Couples Must-Check-In Luxury Trip

Yunnan 3 Days 2 Nights Luxury Romantic Itinerary for Couples (Budget 8000 RMB)
Destinations: Dali + Lijiang | Theme: Light Luxury Vacation + Private Experience
Suitable for: Couples seeking high-quality accommodation, niche activities, and a sense of ceremony

📅 Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Private Erhai Lake Tour in Dali → High-end Seaview Afternoon Tea → Shuanglang Sunset Dinner
Day 2: Niche Deep Tour in Xizhou → Banyan Tree Lijiang / Anyu Hotel → Snow Mountain View Dinner
Day 3: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain VIP Experience → Return Trip

💰 Budget Allocation (Total approx. 8000 RMB)

Item
Cost (2 people)
Notes

Airfare/High-speed Train
3000-4000
Preferred direct flight/business class (e.g., Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou/Shenzhen → Lijiang)

Accommodation (2 nights)
2500-3500
High-end Erhai homestay + Banyan Tree Lijiang / Anyu

Meals
1200-1500
Michelin/Black Pearl + Private Kitchen

Transportation/Car Rental
800-1000
Private car throughout / rental (Tesla / SUV)

Tickets/VIP Experience
800-1000
Snow Mountain VIP access, private boat, etc.

Others (Surprises)
500-1000
Travel photography, flower arrangements, SPA

🌊 Day 1: Dali · Private Romantic Day at Erhai Lake
Morning

Private car airport pickup: Lijiang/Dali Airport → Hotel (arranged in advance for a comfortable experience).
Check-in at high-end Erhai homestay: Recommended "Mingyue Songjian," "Liuyue·Wusuo," or "Muxi Dali," with private terrace + floating breakfast (1200-1800 RMB/night).

Afternoon

Private boat tour on Erhai Lake: Charter a small yacht (about 600 RMB/2 hours), avoid tourists, and enjoy the scenery of Cangshan and Erhai Lake exclusively.
Seaview afternoon tea: Terrace seats at "Fushi Forten" or "Muxi Dali," champagne + desserts (200 RMB per person).

Evening

Shuanglang sunset dinner: Reserve "Hushan Yunyin" garden restaurant, seaside seats + customized couple menu (300 RMB per person).

Night

Starry sky bubble house: Some homestays offer transparent bubble houses to lie down and watch the stars (advance booking required).

🏯 Day 2: Deep Tour in Xizhou + Luxury Stay in Lijiang
Morning

Niche experiences in Xizhou:

Tie-dye workshop VIP class: Private guidance to make couple scarves (300 RMB/2 people).
Rice field café: "Zhou Coffee" or "Pessoa Countryside Café," perfect for Instagram photos.
Yan Family Old House private banquet: Book Bai ethnic traditional family feast (200 RMB per person).

Afternoon

Private car to Lijiang (2 hours, about 400 RMB for charter), check in at Banyan Tree / Anyu Hotel (2000-3000 RMB/night, including snow mountain view + afternoon tea).

Evening

Snow mountain view dinner:

Jinmao Puxiu Snow Mountain Hotel: Yak hotpot + stargazing (reservation required, 500 RMB per person).
Or Lijiang Anyu Hotel: Customized candlelight dinner (including red wine, 300 RMB per person).

⛰️ Day 3: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain VIP Experience
Morning

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain VIP access:

Skip the line + private guide (about 800 RMB/2 people), includes oxygen tanks, cold-proof clothing, and private transfer to Blue Moon Valley.
Take the Glacier Park cable car directly to 4506 meters, challenge the 4680-meter check-in point.

Noon

Picnic at the foot of the snow mountain: Hotel prepares a delicate meal basket to enjoy on the lawn beside Blue Moon Valley (about 300 RMB).

Afternoon

Banyan Tree SPA: 60-minute couple essential oil massage (about 600 RMB), relax body and mind.
Return trip: Private car to airport, ending a perfect journey.

💎 Luxury Upgrade Options (Add if budget allows)

Travel photography service: Professional photographer for a full day (about 1000 RMB), Erhai + Snow Mountain photoshoot.
Helicopter experience: Dali → Lijiang aerial sightseeing (about 3000 RMB/15 minutes).
Customized surprises: Homestay petal bath, proposal setup (about 500-1000 RMB).

✨ Highlights
✅ Private car/charter throughout, no waiting for transport
✅ High-end homestays + Banyan Tree, ultimate accommodation experience
✅ Private boat + VIP snow mountain access, avoid crowds
✅ Michelin-level dining, a feast for taste and sight

📌 Helpful Tips

Book accommodation 1 month in advance; high-end Erhai homestays are very popular in peak season!
Dressing advice: Ladies bring long dresses (red/white for photos), gentlemen can prepare casual suits.
Altitude sickness: Avoid alcohol 1 day before snow mountain activities, bring chocolate for energy.

This itinerary is perfect for anniversaries, proposals, honeymoons—spend wisely to create unforgettable memories! For more extreme experiences (such as private jets, customized routes), the budget can be adjusted to 15,000+ RMB.