10 Days Yunnan Travel Itinerary, 10 Days Tour in Yunan

10-Day Itinerary of Yunnan Highlights

Day 1: Arrival in Kunming

Arrive in Kunming and check into your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the city's attractions such as the Green Lake Park, Yuantong Temple, and the Flower and Bird Market. 

Day 2: Kunming to Dali

Take a morning flight to Dali. Spend the afternoon exploring Dali's Old Town, which is surrounded by the Cangshan Mountains and the Erhai Lake. Visit the Three Pagodas and enjoy a walk along the lake.

Day 3: Dali

Spend a full day in Dali, exploring the nearby Bai villages such as Xizhou and Zhoucheng, where you can learn about the local ethnic minority cultures and handicrafts. Take a bike ride around the Erhai Lake, or hike in the Cangshan Mountains.

Day 4: Shaxi and Lijiang

Drive to Shaxi, a small ancient town on the old Tea Horse Road. Visit the Sideng Street, a well-preserved street of the Qing dynasty in the center of the town. In the afternoon, drive to Lijiang and check into your hotel.

Day 5: Lijiang

Spend a full day exploring the Old Town of Lijiang, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Black Dragon Pool Park, the Dongba Culture Museum, and the Wangu Tower.

Day 6: Lijiang and Lugu Lake

Take a morning drive to Lugu Lake, which is known for its stunning natural beauty and the unique matriarchal Mosuo culture. Spend the afternoon exploring the lake and visiting the local Mosuo villages.

Day 7: Lugu Lake

Spend a full day at Lugu Lake, hiking, boating, or visiting more Mosuo villages. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and learn about the local customs and traditions.

Day 8: Lugu Lake to Shangri-La

Drive to Shangri-La, a Tibetan town located in the northwest of Yunnan province. Visit the Songzanlin Monastery, which is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan.

Day 9: Shangri-La

Spend a full day in Shangri-La, exploring the town's Tibetan culture and natural beauty. Visit the Dukezong Old Town, the Napa Lake Nature Reserve, and the Pudacuo National Park.

Day 10: Shangri-La to Kunming and Departure

Take a morning flight back to Kunming and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Itinerary for a trip to explore the Yunnan Tea and Horse Caravan Trail

Day 1: Arrive in Kunming and spend the day exploring the city. Visit places like the Yunnan Nationalities Museum and the Yuantong Temple.

Day 2: Train to Dali and spend the day exploring the old town. Visit the Dali Museum and the Erhai Lake.

Day 3: Drive to Lijiang and spend the day exploring the Old Town and the Black Dragon Pool.

Day 4: Take a day trip to Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the most famous sections of the ancient Tea Horse Caravan Trail.

Day 5: Drive to Shaxi and spend the day exploring the ancient town and the Shaxi Old Theater.

Day 6: Drive to Tengchong and spend the day exploring the hot springs and the Tengchong Volcano National Geopark.

Day 7: Drive to Baoshan and spend the day exploring the ancient city and the Baoshan Stone Inscriptions

Day 8: Drive to Lincang and spend the day exploring the ancient city and the Lincang Tea and Horse Caravan Museum

Day 9 -10: Train or flight back to Kunming and spend the day shopping or exploring more of the city before departing.

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