Your journey at a glance
The experience
An 8-day private journey through Kunming → Dali → Xizhou → Shaxi → Lijiang. Discover Kunming’s easy-going city life, Dali & Erhai Lake, Xizhou’s Bai heritage.
Moments to look forward to
- Kunming’s easy-going city life
- Dali & Erhai Lake
- Xizhou’s Bai heritage
- Shaxi on the Tea Horse Road
- Tea culture, leaf to cup
- Lijiang & Naxi culture
Route & places
- 01Kunming
- 02Dali
- 03Xizhou
- 04Shaxi
- 05Lijiang
A glimpse of the journey
Day by day
This is a customisable itinerary outline. The written booking confirmation determines the final programme and inclusions.
Day 1Kunming
Kunming’s easy-going city life
Meet your arranged transfer and settle into your accommodation. Review the coming days with your host and leave room to recover from the journey. Settle into Yunnan with parks, old neighborhoods and regional flavors, allowing time to rest after arrival.
Day 2Kunming → Dali
Dali & Erhai Lake
Discover Bai village architecture and lake views beneath the Cangshan Mountains. Keep time for a relaxed waterfront walk.
Day 3Xizhou old town
Xizhou’s Bai heritage
Explore painted Bai courtyards, village markets and rural lanes. A tie-dye or household visit can be arranged with a local host.
Day 4Dali → Shaxi
Shaxi on the Tea Horse Road
Walk Sideng Square and old trading lanes, meet village hosts and enjoy the gentler rhythm of this historic caravan town.
Day 5Shaxi
Shaxi on the Tea Horse Road · Tea culture, leaf to cup
Walk Sideng Square and old trading lanes, meet village hosts and enjoy the gentler rhythm of this historic caravan town. Meet a tea host, learn about preparation and taste different infusions. Tea picking depends on the season and the farm’s arrangements.
Day 6Shaxi → Lijiang
Lijiang & Naxi culture
Follow the old town’s waterways and learn about Naxi traditions. Music and cultural visits are arranged around local schedules.
Day 7Lijiang
Lijiang & Naxi culture
Follow the old town’s waterways and learn about Naxi traditions. Music and cultural visits are arranged around local schedules.
Day 8Lijiang
Departure arrangements
Enjoy any available free time before your arranged airport or station transfer. Departure timing is coordinated with your confirmed ticket.
Services & arrangements
Arrange in your proposal
Private local transfers, guide language, accommodation, listed admissions and any intercity transport are itemised in your final proposal. Meals and workshops are included only where expressly listed.
Confirm separately
International flights, visas, travel insurance, personal purchases, single-room supplements and optional activities are not assumed included. Cancellation terms, accessibility and any specialist-service fees must be agreed before payment.
Before you travel
Workshops and performances depend on hosts and local calendars. Temple participation follows community rules; festivals and private ceremonies are not guaranteed. Ceramics firing and shipping may take extra time.
