YOUR KIND OF TRIP
Who it's for
For couples, families, friends and small private groups who want local guidance without joining a scheduled tour.
You do not need to know the exact route. A rough trip length and group size are enough.
TAILOR-MADE YUNNAN
Private Yunnan Tours, Designed Around You
Explore Dali, Shaxi, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La on a private journey shaped around your dates, interests and pace.6-Day Private Yunnan Tour · From US$680 per personBased on two adults sharing one room. Final prices depend on travel dates, group size, hotels and confirmed services.At a glance
Flexible Duration
- 6–12 Days
- A route shaped around your available time, interests and preferred pace.
100% Tailor-Made & No Shopping
- Just Your Group
- Private travel shaped to your group, with no shared departures or compulsory shopping stops.
One Guide, Your Language
- Chinese or English Included
- Choose your guide language at no extra charge; one dedicated driver-guide throughout.
Transparent Booking
- 20% Deposit
- Booking and refunds follow the agreed cancellation policy in your contract.
SEASONAL ADVICE
When to go
March to May and September to November are generally the most comfortable periods for classic Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La routes.
Summer is greener but wetter. Winter is quieter, with colder conditions at higher elevations.
A STARTING POINT, NOT A FIXED PACKAGE
Start with a Ready-Planned Yunnan Route
Explore two carefully planned journeys, then customize the route, pace and hotels around your trip.
6 DAYS · KUNMING → DALI · SHAXI · LIJIANG
6-Day First Encounter
Meet Bai artisans beside Erhai Lake, spend a quiet night in Shaxi’s old Tea Horse Road town, then give Jade Dragon Snow Mountain a full day — without rushing between stops.
- ✓ Best for First-time visitors with limited time
8 DAYS · KUNMING · DALI · LIJIANG · TIGER LEAPING GORGE · SHANGRI-LA
8-Day Mountains & Ancient Towns
Go from lakeside Dali and Lijiang’s old lanes to the dramatic road through Tiger Leaping Gorge. Continue into Shangri-La for Tibetan culture and a slower highland day.
- ✓ Best for Travelers wanting Yunnan’s classic highlights
Starting prices are per person, based on two adults sharing a room. Final prices vary by travel dates, group size, hotel selection and confirmed services.
NEED MORE TIME IN YUNNAN?
Planning a 10–12 Day Journey?
Explore Kunming, Dali, Shaxi, Lijiang and Shangri-La at a more comfortable pace, with extra time for local culture, photography, food or hiking.
Share your trip length, group size and interests. Joy will suggest a suitable route and initial price range.
A SAMPLE JOURNEY · FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE
8-Day Yunnan Hidden Explorer
Kunming, Dali, Shaxi, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Haba Snow Mountain and Baishuitai. Explore the route, then tailor it to you.
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS · PRIVATE JOURNEY
From lakeside villages to wild mountain gorges
4-star hotels (5-star upgrades available), private transport, an English-speaking guide, airport transfers, second-class high-speed rail and listed attraction tickets.
English PDF · Flexible dates, hotels and experiences · Flights and personal expenses excluded
BEHIND YOUR YUNNAN JOURNEY
Real Journeys, Real Arrangements
See the vehicles, hotels, local team and planning details behind our private Yunnan journeys.
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Want to see what your own Yunnan journey could look like?
Tell Joy a little about your group and interests to receive a suggested private route and price range.Get My Route & PriceTHE 6-DAY REFERENCE JOURNEY
What’s Included — and What’s Not
The same inclusions and exclusions listed on our 6-day journey page. For the 8-day route or custom plans, your written proposal confirms the exact services.
- A private vehicle throughout the journey, including fuel, tolls, parking, and your driver’s meals and accommodation
- One Chinese- or English-speaking driver-guide for the whole journey, included at the same price
- Premium hotels throughout, with breakfast included
- High-speed rail tickets during the journey, in second class
- Entrance tickets for the sights listed in the itinerary
- Lunch and dinner
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Chinese- or English-speaking driver-guide service is included at the same price, with one dedicated guide for your journey. All tour details are confirmed in the written proposal.
TAILORED TO YOU
Make the Journey Yours
Route & Pace
- Add or remove destinations
- Spend longer in fewer places, such as an extra night in Dali or Lijiang
- Choose gentler starts or fuller days
- Adjust hiking and altitude exposure
Hotels & Experiences
- Comfortable, premium or characterful hotels, confirmed by name
- Bai tie-dye workshops in Zhoucheng and a night in Shaxi
- Local food, photography and countryside walks
- Family-friendly arrangements
- Dietary and mobility requirements
Local Planning. Licensed Delivery.
Yunnan-rooted route planning
- Route advice informed by local knowledge of seasons, travel times and the real pace between stops
Planning backed by local operations
- Joy helps with the initial route; Yunnan Meizhen’s licensed team coordinates booking and delivery
Licensed tour operator
- Travel contract and payment with Yunnan Meizhen International Travel Agency
- Permit L-YN-1017500
Confirmed before departure
- Named hotels, guide-language choice and vehicle class agreed in writing
- Local operations team coordinates pickups and logistics
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
How planning works
Share the basics
Tell us your trip length, group size and places or experiences that interest you. Dates can follow later.
Receive a route and price
Joy suggests a realistic route and an initial price range based on your trip length, group size and interests.
Adjust before booking
Review changes to hotels, pace and experiences before booking; any change to included services or price is confirmed in writing.
There is no payment or booking commitment when requesting an initial proposal.
LOCAL PLANNING, LICENSED DELIVERY
Get a Suggested Yunnan Route & Price
You do not need a finished itinerary. Share your approximate number of days and group size, and we will suggest a realistic starting route and price range based on your interests, with bookings and on-the-ground arrangements coordinated by our licensed local team.
Yunnan-based operations team · Chinese- or English-speaking service · Licensed local delivery
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CLEAR TERMS, NO SURPRISES
Clear Booking and Payment
Review your proposal
Check the written route, named hotels, inclusions, exclusions and total price before you commit.
Sign and confirm
Sign the licensed travel agency’s contract. A 20% deposit is our usual arrangement, subject to the agreed written terms.
Complete the balance
The remaining balance is normally paid after your first pickup, as specified in your travel contract.
Your signed contract controls the payment schedule, cancellation terms and refunds.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days do I need for Yunnan?+
Six days works well for Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang. Seven to eight days can include Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La; ten to twelve days gives you more time to explore at a comfortable pace.
How much does a private Yunnan tour cost?+
Our sample 6-day journey starts at US$680 per person and the 8-day journey starts at US$799 per person. These are starting prices, not fixed quotes. Final costs depend on season, hotel choice, group size and the confirmed inclusions.
Can I customize the 6-day or 8-day route?+
Yes. Add or remove destinations, adjust the pace, select hotels and choose experiences. We will explain what fits comfortably within your available days.
Is the journey completely private?+
Yes. Travel with your own partner, family or friends, without shared groups or mandatory shopping stops. Choose Chinese- or English-speaking service at no extra guide-language charge, with one dedicated driver-guide for the full journey. Your assigned guide and vehicle are confirmed before departure.
What is normally included in the quotation?+
The sample 6-day tour includes private transport, one driver-guide throughout, premium hotels with breakfast, second-class high-speed rail and listed attraction tickets. Lunches and dinners, international flights, travel insurance and personal expenses are not included. Your written quote specifies all services for your chosen route.
What happens if the weather or train times change?+
Joy and the local team coordinate changes to the agreed itinerary, including revised pickups or alternate visits where practical. Weather-sensitive sites and train tickets depend on availability. Proposed changes, charges and any refunds are discussed before confirmation.
Do I need confirmed dates before enquiring?+
No. Your group size and approximate trip length are enough to get started.
How does booking and payment work?+
Review the written itinerary and quotation first, then sign the licensed agency's travel contract. The usual arrangement is a 20% deposit and the remaining balance after your first pickup, subject to your agreed written terms.