13-Day Chengdu and Yunnan Private Tour
Overview
This Chengdu and Yunnan tour combines one major Sichuan base with a north-west Yunnan route. A flight is used between Chengdu and Dali when the seasonal schedule works; otherwise the planner proposes a rail or connecting-flight alternative before booking. Shangri-La comes last so altitude increases gradually.
Route at a glance
| Day | Main stop or experience |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Chengdu |
| 2 | Pandas and Chengdu Neighbourhoods |
| 3 | Leshan or Chengdu Culture Day |
| 4 | Chengdu to Dali |
| 5 | Dali Old Town and Cangshan |
| 6 | Xizhou, Zhoucheng and Erhai |
| 7 | Dali to Shaxi |
| 8 | Shibaoshan and Shaxi |
| 9 | Shaxi to Lijiang |
| 10 | Lijiang Naxi Culture |
| 11 | Lijiang to Shangri-La |
| 12 | Shangri-La |
| 13 | Depart Shangri-La |
Who this route suits
This is a private route for international visitors who value clear logistics, local interpretation and enough time at each base. Hotel level, walking distance and meal requirements are adjusted before the final quote.
Daily Itinerary
Airport transfer and rest.
Early panda-base visit followed by a slower city and food programme.
Choose Leshan for a longer excursion or remain in Chengdu for museums, tea and cuisine.
Use the best available flight or confirmed transport connection and keep the arrival programme light.
Visit the old town and select a mountain or foothill route according to weather.
Bai villages, a confirmed tie-dye workshop and a limited lake section.
Private road transfer and an afternoon walk in Sideng.
Temple and mountain visit with a quieter village afternoon.
Road transfer via Baisha and check-in in Lijiang.
Dayan early, Black Dragon Pool and a cultural workshop or performance with context.
Travel by road through Tiger Leaping Gorge, then keep the first high-altitude evening easy.
Songzanlin Monastery and Dukezong with modest walking and time to acclimatise.
Airport or railway-station transfer. Connections are confirmed before the final itinerary.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Private vehicle and licensed driver for the stated land programme
- English-speaking guide where listed
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Entrance tickets and rail segments named in the confirmed itinerary
- Airport and station transfers shown in the route
- 24-hour local operations contact during the trip
Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Domestic flights unless specifically quoted
- Meals not named in the final itinerary
- Personal expenses, gratuities and travel insurance
- Optional activities and room upgrades
