6-Day Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang
Overview
Quick Answer
The 6-Day Yunnan Tour Kunming Dali Lijiang is a 6-day private tour on a round trip from Kunming via Dali, Lijiang. Its main experiences are Xizhou Old Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and Black Dragon Pool and West Hill.
This is a round trip from Kunming, with the route continuing through Dali, Lijiang before returning.
Built around Xizhou Old Town, with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 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
- Travel from Kunming to Dali, then use Xizhou Old Town on the onward journey to Lijiang.
- Spend the main Lijiang sightseeing day at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and its confirmed cableway area.
- Visit Black Dragon Pool before collecting the luggage for the return journey to Kunming.
- Walk the available West Hill section for views over Dianchi Lake before the tour ends.
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 to Lijiang | Xizhou Old Town |
| Day 4 | Lijiang | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain |
| Day 5 | Kunming to Lijiang | Black Dragon Pool |
| Day 6 | Kunming | West Hill (Xishan) Forest Park |
Tour at a Glance
| Travel style | private tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 days |
| Route | Round trip from Kunming |
| Activity level | Balanced |
| 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
Balanced. Most days pair one main sightseeing area with local transfers and enough time to move between hotels without rushing every stop. Use the daily plan to understand the walking required around Xizhou Old Town 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 6-Day Yunnan Tour Kunming Dali Lijiang, confirm current access and any timed entry for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain after choosing the dates.
- Before booking the 6-Day Yunnan Tour Kunming Dali Lijiang, check current opening hours and reservation rules, especially around Chinese public holidays.
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Customize This China Tour
Tell us your dates, hotel level and must-see stops through Plan My Trip, especially if you want more time for Xizhou Old Town. 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.
This compact route moves to Dali next and continues to Lijiang on day three.
Move from Kunming to Dali today. Road or rail conditions on this section determine how much free time remains before Dali to Lijiang - Xizhou Old Town.
Make the journey from Dali to Lijiang and keep the sightseeing limited to what fits the travel window. Along the Dali-Lijiang section, the main visit is Xizhou Old Town. Leave a workable arrival buffer before Lijiang - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Focus today on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with the start time and turnaround point matched to daylight, weather and the condition of the route. Before setting out, check footwear, water, weather layers and the bad-weather alternative for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
The mountain day follows Xizhou and leads into the Black Dragon Pool visit.
Head from Lijiang to Kunming and allow for the full journey from hotel to hotel. En route from Lijiang to Kunming, stop for Black Dragon Pool. The following plan is Kunming - West Hill (Xishan) Forest Park.
Plan day 6 around West Hill (Xishan) Forest Park, using the most suitable walking, boat or viewpoint section for the conditions on the travel date. 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
- Local guide, vehicle and transfer services stated for the travel days from Kunming
- Accommodation for the 5 overnight stops shown in the itinerary
- Admission or activity arrangements for Xizhou Old Town, plus Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 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 Xizhou Old Town or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Insurance, visas, gratuities and traveler-requested changes
