6-Day Tour of Lijiang, Dali, and Shangri-La: A Super Detailed Guide

Planning a trip to Yunnan for the Spring Festival? This 6-day itinerary for Lijiang, Dali, and Shangri-La will help you enjoy a relaxing and fun holiday! -------------------- 🚩Itinerary: Day 1: Lijiang Airport/Train Station—Hotel Check-in Arrive in Lijiang and enjoy 24-hour airport transfer service to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore. We recommend visiting Lijiang Ancient Town to experience the artistic atmosphere of Yichi Lane. In the evening, you can head to the bar street in Lijiang Ancient Town to experience the nightlife, or climb Lion Hill or Qianxue Tower for a panoramic view of the ancient town. Day 2: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain—Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Cableway—Lijiang Ancient Town Conquer Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and take the cableway to enjoy the beautiful snow-capped mountains. Afterward, return to Lijiang Ancient Town to experience the charm and history of the ancient town. Day 3: Shuanglang—Haixie Ecological Park—Ideal State Head to Shuanglang to visit Haixie Ecological Park and enjoy the natural scenery. Then, head to Ideal State to experience the close combination of white castles and sea views. Day 4: Dali Ancient Town—Foreigner Street—Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La Section) Visit Dali Ancient Town and stroll along Foreigner Street to experience exotic customs. Then, head to Tiger Leaping Gorge to enjoy the magnificent canyon scenery of the Shangri-La section. Day 5: Dukezong Ancient Town—Pudacuo National Park—Shudu Lake Visit Dukezong Ancient Town to experience the charm of Tibetan culture. Then, head to Pudacuo National Park to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the plateau lakes and snow-capped mountains. Finally, visit Shudu Lake to enjoy the tranquil lake and mountain scenery. Day 6: Reluctantly Return: Kunming Airport/Train Station End your pleasant journey and enjoy 24-hour airport transfer service to Kunming Airport or Train Station. If your flight is late, you can go to Cuihu Park, Dianchi Dam, or Jinma Biji Square for a stroll to enjoy the beautiful scenery and leisure time in Kunming. -------------------- **Notes**: - Local customs: Respect the customs of local ethnic minorities to avoid conflict. 😉 - Photo spots: Don't miss Lijiang Ancient Town, Dali Erhai Lake, and Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La! 📸 - Food recommendations: Try Lijiang's chickpea jelly, Dali's grilled fish, and Shangri-La's butter tea! 🍽️ - Altitude sickness: Shangri-La is at a high altitude, so take precautions against altitude sickness and bring medicine. 💊 - Sun protection and warmth: Dali is windy, and Lijiang and Shangri-La have large temperature differences between day and night, so remember to protect yourself from the sun and keep warm. ☀️🧣 -------------------- 🎉One trip, three styles: Lijiang's romance, Dali's leisure, and Shangri-La's mystery are waiting for you to explore! 🌈