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Kunming & Lijiang Short Stay

5 days Classic Short Stay

Kunming & Lijiang Short Stay

Tour the picturesque Stone Forest, visit Black Dragon Pool and admire Tiger Leaping Gorge.

  • Physical Rating 1
    A reasonable level of fitness is required but it's more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You'll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
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    Walking, some steps and time on your feet.
Classic Short Stay
5 DAYS
Kunming Stone Forest Lijiang Black Dragon Pool Tiger Leaping Gorge
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Day by Day Itinerary

Kunming (2N) - Lijiang (2N)
  • Day 1
    ARRIVE KUNMING
    DAY 1: ARRIVE KUNMING

    Upon arrival, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

  • Day 2
    STONE FOREST
    DAY 2: STONE FOREST

    Spend the morning meandering through the formations of the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest, where towering limestone pillars stand tree-like in a fascinating illusion of woodland. Later, return to Kunming. (B,L)

  • Day 3
    BLACK DRAGON POOL
    DAY 3: BLACK DRAGON POOL

    Board the bullet train to Lijiang, set in the foothills of the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and visit the Black Dragon Pool, where there are wonderful views of the surrounding mountains. Later, return to Lijiang and explore the ancient quarter, where the cobbled streets are lined with traditional wooden buildings and rustic stone bridges. (B,L)

  • Day 4
    TIGER LEAPING GORGE
    DAY 4: TIGER LEAPING GORGE

    Journey to the 3,000-metre-deep Tiger Leaping Gorge. With its backdrop of snow-capped mountains, it is one of China's most extraordinary sights with spectacular and breathtaking views. Later, return to Lijiang. (B,L)

  • Day 5
    DEPART LIJIANG
    DAY 5: DEPART LIJIANG

    Transfer from your hotel to Lijiang Airport or railway station for your onward journey. (B)

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When to go

The best times to visit China are in spring, April to May and autumn, September to October, when the days are warm and rainfall and humidity low.

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 2
    15
    9
  • 16
  • Lijiang
  • 7
    21
    6
  • 2
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 4
    17
    10
  • 16
  • Lijiang
  • 8
    24
    8
  • 6
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 6
    21
    14
  • 20
  • Lijiang
  • 13
    29
    10
  • 17
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 10
    24
    17
  • 24
  • Lijiang
  • 18
    33
    13
  • 21
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 14
    24
    19
  • 97
  • Lijiang
  • 21
    34
    17
  • 56
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 17
    24
    20
  • 181
  • Lijiang
  • 23
    33
    18
  • 167
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 17
    24
    20
  • 202
  • Lijiang
  • 24
    32
    18
  • 242
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 16
    24
    20
  • 204
  • Lijiang
  • 23
    32
    17
  • 207
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 15
    23
    19
  • 119
  • Lijiang
  • 22
    31
    16
  • 161
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 12
    20
    16
  • 79
  • Lijiang
  • 19
    30
    13
  • 70
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 7
    18
    12
  • 42
  • Lijiang
  • 12
    27
    9
  • 16
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kunming
  • 3
    15
    9
  • 11
  • Lijiang
  • 8
    22
    6
  • 4

Short Stay includes

  • Accommodation (2 nights Kunming, 2 nights Lijiang)
  • Meals as stated
  • Transportation as stated
  • Private touring with guides and entrance fees

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