Hanoi - Hai Phong - Kunming - Shangrila - Lijiang - Dali 6 Days 5 Nights

• For guests in Hanoi: At 07:15, gather at the Central Circus Theater (67 Tran Nhan Tong), meet the tour guide, and join the group. Transfer by vehicle to Cat Bi Airport (Haiphong) to board flight 8L876 Haiphong – Lijiang (12:30 – 16:20) (a light boxed meal will be served).

• For guests in Haiphong: At 10:00, arrive at Cat Bi Airport to meet the tour guide and join the group.

• 16:20: Arrive at Lijiang Airport and complete immigration procedures. The vehicle and tour guide transfer the group to Dali (175km ~ 2.5 hours by car) – a serene and peaceful destination designed to wash away daily fatigue.

• Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant, hotel check-in and rest, or free time to explore Dali by night.

• Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Dali.

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. The vehicle and tour guide take guests to visit:

• Erhai Lake – "S"-Curve Road Check-in: A trendy and highly popular photo spot recently. Enjoy cycling and taking stunning photos along every corner of the lakeside. Erhai Lake is celebrated as one of the four major scenic wonders of China.
• Dali Ancient Town: Flanked by the pristine blue waters of Erhai Lake to the east and the evergreen Cangshan Mountain range to the west year-round. Famed for its scenery of "Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon," visitors can experience the gentle romance of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, proceed to visit:

• Shaxi Ancient Town: Stroll through this peaceful ancient village in a cool, crisp atmosphere. Winding cobblestone paths snake between historic mud-brick walls and wooden gates, exuding classical ancient architecture.
• Afterward, depart for Lijiang.

Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel check-in and rest in Lijiang.

Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Lijiang.

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by:

• Visit a Rubber & Silk Store.
• Then, travel by vehicle to Shangrila (approx. 2.5 hours) – the "Immortal Land" from James Hilton's novel Lost Horizon. In Tibetan, Shangrila means the place of destiny and good fortune, serving as the convergence point of three major rivers: the Yangtze, Lancang (upper Mekong), and Nujiang.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by visits to:

• Songzanlin Monastery (Ganden Sumtseling Monastery): The largest and most prominent Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, China. Perched in a breathtaking landscape at an altitude over 3,300m, 5km from Shangrila, it was built in 1679 by the 5th Dalai Lama modeled after the Potala Palace in Tibet. At its peak, it housed up to a thousand monks.
• Dukezong Ancient Town (Moonlight Ancient Town): A well-preserved 1,300-year-old Tibetan settlement in China. Visitors can admire hundreds of carefully preserved ancient Tibetan houses, learn about unique cultural traditions and daily lifestyles from hospitable locals.

Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Guests can optionally upgrade to savor the famous Tibetan yak hot pot (self-funded) and explore the town at leisure.

Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Shangrila

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then depart to visit:

Yak Butter / Beef Museum: Observe the production process and purchase local specialties as gifts.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a transfer back to Lijiang to visit:

• Black Dragon Pool Park (Heilongtan): Where glacial meltwaters from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain flow down to nourish Lijiang. From the park, enjoy majestic views of the thousand-year snow mountain framed against calm, serene lake waters.
• Lijiang Ancient Town: Built over 800 years ago in the late Song Dynasty on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau at an altitude of 2,400m. Its unique architecture blends Han, Bai, Tibetan, and local Naxi traditional styles. Historically a bustling trading hub on the legendary Tea-Horse Road where merchants exchanged Tibetan horses for Chinese tea, it was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Evening: Savor a special hot pot dinner, followed by free time to explore and enjoy local specialties.

Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Lijiang

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then depart for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic area:

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• Yunsanping (Spruce Meadow): Take the small cable car up to an altitude of 3,200m to view the breathtaking scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, standing 5,596m high with year-round snow cover and glacier ice shimmering in jade-green hues. (Note: If the small cable car undergoes maintenance or suspends operations, the group will visit Maoniu Ping instead).
• Blue Moon Valley & Baishui River: Formed by melting snow from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (electric cart fee of 50 RMB not included).
• (Optional upgrade: Register for the 4,506m glacier big cable car for a surcharge of 180 RMB, to be booked at least 7 days before departure).

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant within the scenic area.

• After lunch, attend the "Impression Lijiang" show directed by renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou. An outdoor musical performance staged at an altitude over 3,000m using the natural sky and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as a majestic backdrop—a breathtaking experience included as a complimentary gift. (Note: If the performance is canceled due to force majeure factors like weather or temporary suspension, no refund will be issued).

• Visit a Pharmacy Store: Discover famous traditional Chinese medicines.

Evening: Dinner at leisure in Lijiang Ancient Town (self-funded). Guests can optionally attend the "Lijiang Eternal Love" show—one of the 4 famous live shows in Yunnan, spanning over 1 hour to recreate Lijiang's history, folklore, and the tragic love stories of the Naxi people (self-funded).

Overnight in a 4-star hotel in Lijiang.

Morning: After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight 8L875 Lijiang – Haiphong (10:50 – 11:30).

Arrive at Cat Bi Airport, Haiphong, and complete Vietnam immigration procedures.

For guests in Haiphong: Bid farewell at the airport.

For guests in Hanoi: A vehicle transfers guests back to the original pickup point in Hanoi. Bid farewell and tour concludes!