DAY 1
Arrival & transfer
Arrival and ease into Yunnan’s rhythm.
Detailed day plan
16:00 drive ~30m · visit ~2h · Dali Ancient Town, Wuhua Tower
Meals: Meals self-arranged
CT-BY · Private
Dali to Lijiang Journey
For couples seeking quiet beauty and gentle cultural immersion in Yunnan.
Your route
DaliShangri-LaLijiang
Your private route summary
- 6 days · private group · gentle pace
- Start: your chosen date — we confirm the exact time
- Airport & station transfers · first-entry tickets · breakfast
- Free cancellation up to 7 days · reserve now, pay deposit later
Who it’s for — and why
- Two full days on Erhai Lake allow slow, shared moments along the Ecological Corridor and at Wa Se Pier without fixed timetables.
- Private touring means lingering at Little Putuo Island or Xizhou’s lanes at your own pace—no group constraints.
- Shangri-La and Lijiang each offer deep, unhurried presence: one day in Tiger Leaping Gorge’s vastness, another in Lijiang’s Old Town with no need to rush between sights.
- The just-your-party setup lets you pause at Blue Moon Valley’s still waters or the Chongsheng Temple’s quiet courtyards exactly as long as feels right.
DAY 2
Erhai Ecological Corridor
Walk the Erhai Ecological Corridor, pause in Panxi Village, glide across Erhai Lake, rise on Gantong Ropeway, reflect at The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area, and wander Xizhou.
Detailed day plan
08:30 drive ~55m · visit ~2h · Erhai Ecological Corridor, Panxi Village 10:00 drive ~1h · visit ~2h · Erhai Lake Cruise, Gantong Ropeway, The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area 14:00 drive ~40m · visit ~4h · Xizhou
Meals: Meals self-arranged
DAY 3
The Dream Land
Drift through The Dream Land, linger at Wa Se Pier, visit Little Putuo Island, gaze upon Erhai Lake, and explore Shuanglang ancient town.
Detailed day plan
11:00 drive ~1h · visit ~3h · The Dream Land, Wa Se Pier, Little Putuo Island 13:00 drive ~55m · visit ~2h · Erhai Lake, Shuanglang ancient town
Meals: Meals self-arranged
DAY 4
Potatso National Park
Enter Potatso National Park, pay quiet homage at Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, and stand at Shangri-La Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Detailed day plan
09:00 drive ~1h · visit ~3h · Potatso National Park, Ganden Sumtseling Monastery 14:00 drive ~1h · visit ~2h · Shangri-La Tiger Leaping Gorge 19:00 drive ~20m · visit ~2h · Lijiang Old Town, Great Waterwheel
Meals: Meals self-arranged
DAY 5
The Ancient Town of Shuhe
Stroll The Ancient Town of Shuhe, ascend Yulong Snow Mountain via Glacier Park Cableway, rest beside Blue Moon Valley, watch Impressions of Lijiang Performance, enter Mu Fu Mansion, wander Old Town of Lijiang, and pause at Lijiang Romance Park.
Detailed day plan
06:30 drive ~1h · visit ~5h · The Ancient Town of Shuhe, Yulong Snow Mountain, Glacier Park Cableway, Blue Moon Valley, Impressions of Lijiang Performance 10:30 drive ~55m · visit ~3h · Mu Fu Mansion, Old Town of Lijiang, Lijiang Romance Park
Meals: Meals self-arranged
DAY 6
Arrival & transfer
Departure with the soft light of Yunnan still around you.
Detailed day plan
Arrival & private transfer — the rest of the day is yours to settle in.
Meals: Meals self-arranged
What is handled for you
- Private airport / station transfers on the first and last day
- A dedicated private vehicle throughout (a smaller vehicle on restricted sections, per local rules)
- Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Hotels based on 2 guests per room
- A Chinese-speaking driver for transport & reception (no in-scenic guiding)
- Hotel breakfast included (5 mornings)
What can be adjusted
- Add a private English-speaking guide (the base trip is driver-only, no in-scenic guiding)
- Upgrade or change any hotel or room
- Re-pace the days, add or drop a stop, add evening experiences
Not included / self-paid
- A private English-speaking guide — add-on; the base trip includes a Chinese-speaking driver, not a guide
- Excess-baggage fees and all personal spending (laundry, calls, drinks, minibar, vehicle/escort during free time, etc.)
Where you’ll stay
Hand-picked premium local hotels (China 5-diamond rating), in central or scenic areas. Exact hotels are confirmed with you on WhatsApp — and we verify they can register foreign passports before you book.
Good to know
Cancellation & changes
- 7+ days before — 100% refund (less any supplier fees)
- 3–7 days before — 90% refund
- Within 3 days — non-refundable
- Nothing is locked until you confirm — ask us before you pay.
Before you go
- Book at least 5 working days ahead (10 days in peak season).
- WhatsApp, Google & Facebook are blocked in mainland China — set up a VPN before you travel.
- Tell us your children’s ages so we can arrange child seats.
- Tips for the guide & driver are not included.
Guide & payment
- A private Chinese-speaking driver is with you throughout.
- An English-speaking guide can be added for any or all days.
- Pay a 20% deposit now; the balance is confirmed before you travel.
- Prefer to talk first? Message a private designer on WhatsApp.
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