7-Day Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La Tour

A Feast of Landscapes and Ethnic Minority Culture

This is a tour for people who would like to skip the big city (Kunming), and visit the most-recommended destinations in Yunnan at a comfortable pace. Not only enjoy awesome plateau scenery, but also discover the colorful cultures that Chinese minority people have created, and have some exclusive experiences that will help you get to know the real Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La.

Tour \’Wow\’ Points

Dive into the Daily Life of Bai People

Walk into a traditional Bai village virtually untouched by tourism. See the villagers shopping in the market and chatting in front of the temple. Experience their traditional tie-dyeing and enjoy home cuisine in a Bai family\’s courtyard. Discover the beauty they create in their daily life.

Soar on the Wind of the Erhai Lake

Have a bike ride alongside Erhai Lake. Feel the wind, enjoy the flowery meadows and rice fields, and see the clouds floating above the majestic Cangshan mountians.

Listen to a Naxi Shaman\’s Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Stories

Pilgrimage to the holy Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and stop at a quite Naxi village to visit a Shaman\’s home. Learn some mysterious Naxi characters, and enjoy a piece of Naxi music. Be impressed by the Naxi people\’s passion for their lifestyle, homeland, and love.

Visit a Nonpublic Dormitory of Songzanlin Monastery

Discover the beating heart of local Tibetan belief. Talk with a local Tibetan lama in his dormitory\’s study room, which is not normally open to tourists. If you are lucky, you might meet a living Buddha!