"South of the Clouds" — 9-Day Luxury Tour
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9 Days / 8 Nights

"South of the Clouds" — 9-Day Luxury Tour

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Highlights
Handpicked 5-star hotels throughout
Authentic local cuisine at every meal
Dali tie-dye, Three-Course Tea, Lugu Lake canoe ride
Impression Lijiang live performance
Naxi bonfire night & snow-mountain afternoon tea
No shopping stops — guaranteed
Day-by-Day Itinerary
D1

Kunming | Airport Pickup → Jinma & Biji Archways → Nanqiang Night Market

Arrive in Kunming; meet your guide at the airport/station; visit the Jinma & Biji Archways and Nanqiang Night Market

Kunming | Airport Pickup → Jinma & Biji Archways → Nanqiang Night Market
Kunming | Airport Pickup → Jinma & Biji Archways → Nanqiang Night Market
Jinma & Biji ArchwaysNanqiang Pedestrian Street
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Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre
D2

Kunming → Dali | Stone Forest → High-Speed Rail to Dali

Explore the Stone Forest, then take the high-speed train to Dali

Kunming → Dali | Stone Forest → High-Speed Rail to Dali
Kunming → Dali | Stone Forest → High-Speed Rail to Dali
Stone Forest (First Wonder Under Heaven)Ashima Legend
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Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai Lakeview
D3

Dali | Erhai Lake → Xizhou Ancient Town

Cruise Erhai Lake, explore Xizhou Ancient Town, and try traditional Bai tie-dye

Dali | Erhai Lake → Xizhou Ancient Town
Dali | Erhai Lake → Xizhou Ancient Town
Erhai Lake (Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon)Cangshan-Erhai PanoramaXizhou Ancient TownBai Tie-Dye Workshop
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Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai Lakeview
D4

Dali → Lugu Lake | Three Pagodas → Drive to Lugu Lake

Visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, then drive to Lugu Lake

Dali → Lugu Lake | Three Pagodas → Drive to Lugu Lake
Dali → Lugu Lake | Three Pagodas → Drive to Lugu Lake
Three Pagodas of ChongshengMillennium Temple at Cangshan Foot
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Hotel Indigo Lugu Lake Resort Villa
D5

Lugu Lake | Mosuo Museum → Gemu Goddess Mountain → Lake Cruise

Visit the Mosuo Museum, take in the views at Gemu Goddess Mountain, and cruise the lake

Lugu Lake | Mosuo Museum → Gemu Goddess Mountain → Lake Cruise
Lugu Lake | Mosuo Museum → Gemu Goddess Mountain → Lake Cruise
Mosuo MuseumGemu Goddess MountainLugu Lake (Kingdom of Women)
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Hotel Indigo Lugu Lake Resort Villa
D6

Lugu Lake → Lijiang | Canoe Ride → Dayan Old Town

Take a traditional canoe across Lugu Lake, head to Lijiang, and explore Dayan Old Town

Lugu Lake → Lijiang | Canoe Ride → Dayan Old Town
Lugu Lake → Lijiang | Canoe Ride → Dayan Old Town
Lugu Lake Canoe RideDayan Old Town
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InterContinental Lijiang
D7

Lijiang | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Impression Lijiang → Baisha Village

Explore Spruce Meadow and Blue Moon Valley at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, attend the Impression Lijiang show, and visit Baisha Village

Lijiang | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Impression Lijiang → Baisha Village
Lijiang | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Impression Lijiang → Baisha Village
Jade Dragon Snow MountainSpruce MeadowBlue Moon ValleyImpression Lijiang ShowBaisha Village
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InterContinental Lijiang
D8

Lijiang | Tiger Leaping Gorge → Shuhe Ancient Town

Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shuhe Ancient Town; enjoy a Naxi bonfire night

Lijiang | Tiger Leaping Gorge → Shuhe Ancient Town
Lijiang | Tiger Leaping Gorge → Shuhe Ancient Town
Tiger Leaping GorgeShuhe Ancient TownNaxi Bonfire Night
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InterContinental Lijiang
Signature Experiences
Bai Tie-Dye Workshop

Bai Tie-Dye Workshop

Learn Dali's intangible-heritage tie-dye art — hand-stitch, dip, and dye to create classic blue-and-white patterns, and discover the Bai people's aesthetic traditions

Lugu Lake Canoe Ride

Lugu Lake Canoe Ride

Glide across Lugu Lake in a traditional wooden canoe, with morning mist and Gemu Goddess Mountain reflected in crystal waters — pure poetry

Impression Lijiang Show

Impression Lijiang Show

Set against Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, this epic performance features 500 ethnic-minority performers in a breathtaking open-air spectacle of tea-horse-road heritage

Naxi Bonfire Night

Naxi Bonfire Night

As dusk falls over Lijiang, a bonfire blazes in Sifang Square — join the Naxi people hand in hand for singing, dancing, and genuine warmth

Local Flavors
Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles

Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles

Yunnan's signature dish — a rich chicken, duck & pork-bone broth served with fresh chicken, sausage, and crisp rice noodles

Stone-Pot Steamed Fish

Stone-Pot Steamed Fish

Fresh fish steamed in a stone pot with a straw-hat lid — tender, fragrant, and served with dipping sauces for an iconic Yunnan hot-pot experience

Naxi Hearth Feast

Naxi Hearth Feast

A Naxi-style hot-pot and barbecue feast — cured ribs, fresh vegetables, and house-made dipping sauces around a charcoal hearth

Yunnan Wild Mushroom Hot Pot

Yunnan Wild Mushroom Hot Pot

A slow-simmered broth of free-range chicken and foraged wild mushrooms — matsutake, porcini, and termite mushrooms — a true taste of Yunnan's highland bounty

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Handpicked Hotels
Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre
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Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre

A 5-star hotel in central Kunming with views of Dianchi Lake and the Western Hills — the perfect base for exploring the city

Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai Lakeview
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Hotel Indigo Dali Erhai Lakeview

Set between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, this boutique hotel blends misty lake views with mountain grandeur — the ideal retreat

Hotel Indigo Lugu Lake Resort Villa
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Hotel Indigo Lugu Lake Resort Villa

A Marriott-brand resort villa in the "Kingdom of Women" — face Gemu Goddess Mountain, with pristine villages at your back and nature all around

InterContinental Lijiang
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InterContinental Lijiang

An international 5-star hotel blending modern luxury with Naxi character, and breathtaking views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Your Guarantee
Official national tourism e-contract
RMB 800,000 comprehensive travel insurance
1-on-1 dedicated travel consultant
10+ years of inbound tourism expertise
24/7 customer support
No forced shopping — guaranteed
Guest Reviews

整个行程我们都安排的非常满意,司机师傅,导游,酒店,餐饮都很不错,尤其是司机师傅车开的非常稳,人也很热心,给我们推荐了很多当地美食,下次还找你们!

All the hotels and days have all been excellent, and your tour guide has been absolutely wonderful too - he is truly world class. The meals he arranged were always wonderful...