Yunnan Tours

Kunming · Dali · Lijiang · Shangri-La · Xishuangbanna — China's Most Diverse Province

Welcome to Yunnan — Where Snow Peaks Meet Tropical Rainforests

No other province in China packs as much diversity into one place as Yunnan. In a single journey, you can wander the cobblestone lanes of 1,000-year-old towns, stand before snow-capped Himalayan peaks, trek through the world's deepest river gorge, and sip tea in tropical botanical gardens. Yunnan is home to 25 of China's 56 ethnic minorities, each with distinct languages, costumes, festivals, and cuisines.

Our Yunnan tours cover the province's greatest hits — the UNESCO-listed Old Towns of Lijiang and Dali, the Tibetan monastery town of Shangri-La, the legendary Tiger Leaping Gorge, the photographic rice terraces of Yuanyang, and the Southeast Asian-flavored tropics of Xishuangbanna. Each tour includes English-speaking guides, comfortable 4-star accommodation, and seamless private transportation between destinations.

Yunnan's Must-See Destinations

Lijiang Old Town

A UNESCO World Heritage site — labyrinthine cobblestone streets, wooden Naxi houses, ancient stone bridges over crystal-clear canals, with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain towering in the distance.

Shangri-La

The mythical land at 3,300m — visit Songzanlin Monastery (the 'Little Potala'), explore Pudacuo National Park's pristine lakes, and experience Tibetan culture at the edge of the Himalayas.

Tiger Leaping Gorge

One of the world's deepest gorges — the Yangtze River thunders through a canyon flanked by 5,596m Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The 22km high trail offers jaw-dropping views at every turn.

Xishuangbanna

China's tropical south — palm-fringed roads, Dai minority stilt houses, wild elephants, and Southeast Asian flavors. A completely different China just a short flight from Kunming.

Yunnan Tours

From ancient towns to Himalayan peaks — discover the best of China's most diverse province

Kunming-Dali-Lijiang 8 Days

Kunming-Dali-Lijiang

📍 Kunming → Dali → Lijiang
4-Star HotelsEnglish Guide
Shangri-La Explorer 7 Days

Shangri-La Explorer

📍 Lijiang → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Shangri-La
4-Star HotelsEnglish GuideHimalayan Views
Xishuangbanna Tropical 5 Days

Xishuangbanna Tropical

📍 Jinghong → Tropical Botanical Garden → Dai Villages
4-Star HotelsEnglish Guide
Yuanyang Rice Terraces Photo 5 Days

Yuanyang Rice Terraces Photo

📍 Kunming → Yuanyang → Jianshui
Photography FocusEnglish Guide
Yunnan Tea Horse Road 10 Days

Yunnan Tea Horse Road

📍 Pu'er → Dali → Shaxi → Lijiang → Shangri-La
4-Star HotelsEnglish Guide
Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek 6 Days

Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek

📍 Lijiang → Qiaotou → Halfway Guesthouse → Walnut Grove
Trekking TourEnglish Guide
Yunnan Grand Tour 14 Days

Yunnan Grand Tour

📍 Kunming → Dali → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Xishuangbanna
4-Star HotelsEnglish Guide

Yunnan Travel Tips

🌦 Weather by Region

Yunnan's climate varies dramatically: Kunming is the 'Spring City' (15–25°C year-round), Shangri-La is alpine (can snow in winter), and Xishuangbanna is tropical (hot and humid). Pack in layers and check each destination's forecast.

🎨 Ethnic Festivals

Time your visit with the Dai Water Splashing Festival (mid-April), Torch Festival of the Yi people (late July), or the Tibetan Horse Racing Festival in Shangri-La (June). Each offers a unique window into Yunnan's living cultures.

🚌 Getting Around

Kunming is the hub with flights to all major towns. Our tours use private vehicles between close destinations (Dali–Lijiang–Shangri-La) and flights for longer hops (to Xishuangbanna). High-speed rail links Kunming–Dali–Lijiang.

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