11-Day Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La, Lijiang, Lugu Lake, Balagezong

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Duration 11
Route Kunming → Dali → Shangri → La → Lijiang → Lugu → Lake → Tiger → Leaping → Gorge
Best Season Jan 1 – Dec 31
Entry City Kunming
Exit City Lijiang

Overview

11-Day Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La, Lijiang, Lugu Lake, Balagezong is an 11-day classic Yunnan route for travelers who want Yunnan to feel well-paced, practical and connected to the places on the route. It runs from Kunming to Lijiang and focuses on Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, Balagezong.

The journey connects Yunnan's core travel places in an order that makes sense for arrival, transfers and scenery. Before quotation, the route can be adjusted around travel dates, hotel level, guide language, meal preferences and the group’s daily pace.

Tour Snapshot

Duration 11 days
Start / End Kunming to Lijiang
Route style classic Yunnan route
Main places Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shangri-La, Balagezong
Good for first-time visitors, families, couples and private groups who want Yunnan's old towns and mountain scenery
Travel pace Easy to moderate, with altitude and transfer time considered in the north

Why Choose This Route

This itinerary is arranged for travelers comparing real route flow, not only a list of famous sights. It keeps transfers, sightseeing time and overnight stops in a logical order, so the trip feels comfortable from arrival to departure.

For more route context, see Yunnan guide, Kunming guide, Dali guide, Lijiang guide.

Good to Know Before Booking

Final hotels, vehicle size, ticket rules, guide arrangements and meal details are confirmed after travel dates and group size are known. If you want the route to be private, slower, more active or more family-friendly, it can be adjusted before the final proposal.

Daily Itinerary

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Arrive in Kunming and settle into the trip at an easy pace. Depending on your arrival time, the day can stay light with a transfer, hotel check-in and a short orientation for the route ahead.
Lugu Lake Yunnan China 2 for VERO TRIP China tours
Use the day in and around Kunming for a gentle start to Yunnan. The plan can include city parks, temples, local markets or nearby natural scenery, depending on the final route and arrival timing.
Lugu Lake Yunnan China 2 for VERO TRIP China tours
Continue into Dali for old town atmosphere, Bai culture and lake or mountain scenery. The day can be shaped around Erhai Lake, Xizhou village, Cangshan Mountain or a slower walk through Dali Ancient Town.
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Continue into Dali for old town atmosphere, Bai culture and lake or mountain scenery. The day can be shaped around Erhai Lake, Xizhou village, Cangshan Mountain or a slower walk through Dali Ancient Town.
Lugu Lake Yunnan China 2 for VERO TRIP China tours
Travel into Shangri-La for Tibetan-influenced culture, highland scenery and a slower mountain pace. Monastery visits, old town walks and nature stops should be arranged with altitude comfort in mind.
Lugu Lake Yunnan China 2 for VERO TRIP China tours
Use Lijiang as a base for Naxi culture, old town lanes and mountain scenery. Sightseeing can include Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley, Baisha village or a softer old-town day depending on the route pace.
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Use Lijiang as a base for Naxi culture, old town lanes and mountain scenery. Sightseeing can include Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley, Baisha village or a softer old-town day depending on the route pace.
Lugu Lake Yunnan China 2 for VERO TRIP China tours
Use Lijiang as a base for Naxi culture, old town lanes and mountain scenery. Sightseeing can include Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Blue Moon Valley, Baisha village or a softer old-town day depending on the route pace.
Lugu Lake Yunnan China 2 for VERO TRIP China tours
Continue to Lugu Lake for a quieter highland lake setting with village scenery and mountain views. The road transfer is part of the planning, so the day should not be packed too tightly.
Lugu Lake Yunnan China 2 for VERO TRIP China tours
Use the day in and around Kunming for a gentle start to Yunnan. The plan can include city parks, temples, local markets or nearby natural scenery, depending on the final route and arrival timing.
Lugu Lake Yunnan China 2 for VERO TRIP China tours
Use the day in and around Kunming for a gentle start to Yunnan. The plan can include city parks, temples, local markets or nearby natural scenery, depending on the final route and arrival timing.

What's Included & Excluded

What is included in this tour

Service Included

  • Route planning and reservation support before departure.
  • Local guide, driver or route-support arrangements according to the confirmed service plan.
  • Hotels, transfers, tickets and listed activities according to the final quotation.
  • Travel coordination during the trip for the scheduled route.

Exact inclusions are confirmed in the final proposal before payment.

What is Not Included in this tour

Service Excluded

  • International flights and China visa costs.
  • Personal expenses, optional activities and single-room supplement unless listed in the quotation.
  • Meals, tickets, transfers or services not included in the final confirmed itinerary.
  • Travel insurance and any costs caused by weather, road changes or personal schedule changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. 11-Day Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La, Lijiang, Lugu Lake, Balagezong works well for travelers who want a clear classic Yunnan route with route planning, transfers and sightseeing arranged in a practical order.
The tour starts in Kunming and ends in Lijiang. The route can be adjusted if your flights or trains use different cities.
Yes. 11-Day Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La, Lijiang, Lugu Lake, Balagezong can be adjusted as a private trip, including hotel level, guide language, daily pace, meal preferences and route order.
Hotel level is confirmed before quotation. The route can be planned with comfortable local hotels, upgraded stays or simpler options depending on budget and travel style.
Details for 11-Day Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La, Lijiang, Lugu Lake, Balagezong are confirmed before quotation, including route order, hotels, transfers, guide support and any special travel needs.
Details for 11-Day Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La, Lijiang, Lugu Lake, Balagezong are confirmed before quotation, including route order, hotels, transfers, guide support and any special travel needs.
Most days are easy to moderate, with walking in old towns, scenic areas and viewpoints. The pace can be softened for families or older travelers.
Details for 11-Day Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali, Shangri-La, Lijiang, Lugu Lake, Balagezong are confirmed before quotation, including route order, hotels, transfers, guide support and any special travel needs.