8-Day Yunnan Family Adventure: Kunming, Dali, Shaxi & Lijiang

🏔️ Create unforgettable family memories in 【Yunnan】, from the mysterious rock formations of 【Naigu Stone Forest】 to the lakeside scenery of 【Erhai Lake】. Make traditional flower cakes, try Bai tie-dye and explore the historic Tea Horse Road in 【Shaxi Ancient Town】. Ride a cable car at 【Jade Dragon Snow Mountain】 and visit a Naxi family in 【Yuhu Village】 to discover Dongba paper-making and writing together. 🌸

8-Day

From US$1,329 per adult US$999 per child (2–11 years old)From US$1,329 per adult US$999 per child (2–11 years old)

Highlights

Itinerary

Transportation

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FAQs

⛰️ Turn the Stone Forest into a Family Discovery

Explore the extraordinary limestone formations of Naigu Stone Forest and let the children imagine shapes and stories among the rocks.

🌸 Create Handmade Memories in Bai Villages

Discover everyday life in Xizhou and Zhoucheng, make your own Bai tie-dye handkerchief and bake traditional Yunnan flower cakes.

🏡 Step into the History of the Tea Horse Road

Explore Shaxi Ancient Town, discover its historic trading heritage and take a countryside walk along an old caravan route.

🏔️ Share a Snow Mountain Adventure

Ride the scheduled cable car at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy the mountain scenery from the viewing areas open during your visit.

🖌️ Experience Naxi Traditions Together

Visit a family in Yuhu Village, try traditional Naxi clothing and learn how Dongba paper and characters are made.

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Lijiang Hotel → Lijiang Airport

Approx. 25–40 km / 0.5–1 hr

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Lijiang Hotel → Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Yuhu Village → Naxi Family Visit → Lijiang Hotel

Approx. 75–115 km / 2–3 hrs by road; cable-car and scenic-area transport time are additional

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Shaxi Hotel → Black Dragon Pool Park → Lijiang Ancient Town → Lijiang Hotel

Approx. 110–145 km / 2–3 hrs

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Dali Hotel → Shaxi Ancient Town → Tea Horse Road Heritage Museum → Historic Tea Horse Road Walk → Shaxi Hotel

Approx. 110–150 km / 2.5–3.5 hrs by road; the planned countryside walk is additional

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Dali Hotel → Xizhou Village → Zhoucheng Village → Bai Tie-Dye Workshop → Flower-Cake Farm → Dali Hotel

Approx. 60–110 km / 2–3.5 hrs

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Kunming Hotel → Kunming Railway Station → Bullet Train → Dali Railway Station → Erhai Lake East Bank → Dali Ancient Town → Dali Hotel

Approx. 90–160 km / 2.5–4.5 hrs by road; bullet-train time is additional

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Kunming Hotel → Naigu Stone Forest → Dianchi Lake → Kunming Old Street → Kunming Hotel

Approx. 190–240 km / 3.5–5 hrs

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Kunming Airport → Kunming Hotel

Approx. 15–40 km / 0.5–1.5 hrs

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7-Seater · 2–6 Guests · Exterior

7-Seater · 2–6 Guests · Interior

9-Seater · 2–8 Guests · Exterior

9-Seater · 2–8 Guests · Interior

Minibus · 10–29 Guests · Exterior

Minibus · 10–29 Guests · Interior

Coach · 20–60 Guests · Exterior

Coach · 20–60 Guests · Interior

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Kunming Selected Hotel

Standard Double Room

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Kunming Selected Hotel

Standard Double Room

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Dali Selected Hotel

Standard Double Room

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Dali Selected Hotel

Standard Double Room

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Shaxi Selected Hotel

Standard Double Room

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Lijiang Selected Hotel

Standard Double Room

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Lijiang Selected Hotel

Standard Double Room

The Cost Includes

• Private air-conditioned business vehicle with driver for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing

• English-speaking local guides for scheduled sightseeing and transfers

• Scheduled bullet-train journey from Kunming to Dali; ticket class to be confirmed in the final booking

• 7 nights of accommodation in the overnight locations specified in the confirmed itinerary

• Hotel breakfasts on Days 2–8 and lunches on Days 2–7

• Admission tickets and scheduled activities expressly listed in the final confirmed itinerary

• Scheduled visits to Naigu Stone Forest, Dianchi Lake and Kunming Old Street

• Scheduled Erhai Lake east-bank sightseeing and visit to Dali Ancient Town

• Scheduled visits to Xizhou and Zhoucheng Bai villages

• Scheduled Bai tie-dye workshop and flower-cake-making experience

• Scheduled visit to Shaxi Ancient Town and a Tea Horse Road heritage museum

• Scheduled countryside walk along the historic Tea Horse Road near Shaxi

• Scheduled visits to Black Dragon Pool Park and Lijiang Ancient Town

• Scheduled Jade Dragon Snow Mountain cable-car experience

• Scheduled visit to Yuhu Village and a local Naxi family

• Scheduled Naxi costume experience, Dongba paper-making and Dongba writing activities

• Kunming arrival pickup and Lijiang departure transfer

• Travel assistance and 24/7 helpline service as specified in the confirmed booking

The Cost Excludes

• International and domestic flights or train tickets to Kunming and onward from Lijiang

• China visa, if required

• Meals not expressly included in the confirmed meal plan, including Day 1 meals and dinners

• Additional snacks, food, tea and drinks purchased independently

• Optional Tiger Leaping Gorge excursion unless separately arranged and confirmed

• Extra cultural activities, workshops, attractions or performances beyond the confirmed itinerary

• Additional scenic-area transport or special cable-car services not covered by the confirmed tickets

• Optional purchases of tie-dye products, handicrafts, souvenirs or photography services

• Additional vehicle services or itinerary changes requested during the tour

• Personal purchases and other personal expenses

• Single Room Supplement or any additional room required by the family's confirmed room arrangement

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

Booking Notice

• The published reference price starts from US$1,329 per adult and US$999 per child aged 2–11, based on a private tour for a family of four with one child under 12. Final pricing depends on the children's ages, travel date, room arrangement, group size and selected hotels.

• The standard itinerary begins in Kunming and ends in Lijiang. Return transportation to Kunming is not included unless separately arranged.

• Day 3 includes a bullet train from Kunming to Dali. The public reference page does not specify its seat class; confirm the ticket class, train number, stations and boarding time before booking.

• Day 5 includes a stay in Shaxi. Day 6 travels by private vehicle from Shaxi to Lijiang; these are not two consecutive nights in Dali.

• The Bai tie-dye, flower-cake-making, Tea Horse Road museum visit and Naxi family activities depend on the confirmed local hosts and workshop arrangements.

• The approximately 2.5-mile walk near Shaxi can be adjusted according to the children's ages, walking ability and trail conditions.

• Day 7 includes a high-altitude cable-car excursion at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Confirm cable-car availability, the accessible viewing area and an appropriate mountain-visit plan for all family members before departure.

• Black-headed gulls at Dianchi Lake are seasonal; sightings cannot be guaranteed outside their wintering period. Follow local wildlife and feeding regulations.

• Tiger Leaping Gorge is an optional extension and is not included in the standard itinerary.

• Confirm the actual hotels, family room configuration, children's tickets, all activity inclusions and cancellation terms in the final written quotation.

Refund Policy

• Cancellation deadlines, applicable fees and refund eligibility are subject to the cancellation terms provided with the final confirmed booking.

• Any cancellation percentages and non-refundable reservations must be disclosed in writing before payment.

• Refunds for booked hotels, train tickets, attraction tickets and cultural workshops depend on their confirmed reservation terms.

• If the family requests an itinerary change or early departure, any additional charges and available refunds will be confirmed in writing.

• No separate cancellation percentage is guaranteed unless it is expressly included in the final booking agreement.

FAQ

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Which meals are included?

The reference itinerary lists breakfast and lunch on Days 2–7, plus breakfast on Day 8: 7 breakfasts and 6 lunches in total. Day 1 meals and dinners are not listed as included.

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Are Tiger Leaping Gorge and Blue Moon Valley included?

No. Tiger Leaping Gorge is described as an optional extension. Blue Moon Valley is not listed as a scheduled stop in this tour's published daily itinerary, so neither should be treated as a fixed inclusion without a revised booking.

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Is Jade Dragon Snow Mountain suitable for every child?

The scheduled Glacier Park excursion reaches a very high altitude. Suitability depends on each child's age and individual circumstances. Discuss the family's needs before booking and confirm whether a lower-altitude alternative is preferable.

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How far is the Tea Horse Road walk?

The planned walk near Shaxi is approximately 2.5 miles (4 km). A shorter or adjusted route can be discussed in advance if needed.

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What hands-on activities are planned for children?

The itinerary includes Bai tie-dye, flower-cake baking, a Naxi family visit, traditional clothing, Dongba paper-making and Dongba writing, subject to the confirmed local arrangements.

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Do we stay overnight in Shaxi?

Yes. Night 5 is in Shaxi. The family travels to Lijiang on Day 6.

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Is the Kunming–Dali bullet-train journey included?

The itinerary includes a scheduled bullet-train journey on Day 3. The public page does not state the ticket class, so the class and fare inclusion should be confirmed in the final written quotation.

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Is the published price per person or per family?

The reference price is per traveler: from US$1,329 per adult and US$999 per child aged 2–11. It is based on a family of four with one child under 12, not a total price for the entire family.

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Where does the tour start and end?

The tour begins with an arrival pickup in Kunming on Day 1 and ends with an airport transfer in Lijiang on Day 8.

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Can this family itinerary be customized?

Yes. This is a private tour. Your family's walking pace, accommodation, cultural activities and transport arrangements can be adjusted according to the children's ages and your travel preferences.

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