Destinations: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang
This 7-day Yunnan spring group tour takes international leisure groups to China's “City of Eternal Spring” and ancient ethnic towns. Spring brings rapeseed blooms around Erhai lake, mild weather and vivid ethnic culture of Bai and Naxi people. The itinerary balances lake scenery, ancient towns, mountain views and slow relaxed sightseeing, great for groups wanting natural beauty and ethnic cultural immersion without rushed schedules.
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Day 1: Arrive Kunming. Private coach and English-speaking guide greet your group at the airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, visit Kunming Flower Market, Asia's large fresh flower wholesale market. Wander rows of spring blooms, orchids and wild Yunnan flowers. Welcome dinner features Yunnan wild mushroom hot pot and ethnic minority dishes. Overnight Kunming.
Day 2: High-speed train Kunming to Dali (approx 2 hours). Check in lakeside hotel near Erhai Lake. Rent bikes and cycle along Erhai lakeside road. Stop frequently to photograph vast golden rapeseed flower fields stretching to the lake shore. Watch the sunset over Erhai Lake. Overnight Dali.
Day 3: Dali full day tour. Morning explore Dali Ancient Town, wander old stone streets, traditional Bai houses, handicraft shops and local teahouses. Visit Chongsheng Three Pagodas, the iconic Buddhist landmark of Dali. Afterwards drive to nearby Bai minority villages, watch local artisans make batik and silver ornaments. Taste Bai ethnic snacks. Overnight Dali.
Day 4: Private coach transfer from Dali to Lijiang (around 2.5 hours). Check in hotel near Lijiang Old Town. Enter the UNESCO listed Lijiang Old Town after lunch. Walk winding stone alleys, cross wooden bridges over small streams, listen to local Naxi folk music in small bars and workshops. Overnight Lijiang.
Day 5: Lijiang sightseeing. Morning go to Black Dragon Pool Park, with classic view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain reflected in pool water. Afterwards travel to Shuhe Ancient Town, quieter and less crowded than Lijiang Old Town. Visit old Naxi courtyard houses and traditional handicraft workshops. Overnight Lijiang.
Day 6: Leisure morning in Lijiang Old Town for souvenir shopping. Check out hotel and take high-speed train back to Kunming. Settle into Kunming hotel for overnight stay. Dinner of Yunnan cross-bridge rice noodles. Overnight Kunming.
Day 7: Free morning for last shopping or relaxation. Private transfer to Kunming Changshui Airport for departure. Tour concludes.
