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Why Travel with Discover Beijing Tours
Unique Experiences
Enjoy a premium trip that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions.Well-Selected Local Guides
Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive — your personal local guides will share interesting stories, insider information, and even create unexpected highlights!Your Booking is Risk-Free
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5-Day Private Yunnan Discovery from Beijing: Kunming, Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang
Embark on a 5-day Yunnan adventure from Beijing to Kunming, Dali and Lijiang: marvel at the Stone Forest’s karst wonders, explore Dali’s ancient towns and Erhai Lake, and chase the snow-capped peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Immerse yourself in Bai and Naxi ethnic cultures, enjoy private transfers and daily meals, and discover the best of Yunnan’s natural and cultural treasures.
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Itinerary Quick Look
Day 1: Beijing → Kunming – Stone Forest & City Highlights (Lunch Included)
Morning: Beijing Hotel Pick-Up & Flight to Kunming
Your driver will greet you at your Beijing hotel lobby with a personalized name sign. You’ll be transferred to the airport for a 4-hour flight to Kunming, the “City of Eternal Spring”.
Afternoon: Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park Exploration
Upon arrival, your local tour guide will be waiting at the arrival hall exit. Hop on your private vehicle for a 1.5-hour drive to Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park.
This spectacular limestone landscape, hailed as the “First Wonder of the World” since the Ming Dynasty, formed 270 million years ago when the area shifted from a vast sea to land and was carved by centuries of natural erosion. Follow your guide to wander the Big and Small Stone Forest Areas. Let your imagination run wild as you spot rock formations shaped like animals and figures. Your guide will share legendary stories and point out the best photo spots during your 2–3 hour visit.
Late Afternoon: Optional City Highlights
Option 1: Kunming Flowers and Birds Market
Enjoy a local lunch first, then head to the vibrant Flowers and Birds Market. Stroll past stalls bursting with fresh blooms, listen to the chirp of exotic birds, and browse tropical fish tanks. Hunt for souvenirs like antiques, jade jewelry, ink stones, and marble crafts—your guide will share handy bargaining tips to help you score great deals.
Option 2: Cuihu Park
Swap the market for Cuihu Park, a serene urban oasis with lotus ponds and winding paths. Watch locals in ethnic costumes dance, play instruments, and chat over tea. Admire tulips in spring, lotus flowers in summer, or black-headed gulls frolicking in winter.
Evening: Hotel Drop-Off in Kunming
After your exploration, your driver will take you back to your pre-booked Kunming hotel. Settle in and savor the mild spring-like weather of this charming city.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Lunch included
Day 2: Kunming → Dali – Three Pagodas, Ancient Town & Erhai Lake (Breakfast + Lunch Included)
Morning: Kunming Train Station Transfer & Bullet Train to Dali
Your driver will pick you up from your Kunming hotel and transfer you to Nanyao Railway Station. Board a 2-hour bullet train to Dali, a historic city nestled between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake.
Upon arrival at Dali Railway Station, your guide will greet you and take you straight to your first stop.
Mid-Morning: Chongsheng Three Pagodas Visit
Explore the iconic Chongsheng Three Pagodas, an 1,800-year-old national treasure that records the spread of Buddhism in southwest China.
Standing at the east foot of Cangshan Mountain and facing Erhai Lake, the ancient pagodas exude timeless grandeur. Stroll through the temple courtyards with your guide. Learn about the site’s religious significance, art, and history as you admire the well-preserved thousand-year-old main pagoda.
Lunch: Dali Local Flavor Break
Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring Dali specialties like rice noodles and grilled fish, recharging for the afternoon’s adventures.
Afternoon: Dali Ancient Town Stroll
Wander through Dali Ancient Town, a former gateway to the Southwest Silk Road that once served as a government seat and military barracks for Yunnan Province.
Walk along cobblestone streets lined with traditional Bai ethnic minority houses. Browse local handicraft shops, sample sweet rice cakes, and soak in the town’s laid-back, historic vibe.
Afternoon: Erhai Lake Cruise & Jinsuo Island Exploration
Head to Erhai Lake, China’s largest highland freshwater lake named for its ear-like shape. Board a cruise to explore the lake’s turquoise waters.
Disembark at Jinsuo Island (Golden Shuttle Island). Visit a nearby Bai minority fishing village. Learn about the local lifestyle and culture from your guide as you take in the lake’s stunning scenery.
Late Afternoon: Optional Xizhou Town Visit
If time permits, visit Xizhou Town, a major Bai ethnic residential district and birthplace of Dali culture. Wander its traditional alleyways, admire Bai-style architecture, and listen to your guide share stories about the local people.
Evening: Hotel Drop-Off in Dali
Your driver will transfer you to your pre-booked Dali hotel, wrapping up a day of history and natural beauty.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch included
Day 3: Dali → Shaxi → Baisha → Lijiang – Ancient Towns & Naxi Culture (Breakfast + Lunch Included)
Morning: Dali Hotel Pick-Up & Drive to Shaxi Ancient Town
Meet your private guide at your Dali hotel lobby. Embark on a 2-hour scenic drive to Shaxi Ancient Town, a hidden gem in Yunnan’s mountains.
Sit back and enjoy the views of rolling hills and rural villages along the way.
Mid-Morning: Shaxi Ancient Town Exploration
Upon arrival, wander the well-preserved Sifang Street at the heart of the town. If you visit on Friday, join the lively local trading fair where mountain villagers bring goods to sell on horseback.
Next, visit Xingjiao Temple, a Ming Dynasty Buddhist Tantra temple and the largest of its kind in China. Marvel at its well-preserved murals, which blend Central Plains painting styles with local ethnic characteristics and are treasured by the Bai people. Your guide will share insights into Chinese Buddhism as you explore the temple and the nearby Ancient Opera Stage and Yuxi Bridge.
Lunch: Local Mountain Cuisine Break
Enjoy a hearty lunch of regional dishes, fueling up for the next leg of your journey.
Afternoon: Drive to Baisha Ancient Town & Cultural Tour
Travel to Baisha Ancient Town, located at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and once the political, economic, and cultural center of Lijiang before the Ming Dynasty.
This Naxi settlement was the birthplace of the local Mu Family Governors, with construction dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Stroll the quiet streets with your guide. Learn about Naxi culture, language, and traditions. Admire the Baisha Murals—a fusion of art by Han, Tibetan, and Naxi painters that symbolize Naxi cultural heritage. Visit Dabaoji Palace and Fuguo Temple to delve deeper into Tibetan Buddhism and Naxi customs.
Late Afternoon: Drive to Lijiang & Hotel Drop-Off
Continue on a 2-hour drive to Lijiang. Upon arrival, your driver will take you to your pre-booked Lijiang hotel. Rest up for tomorrow’s adventure to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch included
Day 4: Lijiang – Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Baisha Village (Breakfast + Lunch Included)
Morning: Lijiang Hotel Pick-Up & Drive to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Meet your guide at your Lijiang hotel for a 1-hour drive to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere.
Composed of 13 peaks, the snow-capped mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds—hence its name. Your guide will share legendary stories and key facts about the mountain on the way.
Mid-Morning: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Exploration
Upon arrival, take a cable car to the 4506-meter viewing point. Marvel at the breathtaking glacier and mountain views stretching out before you. For the adventurous, hike up the wooden stairs to reach the 4680-meter peak (weather permitting).
When you’re ready to descend, take the cable car back down and head to lunch.
Lunch: Mountain-Side Local Meal
Enjoy a warm, satisfying lunch to refuel after your mountain adventure.
Afternoon: Lijiang Impressions Show
Experience the spectacular Lijiang Impressions Show, a daytime performance set against the backdrop of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Featuring over 100 horses and 500 non-professional peasant actors from 16 local villages and 10+ ethnic minorities, the show uses authentic movements and songs to showcase Yunnan’s diverse culture, history, and customs. Choose your preferred ticket type when booking.
Late Afternoon: Baisha Village Revisit & Cultural Deep Dive
Return to Baisha Ancient Town for a more in-depth exploration. Wander the quiet lanes to witness the authentic daily life of the Naxi people.
Admire the Baisha Murals again, with your guide pointing out more details about the cross-ethnic artistic fusion. Visit Dabaoji Palace and Fuguo Temple to learn even more about Tibetan Buddhism and Naxi traditions.
Evening: Hotel Drop-Off in Lijiang
Your driver will transfer you back to your Lijiang hotel, ending a day of natural wonders and cultural immersion.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch included
Day 5: Lijiang City Highlights – Ancient Town, Mufu Palace & Black Dragon Pond (Breakfast + Lunch Included)
Morning: Lijiang Hotel Pick-Up & Old Town Exploration
Meet your guide at your hotel and head to Lijiang Old Town, a well-preserved ethnic minority city with over 800 years of history, first built in the late Song Dynasty.
The town’s unique architecture blends the best of Han, Bai, and Tibetan styles, shaped by centuries of multi-ethnic cultural exchange. Stroll the winding cobblestone streets, cross small bridges over flowing streams, and soak in the town’s magical atmosphere.
Mid-Morning: Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture Visit
Stop at the Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture to learn about the Naxi people’s fascinating pictographic language and animist Dongba religion.
Explore the museum’s exhibits to gain a deeper understanding of Naxi culture and art, with your guide explaining key artifacts and traditions.
Mid-Morning: Mufu Palace Tour
Next, visit Mufu Palace, the former residence of the Mu Family—rulers of the Naxi people from the Yuan to Qing dynasties (470 years, 22 generations).
The palace combines Ming Dynasty central Chinese architectural styles with Tang and Song Dynasty elements, plus distinctive Bai and Naxi minority details. It’s also a hidden botanical gem with ancient trees and rare plants, and its garden blends imperial and Suzhou-style designs. Your guide will share stories of the Mu Family’s history as you explore.
Lunch: Lijiang Local Cuisine Break
Enjoy a final Yunnan-style lunch, savoring dishes like Naxi-style fried chicken and bean jelly before your afternoon explorations.
Afternoon: Black Dragon Pond Park Visit
Explore Black Dragon Pond Park, a serene garden with ancient monuments including Longshen Temple, Deyue Pavilion, Suocui Bridge, and Hanyue Stage.
Capture stunning photos of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reflected in the park’s calm waters—a classic Lijiang postcard view.
Late Afternoon: Tour Conclusion Options
Option 1: Return to Beijing
If you’re heading back to Beijing, your driver will transfer you directly to Lijiang Airport (no time for additional activities after the park visit).
Option 2: Extend Lijiang Exploration
If you’re ending your tour in Lijiang, continue to Lion Hill Park. The mountain looks like a sleeping lion from afar, offering panoramic views of the area.
Climb to the top and visit Wangu Pavilion, a five-story all-wooden building known as China’s No.1 domed structure. Snap photos of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang Old Town, and Naxi villages spread out below. Then, explore Wenchang Palace—built in 1725, it once hosted exams and folk lectures during the Qing Dynasty. Finish your tour at Twin-Stone Garden, home to a large waterwheel and bas-reliefs honoring Naxi civilization.
Evening: Final Hotel Drop-Off in Lijiang
Your driver will transfer you back to your Lijiang hotel, wrapping up your unforgettable 5-day Yunnan adventure.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch included
Tour without hotel-End Lijiang
Tour without hotel-End Lijiang| Group Size | Adult(Age:11-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-10) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 1 Person |
$2,449.00
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$839.00 | $295.00 |
| 2 Adults | $1,669.00 | / | / |
| 3 Adults | $1,516.00 | / | / |
| 4 Adults | $1,362.00 | / | / |
| 5 Adults | $1,362.00 | / | / |
| 6 Adults | $1,310.00 | / | / |
| 7 Adults | $1,280.00 | / | / |
| 8 Adults | $1,249.00 | / | / |
| 9 Adults | $1,238.00 | / | / |
| 10 Adults | $1,238.00 | / | / |
Tour with Hotel-Ends Lijiang
| Group Size | Adult(Age:11-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-10) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 1 Person |
$2,787.00 |
|
$932.00 | $294.00 |
| 2 Adults | $1,844.00 | / | / |
| 3 Adults | $1,741.00 | / | / |
| 4 Adults | $1,536.00 | / | / |
| 5 Adults | $1,536.00 | / | / |
| 6 Adults | $1,485.00 | / | / |
| 7 Adults | $1,454.00 | / | / |
| 8 Adults | $1,434.00 | / | / |
| 9 Adults | $1,412.00 | / | / |
| 10 Adults | $1,412.00 | / | / |
Tour with Hotel-End Beijing
| Group Size | Adult(Age:11-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-10) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 1 Person |
$3,136.00
|
$1,032.00 | $437.00 |
| 2 Adults | $2,007.00 | / | / |
| 3 Adults | $1,967.00 | / | / |
| 4 Adults | $1,710.00 | / | / |
| 5 Adults | $1,710.00 | / | / |
| 6 Adults | $1,659.00 | / | / |
| 7 Adults | $1,659.00 | / | / |
| 8 Adults | $1,608.00 | / | / |
| 9 Adults | $1,587.00 | / | / |
| 10 Adults | $1,587.00 | / | / |
Tour without Hotel-End Beijing
| Group Size | Adult(Age:11-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-10) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 1 Person |
$2,900.00
|
$1,116.00 | $439.00 |
| 2 Adults | $2,110.00 | / | / |
| 3 Adults | $1,957.00 | / | / |
| 4 Adults | $1,793.00 | / | / |
| 5 Adults | $1,793.00 | / | / |
| 6 Adults | $1,740.00 | / | / |
| 7 Adults | $1,710.00 | / | / |
| 8 Adults | $1,690.00 | / | / |
| 9 Adults | $1,669.00 | / | / |
| 10 Adults | $1,669.00 | / | / |
Discount available at low season, please send inquiries!
Free cancellation
Free cancellationCancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
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DepartureBeijing
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Departure Time5:00am 5:30am
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IncludedCable car round trip to Glacier ParkMiddle seats ticket for Lijiang ShowBattery bus at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Stone ForestEntrance feePrivate guidePrivate air-conditioned comfortable carLunch (5)Breakfast (4)
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Not IncludedSingle supplement charge of accommodationAccommodation if you choose the option to have tour onlyGratuities
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