【Yunnan Tour】8-Day High-Speed Rail Pure Play Tour: Yunnan · Shangri-La Sacred Land Journey
【Yunnan Tour】8-Day High-Speed Rail Pure Play Tour: Yunnan · Shangri-La Sacred Land Journey
【Yunnan Tour】8-Day High-Speed Rail Pure Play Tour: Yunnan · Shangri-La Sacred Land Journey
【Yunnan Tour】8-Day High-Speed Rail Pure Play Tour: Yunnan · Shangri-La Sacred Land Journey
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【Yunnan Tour】8-Day High-Speed Rail Pure Play Tour: Yunnan · Shangri-La Sacred Land Journey

Kunming, Stone Forest, Chuxiong, Lijiang, Dali, Shangri-La

This tour departs from Hong Kong and costs from HKD 7,499 per person for 8 days, across 26 departure dates between Sep 22, 2026 and Dec 29, 2026.

8 Days
China・Kunming
Group Number: TKLP08R
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Highlight

  • Pure play without shopping, arranged Cantonese-speaking guide, no communication barriers
  • Throughout the journey, use 2+1 business tourist coach for extra comfort
  • Group discount: 4 people together - HK$100 off / 6 people together - HK$200 off
  • [Stone Forest] Admire the world's number one wonder
  • [Erhai Lake Corridor] Gaze at the distant Chong Sheng Three Pagodas
  • [Jade Dragon Snow Mountain] View the clear waves of Blue Moon Valley
  • [Shangri-La] Wander through the Napahai Grassland
  • [Songzanlin Monastery] Pilgrimage, turn prayer wheels at Dukezong Ancient Town

Itinerary

1

Day 1Hong Kong West Kowloon Station > (by High-Speed Rail) Kunming South Station > Kunming

Take the high-speed rail from Hong Kong West Kowloon to Kunming South Station, check into the hotel for rest, preparing for the upcoming sacred journey to Shangri-La, Yunnan.
Meals
DinnerYunnan Cuisine
Hotel
Kunming [International Brand] Novotel Kunming City Centre or similar
Hong Kong West Kowloon Station > (by High-Speed Rail) Kunming South Station > Kunming:Kunming
Kunming
2

Day 2Kunming > Stone Forest Scenic Area > Kunming > Dianchi Dam + Seagull Watching (*Seagull viewing period is from mid-November to end of February) > Chuxiong > Chuxiong Yi Ethnic Torch Festival & Bonfire Party

【Stone Forest】: The Stone Forest is a famous scenic spot in Kunming, Yunnan Province, renowned for its typical karst landforms and is also a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Formed by geological evolution hundreds of millions of years ago, the limestone landscape features unique shapes resembling swords, towers, pillars, etc., earning it the reputation as the 'First Wonder of the World'. *If the bonfire party is cancelled due to severe weather or other factors, no refund will be provided; actual arrangements are subject to the scenic area's announcement. *Friendly Reminder: Kunming to Stone Forest (approx. 1.5-hour drive), Kunming to Chuxiong (approx. 3.5-hour drive). *Seagull watching is a natural phenomenon beyond human control. We apologize if viewing is not possible.
Meals
BreakfastHotel Breakfast
LunchRoast Duck Cuisine
DinnerYi Ethnic Pine Needle Long Table Banquet
Hotel
Chuxiong [International Brand] Wyndham Garden Haiyue Wenhua Hotel or similar
Kunming > Stone Forest Scenic Area > Kunming > Dianchi Dam + Seagull Watching (*Seagull viewing period is from mid-November to end of February) > Chuxiong > Chuxiong Yi Ethnic Torch Festival & Bonfire Party:Stone Forest Scenic Area
Stone Forest Scenic Area
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Day 3Chuxiong > Dali > Instagrammable Castle 【Santorini】 > Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor > Dali Ancient Town > Lijiang (*From end of February to end of March, additional visit to 【Xizhou Rapeseed Flower Fields】)

【Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor】: The Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor is a boundary between people and the lake. The corridor on the west side of Erhai Lake stretches over 40 kilometers. It connects the villages along the shore, turning the distinctive traditional Bai ethnic villages into 'a string of pearls around Erhai Lake'. *Friendly Reminder: Chuxiong to Dali (approx. 2-hour drive), Dali to Lijiang (approx. 2.5-hour drive). *The Xizhou Rapeseed Flower Fields depend on local weather and ground conditions, which are beyond control. We apologize if viewing is not possible.
Meals
BreakfastHotel breakfast
LunchBai ethnic cuisine
DinnerLijiang horse caravan cuisine
Hotel
Lijiang [International Brand] Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn Express Lijiang Old Town or similar
Chuxiong > Dali > Instagrammable Castle 【Santorini】 > Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor > Dali Ancient Town > Lijiang (*From end of February to end of March, additional visit to 【Xizhou Rapeseed Flower Fields】):Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor
Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor
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Day 4Lijiang > Jade Dragon Snow Mountain [Spruce Meadow, White Water River, Blue Moon Valley] > Black Dragon Pool Park > UNESCO World Heritage Site "Lijiang Old Town"

[Jade Dragon Snow Mountain]: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a snow-capped mountain range renowned for its "perilousness, uniqueness, beauty, and elegance." It consists of 13 snow peaks, with the main peak, Shanzidou, standing at an altitude of 5,596 meters, making it one of the lowest-latitude perennially snow-capped peaks in the Northern Hemisphere. Named for its resemblance to a giant silver dragon soaring through the sky, it is considered a sacred mountain by the Naxi people.
Meals
BreakfastHotel breakfast
LunchSnow Kitchen Restaurant
DinnerLijiang mushroom hot pot
Hotel
Lijiang [International Brand] Hilton Garden Inn Holiday Inn Express Lijiang Old Town or similar
Lijiang > Jade Dragon Snow Mountain [Spruce Meadow, White Water River, Blue Moon Valley] > Black Dragon Pool Park > UNESCO World Heritage Site "Lijiang Old Town":Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
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Day 5Lijiang > Tiger Leaping Gorge > Shangri-La [Napa Lake Nature Reserve, Giant Prayer Flag, Dukezong Ancient Town (Giant Prayer Wheel)] > Shangri-La

[Shangri-La]: Shangri-La is located in the Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in northwestern Yunnan Province, at the heart of the triangular region of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet. Originally named Zhongdian County, it was renamed Shangri-La due to its striking resemblance to the paradise described in James Hilton's novel 'Lost Horizon'. *Friendly Reminder: Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge (approx. 1.5 hours by car), Tiger Leaping Gorge to Shangri-La (approx. 2 hours by car). *During the rainy season or inclement weather, Tiger Leaping Gorge may be closed. We appreciate your understanding. *The average altitude of Shangri-La County is approximately 3,280 meters.
Meals
BreakfastHotel Breakfast
LunchCanyon-Style Cuisine
DinnerTusi Banquet
Hotel
Shangri-La [International Brand] Ramada Hotel Holiday Inn Express (Rooms Equipped with Oxygen Supply)
Lijiang > Tiger Leaping Gorge > Shangri-La [Napa Lake Nature Reserve, Giant Prayer Flag, Dukezong Ancient Town (Giant Prayer Wheel)] > Shangri-La:Shangri-La
Shangri-La
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Day 6Shangri-La > [Kalachakra Mandala] > Songzanlin Monastery > Dali

[Songzanlin Monastery]: Songzanlin Monastery faces south, surrounded by an elliptical wall, with the two main halls, Zhacang and Jikang, situated at the highest point in the center of the temple. The main hall is a five-story Tibetan-style structure with carved beams and painted rafters, topped with a gilded copper roof, creating a resplendent and magnificent sight. *Friendly Reminder: Shangri-La to Dali (approx. 4 hours by car).
Meals
BreakfastHotel Breakfast
LunchTibetan-Style Cuisine
DinnerLocal Restaurant
Hotel
Dali [International Brand] Holiday Inn Express or equivalent
Shangri-La > [Kalachakra Mandala] > Songzanlin Monastery > Dali:Songzanlin Monastery
Songzanlin Monastery
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Day 7Dali > Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple > Kunming > Dounan International Flower Market

【Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple】: The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are three Buddhist pagodas built during the Nanzhao and Dali Kingdoms. The Qianxun Pagoda (full name "Dharma Realm Spiritual Penetration Bright True Vehicle Pagoda") stands in the center, a 16-tier square hollow brick pagoda with dense eaves; to the north and south are two smaller pagodas, both 10-tier octagonal pavilion-style hollow brick pagodas. The Three Pagodas form the core of the Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas Cultural Tourism Area, a national 5A-level tourist attraction. *Warm reminder: Dali to Kunming (approx. 4.5 hours by car).
Meals
BreakfastHotel
LunchLocal restaurant
DinnerCrossing the Bridge Rice Noodles
Hotel
Kunming [International Brand] Novotel Kunming Cloudland or equivalent
Dali > Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple > Kunming > Dounan International Flower Market:Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
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Day 8Kunming > Kunming South > (by high-speed rail) Hong Kong West Kowloon Station

Free & Easy in the morning or rest at the hotel, then take the high-speed rail from Kunming South Station back to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, concluding the journey.
Meals
BreakfastHotel / Breakfast box
Kunming > Kunming South > (by high-speed rail) Hong Kong West Kowloon Station:Dou Nan International Flower Market
Dou Nan International Flower Market

Pricing

Included

  • Flights/High-Speed Rail: Flights (Group Economy Class)/High-Speed Rail (Group Second Class Seat). Please refer to the remarks in the itinerary for details.
  • Hotel: Based on the hotels listed in the itinerary or equivalent, with a standard of two persons sharing one room. Single room supplement is based on one person occupying one room.
  • Meals: Group meals as listed in the itinerary, subject to final arrangement by the supplier.
  • Local Transport: Air-conditioned coach will be used. Operation of heating/cooling is subject to local regulations.
  • Sightseeing: All sightseeing programs are based on the tours and admission fees listed in the itinerary.
  • Hong Kong Travel Industry Council stamping cost.

Not Included

  • Comprehensive travel insurance.
  • Cost of travel documents and entry visas for various countries.
  • Service fees for tour leader, guide, and driver, which will be collected locally before the end of the tour. Please refer to the remarks in the itinerary for details.
  • Excess baggage charges.
  • Sightseeing programs not listed in the itinerary.
  • Additional expenses incurred due to traffic delays, strikes, typhoons, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond the company's control.

Booking Notes

Registration Notes

  • This product requires 2-step confirmation. After successful payment, our company will process the order immediately. If the group cannot be formed, notification will be sent via email or phone call before departure.
  • All guests joining this tour must hold valid comprehensive travel insurance; guests can purchase travel insurance from our agency or provide valid proof of insurance 14 days before departure. Otherwise, our company reserves the right to deny the guest's departure.
  • If the number of tour participants is odd, guests must pay the single room supplement. If guests are unwilling to pay the single room supplement, they automatically forfeit half a room and can share a triple room (primarily with two single beds).
  • If the group size is less than 10 people, there may be no Hong Kong tour leader accompanying the group. Guests cannot object or withdraw on these grounds.
  • This tour does not include a pre-departure briefing.
  • Please refer to the website or inquire with counter staff for the above itinerary prices. The confirmed tour fee is subject to the time of booking. Peak season surcharges will be notified separately.
  • If you do not receive an email in your inbox or spam folder within the specified time limit, please promptly contact our travel consultant via email or by calling +852 2152-3599 during office hours.

Cancellation Policy

  • No refunds or changes are allowed after successful booking.
  • If the tour is cancelled for any reason before departure, guests will be notified according to the date instructed by the Travel Industry Authority. Guests can choose to change to another date or receive a full refund of the tour fee.
  • Fuel surcharges, taxes, or other levied service fees are subject to the final announcement by the airline or relevant agencies on the ticket issuance date. Our company will refund any overcharged amount to guests or collect any increased amount due to foreign exchange fluctuations from customers, which must be paid before departure. Guests cannot object or withdraw on these grounds.
  • Our company reserves the right to take any reasonable action, including but not limited to cancelling/shortening the itinerary, due to war, political unrest, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, epidemics, adverse weather, technical problems with transport vehicles, temporary schedule changes by carriers, strikes and industrial actions, travel warnings issued by the destination government/World Health Organization, red/black outbound travel alerts issued by the Hong Kong SAR Government, and other situations beyond the industry's control that adversely affect travel. Provided our company notifies guests in a timely manner, our company will not bear any responsibility.

Document Requirements

  • 【Travel to Mainland China】
  • As entry into China requires a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Home Visit Permit) or a valid Chinese visa for foreign passport holders, guests must ensure the validity of their personal documents. Otherwise, entry may be denied.
  • 【Travel to Other Regions】
  • Guests must present valid travel documents and identity proof. The travel document's validity must exceed six months from the team's return date. Any losses incurred due to invalid documents preventing entry/exit shall be borne by the guest.
  • 【Visa Information】
  • If a visa is required for the destination, guests must bring a valid entry visa for departure. Otherwise, the airline has the right to deny boarding, and local immigration authorities have the right to deny entry. Our company is not responsible for the aforementioned situations.
  • All foreign passport holders (e.g., without a Hong Kong ID card) must bring a return ticket to their country of origin for departure. Otherwise, the airline may refuse boarding back to Hong Kong.

Special Notes

  • Guests must obtain a stamped receipt to be eligible for protection under the 'Travel Industry Compensation Fund'. Please inquire with counter staff for the stamp duty amount.
  • Arrangements for seasonal items listed in the itinerary (e.g., flower viewing, snow viewing, maple viewing, or bird watching) are subject to the environment, weather, and time at that moment. If viewing is impossible due to force majeure, no refund will be given.
  • The order of the itinerary, meals, and accommodation are subject to changes based on local reception arrangements. No separate notice will be given.
  • For local entry quarantine information, please refer to the relevant requirements issued by the local government and prepare accordingly in advance.
  • To protect consumer rights, please read the 'Tour Booking and Responsibility Terms and Conditions' in detail. Guests can request a copy from branch staff or refer to the terms and conditions on the back of the receipt. The latest version can also be downloaded from the Travel Expert website.
  • The above images are for reference only.
  • To protect consumer rights, please refer to the terms, remarks, liability issues, and notes in detail.

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