What is a Private Tour

A private tour, also known tailor-made tour and customized tour, is completely tailored for tourists, which has a tailored car service and a specialized tour guide. Tourists can arrange their own travel time and stay in the hotels favored by them, take the cars they love, go anywhere they want, eat anything they want and play whatever they want. As long as the tourists have ideas, a private tour can meet their requirements as far as possible. A private or custom tour is one where the tour is run exclusively for you. Whether you want a honeymoon for you and your spouse, quality time with your family, a few fun days with business partners or anything between we are here to plan it for you.

The Process of a Private Tours

Items: A private tour mainly offers the individual service, such as hotel, car, tour guide. Travelers can choose any single or multiple reservations according to their needs.
Itinerary submission: After selecting the items, tourists can submit the intention form and contact by mail, phone, and various instant messaging methods.
Down payment: Prepay the down payment after knowing the customers’ needs and design the preliminary plane and calculate the quotation.
Consultation and confirmation: Yunnan Exploration and tourists confirm the specific matters on tourists’ Yunnan Travel.
Payment: After confirmation of the itinerary, tourists shall pay the price in full.
Booking: After confirmation of the itinerary, Yunnan Exploration will arrange the specific itineraries.
Starting Yunnan Travel: Yunnan Exploration will provide the follow-up service all the way and answer the questions encountered in the journey at any time.
Feedback: After the completion of Yunnan Travel, the tourists can provide the feedback according to the travel service, which helps Yunnan Exploration improve the service quality and provide the better service.

Services Provided by a Private Tour

Transport style: A car according to tourists’ requirements on car model and an experienced driver.
Accommodation type: From budget to 5 star luxury.
Activities: Festivals and events according to tourists’ requirements.
Food: Let Yunnan Exploration know any special dietary requirements tourists may have.
Tour guides- Yunnan Exploration will provide the experienced tour guide.
Group size-Yunnan Exploration can provide all sorts of private tours, including families, couples, corporate groups, sports clubs and more.

Advantages of a Private Tour

You can take a tour with people you like. When you go some places where you can’t wait to part with them? Then, the traditional group tours will not meet your requirements. A private tour can meet your requirements. With a private tour, you travel with the only people you know and love. After all, it’s an important trip. Why not make it your very own journey!
You can have the best Yunnan Travel experience and enjoy the happiness from Yunnan Travel. Yunnan Private Tours will provide Personalized Itinerary, Hand-Picked Hotels & Restaurants, Private Local Guides, Private Vehicle & Driver, Affordable Price, Worry-Free Vacation. What’s more, a private tour guide will let you know more about the place you visit, such as you can interact with real local residents, ask the questions you want to know, learn the respective culture and traditions. Some even become lifelong friends after this very unique experience.
You can anywhere you want to go and go when you want to go. Taking a private tour, you can decide how to spend your time and where to go. For example, if you are tired and you want to end the tour earlier on any given day. It is completely ok. In a group tour, your experience is positively confined to some predefined schedule and at the mercy of other travelers -you simply travel as a group and “go with the flow”. However, in a private tour, you can enjoy yourself and will leave a deep impression on the places where you visited. A private tour can be regarded as the true travel, which will give tourists the best travel experience.

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People often wonder what the best type of vacation is for them. Here we make the case for traveling with a group. Groups can consist of 10 people that you do know or 100 that you don’t – or vice versa or both. There can be a special reason for traveling such as a family reunion in the land of your ancestors, or no reason at all except for a group of friends who have similar tastes and wish to experience them together.

Never Alone

Sometimes traveling in a party of two can be difficult as trying to decide on what places to visit and sites to see can be overwhelming. Traveling in a group however, means there are a wider variety of people with similar interests. Our group tours can consist of people who have been fast friends for years or a group of strangers who just share similar interests – some with a mixture of both. You are automatically widening your circle of companions and there will be lots of people to share the exact vacation you want.

Stress-Free

Having a tour director by your side takes the stress out of your vacation. All of your transfers and excursions are well thought-out and planned ahead of time. The tour director is also on stand-by to help alleviate any issues that pop up with traveling. Your only responsibility is to sit back and enjoy each stop on your itinerary. All of our groups have a group leader who is with the group from the early planning stages until long after the trip has concluded. The best part – no one drives which is enough stress reduction on its own.

See The Best Bits And Some Hidden Gems

An organized group tour guarantees that the most important sites are included in the tour while also including some hidden gems that you may not discover on your own. It also ensures that you maximize the use of your time and allocates the required amount of time for each attraction. Blindly planning your own trip can work out well but leaving it to an expert who has planned dozens of similar group trips means that they know what works best.

Learn From The Rest

Each member of the group can bring a different perspective to the tour and this allows you to learn more about a particular location or indeed enhance your opinion about a particular site. You can learn a lot on a group tour. The driver alone is a font of knowledge who can tell you more about a location as you drive past it than reading any guide book would.

Cost Effective

Traveling alone or in twos can often be expensive as you end up relying with the ‘go with the flow’ approach. You may end up stopping several times as your journey progresses which makes the trip expensive. However, as a group tour is pre-arranged you will already have most of your transportation, accommodation, attractions and even meals paid for before you leave. You also know exactly what each day will entail so it can help you to budget.

Unique Experiences

Group tours get to enjoy things that some travelers simply do not. Our State Police group march in a St Patrick’s Day parade every time they go over. Our Boston Gathering group enjoyed a private mass in Knock, celebrated by a priest who was on the trip. Our Larry Reynolds group stopped at the side of a road and was treated to an impromptu lesson on the importance of turf (peat moss) in Ireland. Some experiences are bigger than others but each group tour will be filled with them. With so many different people and personalities, it would be difficult not to.

Friends For Life

Group tours are a great way of building up your network of friends. You automatically create a bond with the members of the group as you share lifelong memories and experiences together. You may even plan another tour with some of these friends. Sharing new experiences in another country or reuniting in a familiar country (i.e. family reunion) are the kind of things that bond people for life and make them want to further their adventures with each other over and over.

What is the best way to travel Yunnan-private tours or group tours? Generally, the private tours and group tours have the advantages respectively, which aims to different people. Then, what is the difference between your private tours and group tours? Let Yunnan Exploration introduce the major differences between private tours and group tours, which can help you choose the best travel way according to your requirements.

What is a Private Tour

Advantages of a Private Tour

You can take a tour with people you like. When you go some places where you can’t wait to part with them? Then, the traditional group tours will not meet your requirements. A private tour can meet your requirements. With a private tour, you travel with the only people you know and love. After all, it’s an important trip. Why not make it your very own journey!
You can have the best Yunnan Travel experience and enjoy the happiness from Yunnan Travel. Yunnan Private Tours will provide Personalized Itinerary, Hand-Picked Hotels & Restaurants, Private Local Guides, Private Vehicle & Driver, Affordable Price, Worry-Free Vacation. What’s more, a private tour guide will let you know more about the place you visit, such as you can interact with real local residents, ask the questions you want to know, learn the respective culture and traditions. Some even become lifelong friends after this very unique experience.
You can anywhere you want to go and go when you want to go. Taking a private tour, you can decide how to spend your time and where to go. For example, if you are tired and you want to end the tour earlier on any given day. It is completely ok. In a group tour, your experience is positively confined to some predefined schedule and at the mercy of other travelers -you simply travel as a group and “go with the flow”. However, in a private tour, you can enjoy yourself and will leave a deep impression on the places where you visited. A private tour can be regarded as the true travel, which will give tourists the best travel experience.

What is a Group Tour

A group tour is designed for the people who are budget tourists and want to visit the highlights of Yunnan with other people. Compared with a private tour, a group tour is the tour with fixed dates, fixed price, well-planned itineraries and travel by van or small bus with the best drivers available. Of course, a group tour is cheaper than a private tour.

Advantages of a Group Tour

Travelling with a group has a number of advantages. First, everything is arranged in advance with no worries about planning things like accommodation, sightseeing and possibly where to eat or what to see. Secondly, you usually travel with like minded people with whom you may well continue a friendship long after the tour has ended. Thirdly, there is tour escort or guide who can help with any emergencies and be of general assistance.

A Private Tour vs a Group Tour

The Difference on Tour Guides

A Private Tour: A private tour is more like a small team, and people among them know each other. What’s more, the tour guide who can communicate like a friend can provide the best travel experience and he/she will not bring you to shop unless the tourists have the shopping needs.
A Group Tour: A group often has many people, so the tour guide will not talk too much with one person. Generally, the tour guide will bring the tourists to shop. What’s more, tourists cannot appreciate the attractions according to their will.

The Difference on Accommodation

A Private Tour: It is generally a hand-picked 4 star 5 star hotel according to the level and decoration style. From the choice of geographical location, it is generally a characteristic place in a city. In the evening, tourists can go out for a club, go walking, shoot the night scene, and enjoy the local customs.
A Group Tour: It is generally 3 star or below. And the position is not good, such as nearby airport, or somewhere is distant from the downtown. After lunch, tourists cannot go walking, not to mention other activities.

The Difference on Dining

A Private Tour: Yunnan Exploration always chooses the most distinctive local restaurant with distinctive taste, characteristic environment. All food is not intended to fill the stomach, and it must be a wholehearted enjoyment. What’s more, tourists are satisfied with the food.
A Group Tour: The restaurant is fixed point team restaurant and the food is only for filling the stomach. The tourists cannot have the opportunities to eat the local dishes in local restaurants.

The Difference on Itineraries

A Private Tour: The senior business car is arranged for a private tour. Therefore, it is very comfortable for tourists. The exclusive tour guide and experienced driver will serve you all the time. Tourists can deeply understand the attractions and know the local culture and historical development, which will leave a deep impression on tourists The whole itinerary is based on the rhythm of the guests. Moreover, the items in the itinerary are usually formulated according to the requirements of the customers.
A Group Tour: The main transportation is the long-distance bus. Generally, the itinerary is the ordinary routine, such as the classic routine-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La. Of course, you can not have any additional requirements. Travel in Yunnan is more like a task that needs to be finished. Maybe you cannot feel the happiness during the travel and what you can feel is endless tired. In addition, the tour guide will bring you to shop. At the end, you buy something that you do not need.

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Our Yunnan cycling tour is designed for those who are avid fans of cycling and want a real challenge. Yunnan is famous for its beautiful scenery, the culture, the people, the food and more. Yunnan, bordering Tibet, Myanmar and Laos, attracts a lot of cyclists to see the real China. Our Yunnan cycling tour packages range from 1-35 days, and offer an entirely different way to experience the amazing scenery and diverse culture of Yunnan.

Make Your Travel Destination Sure

Yunnan cycling tours are available in Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la, Xishuangbanna and other places. You can spend one day cycling around several scenic spots during your Yunnan travel or combine several destinations to plan a long cycling tour. The short cycling tours make you enjoy the leisure time fully during travelling, and you can also challenge yourself by choosing a long cycling tour, through which you will see more sceneries and get more satisfaction. Besides, because Yunnan borders Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam, border cycling tours that combine Yunnan with these three countries are popular among cycling enthusiasts.

Cycling Tours in Different Places

Kunming Cycling Tour

In Kunming, it will be enjoyable to spend one day on cycling around Dianchi Lake. With picturesque scenery and its location on the Yungui Plateau, Dianchi lake has a reputation as “A Pearl on the Plateau“. When cycling around the lake, you will visit some surrounding wetland parks and ethnic villages, as well as enjoy the wonderful scenery of Dianchi lake.

1 Day Kunming Cycling Tour Around Dianchi Lake

Dali Cycling Tour

Erhai Lake (Ear-shaped Sea), known as “Pearl of Plateau”, is the second largest highland lake of Yunnan. It enjoys the charming scenery. During sunny days, the crystal waters of Erhai Lake and the snow mantled Cangshan Mount radiate with each other. At this time, cycling around the lake is one of the fantastic ways to explore “Silver Cangshan Mountain and Jade Erhai Lake” scenery. It is worth to spend two days sightseeing around Erhai Lake, experience the ethnic culture of Dali while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Erhai Lake.

2 Days Dali Cycling Tour around Erhai Lake

Lijiang Cycling Tour

It will be a enjoyable experience to spend a day going cycling in Lijiang. There are two main cycling routes, one is from Lijiang Ancient Town to Yuhu Village, along the way, you will pass through ethnic villages, grasslands, meadows, flowers sea, rivers and lakes to enjoy the high mountain scenery and discover ethnic cultures; One is Lijiang Ancient Town to Lashihai Lake. Cycling around the beautiful Lashihai Lake with the distance view of white towering peaks of Jade Dragon Snow mountain. Pay a visit to the first lamasery temple among five main Tibetan Buddhism monasteries situating in Lijiang – Zhiyun Temple.

1 Day Lijiang Cycling Tour from Lijiang Old Town to Lashihai Lake and Zhiyun Monastery
1 Day Lijiang Cycling Tour from Lijiang Old Town to Shuhe, Baisha and Yuhu Village

Shangri-La Cycling Tour

If you only spend one day visiting Shangri-la, one of the recommended routes is cycling around the Napahai Lake and visiting some Tibetan Villages to discover the Tibetan culture. During the trip of the day, Songzanlin Monastery is not to be missed.

1 Day Napahai Lake Cycling Tour with Tibetan Village and Songzanlin Monastery

Xishuangbanna Cycling Tour

In Xishuangbanna, besides hiking, there is another way to take you through rainforest, explore the tea culture and experience minority culture, that is cycling. Our 2 days cycling tour will bring you to cycle along the Mekong River and through local ethnic villages to fully appreciate the natural sceneries of tropical rainforest and diverse ethnic cultures of local people. While our 7 days cycling tour will bring you to step into ethnic villages and explore ethnic people’s life and culture; explore mysterious Tropical Forest and enchanted in the charm of nature; And visit tea plantations and have nice chats with tea growers to know more about tea.

2 Days Xishuangbanna Cycling Tour along the Mekong River
7 Days XishuangBanna Tropical Forest Cycling Tour with Ethnic Minorities and Ancient Tea Culture
7 Days XishuangBanna Cycling Tour with Ethnic Minorite Discovery and Ancient Tea Culture Experience

Border Cycling Tour

1. Yunnan-Myanmar Border Cycling Tour

This is a new but exciting cycling tour in the border cities between Yunnan and Myanmar.

Things to Do During the Tour

Visit the Heshun Old Town, Rehai Hot spring, the Volcano Mountains, Nandian Chieftains House, the King of Banyan Tree, Mengba Naxi Rare Park, Tree-wrapped Pagoda and other attractions along the cycling route.
Have a wonderful stay in Kunming and sightsee attractions like Western Hills, The Golden Horse and Jade Rooster Archway, Guandu Ancient Town.
Be marveled at the amazing stones views in Stone Forest, the wonder of World Nature Heritage.
Visit the ethnic villages and towns to experience the ethnic life and border culture.
Take the bamboo rafting, and adventure on the Ruili River.

11 Days Western Yunnan and Myanmar Border Cycling Tou

2. China-Laos Cycling Tour

This 22-day cycling tour takes you from Kunming in China to Luang Prabang and Vientane in Laos where you’ll discover a world of dramatic rock formations melding into tropical forests, traditional farming villages and ethnic minority communities, on both sides of the border. On route, you will enjoy a great view and learn more about culture of Yunnan and Laos.

22 Days China-Laos Cycling Tour from Kunming to Luang Prabang and Vientane

More border tours include China-Vietnam Cycling Tour, China-Thiland Cycling Tour and China-Laos-Thailand Cycling Tour. Detailed itinerary, Please contact us YunnanExploration by Email: contact@YunnanExploration.com or Telephone: +86-871-63511469.

18 Days China-Vietnam Cycling Tour from Kunming to Hanoi
20 Days China-Thailand Cycling Tour from Kunming to Bangkok
35 Days China-Laos-Thailand Cycling Tour from Kunming to Bangkok

Other Cycling Tours

1. Shangri-La-Lijiang Cycling Tour

This cycling tour from Shangri-La to Lijiang will bring you to visit the main highlights of Shangri-La and Lijiang.

Thing to Do During the Tour

Cycling to visit Songzanlin Monastery, Napahai Lake, Dukezong Ancient Town,Guishan Hill, Pudacuo National Park and Baishuitai in Shangri-la.
Lose yourself in Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world.
Step into the fantastic Lijiang Old Town and know the mysterious Dongba culture.
Visit the highlights of Lijiang, including Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yak Meadow, Ganhaizi Meadow, Baisha Ancient Town, Baisha Murals, Lashihai Lake, Zhiyun Monastery, Shuhe Ancient Town, Black Dragon Pool and Dongba Culture Museum.

9 Days Shangri-La and Lijiang Cycling Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Adventure

2. Shangri-La-Lijiang-Dali Cycling Tour

This 14 Days Cycling Tour starts from Shangri-La to Lijiang and then to Dali. On route, you will step into ethnic villages of Tibetan, Naxi and Bai to fully appreciate the ethnic cultures and daily lives of local people. Except for visiting the highlights of Shangri-la and Lijiang, you will also visit the famous Dali Old Town, Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain and Shuanglang Town in Dali.

14 Days Yunnan Cycling Tour from Shangri-La to Lijiang and Dali

Note: You’d better take your cycling tour on a sunny day. Otherwise, it could be dangerous especially when cycling in mountain area. During sunny days, the ultraviolet ray in Yunnan is strong, so you should bring the sun cream, sunglasses, sunhat and other sunscreen products.

Yunnan Cycling Tours mainly introduce the popular Yunnan cycling tour packages provided by Yunnan Exploration, which are favored by the cycling enthusiasts. Yunnan Cycling Tour Packages offer an entirely different way to experience the amazing scenery and diverse culture of China. Any Yunnan cycling tour through the rural areas between urban hubs is sure to show Yunnan’s natural splendor and provide the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the people that live here. They span the range of easy casual biking accompanied by a support vehicle to multiple-day, physically-challenging Yunnan bike tours. For those who are avid fans of cycling and want a real challenge, Yunnan Exploration are ready to design a “Cycle Yunnan” tour, just for you! Join a scheduled tour, or gather a group and let Yunnan Exploration help you plan your own Yunnan cycling travel. Whatever option you decide, a cycling tour is sure to add extra thrill to your next vacation!

Best 1 Day Yunnan Cycling Tours

Most Classic Yunnan Cycling Tours

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Travel Tips for Yunnan Cycling Tours

Yunnan is home to some of China’s most majestic snow-capped mountains, offering breathtaking views and challenging climbs for adventure enthusiasts. Here’s a comprehensive guide to planning your snow mountain climbing tour in Yunnan.

1. Choose Your Mountain

Yunnan boasts several snow-capped peaks, each offering unique experiences:

Meili Snow Mountain: Known for its mystical beauty, the main peak Kawagarbo is sacred in Tibetan Buddhism.
Yulong (Jade Dragon) Snow Mountain: Easily accessible from Lijiang, it offers various climbing routes.
Haba Snow Mountain: Popular for its moderate difficulty and stunning views.

2. Best Time to Climb

Spring (April to June): Ideal weather with blooming flora.
Autumn (September to November): Clear skies and pleasant temperatures.
Winter (December to February): Suitable for experienced climbers due to harsh conditions.

3. Physical Preparation

Fitness Training: Engage in cardiovascular exercises, strength training, and endurance building.
Acclimatization: Spend a few days at high altitudes before the climb to prevent altitude sickness.

4. Gear and Equipment

Climbing Gear: Ice axe, crampons, helmet, harness, ropes, and carabiners.
Clothing: Layered clothing, thermal wear, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, and a hat.
Other Essentials: Sunglasses, sunscreen, first aid kit, headlamp, trekking poles, and high-calorie snacks.

5. Hiring a Guide

Local Expertise: Hire a certified local guide familiar with the terrain and weather conditions.
Safety: Guides provide safety equipment and ensure adherence to safety protocols.

6. Permits and Regulations

Permits: Obtain necessary climbing permits from local authorities. Some areas require additional permissions for foreign climbers.
Regulations: Adhere to environmental protection rules and respect local customs and religious practices.

7. Accommodation and Logistics

Base Camps: Arrange stays at base camps or nearby guesthouses for acclimatization and preparation.
Porters: Hire porters if needed to carry equipment and supplies.

8. Sample Itineraries

Meili Snow Mountain (Kawagarbo)
- Day 1: Arrive in Deqin, acclimatize.
- Day 2-3: Trek to base camp.
- Day 4-5: Summit attempt and return to base camp.
- Day 6: Return to Deqin.
Yulong Snow Mountain
- Day 1: Arrive in Lijiang, acclimatize.
- Day 2: Hike to Yak Meadow, set up camp.
- Day 3: Summit attempt and return to Lijiang.
Haba Snow Mountain
- Day 1: Arrive in Haba Village, acclimatize.
- Day 2: Trek to base camp.
- Day 3: Summit attempt and return to base camp.
- Day 4: Return to Haba Village.

9. Health and Safety Tips

Acclimatization: Spend adequate time at higher altitudes before the climb.
Hydration: Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Nutrition: Eat high-energy foods to maintain stamina.
Rest: Take regular breaks to avoid overexertion.

10. Environmental Responsibility

Leave No Trace: Carry all waste back with you.
Respect Nature: Avoid disturbing wildlife and flora.
Cultural Respect: Respect local traditions and sacred sites.

Conclusion

Planning a snow mountain climbing tour in Yunnan requires careful preparation, from choosing the right mountain to ensuring physical readiness and securing necessary permits. With its stunning landscapes and challenging peaks, Yunnan offers unforgettable climbing experiences for adventurers. Prioritize safety, environmental responsibility, and respect for local culture to make the most of your climbing adventure in this beautiful region.

Yunnan, known for its diverse ethnic cultures, stunning landscapes, and rich biodiversity, is a paradise for photographers. Planning a photography tour in Yunnan requires careful consideration of the best locations, timing, equipment, and logistics to ensure you capture the most breathtaking images. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you plan your Yunnan photography tour.

1. Research and Choose Your Destinations

Yunnan offers numerous photography spots. Some must-visit locations include:

Kunming: Stone Forest, Green Lake Park, Dongchuan Red Land.
Dali: Erhai Lake, Dali Old Town, Three Pagodas.
Lijiang: Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Shangri-La: Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Napa Lake.
Yuanyang: Hani Rice Terraces.
Xishuangbanna: Tropical Rainforests, Dai Villages.

2. Plan Your Itinerary

Create a detailed itinerary that allows sufficient time at each location for photography. Here’s a sample itinerary:

Day 1-2: Arrive in Kunming, explore and photograph the Stone Forest and Green Lake Park.

Day 3-4: Travel to Dongchuan Red Land, capture the vibrant red soil landscapes.

Day 5-7: Head to Dali, photograph Erhai Lake at sunrise and sunset, explore Dali Old Town and the Three Pagodas.

Day 8-10: Move to Lijiang, photograph Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Day 11-13: Travel to Shangri-La, capture images of Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, and Napa Lake.

Day 14-16: Go to Yuanyang, photograph the Hani Rice Terraces at dawn and dusk.

Day 17-19: Explore Xishuangbanna, capture the tropical rainforests and Dai cultural scenes.

3. Best Time to Visit

Consider the best seasons for photography in Yunnan:

Spring (March-May): Flower blooms, vibrant landscapes.
Autumn (September-November): Clear skies, beautiful foliage.
Winter (December-February): Snow-capped mountains in Shangri-La, misty landscapes.

4. Equipment Preparation

Ensure you have the right gear for your photography tour:

Camera: DSLR or mirrorless with a range of lenses (wide-angle, telephoto, macro).
Tripod: Essential for landscape and low-light photography.
Filters: Polarizing and ND filters for managing reflections and long exposures.
Drone: For aerial shots of landscapes (check local regulations).
Extra Batteries and Memory Cards: Essential for extended shooting sessions.
Laptop/Portable Storage: For backing up photos.

5. Accommodation and Transportation

Book accommodations close to your photography spots to maximize shooting time:

Hotels and Guesthouses: Near major attractions.
Homestays: For a more immersive cultural experience.
Transportation: Private car rentals for flexibility, or use local buses and trains for budget travel.

6. Local Guides and Permits

Local Guides: Hire guides who are familiar with the best photography spots and can assist with language barriers.
Permits: Check if any areas require photography permits, especially for drone use.

7. Photography Tips

Golden Hours: Shoot during sunrise and sunset for the best lighting.
Weather Conditions: Monitor weather forecasts to plan shoots accordingly.
Cultural Sensitivity: Always ask for permission before photographing locals, especially in ethnic minority areas.

8. Health and Safety

Vaccinations: Ensure you have necessary vaccinations.
Travel Insurance: Covering health, equipment, and trip cancellations.
Medical Kit: Carry a basic medical kit including personal medications.

9. Cultural Respect and Etiquette

Respect Traditions: Follow local customs and dress modestly.
Engage with Locals: Learn basic phrases in the local language to build rapport.

10. Post-Processing and Sharing

Editing Software: Use software like Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop for post-processing.
Sharing: Share your work on social media, photography forums, or consider creating a travel blog.

Conclusion

Planning a Yunnan photography tour involves careful selection of destinations, timing your visits to capture the best light, and preparing the right equipment. Engaging with local guides and respecting cultural norms will enhance your experience. With thoughtful planning, you can create stunning images that showcase the beauty and diversity of Yunnan.

Yunnan tea culture tour will show you the most popular tea mountains and plantations in Yunnan. Yunnan is the hometown of Pu’er Tea and Dianhong Black Tea. Travel along the ancient Tea Horse Road, and explore these tea plantations and local tea factories in Dali, Lincang, Puer and XishuangBanna. Chinese tea acts as beverage, pastime, culture icon, and undoubtedly a way of enjoyment for thousands of years. They are spread to the other parts of the world through trading routes of Silk Road and Ancient Tea & Horse Road. Experience Chinese tea culture by exploring mist-covered tea mountains and plantations, in the meantime pay a visit to magnificent palaces and historical landmarks. Yunnan tea culture tours help you to do a deep understanding of Chinese tea and have the chance to taste various famous tea in Yunnan.

Make Your Travel Destinations Sure

A Yunnan tea culture tour usually involves Pu’er, Xishuangbanna, Lincang and Dali. We have short tea culture tour, which tourists usually only need to spend 1-2 days. During the short tour, tourists normally have no time to visit other highlights of a place, but mainly tea factory, tea museum and tea plantation. For a longer tea culture tour, you will have more leisure time and get to more places. For example, besides Dali, Pu’er, Fengqing and Jinghong, Kunming and Lijiang may be included in the itinerary. In this way, you can visit the famous attractions of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang while experiencing the tea culture.

Main Tea Mountains and Plantations in Yunnan

Places	Tea Mountains/Tea Plantations/Tea Factory
Xishuangbanna	Gedeng Tea Mountain(革登茶山), Yibang Tea Mountain(倚邦茶山), Mangzhi Tea Mountain(莽枝茶山), Manzhuan Tea Mountain(蛮砖茶山), Yiwu Tea Mountain(易武茶山), Youle Tea Mountain(攸乐茶山), Nannuo Tea Mountain(南糯茶山), Nanqiao Tea Mountain(南峤茶山), Mengsong Tea Mountain(勐宋茶山), Bulang Tea Mountain(布朗茶山), Bada Tea Mountain(巴达茶山), Xinbanzhang Tea Plantation(勐海新班章茶区), Hekai Tea Mountain(勐海贺开茶山), Luoshuidong Tea Plantation(勐海县落水洞茶山), Bohetang Tea Plantation(勐腊薄荷塘茶山), Banpen Tea Plantation(勐海班盆茶山), Dingjiazhai Tea Plantation(易武丁家寨茶区).
Dali	Taoxigu Valley Tea Plantation(大理苍山桃溪谷茶园), Nanjian Tulin Tea Factory(南涧土林茶厂), Tuocha Tea Factory(沱茶茶厂).
Pu’er	Jingmai Tea Mountain(景迈茶山), Kunlu Tea Mountain(困鹿茶山), The Ancient Tea Plantations of Wuliang Mountain(景东无量山古茶园), Qianjiazhai Ancient Tea Plantations(镇沅千家寨古茶园), Niuluohe Tea Plantation(江城牛洛河茶园), Wenshanding Tea Plantation(景谷县文山顶茶区), Bangwei Tea Plantation(澜沧邦崴古茶树群), Jingdong Tea Factory(景东茶厂).
Lincang	Dahusai Tea Plantation( 勐库西半山之大户赛古茶园), Xueshan Town Tea Plantation(凤庆县雪山镇茶区), Xiangzhuqing Ancient Tea Tree(凤庆香竹箐锦绣古茶树 ), The Ancient Tea Plantations in Mengku Snow Mountain(勐库大雪山古茶树群), Mengku Tea Mountain(双江勐库茶山), Dongbanshan Tea Mountain(东半山), Xibanshan Tea Mountain(西半山), Mangfei Tea Mountain(永德忙肺古茶树), Dongguo Tea Mountain(懂过古茶山), Bangdong Tea Plantations(临沧邦东茶山), Xigui Puer Tea Plantation(昔归普洱茶种植园), Banuo Tea Mountain(坝糯茶山), Mangbai Tea Plantation(芒摆茶山), Bingdao Puer Tea Plantation(冰岛古茶山).

Tea Culture Tour in Yunnan

Kunming Tea Culture Tour

What you have to taste when travelling in Yunnan is tea, especially Pu’er Tea and Dianhong Black Tea. If you prefer, you can start a special tea culture tour in Yunnan. When it comes to Tea culture tour, several places including Pu’er, Xishuangbanna, Lincang and Dali are frequently involved. Dianhong Black Tea and Pu’er Tea are two famous tea in Yunnan Province and China. For this tour, you can step into some famous tea plantations, tea factories and learn more about the history, development and tea-making process of Dianhong Black tea and Pu’er tea. At the same time, you will also visit must-see attractions in Kunming, Dali or Lijiang.

7 Days Kunming, Dali and Lijiang Tour with Dianhong Black Tea Culture Tour
7 Days Lincang Fengqing Dianhong Black Tea and Pu’er Organic Tea Tour
11 Days Yunnan Ancient Tea-Horse Road Tour with Puer and XishuangBanna Tea Culture Exploration
10 Days Best Yunnan Classic Tour with Dianhong Black Tea Culture Tour
11 Days Southwest Yunnan Dianhong Black Tea and Puer Tea Culture Tour

Dali Tea Culture Tour

A tea culture tour involves Pu’er, Fengqing and Jinghong, except for Dali. We have short tea culture tour, which tourists usually only need to spend 1-2 days. During the short tour, tourists normally have no time to visit other highlights of a place, but mainly tea factory, tea museum and tea plantation. For a longer tea culture tour(at least 7 days), besides Dali, Pu’er, Fengqing and Jinghong, Kunming and Lijiang could be included in the itinerary. In this way, you can visit the famous attractions of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang while experiencing the tea culture.

1 Day Dali Tea Culture Tour with Xiaguan Tuocha Tea Museum and Taoxigu Valley Tea Plantation
2 Days Fengqing Dianhong Black Tea Culture Tour from Dali
2 Days Yunnan Tea Culture Tour to East Slope of Wuliangshan Mountain in Jingdong County
7 Days Kunming, Dali and Lijiang Tour with Dianhong Black Tea Culture Tour
7 Days Lincang Fengqing Dianhong Black Tea and Puer Organic Tea Tour
11 Days Yunnan Ancient Tea-Horse Road Tour with Puer and XishuangBanna Tea Culture Exploration

Xishuangbanna Tea Culture Tour

1. Xishuangbanna Tea Culture Tour

Nannuo Tea Mountain, Village of Aini People, Yiwu Tea Planting Area, Jinuo Mountain, Village of Jinuo People and other places are basically involved in the Xishuangbanna Tea culture Tour. Through visiting these places, you will know more about the Pu’er Tea, one of the famous tea in China, and experience the daily life of ethnic people as well as their tea culture better.

3 Days XishuangBanna Tea Culture Tour to Yiwu and Nannuo Tea Mountains

2. Pu’er-Xishuangbanna Tea Culture Tour

When it comes to Pu’er tea, there must be Pu’er and Xishuangbanna. Xishuangbanna is the home of China’s famous Pu’er tea, while Pu’er is well-known for its Pu’er Tea and has a long history of tea. We have pu’er-Xishuangbanna tea culture tour for at least 4 days. During this Tea Culture tour, except for the famous tea mountains in Xishuangbanna, Pu’er Tea Exhibition Garden and Jingmai Tea Mountain(one of the six great tea mountains in China) are really worth a visit.

4 Days Puer Tea Culture Tour with Jingmai Tea Mountains and Traditional Ethnic Villages
6 Days Puer and Xishuangbanna Tea Culture Tour
6 Days Puer and XishuangBanna Coffee, Tea and Minority Culture Tour
6 Days XishuangBanna and Puer Ethnic Culture Tour with Tea Culture and Ethnic Villages Discovery
7 Days XishuangBanna and Puer Tea Culture Tour
11 Days XishuangBanna and Puer Ancient Tea Culture Tour with Yiwu Mountain Tea Plantation
12 Days XishuangBanna and Puer Tea Culture Tour with Qianjiazhai Ancient Tea

Other Recommended Tea Culture Tours

1. Classic Tour with Tea Culture Tour

This tour is designed for tourists who want to take the Yunnan classic route of Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-la, and meantime experience the tea culture in Yunnan.

Things to Do During the Tour

Experience the processing procedures of Pu’er tea at Nanjian Tulin Tea Factory.
Pay a visit to Xiangzhuqing Acient Tea Trees at Xiangzhuqing village in Xiaowan township of Fengqing County.
Visit Dianhong Black Tea Factory and tea plantations in Fengqing County.
Visit the famous attractions of Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-la: Stone Forest, Dali Old Town, Weishan Old Town, Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery, Dukezong Ancient Town and Pudacuo National Park and the like.
Experience the ethnic culture of Yi, Bai, Naxi and Tibetan.

10 Days Best Yunnan Classic Tour with Dianhong Black Tea Culture Tour

2. Yunnan Ancient Tea Culture Tour

As mentioned above, Pu’er, Xishuangbanna, Licang and Dali are mainly involved in our Yunnan tea culture. This 15 days tea culture tour will bring you to all these places. During the tour, you will:

Visit the Pu’er tea factory at China Puer Tea Exhibition Garden and experience how local people cook the Pu’er tea cakes.
Go to Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden in Mengla County and stay at Menglun Botanical Garden Hotel.
Get the chance to drink tea at He Tian Neng’s old tea workshop and make our own pu’er tea cakes at a small Cha Ma Shi factory in Youle.
Visit Tea Mountains like Nannuo Tea Mountain, Mengsong Tea Mountain and Jingmai Ancient Tea Mountains.
Take a light trek to a small village called Bingdao in Shuangjiang County.
Tour the famous Dianhong Black Tea factory.
Do some light trekking to see the ancient tea trees growing in Wuliang Mountain.
Visit Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town in Dali City.
More details, please check the following tour package or contact us YunnanExploration by Email: contact@YunnanExploration.com or Telephone: +86-871-63511469. Our attentive consultants will arrange the tour packages you choose or customize a tour according to your need.

15 Days Southwest Yunnan Ancient Tea Culture Tour

Yunnan province is home to the largest number of ethnic minorities in China, making it a fascinating destination for travelers interested in diverse cultures and traditions. Planning a minorities discovery tour in Yunnan involves selecting the right destinations, understanding local customs, and preparing for a culturally immersive experience. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you plan your Yunnan minorities discovery tour.

1. Research and Choose Your Destinations

Yunnan is home to 25 of China’s 56 ethnic groups. Some key areas and their respective minorities include:

Kunming: Han, Hui, and Yi people.
Dali: Bai people.
Lijiang: Naxi people.
Shangri-La: Tibetan people.
Xishuangbanna: Dai people.
Yuanyang: Hani people.
Dehong: Jingpo and Dai people.
Chuxiong: Yi people.

2. Plan Your Itinerary

Create an itinerary that includes visits to diverse ethnic regions, allowing time for cultural experiences and interactions.

Day 1-2: Arrive in Kunming. Visit the Yunnan Nationalities Village to get an overview of Yunnan’s ethnic diversity.

Day 3-4: Travel to Dali. Explore the Bai minority’s architecture, Three Pagodas, and experience a Bai tea ceremony.

Day 5-7: Move to Lijiang. Discover the Naxi culture, visit Lijiang Old Town, and attend a Naxi music performance.

Day 8-10: Head to Shangri-La. Explore Tibetan culture, visit Songzanlin Monastery, and experience local Tibetan customs.

Day 11-13: Travel to Xishuangbanna. Learn about the Dai minority, visit tropical rainforests, and experience the Water-Splashing Festival (if timing allows).

Day 14-16: Go to Yuanyang. Discover the Hani people’s lifestyle and photograph the stunning rice terraces.

Day 17-19: Visit Dehong. Learn about the Jingpo and Dai cultures, visit local villages and participate in traditional festivals.

Day 20-21: End the tour in Chuxiong. Explore Yi minority culture and visit Yi villages.

3. Understand Local Customs and Etiquette

Greetings: Learn basic greetings in the local languages (e.g., “Naxi Ba” for Naxi people).
Dress Code: Dress modestly, especially in conservative areas.
Photography: Always ask for permission before photographing people or religious sites.
Gifts: Consider bringing small gifts for local hosts as a token of appreciation.

4. Festivals and Events

Plan your visit around ethnic festivals for a deeper cultural experience:

Torch Festival (Yi people): Celebrated in Chuxiong.
Water-Splashing Festival (Dai people): Celebrated in Xishuangbanna.
Tibetan New Year (Tibetan people): Celebrated in Shangri-La.
Third Month Fair (Bai people): Celebrated in Dali.

5. Accommodation and Transportation

Homestays: Stay with local families for an immersive experience.
Boutique Hotels: Choose hotels that reflect local architecture and culture.
Transportation: Hire a private car for flexibility, or use local buses and trains for a budget option.

6. Hiring Local Guides

Certified Guides: Hire local guides who are knowledgeable about the culture and traditions of the ethnic groups.
Language Skills: Ensure the guide speaks both the local language and your language for better communication.

7. Cultural Activities

Workshops: Participate in workshops such as traditional crafts, cooking classes, and music lessons.
Village Tours: Visit local villages to experience daily life, traditional housing, and local markets.
Ceremonies and Performances: Attend traditional ceremonies and cultural performances.

8. Preparing for the Tour

Health and Safety: Get necessary vaccinations, carry a basic medical kit, and ensure you have travel insurance.
Packing: Pack appropriate clothing for different climates and cultural settings, including comfortable walking shoes and modest attire.
Documentation: Carry necessary travel documents, permits, and identification.

Sample Itinerary for a 14-Day Minorities Discovery Tour in Yunnan

Day 1: Arrival in Kunming, visit Yunnan Nationalities Village.

Day 2-3: Travel to Dali, explore Dali Old Town, and visit the Three Pagodas.

Day 4-5: Travel to Lijiang, visit Lijiang Old Town and Black Dragon Pool.

Day 6-7: Travel to Shangri-La, visit Songzanlin Monastery and Napa Lake.

Day 8-9: Travel to Yuanyang, explore Hani Rice Terraces.

Day 10-11: Travel to Xishuangbanna, visit Dai villages and Menglun Botanical Garden.

Day 12-13: Travel to Chuxiong, visit Yi villages and participate in local activities.

Day 14: Return to Kunming, departure.

Conclusion

Planning a minorities discovery tour in Yunnan involves selecting key destinations, understanding local customs, participating in cultural activities, and ensuring comfortable and respectful travel. With proper planning, you can have a deeply immersive and enriching experience exploring the diverse ethnic cultures of Yunnan.

Yunnan classic tours are recommendable for travelers who are keen to see the major sites of the Yunnan Province. You will get a glimpse of the traditional Chinese city life, experience the rich and unique ethnic folk custom, stroll around the ancient towns to discover more Chinese traditional culture, follow our step into Yuanyang Rice Terraces with Hani Culture, enjoy the fascinating rice terraces and take nice photos there, and visit the impressive and amazing scenic areas, such as Stone Forest, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Tiger Leaping Gorge, etc. Yunnan Classic Tours offer you a journey with the highlights of Yunnan and help you to discover a different “Yunnan”.

About Yunnan Classic Tour

Yunnan classic tours usually involve the top destinations of Yunnan, including Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la, or even Xishuangbanna, Jianshui, Yuanyang. You can choose at least two or all of them to customize your own Yunnan classic tour or choose an itinerary we provide. Our Yunnan classic tour packages range from 1 day to 12 days. For a 1-2 days tour, Dali-Lijiang tour is recommended; For a 4-6 days tour, Kunming-Dali-Lijiang tour is recommended; And if you are planning a tour to Yunnan for more than 6 days, Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-la Classic Tour is recommended.

Classic Tours in Yunnan

Kunming-Dali-Lijiang Tour

This is a classic tour for people to come to Yunnan. It includes all highlights of Kunming, Dali and Lijiang. It is not only a tour about natural scenic spots, but also a tour on ethnic cultures and history.

Things to Do During the Tour

Be marveled at the World Heritage sites – the Stone Forest.
Stroll around the shopping area of Kunming –Nanping Street, and pay a visit to the Flowers and Birds Market, Jinma Biji Archway and Green Lake.
Take the high speed train to Dali, and sightsee the famous attractions in Dali, such as the Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town, Xizhou Town and Zhoucheng Village.
Continue to Lijiang and have a tour of Black Dragon Pond, Lijiang old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Old Town, Baisha Mural, Impression Lijiang and so on.
Discover the ethnic culture of Yi, Bai and Naxi.

Note: According to the travel duration, the above mentioned scenic spots can be increased or decreased accordingly.

4 Days Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Group Tour
6 Days Kunming-Dali-Lijiang Tour

Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La Tour

This kind of Yunnan classic tour takes at least 7 days. You can start your classic tour by high-speed bullet train or by flight. During the tour, you will:

Visit the highlights of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La.
Step into ethnic villages to meet colorful and mysterious ethnic cultures.
Be shocked by the ruggedness and magnificence of Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Discover the ethnic culture of Yi, Bai, Naxi and Tibetan.
Visit the famous attractions of Yunnan: Stone Forest, Dali Old Town, Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery and Pudacuo National Park and the like.

8 Days Yunnan Classic Tour by Flight
8 Days Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La Overland Tour
8 Days Yunnan Tour from Hong Kong
8 Days Best Yunnan Small Group Tour-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La
8 Days Yunnan Classic Tour by High Speed Bullet Train
9 Days Yunnan Tour From Chengdu
9 Days Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La High Speed Train Tour

Note: According to the travel duration or tourists’ requirements, the mentioned scenic spots in the itinerary can be increased or decreased accordingly, and the order of destinations can be changed. In addition, our classic tour can combine with other tours like tea culture tour, hiking tour, Muslim tour, photography tour, pilgrimage tour and climbing tour, etc.

Yunnan Classic Tour with Tea Culture Tour

Dianhong Black Tea and Pu’er Tea are two famous tea in Yunnan Province and China. Discovering Pu’er Tea and Dianhong Black Tea culture is an unique and special activity in Yunnan. For this tour, you can step into some famous tea plantations in Fengqing, tea factories like Nanjian Tulin Tea Factory, Dianhong Black Tea Factory, and learn more about the history, development and tea-making process of Dianhong Black tea and Pu’er tea. At the same time, you will also visit must-see attractions in Kunming, Dali and Lijiang. For a 10 days tour, you will also visit the highlights of Shangri-la.

7 Days Kunming, Dali and Lijiang Tour with Dianhong Black Tea Culture Tour
10 Days Best Yunnan Classic Tour with Dianhong Black Tea Culture Tour

Yunnan Classic Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure

For this 9 days Yunnan classic tour, you will visit the famous attractions of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La, and discover the ethnic culture of Yi, Bai, Naxi and Tibetan. Moreover, the Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking(totally about one day) will be the most impressive part of your trip, you could be shocked by the ruggedness and magnificence of Tiger Leaping Gorge and its surrounding mountains when you are hiking. This part can not be missed by hikers.

9 Days Kunming Dali Lijiang and Shangri-La Classic Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure

Yunnan Classic Tour with Muslim Culture Exploration

This tour is designed for those who want to visit the classic attractions in Yunnan and those who are interested in Muslim culture. In addition to the classic attractions of Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-la, on route, you will have a exploration of Muslim Culture at Nancheng Mosque and Donglianhua Mosque.

9 Days Yunnan Classic Tour with Muslim Culture Exploration

Yunnan Classic Tour with Dongchuan Red Land Photography

This tour combines the 8 days Yunnan classic tour with 2 days Dongchuan red Land photography tour, which is an absolutely amazing itinerary. The fantastic soil which colored by red is an amazing scene for people who love to take photos about the marvelous things in the world. Different like many other scenery in China, Dongchuan is more like a palette held by the hand of nature. You will enjoy the Sunrise of Damakan and the sunset of the beautiful red land of Luoxianggou Valley.

10 Days Yunnan Classic Tour with Dongchuan Red Land Photography

Yunnan Classic Tour with Lugu Lake

This tour focuses on the most famous cities and classic attractions in Yunnan Province. It also provides a chance to cruise in Lugu Lake, and to discover the mysterious Mosuo minority, which combines matrilineal society with matrilocal society.

10 Days Yunnan Classic Tour with Holy Lugu Lake (Departure from Lugu Lake Airport)
11 Days Yunnan Classic Tour with Holy Lugu Lake and Mosuo Matriarchal Society (Departure from Shangrila)

Yunnan Classic Tour with Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage

During this 11 days Yunnan classic tour, you will visit the must-see attractions like Kunming Stone Forest, Dali Old Town, Lijiang Old Town, Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La Songzanlin Monastery, Meili Snow Mountain(Kawa Karpo Kora) and Feilaisi Monastery in Deqin. The Tiger Leaping Gorge, the First Bend of the Yangtze River and the Meili Snow Mountain will be the most impressive part of your trip in Yunnan Province.

11 Days Yunnan Classic Tour with Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage
12 Days Yunnan Classic Tour with Meili Snow Mountain and Lugu Lake Pilgrimage

Yunnan Classic Tour with Haba Snow Mountain (5396 meters) Climbing Adventure

Haba snow mountain climbing tour is added in the Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-la classic tour. The climbing tour starts from Lijiang. Haba Snow Mountain is about 3 hours from Lijiang. Due to the broad slopes & well-established climbing routes, it is an ideal place for beginners who want to experience climbing a over 5000 meters snow mountain. Haba Snow Mountain allows you to experience the typical process of climbing a snow mountain. From trekking to base camp, acclimatization climb, putting on crampons, using ice-axe, and the final summit push, you will be thrilled by the scenery on this mountain.

11 Days Yunnan Classic Tour with Haba Snow Mountain (5396M) Climbing Adventure

Yunnan Classic Tour with Jianshui Old Town and Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces

This Yunnan classic tour will lead you to visit most part of Yunnan Province. Two popular destinations, Jianshui and Yuanyang, are also included in this classic tour, the route is Kunming-Shilin-Jianshui-Yuanyang-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-la. You will have a tour of Jianshui Old Town, Zhu Family Garden, Tuanshan Village and Jianshui Confucius Temple, and also have the chance to see the sunrise and sunset of the Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces.

11 Days Yunnan Classic Tour with Jianshui Old Town and Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces

Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-la-Xishuangbanna

This tour is one of the most classic tours in Yunnan. It will take you to visit the best of Yunnan, covering all the highlights in Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna.

Things to Do During the Tour

Have the summer experience in Xishuangbanna.
Step into ethnic villages to meet colorful and mysterious ethnic cultures.
Hiking along the Tiger Leaping Gorge to feel the grotesque and raging rapids of the magnificent gorge.
Discover the ethnic culture of Yi, Dai, Bai, Naxi and Tibetan.
Visit the famous attractions of Yunnan: Stone Forest, Dali Old Town, Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, XishuangBanna Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden, Ganlanba(Olive Plain), Wild Elephant Valley and the like.

10 Days Yunnan Classic Tour With Xishuangbanna Tropical Forest
11 Days Yunnan Classic Tour: XishuangBanna-Shangrila-Lijiang-Dali-Kunming

Dali-Lijiang Tour

Since the transportation between Dali and Lijiang is convenient, especially the high-speed train reduces the distance between them to 1 hour and 21 minutes. 1-2 days Dali-Lijiang tours are provided. This tour combines ancient history with modern tourist attractions, and the journey usually starts from Dali and ends in Lijiang.

Highlights of Dali-Lijiang Tour

Experience the ethnic cuture of Bai minority in Xizhou Town – visit Bai-style morning market.
Explore the religious culture at Shibaoshan Mountain.
Discover the important ancient town of silk road, Shaxi Old Town.
Take a walk at Lijiang Ancient Town.

1 Day Dali to Lijiang Tour with Shaxi Old Town and Shibaoshan Mountain
1 Day Dali to Lijiang Tour
2 Days Shaxi Old Town and Shibaoshan Mountain Tour from Dali to Lijiang

Lijiang-Shangri-la Tour

A sightseeing tour between Lijiang and Shangri-la usually includes the First Bend of the Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping Gorge. The first bend of Yangtze River, as its name denotes, is the spot where the south running river suddenly turns northward due to changes in the shape of the nearby mountain ranges which form a mammoth V shape at this spot. Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest gorges on earth with spectacular views. On these kinds of trips, you will enjoy the spectacular views along the road: First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping Gorge, and also visit the popular attractions in Lijiang and Shangri-La: Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Dukezong Old Town, Guishan Park, Napa Lake, Songzanlin Monastery and so on. According to your travel duration and requirements, attractions will increase or decrease accordingly.

1 Day Lijiang to Shangri-la Tour with The First Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping Gorge
2 Days Lijiang-Tiger Leaping Gorge-Shangri-La Group Tour
5 Days Lijiang and Shangri-La Tour
9 Days Shangri-La and Lijiang Cycling Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Adventure
9 Days Lijiang and Shangrila Adventure Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking and Haba Snow Mountain(5396M) Climbing
9 Days Shangri-La Circle Tour and Three Parallel Rivers Adventure (Depart from Lijiang)
10 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Adventure and Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage Tour
10 Days Lijiang and Shangri-La Exploration Tour with Meili Snow Mountain and Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve
12 Days Lijiang and Shangri-La Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour with Haba Snow Mountain Climbing and Baoshan Stone Town

Joining a group tour in Yunnan is a fantastic way to explore the province’s diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and unique ethnic traditions while enjoying the benefits of traveling with others. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you plan a join group tour in Yunnan.

1. Choose a Reputable Tour Operator

Start by selecting a reliable tour operator that offers group tours in Yunnan. Look for operators with good reviews, a variety of tour options, and knowledgeable guides. Some well-known tour operators include:

Yunnan Exploration
China Highlights
Intrepid Travel
G Adventures

2. Decide on the Tour Duration and Itinerary

Group tours can vary in length from a few days to a couple of weeks. Choose a tour that fits your schedule and interests. Common highlights of Yunnan group tours include:

Kunming: Stone Forest, Green Lake, Yuantong Temple.
Dali: Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake, Three Pagodas.
Lijiang: Lijiang Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Black Dragon Pool.
Shangri-La: Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Tibetan culture.
Yuanyang: Hani Rice Terraces.
Xishuangbanna: Tropical rainforests, Dai culture.

3. Understand What’s Included

Check what’s included in the tour package. Typically, group tours include:

Accommodation: Hotels, guesthouses, or sometimes homestays.
Transportation: Private buses, trains, or flights between destinations.
Meals: Some or all meals, depending on the tour.
Guided Tours: Local guides providing insights and information.
Entrance Fees: Tickets to attractions and activities listed in the itinerary.

4. Prepare for Group Dynamics

Traveling in a group means you’ll need to be flexible and considerate of others. Here are some tips for a smooth group travel experience:

Punctuality: Be on time for group activities and departures.
Respect: Be respectful of fellow travelers’ space, opinions, and preferences.
Open-mindedness: Embrace the opportunity to meet new people and experience different cultures.

5. Packing Essentials

Pack according to the season and activities planned in the tour. Essentials include:

Comfortable Clothing: Suitable for varying weather conditions and activities.
Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots.
Travel Documents: Passport, visa, travel insurance, and copies of important documents.
Health Kit: Basic first-aid kit, any necessary medications, and toiletries.
Electronics: Camera, smartphone, charger, and power bank.
Daypack: For daily essentials and excursions.

6. Budgeting

While the tour package may cover most expenses, plan for additional costs such as:

Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, snacks, and personal items.
Optional Activities: Extra excursions or activities not included in the tour package.
Tips: For guides, drivers, and hotel staff.

7. Booking Your Tour

Once you’ve chosen a tour, book it through the tour operator’s website or a trusted travel agent. Make sure to:

Confirm Inclusions: Verify what’s included in the tour package.
Check Cancellation Policies: Understand the cancellation terms in case your plans change.
Make Payments: Follow the payment instructions provided by the tour operator.

Sample Itinerary for a 10-Day Group Tour in Yunnan

Day 1: Arrival in Kunming

Meet the group and guide.
Welcome dinner and briefing.

Day 2: Kunming

Visit the Stone Forest.
Explore Green Lake Park.

Day 3-4: Dali

Travel to Dali.
Visit Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake, and Three Pagodas.

Day 5-6: Lijiang

Travel to Lijiang.
Explore Lijiang Old Town and Black Dragon Pool.
Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Day 7-8: Shangri-La

Travel to Shangri-La.
Visit Songzanlin Monastery and Pudacuo National Park.
Experience Tibetan culture.

Day 9: Travel to Yuanyang

Explore Hani Rice Terraces.
Visit local Hani villages.

Day 10: Return to Kunming

Departure or continue with optional extensions.

Conclusion

Planning a join group tour in Yunnan involves selecting a reputable tour operator, choosing the right itinerary, understanding what’s included in the package, and preparing for group travel dynamics. With careful planning and an open mind, you can enjoy a hassle-free and enriching travel experience exploring the stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures of Yunnan.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road, also known as the Southern Silk Road, is a historic trade route that dates back over a thousand years. It was used to transport tea from Yunnan Province in China to Tibet and beyond, passing through rugged terrain and diverse ethnic regions. Planning a tour along this historic route can be an enriching experience, offering insights into the cultural and natural beauty of Yunnan. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you plan your Ancient Tea Horse Road tour in Yunnan.

1. Understand the Route and Key Destinations

The Ancient Tea Horse Road spans several key destinations in Yunnan, including:

Pu’er: Known for its famous Pu’er tea.
Dali: A vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage.
Lijiang: A UNESCO World Heritage site with well-preserved ancient towns.
Shangri-La: A place of stunning natural beauty and Tibetan culture.

2. Choose Your Itinerary

Based on the time you have and your interests, you can choose a comprehensive or a focused itinerary. Here’s a sample 10-day itinerary covering the main highlights:

Day 1-2: Kunming

Arrive in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan.
Visit the Stone Forest and Green Lake Park.
Explore the local tea markets and museums.

Day 3-4: Pu’er

Travel to Pu’er.
Visit tea plantations and learn about the production of Pu’er tea.
Experience a tea tasting session and explore the local tea culture.

Day 5-6: Dali

Travel to Dali.
Visit Dali Ancient Town, the Three Pagodas, and Erhai Lake.
Explore local markets and Bai ethnic culture.

Day 7-8: Lijiang

Travel to Lijiang.
Explore Lijiang Old Town, Black Dragon Pool, and Shuhe Ancient Town.
Visit the Dongba Culture Museum and learn about Naxi culture.

Day 9-10: Shangri-La

Travel to Shangri-La.
Visit Songzanlin Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, and Napa Lake.
Experience Tibetan culture and hospitality.

3. Plan Your Transportation

Flights: Fly into Kunming and use flights for longer distances, such as from Kunming to Pu’er.
Trains and Buses: Use trains and buses for shorter distances between cities like Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La.
Private Transfers: For added convenience, consider hiring private transfers for certain legs of the journey.

4. Accommodation Options

Kunming: Hotels range from budget to luxury. Options include the Green Lake Hotel and the Intercontinental Kunming.
Pu’er: Stay in tea plantation guesthouses or local hotels.
Dali: Choose from boutique hotels in Dali Ancient Town or lakeside resorts.
Lijiang: Stay in traditional Naxi-style guesthouses or luxury hotels like the Banyan Tree Lijiang.
Shangri-La: Opt for Tibetan-style lodges or upscale hotels like the Songtsam Shangri-La.

5. Cultural Experiences

Tea Tastings and Workshops: Participate in tea tastings and workshops in Pu’er and other tea-growing regions.
Local Markets: Visit local markets in each city to experience the daily life and culture of the ethnic groups.
Cultural Performances: Attend cultural performances showcasing the music and dance of the Bai, Naxi, and Tibetan peoples.
Homestays: Consider staying with local families to gain deeper insights into their traditions and lifestyles.

6. Packing Essentials

Clothing: Pack layered clothing to accommodate varying temperatures, especially in mountainous regions.
Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes for exploring towns and hiking boots for outdoor activities.
Travel Documents: Passport, visa, travel insurance, and copies of important documents.
Health Kit: Basic first-aid kit, necessary medications, and toiletries.
Electronics: Camera, smartphone, charger, and power bank.
Daypack: For daily essentials and excursions.

7. Budgeting

Tour Costs: Include accommodation, transportation, guided tours, and meals.
Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, snacks, and personal items.
Optional Activities: Extra excursions or activities not included in the tour package.
Tips: For guides, drivers, and hotel staff.

8. Booking Your Tour

Book your tour through a reputable travel agency that specializes in Yunnan tours, such as Yunnan Exploration. Ensure the package includes:

Detailed Itinerary: Clearly outlined daily activities and destinations.
Accommodation: Confirmed hotel bookings.
Guided Tours: Experienced local guides.
Transportation: All necessary transfers.
Meals: Included meals as per the itinerary.

Conclusion

Planning an Ancient Tea Horse Road tour in Yunnan involves understanding the route, choosing a suitable itinerary, arranging transportation and accommodation, and packing appropriately. With careful planning and an open mind, you can enjoy a memorable journey exploring the rich cultural and natural heritage of Yunnan along this historic trade route.

Yunnan has a diverse topography that ranges from alpine snowy peaks to tropical rain forests, possessing the greatest number of plant and animals species, fascinating terraces and diverse ethnic groups. Yunnan is a paradise for hikers. There are many classic and famous hiking routes, like Yubeng Village, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Meili Snow Mountain, Jiaozi Snow Mountain, Bingzhongluo and the like, attracting many domestic and foreign hikers. The hiking difficulty coefficient in some parts of Yunnan is small, if it is your first time to hike, you may consider coming to Yunnan. On the hike route, you can not only meet like-minded friends, but also enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, in the meantime, hiking tour can challenge your physical limits and help you to go beyond yourself. Now, pack your bags and set off a hiking tour.

Make Your Hiking Destinations Sure

Yunnan hiking tours in Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la, Xishuangbanna, Yuanyang and Nujiang are favored by thousands of adventure tourists. Our hiking tour packages in Yunnan range from one day to 20 days. You can spend one day hiking around several scenic spots during your Yunnan travel or combine more places to plan a long hiking tour. The classic and famous hiking places in Yunnan include Jiaozi Snow Mountain in Kunming; Cangshan Mountain in Dali; Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang; Meili Snow Mountain, Haba Snow Mountain, Yubeng Village and Niru Village in Diqing; Hani Rice Terraces in Yuanyang; And Bingzhongluo in Nujiang, etc.

Hiking Tours in Different Places

Kunming Hiking Tour

Jiaozi Mountain is a great tourist attraction for hiking in Kunming. A 2 days hiking tour is worth.

Jiaozi Snow Mountain Tour(Hiking Tour)

Jiaozi Mountain, as the first Mountain in the middle of Yunnan, is situated on the border of Luquan County and Dongchuan District of Kunming City, the main peak is 4,223 meters above the sea level. In the spring and summer, countless Indian azaleas blossom out just like sea, the color of mountain meadows becomes gorgeous; when the winter comes, the mountain is covered with snow. Jiaozi Mountain is a great tourist attraction for exporation. Since it is not far from Dongchuan, a Dongchuan Red Land tour can be continued after the Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking.

2 Days Jiaozi Snow Mountain Hiking Tour
2 Days Kunming Dongchuan Red Land and Jiaozi Snow Mountain Tour

Dali Hiking Tour

When it comes to Dali tour, Cangshan Mountain is a main attraction that can not be missed for those who love the natural scenery. Cangshan is a high mountain rising above the Dali city in the western of Yunnan province. It is a scenic spot and a good hiking area in Dali.

Cangshan Mountain Tour(Cangshan Hiking Tour)

While hiking at Cangshan Mountain, you will experience a 10-km hike from a small and quiet farming village at the foot of Cangshan Mountain through terraced fields, tea plantations and along the edge of a dramatic river gorge to a beautiful alpine meadow with hidden waterfalls and stunning views of Erhai Lake at an elevation of 2600 meters above sea level. If you want to hike at Cangshan Mountain only and enjoy the leisure time in Dali, there are one day Cangshan Mountain hiking tours you can choose.

1 Day Dali Cangshan Mountain Hiking Tour to Xiaocenfeng Peak 4092M
1 Day Dali Easy Hiking Tour to Cangshan Mountain

In addition, we also have 2 Days Dali Pilgrimage Hiking Tour from Erhai Lake to Jizu Mountain, through which you will enjoy the sunrise of Jizu Mountain and pay a visit to the Huashou Gate(华守门) and then Zhusheng Temple(祝圣寺) to experience the mystery of Buddhism.

Lijiang Hiking Tour

When it comes to Lijiang hiking tour, there must be Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

1. Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour

Tiger Leaping Gorge is spectacular and crown as the deepest gorge in the world. Foreign backpackers started hiking in the area in the 1980s and now Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour has been one of the most famous hiking tour all around the world. If you want to hike at Tiger Leaping Gorge only, there are 1-3 days Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking tours you can choose.

1 Day Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour (Lijiang Part)
1 Day Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Tour from Tina’s Hotel to The Middle Rapid and Hetaoyuan Village
1 Day Tiger Leaping Gorge Highlight Hiking Tour from Bendiwan Village to Tina’s Hostel
2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Group Tour
2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Tour
3 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour

2. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Tour

Except for Lijiang Ancient Town and Tiger Leaping Gorge, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is another must-see attractions in Lijiang. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is included in almost all Lijiang Tour Packages. Spend at least one day hiking or visiting Jade Snow Mountain can let you enjoy the fantastic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and explore the Naxi ethnic culture better.

1 Day Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Tour with Impression Lijiang Show
1 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Hiking Tour (5100 Meters) from Yuhu Village
1 Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Hiking Tour from Yufeng Monastery to Yulong Reservoir and Yuhu Village
1 Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Hiking Tour (4642 Meters) from Wenhai Lake

In addition, we also have the trekking tours that combine Tiger Leaping Gorge with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

2 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Tour with Daju Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
7 Days Lijiang Trekking Tour around Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

3. Other Hiking Tours

Besides Tiger Leaping Gorge and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yuhu Village and Wenhai Lake are also usually included in Lijiang Hiking Tour. This tour is designed for travelers who want to experience the ethnic life and culture in Lijiang. On the way, you will pass through ethnic villages, grasslands, meadows, flowers sea, rivers and lakes. Enjoy the high mountain scenery and discover ethnic culture in the tour.

1 Day Lijiang Hiking Tour from Wenhai Lake to Yuhu Village
3 Days Lijiang Hiking Tour from Yuhu Village to Wenhai Lake and Yangyuchang Village

Shangri-la Hiking Tour

Five main hiking places related to Shangri-la hiking tour are Tiger Leaping Gorge, Meili Snow Mountain, Haba Snow Mountain, Yubeng Village and Niru Village. In shangri-la hiking Tour, these four places can appear separately, and also can be combined together.

1. Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour

When it comes to Shangri-la hiking tour, there must be Tiger Leaping Gorge. Tiger Leaping Gorge is spectacular and crown as the deepest gorge in the world. Foreign backpackers started hiking in the area in the 1980s and now Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour has been one of the most famous hiking tour all around the world. If you want to hike at Tiger Leaping Gorge only, there are 1-3 days Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking tours you can choose. Furthermore, tiger leaping gorge is divided into Shangri-la section and Lijiang Section, therefore, this hiking tour usually starts from Lijiang, and you can visit the highlights of Lijiang, like Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lijiang Ancient Town, before trekking tour. Accordingly, 1-2 more days need to add.

7 Days Lijiang and Shangri-La Paradise Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Adventure
10 Days Shangri-La Hiking Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge and Niru Alpine Pasture
10 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Adventure and Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage Tour
12 Days Lijiang and Shangri-La Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking Tour with Haba Snow Mountain Climbing and Baoshan Stone Town

2. Haba Snow Mountain Hiking Tour

Haba Snow Mountain is the best mountain for climbing tours in Yunnan with an elevation of 5396 meters in the summit. For 5 days Haba Snow Mountain climbing tour, you will have one more day for adapting high altitude from Base Camp to Base Camp 1. If you often go to high altitude areas and want to have a try to reach the summit of a mountain at 5396 meters, please don’t hesitate to join our snow mountain climbing tour.

4 Days Haba Snow Mountain Climbing Adventure with Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
5 Days Haba Snow Mountain Climbing Adventure (Camping at 4800M) with Tiger Leaping Gorge Tour
7 Days Haba Snow Mountain Climbing Tour and Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking Tour

However, you can also get a hiking tour at Haba Snow Mountain. Our Haba Snow Mountain hiking tours take at least 5 days, and during the 5 days tour, you can:

Experience the local life and ethnic culture in ethnic villages like Haba Village(Must-see), Bendiwan Village, Tuguang Village or Dongpo Village.
Appreciate the booming azalea flowers and charming landscape of Haba Snow Mountain.
Never miss the magnificent Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world.
Get satisfaction from circumambulating Haba Snow Mountain.
Enjoy the fresh pastures, grasslands, forests and lakes along the hiking route.

5 Days Haba Snow Mountain Circumambulation Hiking Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Adventure (Finishing in North Slope)
5 Days Haba Snow Mountain Circumambulation Hiking Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge Adventure (Finishing in Qiaotou Town)
5 Days Haba Snow Mountain Flowers Hiking Tour

3. Yubeng Village Trekking Tour

Yubeng Village is known for the beautiful valley it lies in and the trekking which departs from it. Under the extraordinary craftsman by nature, Yubeng village is called the miniature version of the real Shangri-La. When trekking in Yubeng Village, tourists will have a sense of walking in Shangri-La. Located at the back of the Meli Snow Mountain, it is surrounded by mountains. Because of its unique location, there are only 20 households living here and connects outside world only with one small road. Yubeng Village is divided into upper Yubeng village and lower Yubeng village. From upper village, tourists can go to the base camp of the Joint Sino-Japanese, while from the lower village, tourists can go to Yubeng, Ancient Seal Character and other scenic spots. Therefore, Yubeng village trekking is usually associated with Meili Snow Mountain.

7 Days Shangri-La Meili Snow Mountain and Yubeng Village Trekking Tour

Tours Including Yubeng Village:
10 Days Tiger Leaping Gorge Adventure and Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage Tour
13 Days Three Parallel Rivers Circle Adventure with Tiger Leaping Gorge and Yubeng Village Hiking Tour
20 Days Yunnan Three Parallel Rivers Adventure Trekking Tour

4. Niru Village Hiking Tour

Niru is a beautiful land that boasts a wide variety of different ecosystems, including meadows, forests and lakes. Niru Village, a tranquil Tibetan village, is where you can find traditional Tibetan houses scattered in the valley on both sides of Niru River like pearls. Both the natural and cultural environment in Niru Village are well preserved, earning the title “The World’s First Village”. It is a paradise for tourism, adventure and hiking.

3 Days Shangri-La Niru Village Hiking Tour
4 Days Shangri-La Alpine Pasture and Niru Village Hiking Tour
10 Days Shangri-La Hiking Tour with Tiger Leaping Gorge and Niru Alpine Pasture

Xishuangbanna Hiking Tour

Xishuangbanna Hiking Tour mainly refers to Ethnic Village Hiking Tour and Tea Mountain Hiking Tour.

1. Ethnic Village Hiking tour

Step into local ethnic villages like Aini Village, Bulang Village, Jinuo Village, Dai Village, etc., to experience their daily lives and minority cultures, as well as see the rustic and idyllic landscape. In the meantime, you can also explore the tea culture in the ethnic villages.

2 Days Xishuangbanna Ethnic Villages Hiking Tour from Bada to Zhanglang
3 Days XishuangBanna Hiking Tour to Yao Ethnic Village and The Air Corridor
6 Days XishuangBanna Damenglong Ethnic Villages Hiking Tour
6 Days XishuangBanna Tea Culture and Ethnic Villages Hiking Tour from Bada to Xiding

2. Tea Mountain Hiking Tour

If you’re a lover of tea and have a passion for outdoor travel, if you would like to explore the source of Tea & Horse Roads, as well as experience Xishuangbanna Pu’er tea culture and folk customs, tea mountain hiking tour in Xishuangbanna can be a good choice. And the ancient six major tea mountains must be the sites you can not miss. Ethnic villages of Dai, Hani, Yi, Jinuo and Yao are scattered in the mountains. Every ethnic group has its own tea custom. Actually, tea mountain hiking tour is basically combined with ethnic village hiking tour.

1 Day XishuangBanna Nannuo Tea Mountain and Aini Ethnic Village Hiking Tour
6 Days XishuangBanna Yiwu Mountain Tea Culture Hiking Tour
6 Days XishuangBanna Tea Mountain Hiking Tour to Bada, Zhanglang, Xiding and Nannuo Tea Mountain
6 Days XishuangBanna Tropical Forest and Jingmai Ancient Tea Mountain Hiking Tour

Other Hiking Route:
4 Days XishuangBanna Hiking Tour to Ganlanba Basin and Mekong River

Yuanyang Rice Terraces Hiking Tour

There are many natural landscapes you can find in Yunnan tours, among them, Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces hold a really good reputation. Yuanyang Rice Terraces are the Hani ethnic minority’s masterpiece of ingenuity. In unique shapes and sizes with thousands of years of history, they form a mosaic of colorful and breathtaking landscapes of natural beauty. Known as a “land sculpture”, the terraced fields have been officially acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site. There are three popular scenic areas: Duoyishu, Bada, and Laohuzui. Yuanyang rice terraces are not only a paradise for photographers, but also a very good place to hike. You are recommended to spend at least one day hiking around the rice terraces, so that you can enjoy the fabulous view of Hani rice terraces and experience the ethnic culture of Hani and Yi better.

1 Day Yuanyang Duoyishu Hani Rice Terraces Hiking Tour with Hani,Yi Ethnic Villages and Mushroom-Shaped Houses
1 Day Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces Hiking Tour from Duoyishu to Laohuzui
1 Day Yuanyang Bada Hani Rice Terraces Hiking Tour

Nujiang Hiking Tour

Bingzhongluo Hiking Tour

The most popular hiking place in Nujiang is Bingzhongluo. Bingzhongluo, which is called ‘A Heaven of Peace and Happiness’, is the most beautiful place in Nujiang Grand Canyon. When you hike on the Tea Horse Road of millennium, see the roaring Nujiang River running among the steep cliff and deep valley, splendid church and temple, tranquil villages, thick forest and towering snow mountain, you may lose yourself in the wonderful landscape. The Nujiang Gorge running from northwest Yunnan to Tibet lies in a narrow strip of land bordering Myanmar, sandwiched to the west by Gaoligong Mountain range and the Biluo Mountain range on the east. Therefore, Nujiang hiking tour is usually related to Bingzhongluo and Nujiang valley.

5 Days Amazing Nujiang Valley and Biluo Moutain Trekking
6 Days Nujiang Grand Canyon Adventure with Bingzhongluo Hiking Tour
7 Days Nujiang Gaoli Gongshan Mountain Peak Hiking Tour from Bingzhongluo

Dulongjiang Hiking Tour

This tour is designed for those who like exploring new thing. Dulong River is considered as ‘the Natural Museum of Wild Plants’ and is the part of the most intact sustainable landscape. It gets its name from one of China’s 56 ethnic groups – Dulong Ethnic Minority who lives in this area for generations. Because of the unique geographic position of Dulong River, few travelers come while the beautiful scenery and special humanistic culture bring much charm. Therefore, hiking at Dulongjiang is both enjoyable and challenging. Our Dulongjiang hiking tours are usually involved with Bingzhongluo. During the hiking tour, you will:

Sightsee the Nujiang Grand Canyon, Dulongjiang River Valley and other attractions, and feel the true charm of nature.
Hike in Dulongjiang river valley and Bingzhongluo, explore ethnic villages like Maku Village and Qinlangdang Village there.
Experience the ethnic culture of Lisu, Nu and Dulong minorities along the way.

Besides, if you would like, you can start your tour from Kunming, then to Lijiang and Shangri-la, save your Dulongjiang and Bingzhongluo hiking tour for last. It will be a long journey, but you will have chances to visit the highlights of Lijiang and Shangri-la, including Ancient town of Lijiang, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Dukezong Tibetan Ancient Town and so on. More details, please check the following itineraries or contact us YunnanExploration by Email: contact@YunnanExploration.com or Telephone: +86-871-63511469.

9 Days Nujiang Grand Canyon Tour with Dulongjiang River Valley Hiking Adventure
15 Days Three Parallel Rivers Overland Adventure with Dulongjiang River Valley and Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking

Gaoli Gongshan Mountain Hiking Tour

Go and give yourself a challenging but beautiful hiking tour in Yunnan, meet “the azaleas Kingdom in the world” and find the eight famous flowers in Gaoli gongshan Mountain. Gaoligong Mountain National Nature Reserve lies at the conjunction of Baoshan City, Tengchong County and Lushui County, west of Yunnan Province. Here, mainly refers to the part of Baoshan. Gaoligongshan is the home of many endangered species of animals and plants. In spring, the azaleas are in full bloom and spreads out the hillside and valleys. In addition, waterfalls, snow mountains, lakes and rivers can be easily found there. Gradually, it becomes the paradise of photographing and hiking for its fabulous scenery.

5 Days Gaoli Gongshan Mountain Hiking Tour from Baihualing to Tengchong

Other Hiking Tours

Yunnan Trekking Tours Including Baoshan Stone Town, Lugu Lake and Tiger Leaping Gorge

Baoshan Stone Town is not a town made of stone as it is named, but a big village built on a huge stone. Baoshan Stone City is a Village with real natural barrier, with the cliffs surrounding on three sides, and Jinsha River Protecting the fourth side; There are only two stone doors in the north and south available for access. Lugu Lake is surrounded by high and sublime mountains and is snowbound for over 3 months. Since the lake is rather deep, a definite regulating influence is exerted on the temperature of the lake shores. Therefore the surrounding mountains abound in forest resources which afford an exquisite beauty, much fresh air and charming scenery. At present it is one of the places in China which is least damaged by human efforts and best preserved in its natural features. It is the native place of “The Females’ Kingdom” composed of the Mosuo people, a branch of the Naxi nationality. During the tours, You can enjoy the charming scenery along the way and experience the life of Mosuo people, in the meantime, you will be amazed at the magic nature whiling visiting Baoshan Stone Town and Tiger Leaping Gorge.

10 Days Yunnan Trekking Tour of Tiger Leaping Gorge and from Baoshan Stone Town to Lugu Lake
13 Days Yunnan Trekking Tour from Lugu Lake to Baoshan Stone Town and Tiger Leaping Gorge

Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage Hiking Tour

A Pilgrimage around a sacred mountain is called Kora. Nowadays the KawaKarpo area have become an essential part of the Three Parallel Rivers Park, being a World Natural Heritage entitled by UNESCO. Mt. KawaKarpo is considered by the pilgrims as the holy area, and it used to be raved by the early western visitors as a paradise of flora. Till today more and more tourists are thrilled by the extraordinary scenery when traveling in Meili Snow Mountain. This is an unique opportunity to trek with the friendly Tibetan people doing one of the most important pilgrimages of your life.

20 Days Shangri-La Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage Trekking Tour

Notes:

1. You’d better take your hiking tour on a sunny day. Otherwise, it could be dangerous especially when hiking in mountain area. During sunny days, the ultraviolet ray in Yunnan is strong, so you should bring the sun cream, sunglasses, sunhat and other sunscreen products.

2. In addition, for a hiking, it is necessary to bring comfortable shoes and clothes.

3. Take rain gear during rainy season(May to October), especial July and August. Yunnan Climate

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