5-Day Yunnan Tour

• Cuihu Park - Xishan Mountain
• 4+ stars Hotel
• None

Welcome to Kunming!

First, you can take a leisurely walk to Kunming Cuihu Park. Known for its stunning lakes, quaint pavilions, winding corridors and flourishing gardens, this park is an integral part of Kunming citizens' daily lives. This is especially true from November to March, when black-headed gulls from Siberia arrive as promised, adding life and vitality to this lake. During your relaxing walk, you can also interact with these lovely and vibrant creatures and experience a harmonious coexistence with nature.

Then, you will visit Xishan Mountain, known as the "Sleeping Beauty Mountain", which is elegantly nestled next to Lake Dian, known as the "Pearl of the Plateau". Strolling through this lush forested mountain park, you will be captivated by its tranquillity and beauty.

One thing you can't miss on this trip is the magical Longmen. Standing on the city wall, you can feel the heaviness of history and the precipitation of years. At the same time, you will be struck by the serene Lake Dian and the panoramic view of Kunming City, which are in front of your eyes as if they were a magnificent painting.

If you are interested, we also recommend you to visit Huating Temple and Taihua Temple. Both of these temples are included in the admission fee, and not only do they have a long history and deep cultural heritage, but they also give you a sense of inner peace and tranquility.

As the sun sets in the west, you will end this rewarding and emotional trip to the Xishan Mountain. Get in the car and drive towards the direction of the hotel.

• Stone Forest - Jianshui Ancient City
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, we will drive to the Stone Forest, known as the "essence of the world's karst landscapes". Listed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, the spectacular stone peaks covering 12 square kilometres of land are a breathtaking sight to behold. Taking a sightseeing bus, we will go deep into the Boulder Forest Scenic Area, as if entering a labyrinth of giant boulders.

Next, we will continue by bus to the Little Stone Forest. Here you will have the opportunity to see the iconic stone "Ashima" up close. This realistic boulder looks like a graceful young lady standing quietly in the wilderness.

In the afternoon, we will drive to Jianshui Ancient City, which is an ancient city with a long history and deep cultural heritage. As the vehicle slowly drives in, the outline of the ancient city gradually becomes clearer, with the green stone road, simple houses, and staggered ancient buildings, as if a flowing picture scroll is displayed in front of you.

After arriving at Jianshui Ancient City, you can have free time according to your own interests. You can stroll in the streets and lanes of the ancient city, feel the tranquility and simplicity; you can also visit the famous monuments in the ancient city, such as the Chaoyang Building, Temple of Literature, etc., to understand the history and culture of Jianshui; or walk into a teahouse, sip a pot of fragrant tea, listen to a commentary, enjoy a leisurely time.

After dinner, we will arrange for you to stay in a characteristic inn in Jianshui, so that you can enjoy a good night's sleep in the ancient environment.

• Jianshui Zhu Family Garden - Temple of Literature - Yuanyang County
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will visit Jianshui Zhu Family Garden, a private garden of the Qing Dynasty hidden in the ancient city, which is not only a treasure of Yunnan traditional residential architecture, but also a bright pearl in the architectural culture of the Chinese nation.

The Zhu Family Garden is delicately laid out and staggered, with the exquisite and delicate Jiangnan gardens, but without losing the roughness and boldness of the southern Yunnan houses. You can savor the classical beauty here and feel the slow flow of time.

Afterwards, we will take you to Jianshui Temple of Literature, a sacred temple that carries the deep heritage of Confucian culture. Here, you can worship the statue of Confucius reverently and listen to the sound of wisdom of Confucianism, or stroll in the peaceful courtyard and feel the serenity and calmness that transcends the world.

After lunch, we will drive to Yuanyang County, a land embraced by nature and famous for its spectacular terraced landscape. Layers and layers of terraced fields extend from the foot of the mountain to the top, just like the fingerprints of the earth, recording the hard work and wisdom of the Hani people who have been cultivating the land for generations.

After arriving at Yuanyang, we will arrange for you to stay in a hotel with local characteristics, which not only has an elegant environment, but also allows you to feel the local customs of the Hani ethnic group up close.

• Yuanyang Terraces - Turnip Harney Folk Village
• 4+ stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, we will embark on a journey to Yuanyang Terraces. Upon arrival at the terraced rice field scenic spot, you will have plenty of time to stroll around and feel the shock and tranquility from nature. You can walk along the trails along the terraces, observe the structure and details of the terraces from a close distance, and listen to the guide's stories about how the Hani people have been farming and living in harmony with nature for generations. Occasionally, you will encounter hard-working Hani farmers working in the fields, their silhouettes blending with the terraced fields to form a vivid idyllic painting.

In the afternoon, we will take you to the Hani Folk Village in Turnip Hills. This small village hidden in the mountains is an important carrier of Hani culture. In the village, you can visit the display of traditional Hani handicrafts, such as exquisite embroidery and unique bamboo weaving, and learn about the stories and heritage behind these skills. At the same time, you can also taste authentic Hani cuisine, such as fish in sour soup and glutinous rice poi, and let your taste buds immerse in this unique cultural experience as well.

As night falls, we return to our accommodation in Yuanyang. In the cozy rooms, you can review the wonderful moments of the day and let your mind fully relax and rest.

• Yuanyang - Kunming - Departure
• None
• Breakfast

Today is the last day of this enjoyable trip. After breakfast, we drive back to Kunming. Along the way, you can once again enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yunnan and feel the deep heritage of this land.

Upon arrival in Kunming, we will arrange the transfer service according to your flight or train time. At the time of parting, we sincerely hope that this trip will leave you with wonderful memories, and we look forward to seeing you again in this beautiful land of Kunming.