Exploring the Secret Three Rivers of Yunnan with Kids! Unlock the Hidden Beauty of the Dêgōng Highway in 7 Days

Want to take your kids on a different kind of trip? Popular spots in Yunnan are too crowded, so why not try the 【Secret Three Rivers】family route! In 7 days, travel with your kids along the Dêgōng Highway, see canyons, encounter snowy mountains, visit ancient villages—get close to nature and experience culture. The family time is fulfilling and healing, and the kids keep saying, "I want to go again" after returning~

👉🏻 This family route really understands parents! The pace is slow, there are many activities, and kids gain knowledge through travel, which is much more meaningful than just checking off tourist spots!

✅ Exclusive 7-day family itinerary (fun and not tiring for kids)
🏃 Super smooth route: Dulong River → Nujiang Grand Canyon → Bingzhongluo → Laomudeng → Dêgōng Highway → Meili Snow Mountain → Shangri-La → Baishuitai → Tiger Leaping Gorge
Each stop is not too far apart, so kids can rest or enjoy the scenery through the window during car rides, avoiding long hours in the car and making it easier for parents~

✅ Awesome family interactive activities (fun for the whole family)
😎 Fourfold high mountain canyon experience, letting kids feel the magic of nature
📍 Cross the beautiful Nujiang Grand Canyon road: stop the car and walk with kids to the riverbank, touch the water, feel its coolness, and tell them how the canyon was formed—kids will be full of curiosity
📍 Check in at Bingzhongluo: find a small teahouse in the village, order local tea, watch villagers feed chickens and grow vegetables, experience slow life, and let kids play with local children
📍 Visit the Dulong River tattooed women: tell kids in advance to greet politely; grandmothers will smile and chat with them and show Dulong ethnic handicrafts, letting kids experience ethnic culture up close
📍 Cross the Dêgōng Highway: stop whenever you see beautiful scenery, take photos with kids, for example, when seeing snowy mountains, do a peace sign photo with kids to capture the beautiful moment
📍 Soak in the Lisu ethnic natural hot springs: prepare kids’ swimsuits, the water temperature is just right, soak together, tell stories to kids—warm and relaxing
📍 Hike the Ancient Tea Horse Road: prepare a small backpack for kids with snacks and water, let them carry it themselves to cultivate independence, teach them to identify plants along the way to increase knowledge

✅ Clear daily itinerary (no confusion for families)
D1: Arrive from various places → gather in Dali: after arrival, take kids to stroll around Dali Old Town, buy some small toys, stay overnight in Dali so kids can rest well
D2: Nujiang Grand Canyon → Zaotanghui → Tiger Leaping → Flying Rock → Zhiziluo → Laomudeng: in the morning, watch the rushing water at Tiger Leaping Gorge, tell kids the legend of "Tiger Leaping Gorge," in the afternoon visit Zhiziluo to see old buildings, and listen to local songs in Laomudeng at night
D3: Stone Moon → Along the Dulong River scenery → Longyuan Village → Search for Dulong tattooed women: in the morning see the "Stone Moon," tell kids it’s a natural wonder, in the afternoon visit Longyuan Village, chat with tattooed grandmothers, and kids can learn simple Dulong language
D4: Pukawang scenery → Nujiang U-shaped bend → Peach Blossom Island → Hike Ancient Tea Horse Road → Wuli Village: play with kids in Pukawang water, take photos of the Nujiang U-shaped bend to show kids the "U" shape, hike the ancient road and race with kids to see who walks steadier
D5: Shimen Pass → Qiuna Tong → Yunnan-Tibet border marker → Gongdang Sacred Mountain → Dêgōng Highway → Meili Snow Mountain: visit the beautiful village at Qiuna Tong, take photos with kids in front of the Yunnan-Tibet border marker, look forward to the golden sunlight on the mountain at night
D6: Meili Snow Mountain sunrise → Jinsha River big bend → Napa Lake viewing platform → Dukezong Ancient Town: get up early to watch the sunrise on Meili Snow Mountain, cheer with kids at the moment, visit Napa Lake to see cattle and sheep in the afternoon, buy special souvenirs for kids in the ancient town at night
D7: Baishuitai Terraces → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Lijiang dispersal: show kids the unique landforms of Baishuitai, take great photos, finally see the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge, ending a perfect trip

✅ Family accommodation recommendations (top wild luxury and super comfortable)
Recommended 【Wild Luxury Hotel at the Foot of Meili Snow Mountain】, very close to Meili Snow Mountain, open the window in the morning and see the snowy mountain—stunning views! The hotel has family rooms, warmly decorated with small beds and children’s supplies, making kids very comfortable. There is also a children’s activity area with picture books, building blocks, etc., so kids can have fun at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy local cuisine at the hotel restaurant, with mild dishes suitable for kids, and staff will help take care of the kids so parents can eat easily. The hotel also offers wake-up service to remind you to watch the sunrise on Meili Snow Mountain, so you won’t miss the beautiful scenery. Staying here with kids is super worry-free!