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Charming Yunnan 8D7N Tour (No Shopping)

Out Manila · China Southern Airlines

Kunming, Stone Forest, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La over eight days in 5-star hotels, with a Dali to Kunming high-speed train ride.

Tour dates

2026–2027 · from Manila

Departures from Manila, Dec 9–16 2026 to Mar 22–29 2027. The rate changes by date: an amount on a date is added to the base rate per pax. Seats are limited and confirmed at booking.

Tap a date for a free quote. Your inquiry form opens with this package and the departure filled in. Orange dates add a peak-date surcharge per pax to the tour rate. Seats are confirmed at booking.

Quotation

per person
Tour rateper pax
Adult & child with bed (11–17 yrs)twin sharing$1,488
Child without bed (2–10 yrs)$1,368
Peak-date surchargeon the orange dates+$100 to +$400
Not in the tour rateper pax
Philippine travel taxUSD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)USD 30
China Group VisaUSD 40 per person (collected with the tour fee)USD 40
Tips for driver and guideUSD 48 per person, USD 6 per day for 8 days (collected with the tour fee)USD 48
Single supplementUSD 250 per personUSD 250
Fuel surchargeestimated USD 75 per person, subject to changeUSD 75

About this package

8 days 7 nights

Fly with China Southern Airlines via Guangzhou to Kunming and travel through Yunnan in a private bus: Stone Forest, Dali, Lijiang with Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La. You stay in 5-star hotels and return from Dali to Kunming by high-speed train. This is a no-shopping package.

  • Airfare
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Sightseeing
  • Baggage
Duration
8 days 7 nights
Departure
Manila (NAIA)
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Baggage
23 kg + 7 kg carry-on
Hotels
7 nights 5★
Meals
Daily breakfast + 12 meals
Transport
Private bus + high-speed train
Guide
English-speaking

Your route

  1. ManilaDay 1
  2. 1Stone ForestKunming
  3. 2DaliSantorini
  4. 3LijiangJade Dragon Mtn
  5. 4Tiger LeapingGorge
  6. 5Shangri-LaDukezong
  7. 6KunmingHeilongtan
  8. ManilaDay 8
OutboundMNL CAN

CZ3078 / CZ3449
08:20–10:50 or 14:55–17:35
local time

ReturnKMG CAN

CZ3077 / CZ3416
14:35–16:40 or 20:00–22:30
local time

6 Nov departure: CZ3092 MNL–CAN 12:00–14:40, CZ3489 CAN–KMG 18:55–21:30. Return on 7 Jan and 18 Mar: CZ3420 KMG–CAN 07:00–08:55, CZ397 CAN–MNL 14:15–16:50. Local times. Flight times are confirmed with your booking. +1 = arrives the next day.

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days 7 nights
Day01
Manila – Guangzhou – KunmingAIR / BUS

Manila – Guangzhou – Kunming

CZ3078 MNL – CAN 08:20–10:50; CZ3449 CAN – KMG 14:55–17:35

  • Fly Manila to Guangzhou (CZ3078, 08:20–10:50; on Nov 6 CZ3092, 12:00–14:40)
  • Connect to Kunming (CZ3449, 14:55–17:35; on Nov 6 CZ3489, 18:55–21:30)
  • Meet the tour guide at the airport
  • Transfer to the hotel and check in
5★ hotel in Kunming★★★★★
Breakfast not included.Lunch not included.Dinner included.
Day02
Kunming – Stone Forest – ChuxiongBUS

Kunming – Stone Forest – Chuxiong

  • Breakfast and check out
  • Stone Forest Scenic Area (shuttle cart included)
  • Transfer to Chuxiong
  • Yi People Ancient Town
  • Transfer back to the hotel
5★ hotel in Chuxiong★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day03
Chuxiong – Dali – LijiangBUS

Chuxiong – Dali – Lijiang

  • Breakfast and check out
  • Transfer to Dali
  • Santorini of Dali with afternoon tea (battery car included)
  • Transfer to Lijiang
  • Black Dragon Pool
  • Lijiang Ancient Town and Sifang Street (taste local specialties at your own expense)
  • Transfer back to the hotel
5★ hotel in Lijiang★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner not included.
Day04
LijiangBUS / CABLE CAR

Lijiang

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area, Glacier Park (shuttle bus and large ropeway round trip included)
  • Ganhaizi
  • Impression Lijiang live song and dance show
  • Baishui River and Blue Moon Valley (battery car included)
  • Yushui Village
  • Transfer to the hotel and check in
5★ hotel in Lijiang★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day05
Lijiang – Shangri-LaBUS

Lijiang – Shangri-La

  • Breakfast and check out
  • Transfer to Shangri-La by bus
  • Tiger Leaping Gorge on the way (round-trip hand escalators included)
  • Napa Sea (one complimentary cup of coffee)
  • Shangri-La Dukezong Ancient City and Guishan Park, with the world’s largest prayer wheel
  • Transfer to the hotel and check in
5★ hotel in Shangri-La★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day06
Shangri-La – DaliBUS

Shangri-La – Dali

  • Breakfast and check out
  • Songzanlin Monastery (shuttle cart included)
  • Transfer to Dali
  • Dali Ancient City (electric sightseeing cart not included)
  • Foreigner Street
  • Transfer to the hotel and check in
5★ hotel in Dali★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day07
Dali – KunmingTRAIN / BUS

Dali – Kunming

  • Breakfast and check out
  • High-speed train Dali to Kunming, 2nd-class seats (train to be confirmed)
  • Kunming Heilongtan Park (pear blossoms and azaleas in season, mid-March to mid-April)
  • Kunming City Walk: Jingxinghua Street, Qianwang Old Street, Nanping Pedestrian Street, Jinbi Square and Jinri Building
  • Transfer to the hotel and check in
5★ hotel in Kunming★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day08
Kunming – Guangzhou – ManilaBUS / AIR

Kunming – Guangzhou – Manila

  • Breakfast and check out
  • Fly Kunming to Guangzhou (CZ3416, 14:35–16:40; on Jan 7 and Mar 18 CZ3420, 07:00–08:55)
  • Connect to Manila (CZ3077, 20:00–22:30; on Jan 7 and Mar 18 CZ397, 14:15–16:50)

CZ3416 KMG – CAN 14:35–16:40; CZ3077 CAN – MNL 20:00–22:30

Sweet homeBack in Manila
Breakfast included.Lunch not included.Dinner not included.

Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner · crossed out = not included. Orange = sightseeing stop · bold = shop visit included in the tour.

What’s covered

Inclusions

  • Round-trip economy airfare and taxes via China Southern Airlines
  • Baggage: 1 piece of 23 kg checked plus 7 kg hand carry
  • High-speed train Dali to Kunming, 2nd-class seats
  • 7 nights twin-sharing accommodation at 5-star hotels with daily breakfast
  • Private bus with English-speaking tour guide
  • Sightseeing with first entrance tickets for all scenic spots and the listed in-park transport
  • Meals: breakfast plus 12 meals in total, one upgraded to a seafood buffet
  • One complimentary bottle of water per person per day

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses such as phone calls and minibar
  • Travel insurance
  • Philippine travel tax: USD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)
  • China Group Visa: USD 40 per person (collected with the tour fee)
  • Tips for driver and guide: USD 48 per person, USD 6 per day for 8 days (collected with the tour fee)
  • Single supplement: USD 250 per person
  • Fuel surcharge: estimated USD 75 per person, subject to change

Hotels

or similar
  • Day 1: 5-star hotel in Kunming
  • Day 2: 5-star hotel in Chuxiong
  • Day 3-4: 5-star hotel in Lijiang
  • Day 5: 5-star hotel in Shangri-La
  • Day 6: 5-star hotel in Dali
  • Day 7: 5-star hotel in Kunming

Important notice

please read
  1. Due to weather, traffic or other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some attractions may be adjusted according to visitor volume or road conditions.
  2. If attractions are reduced or other losses occur because of force majeure such as policy changes or weather, the travel agency is not liable; extra costs are borne by the guests and expenses already incurred are not refunded.
  3. If the hotels above are not available at your requested time, they will be replaced by similar ones.
  4. Guests should plan their free time sensibly to avoid delays.
  5. The itinerary, flight times and hotels are subject to final confirmation.
  6. No refund is given if guests cancel itinerary or accommodation arrangements during the trip, and tips must be paid in full for the number of days of the trip.
  7. The tour guide may sell souvenirs or local specialties on the bus; guests buy only if they wish.
  8. If the Glacier Park ropeway is out of service, it is changed to the Yunshanping ropeway and the price difference of RMB 60 per person is refunded.
  9. If Impression Lijiang is cancelled because of force majeure such as theatre maintenance or weather, it is replaced by another performance of the same level, without refund.
  10. Collected with the tour fee: China group visa USD 40, Philippine travel tax USD 30, tips for driver and guide USD 6 per day x 8 days = USD 48, and fuel surcharge estimated at USD 75 (subject to change), all per person.
  11. Includes one complimentary bottle of water per person per day, and one meal upgraded to a seafood buffet.
  12. Meals (by day): Day 1 dinner; Day 2 B/L/D; Day 3 B/L; Day 4 B/L/D; Day 5 B/L/D; Day 6 B/L/D; Day 7 B/L/D; Day 8 breakfast
  13. Child with bed 11 to 17 years, child without bed 2 to 10 years
  14. Order of attractions may be adjusted for weather, traffic or visitor volume; the agency is not liable for reduced attractions caused by force majeure such as policy changes or weather
  15. Philippine passport holders need a China visa; the China Group Visa fee is listed under exclusions.

Where you’ll go

21 stops
1
Kunming

Yunnan’s capital, the “Spring City”, known for its mild climate, Green Lake, Yuantong Temple and the Stone Forest nearby.

2
Stone Forest

A landscape of tall grey limestone pillars near Kunming, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

3
Yi People Ancient Town

A town in Chuxiong that showcases the culture and architecture of the Yi people.

4
Dali Santorini

A whitewashed, Greek-style viewpoint area overlooking Erhai Lake, visited with afternoon tea.

5
Black Dragon Pool

A park in Lijiang with a pool that reflects Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

6
Lijiang Ancient Town

A UNESCO World Heritage old town of canals, cobbled lanes and wooden houses.

7
Sifang Street

The central square and market street of Lijiang Ancient Town, lively with shops and food stalls.

8
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

A snow-capped mountain range near Lijiang, visited at the Glacier Park by ropeway.

9
Ganhaizi

A high meadow at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with wide mountain views.

10
Impression Lijiang

A live song and dance show performed outdoors beneath Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

11
Baishui River

A mountain stream near Lijiang with pale blue pools, visited together with Blue Moon Valley.

12
Blue Moon Valley

A scenic valley of turquoise pools below Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, reached by battery car.

13
Yushui Village

A traditional Naxi village near Lijiang at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

14
Tiger Leaping Gorge

A deep Yangtze River gorge on the road to Shangri-La, reached with round-trip hand escalators.

15
Napa Sea

A seasonal grassland lake near Shangri-La; the tour includes one complimentary cup of coffee here.

16
Dukezong Ancient City

The old Tibetan-style town centre of Shangri-La, home to a giant prayer wheel.

17
Guishan Park

A hilltop park above Dukezong Ancient City in Shangri-La with a very large prayer wheel.

18
Songzanlin Monastery

A large Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Shangri-La, visited with a shuttle cart included.

19
Dali Ancient City

A walled old town beside Erhai Lake and the Cangshan mountains, in Yunnan.

20
Heilongtan Park

A park in Kunming with a lake and gardens, known for pear blossoms and azaleas from mid-March to mid-April.

21
Qianwang Old Street

A restored old street in Kunming, visited on the Kunming city walk.

Know before you go

China tips

Practical tips for China, from entry rules to what to eat. General guidance for a Philippine traveller — rules and prices change, so confirm the latest before you fly. Need a hand with the visa or tickets? Our team is glad to help.

Entry requirements

Tourist visa required

Philippine passport holders need a Chinese tourist (L) visa arranged before travel — our ticketing desk can walk you through the requirements. Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages. No vaccinations are required.

Money

Renminbi (¥); go cashless

China runs on mobile pay — set up Alipay or WeChat Pay and link a Visa/Mastercard before you fly; they now work for tourists almost everywhere. Carry some cash as backup. Tipping is not customary. Budget roughly ₱2,000–3,500 a day for meals and extras.

Weather & what to pack

Four seasons; check your month

Shanghai has hot, humid summers and cold winters; Yunnan (Kunming, Lijiang) is mild by day but cool at night and sits at altitude. Layers, a warm jacket, comfortable shoes, sunblock and a rain layer cover most dates.

Getting around

Metro plus Didi

City metros are fast, cheap and signed in English; use the Didi app (with in-app English) for taxis. Your package covers airport transfers and a private coach on tour days, and high-speed trains link the cities.

Language

Mandarin; little English

English is limited outside hotels, so keep translations handy. Useful words: Nǐ hǎo (hello), Xièxie (thank you), Duōshǎo qián? (how much?). Your guide translates throughout the tour.

Culture & etiquette

Mind the customs

Give and receive items with both hands, never stand chopsticks upright in rice, and queue patiently. Photography can be restricted at temples and official sites — follow the signs and your guide.

Safety & health

Very safe; carry your passport

China is very safe with low street crime; carry your passport as ID. Drink bottled or boiled water. Emergencies: police 110, ambulance 120. Keep your hotel’s name in Chinese to show taxi drivers.

Connectivity

VPN + roaming, not a local SIM

Google, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are blocked in China — install a trusted VPN before you arrive. The easiest data is an international roaming SIM/eSIM that routes outside the firewall. WeChat keeps you in touch and pays.

Must-see sights & food

The Bund & Lijiang old town

See Shanghai’s Bund skyline and Yu Garden, or Yunnan’s Stone Forest, Lijiang old town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Try xiaolongbao soup dumplings, hotpot, roast duck and Yunnan rice noodles.

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