One trip for all flavors in Yunnan

Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Shangri-la

8days / 7nights

$ 1,300 USD

One trip for all flavors in Yunnan

Savor Yunnan’s vibrant culinary scene on our 8-day "One Trip for All Flavors in Yunnan" tour. Dive into local cuisines, bustling markets, and a Naxi cooking class, tasting bold, spicy, sour, and earthy flavors while exploring Kunming, Dali, Shaxi, and Lijiang’s rich cultural heritage. A foodie’s dream adventure!

Highlights

Start: KunMing

End: Shangri-La

Airports & Travel details

Bold Culinary Palette

Indulge in Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles, Dai herb salads, Bai rose cakes, and Naxi hotpot, each dish a vibrant expression of Yunnan’s diversity

Itinerary Summary

8days / 7nights

Activity Level 2

Boutique Hotels

Private trip

Day 1: Arrive in Kunming

Old Street Food Feast

Step into Yunnan’s culinary capital as our Kiki Holidays team welcomes you at Kunming Changshui Airport, guiding you to your boutique hotels. Wander Kunming Old Street, where sizzling stalls tempt with silky rice noodles in fiery chili oil, crispy potato pancakes, and sweet glutinous dumplings. Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles weave savory broths with tangy notes, a true taste of Yunnan’s diversity. Most Attractive Moment: Inhale the smoky aroma of grilling tofu as vendors craft spicy noodles, the market’s vibrant chaos a sensory feast of Yunnan’s culinary soul.
Food tour (2 hours)

Day 2: Kunming – Stone Forest

Explore the Stone Forest and savor a bold Dai feast.

Journey to the Stone Forest, a UNESCO site where limestone spires rise like ancient sculptures, steeped in Yi folklore. Savor roast duck, its crispy skin paired with fragrant herbs, then stroll Green Lake Park’s serene lotus ponds, alive with local rhythms. A Dai feast unfolds with grilled fish, bamboo shoots, and tangy herb salads, bursting with Southeast Asian zest. Most Attractive Moment: Taste the zesty Dai herb salad, its sour-spicy notes a culinary symphony against the Stone Forest’s dramatic spires.
Stone Forest visit (2 hours); Green Lake stroll (1 hour); Dai dinner

Day 3: Kunming — Dali

Travel to Dali to craft rose cakes and explore Xizhou’s market.

Ride a high-speed train to Dali, settling into the elegant Hilton Dali. At a Dali rose farm, knead fragrant rose cakes, a sweet Bai delicacy infused with floral elegance. Xizhou Old Town’s market buzzes with fresh produce and Bai crafts, followed by a dinner of farm-fresh veggies, free-range chicken, and lake fish. Most Attractive Moment: Bite into a warm rose cake, its floral sweetness unfolding amid the farm’s vibrant blooms, a Bai culinary treasure.
Train to Dali (2 hours); rose farm visit (1 hour); Xizhou market (1 hour)

Day 4: Xizhou — Shaxi

Three Course Tea & Shaxi’s Rustic Feast

Wander Xizhou Old Town’s intricate Bai architecture, then immerse in the Three Course Tea Performance at Feng Yang Cha Shi Tea House, where bitter, sweet, and spiced teas tell a cultural story. Drive to Shaxi Village, where cobblestone paths lead to a rustic dinner of local ham, creamy fried cheese, and seasonal delights. Most Attractive Moment: Savor the spiced tea’s warmth during the Three Course Tea ritual, its complex flavors weaving Bai traditions in a serene setting.
Xizhou stroll (1 hour); tea performance (1 hour); drive to Shaxi (2 hours); village dinner

Day 5: Shaxi — Lijiang

Sip coffee in Shaxi, then feast on Naxi barbecue in Lijiang.

Savor Yunnan coffee at a rustic Shaxi village bookstore, then journey to Lijiang’s UNESCO Old Town, its vibrant alleys pulsing with Naxi culture. A Naxi barbecue and hotpot dinner tempts with grilled meats, wild mushrooms, and spicy broths, a fiery celebration of local flavors. Most Attractive Moment: Relish the smoky Naxi hotpot, its rich spices mingling with the Old Town’s evening glow, a culinary masterpiece.
Shaxi bookstore visit (1 hour); drive to Lijiang (2 hours); Old Town and dinner

Day 6: Lijiang – Yu Hu

Craft tofu in Yu Hu and savor a Naxi lunch with village exploration.

Journey to Yu Hu Village, where a Naxi family guides you to make fresh tofu, followed by a courtyard Naxi lunch of stir-fried greens and preserved meats, steeped in tradition. Choose a scenic hike through Yu Hu’s hills or a free evening in Lijiang, dining on spicy Naxi noodles or Western fare. Most Attractive Moment: Taste the creamy tofu you crafted, its fresh flavors enhanced by Naxi spices in a historic courtyard.
Tofu-making and lunch (2 hours); optional hike or Lijiang evening (2 hours)

Day 7: Lijiang

Cook Naxi dishes from market ingredients, then hike Tiger Leaping Gorge.

At Elephant Hill Market, select fresh ingredients for a Naxi cooking class, crafting pork pancakes or wild vegetable stir-fry, bursting with local flavor. Drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge, hiking gentle trails amid dramatic cliffs, then dine on rustic grilled fish or return to Lijiang for spicy local fare. Most Attractive Moment: Savor your handmade pork pancake, its savory crunch paired with the market’s vibrant energy, a culinary triumph.
Market and cooking class (2 hours); drive to gorge (2 hours); hike and dinner (2 hours)

Day 8: Lijiang Departure

Bid farewell with a final taste of Lijiang’s charm.

Spend your last morning in Lijiang Old Town, sipping Yunnan coffee or browsing Naxi crafts. Our team ensures a seamless transfer to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, leaving you with memories of Yunnan’s bold flavors and vibrant culture. Most Attractive Moment: Sip a final Yunnan coffee by Lijiang’s sparkling canals, the Old Town’s cultural richness lingering, a perfect farewell.
Old Town stroll (1 hour); airport transfer

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High Altitude Reaction:

1. the average altitude in Yunnan is 1894 meters. Kunming: 1890 meters. Dali: 2050 meters. Lijiang: 2400 meters, Jade Dragon Mountain: 4506 meters. Shangri-La: 3280 meters. We strongly suggest our consumers thoroughly prepare for high-altitude reactions and intense ultraviolet rays. By preparing these, you can take high-altitude reaction medicines or bring some Oxygen Can before you depart.

2. If you suffer any diseases, please advise your doctor before you depart.

There are various kinds of heart disease, high blood pressure, blood diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, diseases of the respiratory system, and so on.

3. We don’t suggest our guests take showers in the first two days in a high-altitude area. If they get cold, it may easily lead to pulmonary edema and encephaloma.

4. Please don’t drink any alcohol, especially any strong liquids, since alcohol will lead to a high severe altitude reaction.

The price excludes：

1. Other personal expenses during the journey.

2. Our accommodation prices are for twin rooms (two people live in one room, with a separate bed/one bed). There will be an extra cost if consumers require a separate room for each person.

3. Chinese Visa Fees.

4. The extra expense is due to transportation delays, cancellations, wars, natural accidents, and strikes.

5. Meals (lunch and dinner)

Accommodations

We pick suitable and tasteful hotels for your requirements.

Transfer

We provide your own private and comfortable vehicle.

Guide/Driver service

Professional driver and Chinese/ English speaking guide.

Activities

All the activities listed in this program.

Local Knowledge

Our staff are locals with true love and knowledge of our hometown.

Entrance tickets for the sightseeing places listed in this program.

Tickets

Personalized Consultant Service

we provide one-on-one professional consultant service to all travelers to meet your demands.

Insurance

Travel accident insurance and Travel Agency’s Responsibility insurance.

How’s the weather? What should we wear?

Yunnan is dominated by the subtropical monsoon climate. Integrating low latitude, highland, and monsoon, the climate in Yunnan has four characteristics: first, there is a slight difference in annual temperature but a significant difference in daily temperature. Second, there is a big contrast between the rainy and dry seasons. Third, the climate alters according to the change in altitude. Fourth, the frost-free period is extended.
When you travel to Yunnan, the best advice for your wardrobe is to bring all kinds of clothes. A jacket, scarf, raincoat for the rainy season, and sunglasses are essential.

How’s the accommodation?

We believe that staying in a beautiful boutique hotel is one of the most essential parts of the journey. We strongly advise guests to choose hotels with comfortable service and tasteful design. Due to the diversity of ethnic culture, Yunnan has some extraordinary hotels that can bring you the most unforgettable memories. We offer various accommodation choices, from famous international brands to local boutique resorts.

How’s the road?

Because the significant landscape in Yunnan is mountainous, the mountain area has bumpy roads and steep slopes. Even on the expressway, there are always sharp turns. So we strongly suggest our guests fasten their seat belts before they depart.

How’s the meal?

Most hotels will provide breakfast in both American and Chinese. During the travel, we will recommend featured local dishes and street food for our consumers. We also encourage our consumers to explore the local food they like since eating is essential for a journey. Our guide will suggest a suitable restaurant to our consumers.

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Accommodations

Being in a beautiful boutique hotel is one of the most essential parts of a journey. We strongly advise guests to choose hotels with comfortable service and tasteful design. Due to the diversity of ethnic cultures, Yunnan has some extraordinary hotels that can bring you unforgettable memories. We offer various accommodation choices, from famous international brands to local boutique resorts.