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TAILOR-MADE YUNNAN TOURS
Your private Yunnan tour, designed around you.
Travel with your own party, on your dates and at your pace. Tell us what you’d love to see in Yunnan, and receive a personal itinerary and quote for the hotels, transport and guiding you need.Plan directly with Joy. Usually replies within 24 hours. No booking commitment.Start with your plans, not a package.
Our existing routes are a starting point. If they don’t fit your trip, we can discuss a journey designed from the ground up.
WHEREYunnan first · Other China destinations by request
HOW YOU TRAVELA private party · Dates and duration shaped around you
YOUR QUOTEPrepared around your route, dates and preferences
A journey that feels like yours.
A quiet morning rather than another early start. More time with a place, less time moving between hotels. The freedom to follow what interests you.
We begin by listening.What would make this your kind of trip?
Later starts, fewer hotel changes, time for markets or photography. Tell us what matters to your party, and we’ll shape the days around it.
Which side of Yunnan draws you in?
Start with the places that catch your eye. We’ll help you connect them into a journey that fits your time and pace.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Mountain scenery, with visits planned around altitude and comfort.
Pick a few favorites, or leave it open. We can suggest where to go.
HELP ME CHOOSE A ROUTE →You don’t need to fit every place into one trip. We’ll discuss travel time, season and a comfortable pace.A few ways your journey could take shape.
A little inspiration to get you started. We’ll adapt these route ideas and experiences around your plans.01A gentler family journey
Dali · Shaxi · Lijiang
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A gentler family journey
Dali · Shaxi · Lijiang
Fewer hotel changes, time for crafts and markets, and shorter activity days. Share your children’s ages or the needs of older relatives so we can discuss a suitable pace.
02Landscapes through your lens
Dali · Lijiang · Shangri-La
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Landscapes through your lens
Dali · Lijiang · Shangri-La
More time for photography and scenery, with room to adjust around light and weather. We’ll discuss driving distances, mountain access and altitude before suggesting the route.
03Tea, food and everyday Yunnan
Kunming · Pu’er · Xishuangbanna
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Tea, food and everyday Yunnan
Kunming · Pu’er · Xishuangbanna
An idea for travelers drawn to tea culture, local food and a warmer side of Yunnan. The visits and guiding arrangements depend on season and availability.
Already have an itinerary in mind?
Tell us what you would keep, add or change.
MAKE MY JOURNEY PERSONALYou can include an existing route in your enquiry.
From a first idea to a journey you can look forward to.
You’ll speak with Joy as we shape the plan. A licensed local partner confirms and operates the arrangements.Share your ideas
Send your dates, party size and the things you would love to do. Uncertain plans are welcome.
Shape a route
Joy reviews your ideas and discusses a realistic route, pace and level of comfort with you.
Refine the proposal
Review the itinerary and itemized quote. We’ll discuss what to add, adjust or leave out.
Confirm and travel
Your licensed local partner confirms the arrangements, handles the contract and operates the trip.
YOUR LOCAL CONNECTION
You’ll be planning with Joy.
“Living abroad taught me how different a place feels when you have someone local you can trust.”
Joy Liu was born and raised in Yunnan. He helps you consider the route, pace and practical details, then works with licensed local partners to confirm what can be arranged.
MEET JOY →Local people behind your private journey.
Joy helps shape your itinerary. Yunnan Huatai International Travel Service Co., Ltd. is one of our local partners for arranging and operating the trip. Your proposal confirms the operator and services.
A guide who fits your plans
These profiles come from the partner’s own materials. Discuss guide language and the days you need support; availability and the final assignment are confirmed in your proposal.
Zhang Zihang (Jason)
A profile from the partner guide team. Final assignment depends on your dates.
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Space for your own party
See examples from the partner fleet, inside and out. Vehicle size, model and transfer arrangements depend on your route and party, and are confirmed in writing.
Five-seat vehicle
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Partner-supplied documents: Business license ↗ · Travel agency permit L-YN-101161 ↗
A clear proposal before you decide.
Your dates, route and party shape the price. We’ll discuss your budget and priorities before putting the details in writing.
Your route
Stops, travel times, daily pace and activities.
Your arrangements
Hotel and room choices, private transport and guide language.
Your quote
The total, currency, inclusions, exclusions and optional extras.
Your booking terms
The licensed operator, payment schedule and cancellation terms.
Tell us what you have in mind.
A few details are enough to start. Joy usually replies by email within 24 hours to discuss your route before preparing an itinerary and quote.
Yunnan is where we begin. If you’re considering other parts of China, add them below and we’ll discuss what is possible.
Or start with a route you already like.
Use one of these private journeys as the foundation, then tell us what you would change.
Dali, Lijiang & Lugu Lake: Six Days in Western Yunnan
From Dali's lakeside villages and Lijiang's mountain backdrop to two nights beside Lugu Lake, travel through western Yunnan at a personal pace.
Explore this starting point →Kunming to Lijiang: A Slower Yunnan Journey
Move from Kunming into the lakeside villages of Dali, slow down on the Ancient Tea Horse Road in Shaxi, and finish beneath the mountains of Lijiang.
Explore this starting point →Useful details, before you start.
Can I start from one of your existing itineraries?+
Yes. Tell us which journey caught your eye and what you would change. We can discuss a different duration, extra stops, hotel preferences or a gentler pace rather than starting from a blank page.
Do I need to know my dates and budget already?+
No. A month, a rough trip length or a few places you like is enough to start. We will clarify dates, party size and priorities before preparing a meaningful quote.
Do you plan trips beyond Yunnan?+
Yunnan is our starting point and the region we know best. If your plans include other parts of China, tell us where you would like to go. We will discuss feasibility and partner availability before promising arrangements.
How is a custom private journey priced?+
The quote depends on your dates, route, party size, accommodation, transport, guide language and chosen activities. It will state the currency, inclusions, exclusions and payment terms before you decide. Budget ranges in the form are planning preferences, not advertised tour prices.
Is this a group tour?+
The journey is planned for your own party, rather than joining a scheduled coach group. Public attractions, restaurants or activities may still be shared with other visitors; your proposal will clarify any shared arrangements.
Can you accommodate family, dietary or accessibility needs?+
Please describe what matters to you in the form. We will check the relevant hotel, vehicle, food and activity arrangements with the local partner before confirming whether they can meet your needs.
Who handles the booking, contract and payment?+
Joy helps shape the route and coordinates the proposal. The licensed local travel partner confirms the services, handles the travel contract and payment, and operates the journey. These details will be clear in your written proposal.
Does submitting this form commit me to a booking?+
No. It starts a conversation about your plans. You can review the proposal and terms before deciding whether to proceed.