10-Day 9-Night Family Travel Guide for Four in Kunming, Yunnan (Budget: About 15,000 RMB)

Itinerary Overview Day Main Activities Accommodation Location Budget (RMB) 1 Arrive in Kunming, city leisure Kunming city economy hotel 300 2 Day trip to Stone Forest Same as above 500 3 Kunming Zoo + Green Lake Park Same as above 200 4 Travel to Dali (train/bus) Hotel near Dali Ancient Town 600 5 Dali Ancient Town, Erhai Lake cycling/boat tour Same as above 400 6 Dali surroundings: Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, Butterfly Spring Same as above 300 7 Travel to Lijiang (bus or train) Hotel near Lijiang Ancient Town 600 8 Lijiang Ancient Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (cable car at own expense) Same as above 800 9 Return to Kunming (train/bus) Kunming city economy hotel 600 10 Kunming city leisure, return trip 200 Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Kunming Transportation: Flight arrival at Kunming Changshui International Airport Accommodation: Economy hotel in Kunming city (e.g., 7 Days Inn, Home Inn, Hanting) Recommended activities: Rest and adjust, visit Kunming city night market (Crossing-the-bridge rice noodles, flower market) Day 2: Stone Forest Scenic Area Transportation: Private car or tour bus (about 200 RMB/day, shared per person) Tickets: About 200 RMB/person (discounts for students/children) Activities: Enjoy the unique stone formations, take photos Lunch: Simple meal inside the scenic area Return: Return to city for rest in the evening Day 3: Kunming Zoo + Green Lake Park Transportation: Walking or public bus Tickets: Zoo 50 RMB/person, Green Lake free Activities: Parent-child interaction, relaxation Lunch: City restaurant Afternoon: Explore Kunming old street, experience local culture Day 4: Travel to Dali Transportation: High-speed train (about 1.5 hours, ticket about 150 RMB/person) or long-distance bus Accommodation: Economy hotel near Dali Ancient Town Activities: After arrival, stroll around Dali Ancient Town, feel the ancient town atmosphere Day 5: Erhai Lake Cycling and Boat Tour Transportation: Rent bicycle or electric scooter (about 50 RMB/day) Activities: Cycle around Erhai Lake (family-friendly, safe and easy) Lunch: Farmhouse restaurant by Erhai Lake Afternoon: Take Erhai Lake boat tour (about 50 RMB/person) Day 6: Dali Surrounding Attractions Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple: Ticket about 120 RMB/person Butterfly Spring: Ticket about 50 RMB/person Activities: Photography, relaxation Evening: Taste Dali specialty cuisine Day 7: Travel to Lijiang Transportation: Bus or train (about 2 hours, ticket about 80-150 RMB/person) Accommodation: Economy hotel near Lijiang Ancient Town Activities: Explore Lijiang Ancient Town, enjoy the night scenery Day 8: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Transportation: Tour private car or carpool (about 300 RMB/day) Tickets: Cable car and scenic area ticket about 250 RMB/person (seasonal adjustment) Note: High altitude sickness, bring enough warm clothing Activities: Snow mountain sightseeing, Glacier Park (optional) Afternoon: Return to Lijiang Ancient Town Day 9: Return to Kunming Transportation: Train or bus (about 3-4 hours, ticket 80-150 RMB/person) Accommodation: Kunming city Activities: Leisure shopping, visit flower market Day 10: Kunming Leisure + Return Trip Activities: Green Lake, Kunming old street, buy souvenirs Transportation: Head to airport for return flight Budget Details (Estimated) Item Cost (RMB) Notes Transportation (flights + high-speed train/bus) 4000 Round trip Kunming and intercity transport Accommodation (9 nights) 4500 Economy hotels, average 500 RMB/night Tickets and attractions 2000 Stone Forest, Zoo, Three Pagodas, Snow Mountain, etc. Meals 3000 Family meals, affordable fast food, local snacks Private car/carpool 1500 Main attraction transfers Others (shopping, souvenirs) 1000 Reserved budget Total 15000 Tips Book in advance: Train tickets, attraction tickets, hotels Bring essentials: Change of clothes, sunscreen, hat, rain gear Altitude sickness: Keep warm at high-altitude spots like Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Child safety: Pay attention to traffic safety, choose safe transportation Food recommendations: Crossing-the-bridge rice noodles, Yunnan rice noodles, flower cakes, cheese hot pot Wishing your family a happy and smooth trip to Yunnan!