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Southern Sichuan & Yunnan

A 1,200-year-old Buddha taller than the Statue of Liberty, then south into Yunnan — ancient canal towns, Naxi culture and sunsets over Erhai Lake.

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8 Days / 7 NightsFully customizable length
2 ProvincesSichuan + Yunnan, seamless
Easy–ModerateOld-town walking, optional hikes
Year-roundYunnan's eternal spring climate
This is a sample itinerary — add Mount Emei's golden summit, Tiger Leaping Gorge, or Shangri-La. Your route, your call.
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Day by Day

Sample Itinerary

Day1

Arrive in Chengdu

Private airport pickup and a gentle introduction to Sichuan: evening stroll and dinner at a local favorite — your guide orders, you discover.

HOTEL · PRIVATE TRANSFER
Day2

Leshan Giant Buddha — Face to Face with 1,200 Years

Drive south to Leshan (about 2h). See the 71-meter Buddha from the river first — the only way to take in the full scale — then climb the cliff path past his ear, taller than a person. Overnight in Leshan or at the foot of Mount Emei.

BREAKFAST · GUIDE · BOAT + ENTRY TICKETS
Day3

Mount Emei — Misty Monasteries (Optional Summit)

One of China's four sacred Buddhist mountains. Temples in the mist, resident monkeys with zero respect for personal property, and — weather permitting — the Golden Summit above a sea of clouds. Evening flight or rail to Lijiang.

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Day4

Lijiang Old Town — Canals & Cobblestones

UNESCO-listed old town of the Naxi people: snowmelt canals, swinging red lanterns, and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain looming over the rooftops. Visit Black Dragon Pool for the classic postcard view; evening free in the old town.

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Day5

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain & Baisha Village

Cable car toward the 5,596m massif (as high as conditions and comfort allow), then the quieter side of Lijiang: Baisha's ancient frescoes and embroidery workshops, far from the crowds.

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Day6

Lijiang → Dali — The Road South

Scenic drive or short rail hop to Dali. Afternoon in Dali Old Town and the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, standing since the days of the Dali Kingdom.

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Day7

Erhai Lake — Slow Day by the Water

Cycle or drive the lakeside road through Xizhou's Bai-minority architecture, coffee at a lakeview café, and sunset painting the Cangshan Mountains gold across the water. This is the day you'll talk about at dinner parties.

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Day8

Departure from Dali or Kunming

Private transfer to Dali Airport, or onward by high-speed rail to Kunming for international connections. Want to keep going? Shangri-La is one more day north.

BREAKFAST · PRIVATE TRANSFER

✓ Included

  • 7 nights handpicked hotels & boutique inns
  • Flight/rail Sichuan → Yunnan
  • Private vehicle + driver in both provinces
  • English-speaking local guides
  • All entrance tickets, boats & cable cars
  • Airport pickup & drop-off
  • 24/7 support during your trip

✗ Not Included

  • International flights to/from China
  • Lunches & dinners (guide recommends, you choose)
  • Personal expenses & travel insurance
  • Tips (appreciated, never required)
Pricing: quoted individually based on season, hotels and group size. Send your dates for an exact all-inclusive number with your free itinerary, within 24h — before you pay anything.

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