SCENIC YUNNAN PROVINCE - PRE

Arrive at Kunming and transfer to the 5* Crown Plaza Hotel for a 2-night stay on room and breakfast basis. Afternoon city tour to the Green Lake Park.

Full day visit to the incredible Stone Forest with its enormous limestone formations and known since the Ming Dynasty as the first wonder of the world. Lunch in local restaurant is included today.

Travel by Bullet train to Dali for a 2-night stay at the 5* One Resort, Dali on a room and breakfast basis. After an included lunch we visit Dali’s famous old town with its alleyways, bell tower and cobbled streets.

Full day visit (including lunch) to Xizhou to explore the market and local unique architecture. Also visit Three Pagodas in the Chongsheng Temple.

Travel to Lijiang for a 2-night stay at the 4* Jinfu Hotel (or similar) on a room and breakfast basis. After an included lunch, explore the UNESCO listed Lijiang old town in the afternoon, with its ancient houses and alleyways set behind the scenic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Lijiang is home to the Nazi minority people and today you will have the chance to understand their unique culture and traditions. We visit Yufeng Lamasery, Baisha Mural, Black Dragon Pool and the excellent Dongba Museum.

Transfer to Lijiang airport and fly to Jinghong, where we transfer to the Laos Mekong for your Pandaw cruise.