Yunnan Explorer - 8 days

Yunnan Explorer - 8 days

Yunnan at dawn will reveal to you the beauty of Shangri-La.

On our 8-day Yunnan Explorer we take you beyond the main towns to remote villages, including one that is home to a Tibetan community in Zhongdian. We begin our journey in Kunming then fly to the ancient lakeside town of Dali. A spectacular drive takes you to magical Lijiang and Zhongdian, known as ‘Shangri La’.

Trip grading: MODERATE Suitable for travellers with an average level of fitness and independent mobility. Prepare for some long road journeys and high altitude in Zhongdian.

What’s included: 7 nights hotel accommodation, flights as specified, all road transport by air-conditioned vehicles, all sightseeing as specified, entrance fees, Western tour leader based on a minimum of 7 travellers and local English-speaking guide throughout, arrival and departure transfers, and breakfast daily.

Special touches:
• Go beyond the towns of Lijiang and Dali to highly authentic surrounding villages, mountains and monasteries that are less frequented by tourists
• Visit the fascinating town of Zhongdian with its large Tibetan community

Tour Leader: Travel Indochina tour leader based on a minimum of 7 people.

Maximum group size: 18

Ask our Travellers: "We added your 'Yunnan Explorer' onto another trip of ours that brought us to China - can I just say that the differences between you and your 'competition' are astounding? From the hotels we stayed at to the calibre and professionalism of our leader and local guide, we were impressed every step of the way and wish we had done our entire trip with Travel Indochina."  Z. Templeton - UK

Tips for your Holiday: In Lijiang you can stop at one of the canal-side local cafés to try a ‘Naxi Sandwich’  – a regional specialty.

Responsible Travel: In Zhongdian your visit with a local Tibetan family allows first-hand insight into the daily life and issues faced by the people who call these picturesque villages home.

Did you know: Travel Indochina can organise your flights and any additional accommodation. Call us on 0800 750 507 to speak to one of our experts or click here to request a quote.