Yunnan Tours - Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la and more!
Yunnan, an ideal holiday destination in China, enjoys a perfect combination of amazing natural scenery, diverse ethnic customs, and a pleasant climate all year round. From the snow mountains to the tropical rainforests, from the highland lakes to the canyons, from the historic cities to the fascinating minority villages. It is the most complicated and colorful area in China.
No matter whether you would like to include the main sites — Kunming, Lijiang, Dali, and the legendary Shangri-La — for your first visit, or if you would like to discover Yunnan's hidden beauty in your second trip, we will tailor make your private Yunnan tour according to your interests. We'll help you enjoy charming Yunnan!
The Best Yunnan Tours
These are the top Yunnan tours to visit the highlights of the area. Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La are the must-visit cities for first-time visitors in Yunnan. Sightseeing is just a basic way to experience the beauty of Yunnan — in our best Yunnan tours, you will get an in-depth experience by reliving the history, immersing in the culture, and interacting with locals.
- Mountains and old towns
- Ethnic minorities
- Moderate biking and hiking
- Cultural experiences
Hot Destination Tours in Yunnan
If you have limited time or are just passing through Yunnan or want to explore a single destination in-depth, here are some hot destinations you might want to explore. We have combined the highlights of each place with some special experiences to help you fully enjoy the history, culture, and the local people's lifestyle in each destination.
- Less touristy Stone Forest
- Local people's lifestyle
- Ancient town
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Hike on the Cangshan mountains
- Bike along Erhai Lake
- Songzanlin Lamasery
- Tangka painting learning
- Romantic lake
- Matriarchal Mosuo people
- Shaxi Ancient Town
- Salt and ham making in Nuodeng
- Explore the tropical rain forest
- Experience the culture of Dai ethnic minority
- Beautiful red land
- Life in the countryside
- Spring scenery
- Unique limestone formation
Yunnan Adventure Tours
There is a saying in a folk song about Yunnan: "The beauties of Yunnan are as many as the flowers on the slopes of the mountains." What Yunnan has is definitely more than you would expect. Here are some tours to help you find the roads less traveled and discover the hidden beauties of Yunnan.
- Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking
- Naxi stone village
- Hidden valley in the mountain
- Naxi culture in Yuhu village
- Hike in the Terraced fields
- Ancient Chinese architectures
- Snowy mountains,ice lake and holy waterfall
- Forest and gorge hikes
- Meili Snow Mountain
- Jinsha River and Lancang River
- Great gorges scenery
- Isolated minority villages
Popular Destinations in Yunnan
Here are the popular cities for a Yunnan tour. Click to get more information about each destination and tours
Spotlight Experiences to Enrich Your Yunnan Tour
Besides sightseeing, we would like to help you have a more in-depth experience in Yunnan, no matter whether you are interested in the history of the Tea Horse Road, the old and mysterious minority cultures, or the legend of Shangri-La. Our spotlight experiences connect you with the local people. They will show you the splendid cultures they have created and the hometowns they love.
About China Highlights
Since 1959 we've guided everyone ranging from US presidents, Australian Geographic and retired backpackers. Our goal is to create unique trips that take you off-the-beaten path, helping you discover China in a more authentic way. Our motto: "Discovery Your Way!"
Lijiang Trip July 2021
Kudos to Alisa Liu from the agency who I must say was on hand almost 24/7 for requests and queries. Even though our trip was marred with the onset of the Typhoon In Fa with various flight and train cancellations but Alisa was quick to arrange for alternative solutions under the circumstances and made the most effort to make our journey as comfortable as possible whilst we made our way back to Shanghai. As for the itinerary, Alisa understands her clientele’s different needs very well and for the most part my expectations were met. I love private tours with a very relaxed itinerary and comfortable accommodation and some of us prefer more exclusive accommodation vs a packed itinerary trying to go to a hundred location type of tour. more
