6-Day Kunming, Dali & Lijiang Private Tour
Overview
The 6-Day Kunming Dali Lijiang Private Tour is a 6-day private tour on a round trip from Kunming via Chuxiong, Dali, Lijiang. Its main experiences are Erhai and Dali during a route stage that leaves enough time to explore, Shuhe and Blue Moon Valley as a focused walking visit rather than, and UNESCO karst landscape with the day's transport planned around a useful.
This is a round trip from Kunming, with the route continuing through Chuxiong, Dali, Lijiang before returning.
Built around Erhai and Dali during a route stage that leaves enough time to explore, with Shuhe and Blue Moon Valley as a focused walking visit rather than 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
- Discover Erhai and Dali during a route stage that leaves enough time to explore properly.
- See Shuhe and Blue Moon Valley as a focused walking visit rather than a quick stop between transfers.
- Explore UNESCO karst landscape with the day's transport planned around a useful visiting window.
- Try Cycling, photoshoot, Bai culture, Santorini viewpoint and cruise with time for the main waterside views and the local transfer needed to reach them.
- Visit Dali Old Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with rest time built around the ascent, walking sections and road conditions.
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Place | Main plan |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kunming | Arrival, transfer and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Kunming to Chuxiong | Kunming to Chuxiong via Stone Forest |
| Day 3 | Chuxiong to Dali | Erhai Lake and Bai Culture |
| Day 4 | Dali to Lijiang | Dali Old Town and Transfer to Lijiang |
| Day 5 | Kunming | Shuhe, Blue Moon Valley and Return to Kunming |
| Day 6 | Kunming | Hotel check-out and departure transfer |
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 Erhai and Dali during a route stage that leaves enough time to explore 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 Kunming Dali Lijiang Private Tour, confirm current access and any timed entry for Shuhe and Blue Moon Valley as a focused walking visit rather than after choosing the dates.
- Before booking the 6-Day Kunming Dali Lijiang Private Tour, 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 Erhai and Dali during a route stage that leaves enough time to explore. 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
Begin the trip in Kunming with the airport or railway-station transfer. After hotel check-in, leave the evening free to rest before Kunming to Chuxiong via Stone Forest.
Leave Kunming for the Stone Forest and use the confirmed walking section inside the karst scenic area. Continue to Chuxiong after the visit so day three starts from the correct city. Keep the day focused on the Stone Forest and the onward road journey, without adding another attraction or claiming a fixed Chuxiong arrival time.
Travel from Chuxiong to Dali and spend the afternoon around Erhai Lake, choosing the cycling, village or boat section included for the departure. Continue to a Bai community and finish the day in Dali, with time for the old town in the evening.
Explore Dali Old Town in the morning, then travel north to Lijiang and check in at the hotel. Use the remainder of the day for Lijiang Old Town, saving the mountain area for the following morning.
Begin at Shuhe Ancient Town, then continue to the Blue Moon Valley area beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Return to Lijiang for the luggage and take the reserved evening train or flight to Kunming for the final overnight.
Transfer from the Kunming hotel to the airport or railway station according to the departure time. Keep the morning flexible and leave a suitable margin for traffic and terminal formalities.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Guide and driver support for the sightseeing and transfers shown below
- Accommodation for the 5 overnight stops shown in the itinerary
- Admission or activity arrangements for Erhai and Dali during a route stage that leaves enough time, plus Shuhe and Blue Moon Valley as a focused walking visit rather, when listed for the departure
- Local transport needed for the round trip from Kunming
Confirm the hotels, transport and admissions for the round trip from Kunming in the dated booking details.
Not Included
- Travel to the starting point in Kunming and onward travel after Kunming, unless specifically added
- Visa fees, travel insurance and personal medical expenses
- Optional tickets or activities near Shuhe and Blue Moon Valley as a focused walking visit rather that are not confirmed for the date
- Room upgrades, gratuities and other personal purchases