Family-friendly Tour to Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La

This is a more relaxing tour suitable for families, children, the elderly, or those with reduced mobility. The itinerary can be tailored to your interests and family circumstances; please let us know. Thank you. We offer non-shopping quality tours in the beautiful and vibrant Yunnan. We provide tailor-made itineraries based on your interests, requirements, and the duration of your holiday. We were born here and continue to live here.

DAY 1

Fly to Kunming

Enjoy the Kunming city center by Nanping Walking Street, and enjoy Yunnan Cuisine.

DAY 2

Visit Stone Forest - Dali

Fast train from Kunming to Dali.

DAY 3

Xizhou and Zhoucheng Village

Visit Xizhou morning market to sample local snacks, then learn and create tie-dye in Zhoucheng Village. In the early evening, take a buggy ride to enjoy the scenic banks of Erhai Lake.

Drive about 2 hours to Jianchuan.

Craft-people making clay cats

DAY 5

Around Shaxi

Visit Shibao Mountain, home to a hanging temple perched on a cliff and surrounded by wild monkeys. Then, explore an eco farm on the hillside that offers a stunning view of the Shaxi Valley hillside, overlooking the beautiful valley of Shaxi.

DAY 6

Shaxi to Spring Water Village then on to Shangrila.

Drive two hours to Spring Water Village, where a natural spring from underground flows all the way to the Yangtze River. You can enjoy a pleasant walk along the stream, passing waterfalls, bamboo groves, terraced fields, and a charming Naxi Village. Stay overnight at a local boutique hotel, Shangrila, for two nights. Explore Spring Water Village and walk along the Yangtze River.

DAY 7

Around Shangrila

Check out:

- Songzanlin Lamasery

-Napa Lake

-Tantric painting in Shangrila old town.

DAY 8

Shangrila - Tiger Leaping Gorge

Travel for two hours to reach Tiger Leaping Gorge and explore the Upper Gorge, located nearer to the water with stunning currents. Afterwards, enjoy a two-hour hike along a flat trail that provides spectacular views, and spend the night at Yachajiao Manor.

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DAY 4

Around Jianchuan

Shasha Eco Farm, Shaxi

DAY 9

Drive 2 hrs to Lijiang

You can get to do:

- Terra-cat making/painting

- Tie-die

- Tea picking

- Tantric painting

- Dongba pictography

- Dancing with local

- Local family-visiting

- Hiking

Get picked up, and check in hotel in Dali old town.
Overnight Stay in a local boutique Hotel, Dali old town, for 2 nights.

Xizhou Baba (Pancake)

Sweetened Donggua (East Melon)

Tie-Die in Zhoucheng Village

Practice your drawing skills

Learn to make terra cats by hand

Enjoy the charming little town of Shaxi, in the evening

The famous 300 year old tree in the old square

Spring Water Village, along the Yangzte River

Shangrila Old Town

Visit Songzanlin Lamasery and explore nearby Tibetan villages. Experience local culture by visiting a Tibetan family, trying butter tea, and making your own Tsampa (Tibetan bread made with butter tea and barley). Enjoy horse riding around Napa Lake, a paradise for animals. If you're interested, you can also try Tantric painting in the old town.

Learn Tantric Painting from the Monks

Napa Lake

You will:

- Visit Lijiang old town

-Learn to write Ancient Dongba Pictography.

Ancient Dongba Pictography

Dongba is the ancient region of the Naxi People in Lijiang. The Dongba Shaman in a remote village conducts ceremonies for the villagers.

Lijiang Old Town (Ancient City)

DAY 10

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Take the cable car up to Spruce Meadow, at an altitude of 3300 metres. Enjoy a scenic walk through the spruce forest with breathtaking views. Afterwards, explore Blue Moon Valley and Spruce Meadow.