Yunnan Romantic Tour (7 Days)
Purity, Glamour, and Romance
- A romantic getaway to the enchanting Yunnan during its most beautiful season.
Spring season gives Yunnan Province irresistible charm and elegance. Kunming is known as the Spring City. Dali and Lijiang possess not only fascinating scenery but also famed for its exotic culture and outstanding lifestyle. The breathtaking Shangri La, some describe its beauty as existing only in a dream. This tour route is full of romance that lovers will just fall in love. - An eco tour shows you the simplicity of beauty.
When highland vegetations start budding and flowers are in bloom, the grasslands at the feet of snowy mountains are simply gorgeous. Far away from city buzz, you and your loved one will feel like reaching the end of the earth. This is where you feel you will never want to leave, and where people call it Shangri La. - An extraordinary culture immersion in a world of mystery and purity.
Yunnan province is the home of ethnic minority Chinese. These people live peacefully and proudly with the unique ways their ancestors lived, and visitors often find they are so envy about. This is not just a tour but a tour to a whole new world.
Trip Highlights
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- Tour Code: YNT-Romantic-N04
- Travel Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Starts/Ends: Kunming/Kunming
- Trip Type: Romantic Getaway, Eco Tours, Culture Tours, Photo Tours
- Activity Level: Moderate walking
- Note: Customizable to your specifications
Simple Itinerary
Kunming: visit Stone Forest
Unique Cultural Performance: Enjoy Yunnan Impression Show
Special Dinner: Western Dinner
Lijiang: visit Lijiang Ancient Town, Lion Hill, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Mural Paintings, Black Dragon Pool Park, Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture
Shangri-la: visit Shigu (Stone Drum), the First Bend of the Yangtze River, Iron Chain Bridge, Bita Lake, Shudu Lake, Gedan Songzanlin Monastery
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival / Kunming
Upon arriving in Kunming, the city of eternal spring, your guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax with your loved one, or step out onto the city for a romantic night on the town.
Day 2: Kunming (B, L, D)
Sites visited: Stone Forest
Special Dinner: Western Dinner
On this day you will visit Kunming's famous Stone Forest, a bizarre rock formation created over millennia by rain and weather. In the afternoon you will be free to check out all that Kunming has to offer. After a romantic dinner of western cuisine, you will enjoy a special Yunnan Impression Show in the evening.
－Stone Forest (Shilin): A 270-million-year-old limestone karst formation of tightly bundled gray rocky outcrops, this natural wonder is known as the "World Karst Landscape Museum". The Stone Forest's rock formations have been shaped into recognizable shapes such as sword, mushrooms, tower, pillar, and a castle by millennia of weathering.
-The Yunnan Impression Show was staged by Yang Li Ping, China's foremost female dancer. It has toured around China and across the globe. The emphasis of the show is not on lighting or stagecraft, but on the dancers. This incredible show never fails to amaze audiences.
Day 3: Kunming / Lijiang (B, L)
Sites visited: Ancient Town, Lion Hill
After breakfast in your hotel you will be escort to the airport for your flight to Lijiang. Upon arriving in Lijiang, your tour guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. After a short rest, you will be driven to the amazing Lijiang Ancient Town and the Lion Hill located inside the ancient town. It is a day you and your loved one will never forget.
－The Ancient Town: Also called the Dayan Town was built during the late Song Dynasty and the early Yuan Dynasty. With a history of more than 800 years, this ancient town consists of ancient buildings and willow lined streams that flow along the colorful cobbled streets. Lijiang is home to over 22 different ethnic minorities. They can be seen daily in their colorful traditional dress living and working as they have for centuries. Strolling through this ancient town with that special someone is an unforgettable experience.
－Lion Hill: The hill's name comes from is resemblance of a lion playing with a ball. The mountain is known for its ancient pines and cypress trees which were planted during the Ming Dynasty. The Tower of Eternity located on the hill's summit offers bird's eye views of the ancient town and the stunning Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance.
Day 4: Lijiang (B, L, D)
Sites visited: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Mural Paintings, Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture
In the morning you will be driven to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, followed by a visit to the ancient Baisha Mural Paintings, and then the Black Dragon Pool Park and Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture.
－The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: The mountain got its name because from a distance the mountain looks like a flying dragon made of jade. The mountain consists of 13 peaks and is 35 kilometers long from north to south. Its glacier is the closest oceanic glacier to the equator in the Northern Hemisphere. A cable car will take you to a viewing platform on the mountain which offers unbelievable views of the surrounding scenery.
－The Baisha Mural Paintings: Located in Baisha Township, the mural paintings consist of 53 groups of mural paintings in different temples. Painted from the early days of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), these mural paintings are unique because they combine different religious cultures such as Buddhism, Lamaism, Daoism and the Naxi Dongba religion. The paintings are famous for their beauty and the expressiveness of the subject matter.
－Black Dragon Pool Park: The park is a gorgeous place to spend some time with your loved one while surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere in the world. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain can be seen in the distance and on a clear day its reflection can be seen in the Dragon Pool's calm waters. The pool is the water source for the Lijiang Ancient Town's water system.
－Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture: Located inside the Black Dragon Pool Park, the museum has comprehensive exhibitions on Naxi culture, traditional dress, Dongba script, and information on the Lijiang Ancient Town.
Day 5: Lijiang / Shangri-la (B, L)
Sites visited: Shigu (Stone Drum) Town, First Bend of the Yangtze River
In the morning you and your loved one will be driven to the town of Shigu (Stone Drum) to view the unforgettable First Bend of the Yangtze River and the Iron Chain Bridge. After, you will visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world. In the late afternoon, you will be driven to Shangri-La (2 to 3 hours drive) for your romantic visit to this earthly paradise.
－Shigu (Stone Drum) Town: Perched on top of a green hill and overlooking the First Bend of the Yangtze River, Shigu Town has been witness to many historical events due to its strategic location. It is a natural ferry and a fortress which has been fought over for thousands of years.
－First Bend of the Yangtze River: Formed by the Yangtze River rushing down from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the First Bend of the Yangtze River is a sharp 45 degree turn located at Shigu (Stone Drum) Town before the river continues running northeast.
－Tiger Leaping Gorge: Located near Lijiang City between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Haba Mountain, the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge is the world's deepest river canyon. The 15 kilometer (9.3 miles) long gorge was formed by the Yangtze River crashing through the area, which has some of the roughest and most spectacular white water rapids in the world.
Day 6: Shangri-la (B, L)
Sites visited: Bita Lake, Shudu Lake, Gedan Songzanlin Monastery
This day will be a wonderfully romantic one. You and your special someone will begin the day's sites by first taking a stroll along the banks of the Bitahai and Shudu Lakes. You will then be taken to visit the Gedan Songzanlin Monastery. In the evening you will visit a Tibetan family in their home and be introduced to their famous hospitality.
－Bita Lake: Located 35km away from Shangri-la County, the lake's name means the place where rabbits become felt. This gorgeous lake is the perfect place for a romantic stroll. The lake’s crystal clear water is surrounded by picturesque mountains. To keep the area pristine, you need to walk or ride a horse the final 7 kilometers to get to the lake.
－Shudu Lake: The lake is known for its clear water, and its peaceful, natural environment.
－Gedan Songzanlin Monastery(Guihua Monastery): Founded in 1679 AD, the monastery has been rebuilt many times over the centuries. It is the biggest and the most important monastery of Tibetan Buddhism in Yunnan Province. The architectural style of the building is a faithful imitation of the Potala Palace in Tibet's Lhasa City and has been nicknamed the Small Potala Palace.
Day 7: Shangri-la / Kunming (B)
On this day you will be free until your tour guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Kunming.
Price & Included Features
- Accommodations: 6 nights at 4-star hotels.
- Meals: 13 quality meals (6 full breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 2 dinners) including a Western Dinner. The meals included each day are shown in the Day-by-Day Itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- Unique cultural performances: Yunnan Impression Show (Kunming)
- Transfer: Fares of domestic flights. Round-trip transfers between air ports, hotels, and scenic spots in each destination by air-conditioned vehicles with experienced licensed drivers. Luggage transfers between air ports and hotels.
- Tour guide: A local English-speaking tour guide in each destination
- Entrance fees: To all scenic spots listed in the itinerary
- Taxes: Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers
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Accommodation
The King World Hotel is located near the Kunming railway station and is a quality option in Kunming. The hotel is a member of the "China Famous Hotel Corporation". The hotel boasts 584 rooms and suites, all bright, spacious and well-equipped for both tourists and business travelers.
It also features a multi-functional hall that can seat up to 800 people with high quality A.V. facilities. The hotel also arranges for tours to explore Kunming and the surrounding areas.
Lijiang Wangfu Hotel is a charming and unique four star hotel in Lijiang.The hotel has 2 floors and 92 guest rooms. Complete with small courtyards, gates, and waterside pavilions, the peaceful surroundings resemble a traditional Chineselandscape painting.
Shangri-la - Gyalthang Dzong Hotel 
In a picturesque landscape, this boutique hotel offers very comfortable rooms and suites decorated in an ethnic and elegant style. The hotel is housed in a Tibetan lamasery style building located in the south-eastern end of the Tibetan Plateau.
At Gyalthang Dzong Hotel in Yunnan, you will discover your own Shangri-La. a distant and secluded hideaway of great beauty and peacefulness. A remote paradise on earth where harmony reigns, where the gods walk among the people, and where man and nature embrace. All 47 guestrooms feature traditional Tibetan decor, coffeemakers, and mountain and valley or hillside views.
Providing comfortable guestrooms, the hotel is conveniently situated close to the 1,500 square meter Salt-Lake Park. The Salt Lake Hotel is located near scenic Salt Lake Park, which is famous for its unique and beautiful landscape, and was awarded an important scenic spot by the Qinghai People's Government in the early 1980s. For recreation, guests can take the Chaka Salt Lake tour or take a train to see the scenery. Guests can also get on the ship and operate the mechanized excavator and scoop the salt in the manual collection area. The four-star hotel is an ideal destination for guests who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Salt Lake.
