Private 7-Day Cultural Tour from Kunming to Dali and Lijiang

Have a relaxing walk on the Old Street to learn the history of Kunming. And taste the local snacks, such as rice noodle salad, deep-fried mushrooms, big sweet dumplings, and milk tea.

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Skip the touristy spots loved by Chinese people. Visit a less crowded area — the Naigu Stone Forest. You will feel that you are walking in a national geological park, but not a tourist attraction. Play at science fiction or "name the rock" with your children in this amazing landscape.

Drive to Dianchi Lake after lunch, feeding the birds and taking great pictures that resemble posters.

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Drive along the east bank of the Erhai Lake to see the Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake from another angle. Along the way, you can stop at several Villages for the great views.

Walk through Dali Ancient City and admire its well-preserved traditional architecture, cobbled streets, ornate gates, and ancient city walls.

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Visit Xizhou and Zhoucheng Village in the morning, to catch the daily life of Bai people at the market. Discover the beauties created by Bai people in their architecture, traditional dress, and a family tie-dyeing workshop.

Visit a small and pretty cafe with lovely views of the wheat fields in Xizhou Village. Enjoy the breeze and beautiful countryside scenery.

Have a baking class in a flower farm. Learn to make the famous Yunnan snack — flower cakes. Enjoy the cake you have made with a cup of flower tea and play on a swing in the garden, while facing the great Cangshan ('Deep Green Mountains').

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Drive to Shaxi ancient town. Explore the historic town nestled amidst Dali and Lijiang, once a significant point along the Tea-Horse Road. Discover landmarks such as Xingjiao Temple, Square Street, the ancient stage, and the Yujing bridge.

Immerse yourself in the tales of horse caravans at a private museum dedicated to artifacts from the Tea Horse Road trade.

Take a leisurely stroll down the ancient Tea Horse Road from Shaxi to a neighboring village spanning 2.5 miles.

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Head to the Black Dragon Pool Park to enjoy the serene atmosphere and capture beautiful photos of the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background.

End at the Lijiang ancient town, stroll through the cobblestone streets, admire the traditional Naxi architecture, and visit local shops and cafes.

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Take a cable car up the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for breathtaking views. The cable car will reach Shanzidou Peak, the main peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you will ascend 1,100 m (3,600 ft) to Glacier Park at an altitude of 4,680 m (15,350 ft).