Yunnan Tours
The beauty of Yunnan must be seen to be believed. Create your Yunnan tours to Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and further discover many untouched paradises!
Yunnan lies in the southwest of China, well known for its spellbinding landscape from the high snow peaks edging Tibetan Plateau to tropical rainforest in Xishuangbanna. The ancient Tea and Horse Road linked all the most popular destinations in Yunnan, from the original source of all tea - Xishuangbanna, heading north up the former trading post Shaxi Old Town, then further north to Lijiang Old Town, along the Tiger Leaping Gorge, finally ending in the mountainous areas of Shangri-La, bordering Tibet.
With our first hand, local knowledge of Yunnan Province, we provide best Yunnan tours around one week to two weeks, and can customize the intrepid world travelers exclusive Yunnan adventures to meet the special needs and different travel styles of couple, senior travelers or family with kids to Yunnan.
Given its incredible natural beauty and rich ethnic culture as being home of 25 ethnic minority groups, Yunnan is also a heaven for photographers. Make your way to Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Dongchuan Red Land, Lugu Lake, Nujiang Grand Canyon… and meet local minority groups for their original old towns and splendid customs and costumes. If you're a seasoned traveler to Yunnan with adventure in mind, it's time for you to explore some real hidden beauty. Travel with our local guides on Yunnan trekking tours through breathtaking wildness, remote villages and mist-covered mountains and mighty valleys...
Best Yunnan Tours Packages
These are the most popular Yunnan tours of 7 to 12 days that feature private local guides and transfers – especially recommended to first-timers in Yunnan. Tour Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Yuanyang Rice Terraces to explore the best of Yunnan, taking in amazingly beautiful landscape, delving into the ethnic culture, soaking in the intriguing history, tasting unique local delicacies, and interacting with local people.
12-day Yunnan Highlights Tour
Destinations: Kunming - Jianshui - Yuanyang - Dali - Lijiang - Shangri-La
- •Visit the charming old towns and primitive villages.
- •Explore UNESCO-protected Stone Forest & Yuanyang Rice Terraces.
- •Admire Tiger Leaping Gorge, Songzanlin Monastery…
9-day Kunming Dali Lijiang Shangri-La Tour
Destinations: Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Shangri-La
- •Explore the authentic fishing village beside Erhai Lake.
- •Take in beautiful views of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge.
- •Visit Lama's dormitory at Songzanlin Lamasery.
6-day Yuanyang Rice Terraces Tour
Destinations: Kunming - Jianshui - Yuanyang
- •Visit the less-crowded Stone Forest Geopark.
- •Discover many old structures at Jianshui Old Town.
- •Mingle with local Hani and Yi people in the local market.
- •It is also a perfect trip idea for Yunnan winter tours.
Hot Destinations in Yunnan
Explore top 5 classic Yunnan destinations Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna on private guided Yunnan tours. Visit the highlights of the cities – admire the Stone Forest, embrace the history and traditions at Dali and Lijiang old towns, take cableway on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, hike Tiger Leaping Gorge, create unforgettable family experiences in Shangri-La with kid-friendly activities, and encounter the wildlife in Xishuangbanna…
Kunming
Capital city of Yunnan Province, usually the gateway city of Yunnan tour
Lijiang
The old towns of Lijiang remain intact while the landscape is breathtaking
Dali
Explore Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Cangshan Mountain, further to Shaxi & Weishan.
Shangri-La
Uncover Shangri-La as journey from Ganden Sumtseling Monastery to Potatso National Park.
Xishuangbanna
Enrich your Yunnan travel experience with a tropical adventure in Xishuangbanna.
Yunnan Trekking & Adventure Tours
Yunnan is a destination for the adventurers. Discover for yourself the other-worldly scenery of Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas and numerous remote ancient villages for secret mountain tribes such as Bai, Naxi, Hani, Yi, Tibetan, Lisu, etc. On ETC adventure tours in Yunnan, explore beyond Lijiang Old Town, trek the unexplored pristine Yubeng Village under Meili Snow Mountain, discover ancient Tea-horse Road, visit the authentic wet markets, and experience local traditions, folklores, foods and real life.
7-day Yunnan Photography Tour
The trip shows the landscape, ethnic culture and photo opportunities of Yunnan. Have your camera ready to capture old towns, Dongchuan Red Land, Yuanyang Rice Terraces…
9-day Meili Snow Mountain & Yubeng Village Trek
This Shangri-La Yubeng hike tour at local price is for adventurers to explore one of the last unexplored places in China, trekking around the awe-inspiring Meli Snow Mountain.
12-day Wild West Yunnan Tour
Venture deep into Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas (UNESCO) to discover breathtaking wilderness. The trip takes you to remote Deqin and Meli Snow Mountain area.
16-day Yunnan Odyssey Tour along Old Tea-horse Road
The Ancient Tea-horse Road tour in Yunnan allows you to explore the original sources of Pu'er tea, tropic landscape, find the traces of tea & horse caravans, meet mountain tribes…
16-day Yunnan Ethnic Exploration Tour with Lugu Lake
A trip itinerary of Kunming Dali Lijiang and Shangri-La, it offers more to see and experience with stays at Shaxi Old Town and Lugu Lake and Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking adventure.
4-day Birthplace of Puer Tea Tour
Tea lovers will visit Pu'er and Xishuangbanna to meet with local tea farmers and learn the culture and history of Puer tea, while also sipping the authentic Pu'er tea planted from the ancient tea trees.
Plan Your Yunnan Tours with the Travel Guide and Useful Articles
A dream destination, Yunnan has a lot to offer that world travelers and adventurers looking for, from the millennium-old towns and ancient tribal culture & art, to wild natural beauty. To assist you in planning an in-depth Yunnan trip, we've curated the popular and off-the-beaten-track Yunnan tour itineraries for your reference, and list below some of the Yunnan guide and articles to provide you the useful travel tips for Yunnan adventure.
Most-read Travel Articles of Yunnan
Basic Yunnan Travel Guide
Tips for Yunnan Hiking & Adventure
Extend Your Yunnan Tours to Other Parts of China
Here you can find China tour packages of Yunnan with other places of the country. Explore the Wild Southwest China from Yunnan to Tibet, Sichuan or Guizhou to enrich nature and ethnic experience. Combine the Golden Triangle Beijing, Xian and Shanghai, to discover both China's highlights and the hidden treasures. Alternatively, travel from Yunnan to the South, for the heaven-like Guilin, surreal Zhangjiajie… All of the sample tours can be tailor-made to cater to your personal wishes.
