Lijiang-Dali-Shangri-La Travel Guide for the Chinese New Year

Planning a trip to Yunnan for the Chinese New Year? This 6-day Lijiang-Dali-Shangri-La travel guide will help you explore Yunnan without any detours! -- 📅 Itinerary: D1: Arrive at Lijiang Airport/Train Station -> 24-hour airport transfer -> Check in to hotel Free time on the first day. We recommend visiting Lijiang Old Town to experience the plateau culture. At night, you can explore the bar street in the old town or climb up to enjoy the panoramic view. D2: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain -> Take the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Cableway -> Return to Lijiang Old Town Conquer Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and take the cableway to enjoy the snow-capped mountain view. Return to Lijiang Old Town for a rest after the tour. D3: Xizhou Ancient Town -> Ideal State Explore the charm of Xizhou Ancient Town, then head to Ideal State to experience a different culture. D4: Dali Ancient Town -> Foreigner Street -> Head to Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La section) Stroll through Dali Ancient Town and Foreigner Street to experience Bai culture, then head to Tiger Leaping Gorge to enjoy the magnificent canyon. D5: Dukezong Ancient Town -> Pudacuo National Park -> Shudu Lake Visit the historical sites in Dukezong Ancient Town, then head to Pudacuo National Park and Shudu Lake to immerse yourself in the natural beauty. D6: Return from Shangri-La -> Arrive at Kunming Airport/Train Station End of the trip. 24-hour airport transfer is available. If your flight is late, we recommend visiting Cuihu Park, Dianchi Dam, or Jinma Biji Archway to experience the charm of Kunming. -- Tips: - Food: Try flower cakes and baba in Lijiang Old Town, yogurt in Dali, and yak hot pot in Shangri-La 🍲! - Souvenir prices: Mushroom soup packs are available at various prices, making them a great gift 🎁! - Local customs: Shangri-La has a rich Tibetan culture. Please respect local beliefs and customs 🙏. - Photo spots: The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple in Dali, Lijiang Romance Park, and Tiger Leaping Gorge in Shangri-La are all great places for photos 📸! - Note: Shangri-La is at a high altitude, so be aware of altitude sickness. Bring a thick coat to cope with the temperature difference 🧣. -- The romance of Lijiang, the charm of Dali, and the mystery of Shangri-La are all waiting for you to explore. Don't miss this colorful land!