Tour Overview
Highlights & Key Selling Points
Iconic Destinations:
- Explore Kunming's urban culture and natural landmarks including the famous Stone Forest Scenic Area
- Experience the breathtaking beauty of Erhai Lake and its surrounding scenic spots (S-curve, Langqiao, Wenbi Village)
- Immerse in Bai ethnic culture with batik experience in Xizhou Ancient Town
Convenient Transportation:
- Door-to-door private car transfer for airport/station pick-up and drop-off
- Comfortable bullet train journey from Kunming to Dali
- Private car service for all scenic spot transfers during the tour
Unique Experiences:
- Professional photo shoot in Shuanglang Ancient Town with 4 retouched photos per person
- Authentic Yunnan cuisine recommendations at each destination
- Flexible free time to explore local culture at your own pace
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kunming
- Airport/station pick-up service and transfer to designated Kunming hotel for check-in
- Free time: Optional visits to Kunming Old Street, Nanqiang Pedestrian Street, Golden Horse & Jade Rooster Archway, etc.
- Dinner at own expense: Recommended - Laodian Shanzhai (Yunnan Ethnic Cuisine)
Day 2: Kunming Surrounding Tour
- After breakfast: Choose one to visit - Kunming Old Street or Cuihu Park
- Lunch at own expense: Recommended - Yunping Fengwei Garden
- Transfer to Stone Forest Scenic Area (including battery car), visit for about 3 hours
- Dinner at own expense: Recommended - Congshuilu (Puer Ecological Cuisine)
- Return to Kunming hotel for overnight stay
Day 3: Kunming → Dali
- After breakfast: Take bullet train from Kunming to Dali
- Lunch at own expense: Recommended - Jinshan Centennial Ancient Courtyard Restaurant
- Visit Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor, Panxi Village S-curve, Langqiao (Corridor Bridge), Xizhou Ancient Town (including batik experience)
- Check in to Dali lake-view hotel
- Dinner at own expense: Recommended - Xizhou Hanlin Restaurant
- Free time: Optional visit to Dali Ancient City
Day 4: Dali East Coast Tour
- After breakfast: Visit scenic spots around Erhai Lake - Ideal State (Lixiangbang), Wenbi Village Scenic Area, Little Putuo
- Lunch at own expense: Recommended - Fuxing Xiaoyuan (Private Cuisine)
- Transfer to Shuanglang Ancient Town (including Shuanglang photo shoot: 4 retouched photos per person)
- Dinner at own expense: Recommended - Shuanglang Zhuanjiao Shiguang (Yunnan Cuisine · Garden Restaurant)
- Return to Dali lake-view hotel for overnight stay
Day 5: Departure
- After breakfast: Free time for last-minute souvenir shopping or relaxation
- Private car transfer to airport/train station based on your flight/train schedule
- End of tour services
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
Price Includes:
- First-entry tickets to Stone Forest Scenic Area (including battery car)
- Airport/station pick-up and drop-off service
- Selected breakfasts during the tour
- Shuanglang photo shoot service (4 retouched photos per person)
- Private car and bullet train transportation as per itinerary
- 4 nights accommodation in designated area hotels (Kunming & Dali)
- Batik experience in Xizhou Ancient Town
Price Excludes:
- Meals (except selected breakfasts) - all lunches and dinners at own expense
- Scenic area professional guide service
- Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, beverages, etc.)
- International/domestic flights/trains to/from Kunming
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Single room supplement (if applicable)
Important Notes
- Please check the refund and rescheduling policy and free baggage allowance when purchasing long-distance transportation tickets.
- Carry valid ID documents for hotel check-in.
- Yunnan has strong ultraviolet rays, please pay attention to sun protection; large temperature difference between day and night, please keep warm.
- Hotel check-in time is after 14:00, check-out time is 12:00.
This itinerary is for reference only. Specific arrangements may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, or other unforeseen circumstances.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
