Scenery in Kunming, China
Days 1–2 · Kunming
Ease into Yunnan.
Begin with a gentle city stay and a flexible arrival day. Discuss onward travel and your preferred activity level with the operator before the route moves into higher country.
Yunnan and Tibet, lodge to lodge
Kunming → Dali → Lijiang → Lhasa. Thoughtful stays, personal guiding and space to enjoy the journey.
- Suggested length
- 14 days · adaptable from 11–20 days
- Suggested seasons
- spring / autumn / summer
- Your journey
- Itinerary idea · adapt it to your own bookings
Your journey, chapter by chapter.
This is an itinerary idea, not a fixed departure. The hotels below are suggestions; availability, travel times and experiences are confirmed when your route is arranged.
Bai courtyard and reflecting wall at the Linden Centre in Xizhou
Days 3–5 · Dali
Courtyard life around Erhai.
Stay in a heritage house, explore the surrounding villages with a local guide and take time for markets and regional cooking. Keep one afternoon unplanned to enjoy the property itself.
Suggested stay: The Linden Centre (Yang's House) ↗
Courtyard buildings at Songtsam Lodge Lijiang
Days 6–9 · Lijiang
Old-town lanes and mountain horizons.
Use Lijiang as a base for Naxi culture and a lodge extension. A lodge-to-lodge circuit requires its own transfer plan; the final route depends on the properties and nights you choose.
Suggested stay: Songtsam Lijiang Linka ↗
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
Days 10–14 · Lhasa
A considered arrival in Lhasa.
Keep the first days light, with sightseeing paced to your comfort. Add the Potala Palace only to an operator-confirmed itinerary with the required permits and timed reservations. Transport and permits must be settled before this extension is confirmed.
Suggested stay: The St. Regis Lhasa Resort ↗See the journey
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What to include in your proposal
Tell us which hotels and room categories appeal to you, whether you want a private guide throughout, and which experiences are essential. Ask for an itemised quote covering accommodation, domestic transport, transfers, guiding, admissions and any dining or spa reservations.
International flights, permits where required, insurance and cancellation terms should be discussed explicitly. Nothing on this page represents confirmed inventory or a guaranteed inclusion.