13-Day Chengdu and Yunnan Private Tour

Arrive in Chengdu and transfer to your hotel according to the confirmed arrival arrangements. Keep the first afternoon and evening flexible after the international journey. A short local walk or relaxed meal can be considered if you feel rested, while the panda visit and longer excursions remain on later days.

Start with an early visit to the panda base selected for your itinerary, allowing time to walk between viewing areas rather than treating it as a single photo stop. Continue with a slower introduction to Chengdu's neighbourhoods and food. The balance of walking, tea breaks and meals can be adjusted to your interests.

Choose between a longer excursion to Leshan and a full day within Chengdu. The Leshan option needs time for the journey and an agreed sightseeing route; the city option gives more room for museums, tea culture and Sichuan food. Confirm one plan before booking so admissions, guiding and transport match the choice.

Travel from Chengdu to Dali using the connection confirmed for your date. A direct flight is preferred when its operating schedule fits; any connecting flight or rail alternative is discussed before booking. Keep the arrival day free of fixed sightseeing so airport or station transfers and hotel check-in can be completed without rushing.

Explore Dali Old Town and add a Cangshan mountain or foothill outing suited to the weather and your walking preference. The two parts of the day introduce the town's setting between the mountains and Erhai Lake. Confirm the selected route and any scenic transport in advance; a lower-level alternative is used when mountain access is unsuitable.

Visit Xizhou and Zhoucheng to focus on Bai village architecture and textile traditions. A tie-dye workshop depends on a confirmed host and should be treated as a scheduled cultural visit. Finish with time beside one accessible section of Erhai Lake, keeping the day local instead of trying to drive around the entire lake.

Travel by private vehicle from Dali to Shaxi, leaving time for the road journey and stops agreed with your guide. After checking in, walk through Sideng's market-square area and lanes to understand Shaxi's place on the old trading routes. The afternoon is deliberately quiet after the transfer, with another full day in the area tomorrow.

Visit Shibaoshan for its mountain setting and religious heritage, choosing a walking route that matches your comfort with slopes and steps. Return to Shaxi for a slower afternoon in the village and surrounding countryside. Discuss the site route before departure; the day does not require completing every trail or viewpoint.

Continue north from Shaxi to Lijiang, with a Baisha stop for an introduction to Naxi culture before reaching the hotel. Keep the order flexible according to road conditions and the agreed visiting hours. Hotel vehicle access matters in Lijiang's old-town areas, so luggage handling and the final walk should be planned before arrival.

Walk through Dayan early enough to enjoy its lanes before the busiest part of the day, then continue to Black Dragon Pool for the town's landscape setting. A Naxi cultural workshop or performance may be added when a suitable host is confirmed. Your guide provides context so the experience goes beyond photographs and souvenir browsing.

Drive from Lijiang toward Shangri-La with a stop at Tiger Leaping Gorge. The gorge visit uses a walking and viewpoint plan agreed for your fitness and the day's conditions; it does not assume the multi-day high trail. Continue to Shangri-La and keep the first evening at the higher elevation light and flexible.

Visit Songzanlin Monastery and Dukezong Ancient Town at a measured pace, allowing pauses rather than packing the day with additional distant sights. Monastery courtyards and old-town viewpoints can involve steps, so discuss shorter walking options with the guide. If you feel unwell after the elevation change, tell your guide promptly and adapt the programme.

Transfer to Shangri-La airport or railway station for the onward connection shown in the final itinerary. The pickup time follows the confirmed transport schedule and hotel location. Keep this day focused on departure; any extra time in the area should be arranged as an extension before tickets and accommodation are finalised.