Complete 7-Day Tour Guide for Kunming and Surroundings

Here comes the treasure route for a 7-day tour around Kunming! Worry-free pick-up and drop-off service, from the lively atmosphere of the Chuxiong Long Street Banquet, to aerial vlog shots by Erhai Lake, to a feast of Bai sour and spicy fish and Naxi traditional hot pot, plus intangible cultural heritage jump dishes, Xizhou horse carts, and the golden flower dance… This guide will take you to explore the colorful Yunnan!

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🏃Route Overview:
This itinerary is quite packed, allowing you to visit many attractions within a limited time~
D1: Arrive at Kunming Changshui Airport✈️, then wait for the guide to pick you up and take you to the hotel. After check-in, enjoy free activities!
D2: Stone Forest Scenic Area — Little Stone Forest Scenic Area — Ashima, explore the karst wonders and feel the romance in Yi legends.
D3: Ideal Garden — Xizhou (experience Xizhou horse cart) — Xizhou wheat fields — Erhai Ecological Corridor (Erhai travel photography * aerial vlog) — Nanzhao Xicheng — Taihe City Ruins, stroll through flower seas, check in at Xizhou Ancient Town, cycle along the Erhai corridor, and experience the poetry and romance of Dali.
D4: Dali Ancient City — Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Glacier Park Cableway) — "Impression Lijiang" show (experience the Tea Horse Epic) — Lijiang Ancient Town (dance with the golden flowers and enjoy Bai culture) — Lijiang Dongba Culture Museum, climb the snow mountain, watch the Impression Lijiang show, visit Lijiang Ancient Town, and experience Naxi customs.
D5: Shuhe Ancient Town — Blue Moon Valley (Naxi traditional hot pot, warming snow mountain meal), stroll through Shuhe, explore Blue Moon Valley, taste Naxi cuisine, and enjoy peaceful moments under the snow mountain.
D6-7: Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La section) — Yi Village (Chuxiong Long Street Banquet, Yi local atmosphere) — Pudacuo National Park — Dukezong Ancient Town — Guishan Park — Shangri-La Tibetan Culture Museum — Napa Lake (Yila Grassland) (Nanjian jump dishes, intangible cultural heritage food show + three optional intangible cultural heritage items), cross Tiger Leaping Gorge, experience the Yi Long Street Banquet, explore the secret of Pudacuo, stroll through Dukezong Ancient Town, feel the charm of Tibetan culture, and end this colorful journey on the Napa Lake grassland.

🌦️Pre-trip Essentials:
👕Clothing: October in Kunming has large temperature differences between day and night, bring a light jacket + long-sleeve T-shirts, and a windproof scarf for Dianchi Lake.
🧢Accessories: Strong UV rays on the plateau, wide-brim hat + sunglasses are a must, wear non-slip sports shoes for hiking in the Stone Forest.
💊Medicines: Prepare Rhodiola for altitude sickness, stomach medicine for rice noodle snacks, mosquito repellent for West Hill insects.
📄Documents: Carry your ID card, student/senior cards for scenic discounts, keep electronic copies on your phone to avoid loss.
📸Electronics: Camera for Dianchi Lake seagulls (winter time), power bank + waterproof bag, rent a guide device at ethnic villages.
🧴Skincare: SPF50+ sunscreen to reapply every 2 hours, moisturizing masks for dryness, lip balm to prevent chapping.
🎒Others: Foldable umbrella for sudden rain, light backpack for Cuihu Park, cash for small change on old-style buses.

A wonderful journey starts now, click the card below to book with ease~