10-Day Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La, Feilaisi & Lijiang
Overview
Quick Answer
The 10-Day Yunnan Feilaisi Private Tour is a 10-day private tour on a round trip from Kunming via Dali, Shangri-La, Feilaisi, Lijiang. Its main experiences are Three Pagodas, Tiger Leaping Gorge with the visit arranged around the operating route, and Meili Snow Mountain Sunrise as part of the higher-altitude section.
This is a round trip from Kunming, with the route continuing through Dali, Shangri-La, Feilaisi, Lijiang before returning.
Built around Three Pagodas, with Tiger Leaping Gorge with the visit arranged around the operating route as another main focus, this itinerary is best suited to travelers who prefer a guided route with flexible pacing and private transfers. Private transport keeps the local and regional transfers in a clear order from the Kunming base.
Tour Highlights
- Visit Dali: Three Pagodas before the route continues, allowing a proper look at the site’s cultural setting.
- See Tiger Leaping Gorge with the visit arranged around the operating route and the clearest available viewpoints.
- See Meili Snow Mountain Sunrise as part of the higher-altitude section rather than as a rushed roadside stop.
- Visit Songzanlin Monastery with enough time for the main exhibits, architecture and historical context.
- See Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with time for viewpoints, short walks and changes in mountain weather.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Place | Main plan |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kunming Arrival | Arrival, transfer and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Kunming to Dali | Travel from Kunming to Dali |
| Day 3 | Dali | Three Pagodas |
| Day 4 | Dali to Shangri-La | Tiger Leaping Gorge |
| Day 5 | Shangri-La to Feilaisi | Travel from Shangri-La to Feilaisi |
| Day 6 | Shangri-La to Feilaisi | Meili Snow Mountain Sunrise |
| Day 7 | Shangri-La to Lijiang | Songzanlin Monastery |
| Day 8 | Lijiang | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain |
| Day 9 | Kunming to Lijiang | Lijiang to Kunming |
| Day 10 | Kunming | West Hill (Xishan) Forest Park |
Tour at a Glance
| Travel style | private tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10 days |
| Route | Round trip from Kunming |
| Activity level | Moderate to demanding |
| Best for | travelers who prefer a guided route with flexible pacing and private transfers |
| When to go | Spring or autumn; other seasons depend on the route |
Good to Know Before You Go
Pace and Physical Demands
Moderate to demanding. Altitude, long road sections and hotel changes matter more here than fast-paced city sightseeing. Use the daily plan to understand the walking required around Three Pagodas and the travel time between overnight stops.
Season and Reservations
Yunnan can be visited in several seasons, with spring and autumn generally comfortable. Highland areas remain cooler and mountain weather can change quickly. For the 10-Day Yunnan Feilaisi Private Tour, confirm current access and any timed entry for Tiger Leaping Gorge with the visit arranged around the operating route after choosing the dates.
- Discuss altitude and relevant health concerns with a qualified medical professional before joining the high-elevation sections.
Related Destinations and China Travel Guides
- Kunming
- Dali
- Shangri-La
- Lijiang
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Customize This China Tour
Share your dates, group size and hotel preference through Plan My Trip. Tell us if Three Pagodas is a priority for your group. Hotel level, pace and selected activities can be adjusted while keeping the travel sequence realistic. We will verify availability and return with a trip-specific plan and price.
Daily Itinerary
Reach Kunming and settle into the hotel before sightseeing starts. What remains of the day depends on the actual arrival time; the next plan is Kunming to Dali.
Travel from Kunming to Dali on day 2, allowing realistic time for the road or rail section, luggage and hotel check-in. The next plan is Dali - Three Pagodas.
The cultural focus for day 3 is Three Pagodas. Timed admission for Three Pagodas and local traffic can shape the order, but the main visit should retain a proper sightseeing window. Keep nearby stops secondary to the time needed to understand Three Pagodas.
Continue from Dali to Shangri-La, with rest stops, local traffic and check-in included in the timing. En route from Dali to Shangri-La, stop for Tiger Leaping Gorge. The following plan is Shangri-La to Feilaisi.
Move from Shangri-La to Feilaisi today. Road or rail conditions on this section determine how much free time remains before Feilaisi to Shangri-La - Meili Snow Mountain Sunrise.
Make the journey from Feilaisi to Shangri-La and keep the sightseeing limited to what fits the travel window. This travel day also includes Meili Snow Mountain Sunrise. Leave a workable arrival buffer before Shangri-La to Lijiang - Songzanlin Monastery.
Use the main travel window for the transfer from Shangri-La to Lijiang. Break the journey toward Lijiang with time for Songzanlin Monastery. Allow for luggage and hotel check-in on arrival in Lijiang.
Set out for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on day 8, pacing the active sections around the group's fitness, current trail access and mountain weather. Before setting out, check footwear, water, weather layers and the bad-weather alternative for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Travel from Lijiang to Kunming on day 9, allowing realistic time for the road or rail section, luggage and hotel check-in. The next plan is Kunming - West Hill (Xishan) Forest Park.
The landscape focus today is West Hill (Xishan) Forest Park. Weather and scenic-area transport at West Hill (Xishan) Forest Park influence the order, so the schedule keeps a practical margin for changes. If conditions change at West Hill (Xishan) Forest Park, shorten the optional section rather than rush the main viewpoint or activity.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Guide, driver and local transfers described for this private tour
- Accommodation for the 9 overnight stops shown in the itinerary
- Admission or activity arrangements for Three Pagodas, plus Tiger Leaping Gorge with the visit arranged, when listed for the departure
- Local transport needed for the round trip from Kunming
The service summary issued for the travel date is the reference for hotels, transport, guides and tickets.
Not Included
- International transport before arrival in Kunming and after departure from Kunming
- Meals not identified as included in the departure details
- Optional experiences outside the planned program around Three Pagodas or Tiger Leaping Gorge with the visit arranged
- Insurance, visas, gratuities and traveler-requested changes
