yunnan cultural and nature exploration.