The Kunming and Lijiang tour stands out as the most highly favored tour option in Yunnan. This comprehensive tour meticulously encompasses the prominent attractions that Yunnan Province has to offer. Among these are the renowned Stone Forest, whose unique rock formations have captivated visitors for centuries. Then there's the majestic Tiger Leaping Gorge, a natural wonder that showcases the power and beauty of nature. Additionally, the tour takes you to a variety of ethnic towns and villages. These places serve as living museums, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rich and diverse cultures of the Yi and Naxi minorities. Here, you can observe traditional handicrafts being made, witness unique folk dances, and savor the local cuisine, all of which are integral parts of these vibrant ethnic cultures.
Sightseeing and Activities: Kunming Arrival
Accommodation: Kunming
Meals: none
Pick you up at Kunming airport, and transfer to hotel for your free time.
At 09:00 am, drive about 85km to the visit the Stone Forest. There is a local saying says that “It will be a waste without visiting the Stone Forest when you visit Kunming”, you can see that Stone Forest is trully loved by local people.
In the afternoon, drive back to Kunming and visit Birds and Flowers Market. Then, stroll around the Green Lake to enjoy the leisure lives of local people.
In the morning, take a bullet train to Lijiang ( about 3 hours). Upon arrival, meet your local guide and driver. Visit Lijiang Old Town which is being reported as one of China Historical Cultural Cities in the whole world’s cultural heritages. Also pay a visit to Black Dragon Pool, the main headwater of the Yushui River which goes through the Old Town.
This morning, walk to visit Baisha Old Town, which is an enchanting traditional Naxi style old town. Then visit the Baisha Mural about 600 years old, which is a part of the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997.
Then, drive to Yuhu Village which is located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. When walking into this authentic Naxi Village, you’ll see unique stone houses, Naxi ladies dressing in traditional clothes, kids playing, a tranquil Yuhu Lake…Explore leisurely around the village and then get to theFormer Residence of Joseph Rock, who was an Austrian-American Botanist came to Lijiang and stayed in Yuhu Village for 27 years and made huge research work on Naxi minority.
Afterwards, enjoy your free time in Shuhe Old Town. Shuhe is in the former commercial district known for its leather and fur artisans. Known locally as Longquan village, Shuhe is thought to be the birthplace of the eminent Mu family of the Naxi minority ethnic group. A walk along it narrows streets and alleyways affords a glimpse into a previous era.
From Lijiang, you’ll drive about 60KM to the First Bend of the Yangtze River with imposing gorge scenery, visit the Iron Chain Bridge ,the Red Army’s Long March Memorial Monument in the Shigu Old Town. The town of Stone Drum got its name from a large, cylindrical, marble tablet shaped like a drum. The scenery is magnificent as the road running through the Lijiang valley which is filled with wheat fields and drying haystacks.
Visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world. With 34 rapids of the Yangtze River, it is called the Jinsha in this area because you can find gold in the river.
Drive back to Lijiang in the late afternoon.
Enjoy your free time before leaving Lijiang. Transfer to airport for departure flight. Service ends.
Kunming - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge
Kunming - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge
Kunming - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge
Kunming - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge
Kunming - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge
Kunming - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge
Kunming - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge
Kunming - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge
Kunming - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge
Yaso Trip(Yunnan)Corporation Ltd.
Discover Yunnan’s ethnic culture and its beautiful towns and scenery during this mazing 6 days’ tour!
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