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Mystical Cloud Yunnan Daughter's Kingdom Tour (11 Nights/12 Days)
Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Lugu Lake - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Benzilan - Shangri-La
Serial Number: 206 Price: RMB
Serial Number: 206 Price: RMB
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Arrival on the first dayKunming(No meals)
Arrive in Kunming, known as the "Spring City" of China for its pleasant climate all year round. Visit the Yuantong Temple and strollCuihu Park,Flower and Bird Market;
AccommodationSofitel Kunming Hotelor equivalent hotel for 1 night
AccommodationSofitel Kunming Hotelor equivalent hotel for 1 night
Second day in Kunming (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
In the morning, visit the world's only karst landscape scenic area —Stone Forest; then visit nearby ethnic minority villages before returning to the city.
Third day in Kunming –Dali(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
In the morning, fly to Dali (1-hour flight), visit theThree Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, a world-renowned attraction and a symbol of Dali and Yunnan; take a boat tour onErhai Lake, and stroll inDali Ancient Town.
AccommodationDali Ancient Banyan Innor equivalent inn for 1 night.
AccommodationDali Ancient Banyan Innor equivalent inn for 1 night.

Fourth day Dali-Lijiang(Breakfast/Lunch)
Drive to Lijiang (4-hour drive), visit the Shibaoshan Grottoes along the way. Shibaoshan is famous for its lush forests, unique stone formations, and exquisite temples. Shaxi Ancient Town is located in the southeastern part of the natural reserve where the Jinsha River, Lancang River, and Nu River converge, known for its pleasant climate and beautiful natural scenery.
Arrive in Lijiang, transfer to hotel for accommodationLijiang Lishui Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights
Arrive in Lijiang, transfer to hotel for accommodationLijiang Lishui Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights
Fifth day in Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, we will visitYulong Snow Mountain, famous not only for its snow peaks but also for its dense forests and lush meadows; then visit Yufeng Temple and Baisha Murals, which vividly reflect the superb craftsmanship, outstanding creativity, and rich imagination of the artisans.

Baisha Murals
Sixth day Lijiang- Lugu Lake (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, drive to Lugu Lake (5-hour drive), visit Yi ethnic village along the way, then visit theMosuo Museum, where besides the Yi people, many other ethnic minorities live by the lake, among which 45% are Mosuo, an ancient ethnic group that maintains a matriarchal society, considered a "living fossil of matriarchal society". Due to the traditions and unique lifestyle of Lugu Lake, it has been called the "Daughter's Kingdom of the East". In the evening, participate in a local bonfire party.
AccommodationLugu Lake Shili Li Honeymoon Hotelfor 2 nights
AccommodationLugu Lake Shili Li Honeymoon Hotelfor 2 nights
Seventh day Lugu Lake (Breakfast/Lunch)
One-day tour of Lugu Lake, the highest lake in Yunnan and one of the deepest freshwater lakes in China. The tour starts from Liwubi Island, where the Mosuo people first settled. The Mosuo have their own language and culture, most notably their "walking marriage". The concepts of marriage, love, women, men, and family differ from traditional Chinese lifestyles; in the afternoon, visit Lige Village and Daluoshui Village. Take a pig trough boat to tour the island, visit Liwubi Temple, and take a cable car to explore Goddess Mountain; Ge Village, Dazhu Village;

Lugu Lake
Eighth day Lugu Lake- Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, half-day tour of Black Dragon Pool Park and Mu's Residence. To the north is the Forbidden City, to the south isMu's Residence, the residence of the ancient Lijiang ruler, the Mu family. Then go to theDayan Ancient Townfor a leisurely stroll. Lijiang Ancient Town is the only ancient town in China’s historical and cultural cities without city walls.
AccommodationLijiang Lishui Hotelor equivalent hotel for 1 night
AccommodationLijiang Lishui Hotelor equivalent hotel for 1 night
Ninth day Lijiang- Tiger Leaping Gorge-Benzilan(Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, drive toTiger Leaping Gorgefor a visit, the longest, deepest, and narrowest gorge in the world, passing by the "First Bend of the Yangtze River", Shigu Town, and hike for about 1 hour before continuing to Benzilan.
Accommodation at Tea Horse RoadBenzilan Hotelor equivalent hotel for 1 night
Accommodation at Tea Horse RoadBenzilan Hotelor equivalent hotel for 1 night
Tenth day Benzilan-Shangri-La(Breakfast/Lunch)
Drive toBala Gezong Grand CanyonThe Grand Canyon Scenic Area, as part of the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas, is designated as one of the national parks in the Shangri-La region. The scenic area features magnificent landscapes such as pristine snow-capped mountains, dense green forests, and villages with Tibetan-style architecture (approximately 2-3 hours); drive to Zhongdian (about 2 hours drive).
AccommodationShangri-La Songzanlin Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights
AccommodationShangri-La Songzanlin Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights
Day 11 Shangri-La (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, visit the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, known as the "Little Potala Palace,"Songzanlin Monastery, then visit Pudacuo National Park, where the highlight is Shudu Lake at an altitude of 3700 meters, one of the largest lakes in Diqing Prefecture. Then visit a local Tibetan family along the way.

Transfer to the airport, connect in Kunming, and return to your warm home.
(End of itinerary)