5-Day Yunnan Tour: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Cangshan Mountain
Overview
Quick Answer
The 5-Day Yunnan Tour Kunming Dali Lijiang Cangshan Mountain is a 5-day private tour on a round trip from Kunming via Dali, Lijiang. Its main experiences are Stone Forest, Cangshan Mountain during the highland stage, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
This is a round trip from Kunming, with the route continuing through Dali, Lijiang before returning.
Built around Stone Forest, with Cangshan Mountain during the highland stage 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
- Explore Stone Forest before the route continues to the next named stop or overnight base.
- See Dali: Cangshan Mountain during the highland stage, with weather and altitude allowed for in the timing.
- See Jade Dragon Snow Mountain while protecting enough time for the mountain road and the next overnight check-in.
- Explore Black Dragon Pool during a route stage that leaves enough time to explore properly.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Place | Main plan |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kunming Arrival | Arrival, transfer and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Kunming to Dali | Stone Forest |
| Day 3 | Dali to Lijiang | Continue to Lijiang |
| Day 4 | Lijiang | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from Lijiang |
| Day 5 | Kunming to Lijiang | Black Dragon Pool |
Tour at a Glance
| Travel style | private tour |
|---|---|
| Duration | 5 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 Stone Forest 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 5-Day Yunnan Tour Kunming Dali Lijiang Cangshan Mountain, confirm current access and any timed entry for Cangshan Mountain during the highland stage after choosing the dates.
- Before booking the 5-Day Yunnan Tour Kunming Dali Lijiang Cangshan Mountain, check current opening hours and reservation rules, especially around Chinese public holidays.
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Customize This China Tour
Share your dates, group size and hotel preference through Plan My Trip. Tell us if Stone Forest 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
Arrive in Kunming, meet the airport or railway-station transfer and check in at the hotel. Keep the rest of day 1 light after the journey, because the first full outing is Kunming to Dali - Stone Forest.
Move from Kunming to Dali today. En route from Kunming to Dali, stop for Stone Forest. Road or rail conditions on this section determine how much free time remains before Dali and Cangshan Mountain - Continue to Lijiang.
Use the main sightseeing window for Cangshan Mountain from Dali, following the confirmed cable-car, shuttle and walking plan. Return to the city with enough time for luggage collection, then continue to Lijiang by the booked road or rail service. Check in at Lijiang in the evening so day four can start there for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Set out from Lijiang for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, using the cable-car route that is operating and included in the booking. Visit Blue Moon Valley if scheduled, then return to Lijiang and prepare for the next day's Black Dragon Pool visit and transfer to Kunming.
Head from Lijiang to Kunming and allow for the full journey from hotel to hotel. Break the journey toward Kunming with time for Black Dragon Pool. The following plan is the final arrangements in Kunming.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Guide, driver and local transfers described for this private tour
- Accommodation for the 4 overnight stops shown in the itinerary
- Admission or activity arrangements for Stone Forest, plus Cangshan Mountain during the highland stage, 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 flights to Kunming or from Kunming, visas and travel insurance
- Meals and optional activities around Stone Forest that are not in the service list
- Personal expenses, room upgrades and gratuities
- Costs caused by a traveler-requested change or missed connection
