What to do and see in , Yunnan: The Best Cultural Tours

May 26, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

Discover the best top things to do in , China including 8-Day Private Yunnan Tour to Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La, Yunnan outdoor adventure trip, 1-Day Dali tour from Kunming by Round-way Bullet Train, Xizhou Village, Horse Drawn Carriage Ride, Tie-dye Art and Dali Three Pagodas, Dali Private Tour to Xizhou Ancient Town and Erhai Lake , Eight Nights Nine Days Indepth Private Tour to Yunnan, Three-day Private Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang Tour, 3-Day Dali, Shaxi & Lijiang Tour, 2days tour Dali Cangshan Mout erhai lake xizhou market three pagodas from Dali, 8 Days Yunnan Highlight Tour to Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La.
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1. 8-Day Private Yunnan Tour to Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La

Travel China Guide Tour
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This private tour packages covers the most interesting facets of Yunnan Province. Highlights include Kunming’s geological wonder the Stone Forest; Dali Old Town, the former political, cultural and economic center of Yunnan; Lijian Old Town, for 800 years home to the Naxi ethnic minority and Pudacuo National Park, a protected wetlands area in Shangri-La (Zhongdian).

Inclusions: Econmy-class airfare from Kunming to Dali, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation based on twin-sharing room as per itinerary, Two bottled waters per person, per day, Transport by private air conditioned vehicle, Professional private tour guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, China Visa Fee

Reviewed By newtella

I contacted Travel China Guide to help me arrange a private airport to train station transfer, train tickets between Kunming and Dali, and a 3-day solo custom private tour that included Lijiang, Xizhou, Shihgu, Yuhu, Shuhe, Baisha, Shaxi, and Tiger Leaping Gorge. Doris Chang was my contact and she was a star from the get-go: responsive, patient, professional, and thorough. Our pre-trip planning email communication was seamless. Once in China, we communicated by WeChat. Mike, my English-speaking airport to train transfer guide in Kunming was also great. Mike was friendly, professional, and made sure I got on the right train. Kevin was my Dali-based guide who took me around Xizhuo, Shaxi, and the Shizhonshan Grottoes. Alice, my Lijiang-based guide, took me around Lijiang, Yuhu, Shuhe, Shigu, and Tiger Leaping Gorge. Kevin and Alice were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. My private driver was also excellent. Travel China Guide delivered excellent, trouble-free service. I look forward to arranging future trips with Travel China Guide. Thank you!

2. Yunnan outdoor adventure trip

Shangri-la Airport, 1 Shen Ying Lu, Xianggelila Shi, Diqing Zangzuzizhizhou, Yunnan Sheng, China SCHEDULE&Go
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The "Lost Horizon, "in Shangri-la of James Milton's. It attract a lot hiking lovers to discover this area if you like outdoor sports you cannot miss this tour. Yunnan has a vast territory, magnificent mountains and rivers, and abundant natural resources. It is a very magical land. Welcome to open the adventure tour of Yunnan with us.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By Fairdinkum2

I spent 8 days in the company of Sunny from ScheduleNGo on a tour of southern Yunnan province. Visiting such places as the Stone Forest, the World Heritage listed rice paddies of Honghe, tea plantations and the Water Splashing Festival. Sunny was very attentive, informative and a safe driver. Very well versed in the cultural and geographic features of every place we visited. Knew all the best little local restaurants and street food hang outs. Also tailored my trip to make sure my personal interest (Pu-Ehr tea) was catered to I can't wait to do another tour with ScheduleNGo. Highly recommend this company!

3. 1-Day Dali tour from Kunming by Round-way Bullet Train

Yunnan One Day Tours
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Visit highlights of Dali including the Dali Xizhou old village, Erhai lake, Three Pagodas and Dali ancient city with day tour from Kunming by round way bullet train. You will be picked up and dropped off at Kunming hotel.

Inclusions: The private car & private guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, The round way train tickets with the second classn ticket, The entrance tickets

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Reviewed By grantlym_13

This is a highly recommended tour from south central China. It covers the amazing red soil slopes to the north of Kunming. It is an easy 3-hour drive to the area. Expect to see the red soils of the area with the what the farmers provide with crops. Green in the early season, reds and browns as they grow and are harvested. Peak is early spring and late summer, but high summer can be good too. Guides and driver are part of the package. Guide really knew the area. Expect sunset and sunrise locations - and hope for the right conditions from nature. A great way to spend two days.

4. Xizhou Village, Horse Drawn Carriage Ride, Tie-dye Art and Dali Three Pagodas

VariArts Travel

Discover the beautiful Dali surroundings and experience the real local life and culture in this private tour. Explore the Erhai Lake landscape in a horse drawn carriage, visit the picturesque Xizhou village of the Bai ethnic minority, learn the process of the local tie-dyeing art, and visit the highlight of the area: The Three Pagodas.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation by private vehicle or minivan, Professional & friendly English-speaking tour guide, Traditional Chinese cuisine lunch, Horse drawn carriage fee

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks than lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By HungryTraveler124

Don't bother with pre-booking tickets. I was there in October 2019. I presented my passport at the ticket booth and was provided an entry ticket free of charge, along with a free sub-ticket for another section of the complex. And there was no line-up either. The same thing at the Summer Palace. Completely free as a foreigner. Only locals have to pay to get in. At the Forbidden City, the entry was not free but reduced from the regular ticket prices.

5. Dali Private Tour to Xizhou Ancient Town and Erhai Lake

China Tour Net

This tour is made for people who wants to experience the real local life and culture of Dali. You will visit the local residences in Xizhou, visit the local market and taste the local appetizers like Xizhou pan-baked bread. Moreover, you be taken to Erhai by horse cabin while sightseeing the local village and farms around. You will have a try on Dairy Fan in your lunch and then start a real life experience tour on those architect in unique Bai style and those local living quarters for Bai. While walking in Foreigner Street, you might have a different understanding in Dali and its life.

Inclusions: Horse cabin fee, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By lohamstay

Our entire group had a great experience with your travel agency. We reached safely to our country and we really enjoyed our tour of China and we were really pleased with the excellent arrangements that you made it was seamless across all locations guides were very professional, transport arrangements were excellent and hotels booked were very good and very affordable. This was a fantastic way to see all of the major attractions in China and we highly recommend

6. Eight Nights Nine Days Indepth Private Tour to Yunnan

ChinaToursNet

Do you like the breathtaking scenic spots and minority area of Yunnan? Join this private tour and get a comprehensive view of Yunnan by visiting the popular cities like Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-la. Top-rated highlight are inclusive in the tour within 9 days.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Cable car as listed, English speaking tour guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Accommodation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Dinner

Reviewed By KanoPal

Best tour guide ever!! Ronner explained all the details of the city, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace to us. He was so helpful to consider our requests, and we got to change the original program a little bit. When went to eat authentic Peking Duck, which was probably the best we've ever had in our life. If I ever come back here, I'd definitely book with this company again.

7. Three-day Private Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang Tour

51 Adventures

This tour covers Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang with private transportation during the entirety of your trip from one destination to another. The consequence of the trip is able to be reversed. You can start from Dali or Lijiang. You will visit Xizhou and Zhoucheng, both near Dali, to witness authentic ethnic minority customs and daily life, in addition to a wonderful Erhai lake cruise. In Shaxi ancient town, wandering through the cobbled streets, you will feel the thousand years of history of the Nanzhao Kingddom and the tea-horse road. In Lijiang, Naxi culture is an enduring part of life in the region that you simply cannot miss. You will view brilliant vistas on horseback and go to Yunhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture seen nowhere else. You’re going to love it! (Departure from Dali)

Inclusions: Accommodation including breakfast (based on twin-bed room for 2 pax), Private transportation and transfers, including pick-up and drop-off, with skilled driver, Meals listed in the itinerary, 2 bottles of drinking water per day, English speaking tour guide, 24/7 English speaking customer service, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Accommodation (if you choose accommodation excluded version), Flight tickets, Chinese visa, Tour guide, Meals not listed in the program, Personal travel insurance, Personal expenses, Tips for tour guide and driver (not requested, but highly appreciated), Surcharges for upgrades from standard twin-bed rooms to double-bed rooms, Single supplement

8. 3-Day Dali, Shaxi & Lijiang Tour

Wonders Of Yunnan Travel

This tour will take you to  Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang, with reliable transportation during the whole trip. You will visit the less touristic Xizhou and Zhoucheng to witness authentic ethnic minority customs and cruise the wonderful Erhai lake. In Shaxi old town you can wander through the cobbled streets and feel the 1000 years of history of the old Tea-Horse road. In Lijiang, Naxi culture is an enduring part of life in the region that you simply cannot miss. Go on horseback to Yunhu Village, famous for its unique architecture and culture. Xizhou: morning market and Bai houses Zhoucheng: learn how to tie-dye Erhai Lake: cruise to a local fishing village Shaxi: Sidengjie and Xingjiao Temples Shibaoshan: ancient stone carvings and Buddhist art Black Dragon Pool: one of the most iconic views in China Dongba Museum: exhibits about the unique Dongba culture Yunhu Village: horse-back view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Inclusions: 2 nights in a comfort hotel - twin sharing accommodation with breakfast (B), 2 bottles of local drinking water per person per day, Local Chinese lunch (vegetarian please inform in advance), Transportation with skilled driver during tour at designated period of time, Experienced private English-speaking tour guides, Supplement for driver and tour guide (accommodation and meals), 24/7 English-speaking customer services, Government taxes, Breakfast, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Dinners, Shopping, Chinese visa, Personal expenses;, Domestic and international flight, Tourist bus / minibus transportation between airport / train station, Single room supplement if clients request a private room in hotel, Personal Travel Accident Insurance., Tips for drivers and guides, highly appreciated but not requested, Things not mentioned in this itinerary

Reviewed By Luke_huihui

Just returned home from our first Yunnan trip. Kaylee at Wonders of Yunnan arranged everything for us and provided many useful tips. As a result, we had a great time in Yunnan and it certainly exceeded our expectation. Will definitely use the service of Wonders of Yunnan again when we visit the region next time. Well done!

9. 2days tour Dali Cangshan Mout erhai lake xizhou market three pagodas from Dali

China Kongfu Panda tour

Dali City, located in the western part of Yunnan Province, is the prefecture-level administrative capital of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture. Dali City is located in the Erhai Plain, the foot of Cangshan Mountain and the shore of Erhai Lake on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. It is the capital of Nanzhao and Dali in ancient times. As the political, economic and cultural center of ancient Yunnan, it lasted for more than 500 years. The average temperature is 14degrees it’s a sunshine city but it’s also called windy city, while in summer not hot and winter not cold and all the year is pleasant. During the two days we will arrange your trip to hike at Cangshan Mountain along with the Dali old town, which is a really fantastic day, also we will arrange a day trip to Xizhou market, Erhai lake cruise, and three Pagodas which is another beautiful day, hope you will enjoy the 2 days trip in Dali.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Private transfer, English/Chinese speaking guide

Exclusions: Tips, Personal things, Accommodation, Dinner

Reviewed By 630johank

I had booked this private tour with Viator (written confirmation, with date, time, hotel name and pick-up). The operator/guide never showed up, and couldn’t be reached on the designated phone number, despite several tries. Neither I nor Viator could reach them. An hour later they returned my calls and said “I don’t think we have any tours planned today.” (Viator has refunded the tour-cost.)

10. 8 Days Yunnan Highlight Tour to Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La

Kunming Airport, Guandu District, Kunming, Yunnan, China China Xian Tour

This 8 days Yunnan tour is a perfert choice for travelers pursuing an in-depth exploration of Yunnan, covering amazing stone forest, thousand-year-old ancient towns, peaceful Erhai Lake, breathtaking Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, hospitable local minorites...Join this tour to create a fond memory of your China holiday and have once-in -a-lifetime traveling experice.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Kunming-Dali high speed train (2nd class seat), Private transfer with air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking tour guides, Entrance tickets mentioned in the itinerary, 7 breakfasts included by hotels, 7 nights comfortable hotels (4 star/ 2 pax sharing 1 room), Tolls, fuels and parking fees

Exclusions: Personal expense, Gratuities (highly recommended), Guide service on the train, Any service beyond the “Price includes”

Reviewed By 779teos

The trip was well planned and customized to our liking! The Tour Guide & Driver were both very polite and professional. Memorable trip in Guilin and would highly recommend!

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