12-Day Yunnan and Eastern Tibet Tour

Suggested Yunnan and Eastern Tibet Tour

🗓️ 12day(s)11night(s) 📍 Kunming

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Overview

An Epic Landscape Journey to the Plateau of Tibet

Have Fun in the Glacier Park on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

The snowcapped peaks against the backdrop of clear skies create a majestic view. On the mountainside, you would find meadows, glaciers, canyons, lakes, and diverse plant and animal life.

Share an Intimate Moment with the Majestic Peak

Don't worry about the crowds at the cable cars ascending the snow-capped mountain. You will have a chance to slow down on the mountain and enjoy views that are not seen by typical tourists.

Marvel at the Torrents and Peaks of Tiger Leaping Gorge

Without experiencing the feeling of 'heart in heaven, body in hell', you can enjoy viewing snowy peaks piercing the sky from the thundering gorge with us, minus the tough trail hike.

Pilgrimage to the Palace That's 'Closest to Heaven'

Immerse yourself in the exquisite chambers on the Potala Palace. Discover the secrets of building this amazing palace.

Walk on Barkhor Street in Traditional Tibetan Dress

An interesting and easy way to experience minority culture is to change into their traditional clothing and take part in their ritual activities.

Fall in Love with the Delightful Blue and Green Colors

Aprreciate the beautiful lakes on the plateau, which look like a saphire or a emerald.

Witness the Most Beautiful Snow Mountain in China

Stop at a platform for a magnificent view of Nnamjagbarwa Mountain. Its main peak is more than 7,700 meters (25,000 ft) above sea level. Hang a prayer flag and make a wish toward the holy mountain if you like.

Walk in a Fairyland of White and Pink (for tours in April)

Discover eastern Tibet, which might be totally different to your impressions of western Tibet. Snowy mountains and peach blossoms present a deceptively tender and soft Tibet in spring.

Explore the Culinary Landscape of Minority Cultures

We have selected authentic local restaurants for you to try the most representative local cuisine, such as 'crossing-the-bridge' rice noodles, Dali clay pot fish, and Tibetan yak hot pot.

🧭 Itinerary

Kunming Arrival | Airport Transfer

You would meet your private guide in the arrivals area of the airport or train station. They would transfer you directly to your hotel in a non-smoking vehicle that is reserved just for your group.

Kunming to Dali| The Stone Forest

Breakfast & Lunch Kunming Stone Forest, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features a landscape of jagged limestone formations that juts up from the earth like a petrified forest. Enjoy the famouse Cross-bridge Rice Noodle for lunch. Drive back to the city and have a relaxing walk on the Old Street to learn the history of Kunming. And taste the local snacks, such as rice noodle salad, deep-fried mushrooms, big sweet dumplings, and milk tea. Take a bullet train to Dali in the evening

Dali | Erhai and Xizhou Village

Breakfast & Lunch Visit Xizhou in the morning. You will see typical Bai traditions and dresses there. Some buildings are old and typical ancient architecture, which are the real local houses. In a small wet market, you will see how the local bai people start their days Then, you will visit the Three Pagodas. Between the Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, they are considered the landmark of Dali. Tour the park with an electric car. Appreciate the architecture and the great view of Erhai Lake. Taste the Dali clay pot fish and the other delicacies of Bai nationality for lunch. End your day with a relaxing cruise on Erhai Lake. The mountain, the lake and the Dali ancient town create an impressive picture.

Dali to Lijiang | Ancient Town

Breakfast & Lunch You would be driven to Lijiang in the morning. Enjoy lunch and start the tour in Lijiang. Lijiang Ancient Town is the best-preserved minority ancient city. Enjoy the quaint city scenery and see plenty of handicrafts in a distinctive style only found in this area of China. You can climb up to Lion Hill to have a bird's-eye view of the whole town. Then pay a visit to the Black Dragon Pool Park, where the view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is one of the most famous postcard-perfect sceneries in southwest China. Stay overnight in Lijiang Ancient Town.

Lijiang | Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Breakfast & Lunch Take a cable car up the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain for breathtaking views. The cable car will reach Shanzidou Peak, the main peak of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, you will ascend 1,100 m (3,600 ft) to Glacier Park at an altitude of 4,680 m (15,350 ft). Explore Yuhu Village at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, where Naxi culture thrives. Chat with the local people in a Naxi family. Try on the traditional Naxi dresses and experience some housework as the Naxi people do. Learn to make Dongba paper and write the mysterious Dongba characters.

Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge

Breakfast & Lunch Your guide and driver will escort you from Lijiang to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Along the way, visit one of the world's deepest and most marvelous gorges — Tiger Leaping Gorge. The dashing water from the magnificent Jinsha River flows into the narrow valley with a stone in the center. There is an ancient saying that the gorge is so narrow that a tiger was able to leap over to the other side of the river, hence the name. Drive up to a comfortable guest house on the mountain with a breathtaking view of the gorge and peaks. Stay overnight here and have a memorable evening when the golden sunlight paints the peaks at sunset.

Tiger Leaping Gorge to Shangri-la Airport | Fly to Lhasa

Breakfast Enjoy a 1½ hours transfer to Shangri-la Airport. And then take a flight to Lhasa. Welcome to the 'Sun City', Lhasa. Your private guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your downtown hotel. Relax for the rest of the day to get used to the altitude.

Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street

Visit Tibet's most famous landmark — the Potala Palace — in the morning. Enter the palace and see exquisite murals, decorated statues, and antiques. Follow the local people walking around the palace and feel their piety. Have a change to the traditional Tibetan dress. Walk around the Barkhor Street. Watch religious pilgrims prostrating themselves at the front gate of Jokhang Temple.

Lhasa to Nyingchi | Basomtso Lake and Gala Village

Drive from Lhasa to Nyingtri. Enjoy amazing scenery along the highway. Stop at Basomtso — a green lake surrounded by pine trees that is quite different from the austere holy lakes in the west of Tibet.

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Nyingchi to Bome | Lulang Forest and Villages

Explore Lulang Forest and enjoy the forest, grassland, wild flowers, wondering cattle and sheep, Tibetan houses, and the snowy mountains create a picture of paradise. Dance with local Tibetans around a bonfire in the evening.

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Bome to Nyingchi | Spruce Forest and Mt. Nnamjagbarwa

Drive back to Nyingchi from Bome. Explore the forest near Gangxiang village, which is one of the ten most beautiful primeval forests in China. Stop at a platform for a magnificent view of Nnamjagbarwa Mountain. Its main peak is more than 7,700 meters (25,000 ft) above sea level. Hang a prayer flag and make a wish toward the holy mountain if you like. Note:If you come in winter (late december to early February), and are interested to see a beautiful glacier, it is recommended to stay one more night in Bome and have day tour to visit Ranwu Lake, Laigu villlage and witness the amazing Laigu glacier.

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Nyingchi Departure

Nyingchi Airport transfer

✅ Inclusions

· Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space · English-speaking local guide · Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary · Flights/trains between itinerary cities · 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling

📌 Booking Notes

Reference price: from US$3,669 per person (priced in USD; final price and currency confirmed at booking). Tour code: cht-dz-2 This is a private, customizable itinerary. Contact us to confirm the final program, price and available dates.

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