WESTERN YUNNAN PRIVATE TOUR · 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS

8-Day, 7-Night Western Yunnan Private Small Group Tour | Stone Forest, Chuxiong, Dali, Tengchong, Mangshi (Flights Included)

Fly from Hong Kong to Kunming and start with the karst wonders of the Stone Forest and the Yi culture of Chuxiong, then continue to Erhai Lake and Xizhou Ancient Town in Dali before heading deep into Tengchong's hot springs and volcanoes and a coffee village in Baoshan. Finally, visit the Golden Pagoda and Dai ancient town in Mangshi, take a domestic flight back to Kunming and fly home to Hong Kong the next day. The route links the natural scenery, ancient towns and diverse ethnic cultures of central and western Yunnan.

From HKD 16,790 per person · Adults twin sharing · Minimum 4 travellers · Single room supplement HKD 3,100

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8 days and 7 nightsPanoramic tour from Kunming to Western Yunnan
Minimum 4 travellersPrivate small group tour
From HKD 16,790Per adult, twin sharing
2026.11—2027.06Departure months

Itinerary snapshot

This 8-day Western Yunnan tour starts and ends in Kunming, travelling in turn through the Stone Forest, Chuxiong, Dali, Tengchong and Mangshi. Highlights include the Stone Forest, a photo shoot by Erhai Lake, Bai tie-dye, Baoshan coffee culture, Rehai (Hot Sea) in Tengchong and Dai sights in Mangshi; on Day 7 a domestic flight takes you from Mangshi back to Kunming. The order of sights and travel times are subject to the official confirmation.

Outbound flight | MU9624

HKG Hong Kong 11:25 → KMG Kunming 14:00

China Eastern Airlines economy class; indicative flight time 2 hours 35 minutes, operating Monday to Friday and Sunday. Actual flights are subject to ticketing.

Return flight | MU733 or MU9657

MU733: KMG Kunming 13:40 → HKG Hong Kong 16:05

MU9657: KMG Kunming 18:00 → HKG Hong Kong 20:15

Both are reference options operating daily, confirmed according to the departure date and seat availability.

Domestic flight | Mangshi → Kunming

Return to Kunming on Day 7

The tour fare includes a one-way domestic air ticket from Mangshi to Kunming; flight number and times to be confirmed upon ticketing.

Trip highlights

Western Yunnan Cultures Along the Way

From Yi culture in Chuxiong, Bai tie-dye in Dali and Wa villages in Tengchong to the Dai ancient town and Menghuan Great Golden Pagoda in Mangshi, the itinerary shows the architecture and ways of life of different regions.

Erhai Lake Photo Shoot and Coffee Experience

In Dali, a jeep takes you to lakeside spots for a photo shoot, and the reference itinerary includes two original professional photos per group as a gift; in Baoshan, visit a coffee plantation and cultural park and try coffee roasting.

Return by Domestic Flight from Mangshi

After travelling from Tengchong to Mangshi for sightseeing, take a one-way domestic flight back to Kunming for the night, then return to Hong Kong the next day on your confirmed flight; the Mangshi–Kunming flight is subject to ticketing.

8-day suggested itinerary

DAY 1

Hong Kong → Kunming

Reference flight: China Eastern Airlines MU9624, departing Hong Kong at 11:25 and arriving in Kunming at 14:00. After airport pick-up, head to Daguan Park, approx. 1.5 hours' drive (indicative).

Meals:Dinner. Accommodation: Kunming Kai Wah Plaza Hotel, Longda Wyndham Hotel, Huiyue Wyndham Hotel or similar.

DAY 2

Kunming → Stone Forest → Chuxiong

Drive approx. 1.5 hours from Kunming to the Stone Forest Scenic Area; the scenic-area electric shuttle is included in the reference itinerary. Then drive approx. 3 hours to Chuxiong to visit the Yi Ten-Month Solar Calendar Cultural Park; in the evening, the reference itinerary includes a Yi bonfire party.

Meals:Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Chuxiong Haiyue Culture Wyndham Garden Hotel, Yuanda Yihai International Resort Hotel, Dianjunwang JP Xili Hotel or similar.

DAY 3

Chuxiong → Dali: Erhai Lake・Xizhou・Bai Tie-Dye

Drive approx. 2.5 hours to Huayu Ranch in Dali, then switch to a jeep for the lakeside photo spots of Erhai Lake, including the Erhai Ecological Corridor, Haibin Flower Garden, the Mirror of the Sky and the glass sphere. Next, visit Xizhou Ancient Town to try Bai tie-dyeing, an intangible cultural heritage craft, and finish at Dali Ancient City; for the photo shoot, the reference itinerary includes two original professional photos per group as a gift.

Meals:Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Dali Yueyun Argyle Hotel, Wucaiyun Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton or similar.

DAY 4

Dali → Baoshan Coffee Village → Tengchong

Drive from Dali to Lujiangba in Baoshan, approx. 4 hours (indicative), then on to the Bidun Coffee Industry Cultural Park, approx. 2 hours (indicative), to learn about Baoshan small-bean coffee and try roasting. Afterwards, visit Simola Wa Village, with the sightseeing bus included in the reference itinerary, before continuing to Tengchong to check in.

Meals:Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tengchong Wyndham Grand Hot Spring Hotel, Kaichen Hotel, Guanfang Hotel, Donghu Hot Spring Wellness Hotel or similar.

DAY 5

Tengchong War of Resistance History・Dieshui River・Beihai Wetland

Visit the Western Yunnan War of Resistance Museum and the Guoshang Martyrs' Cemetery to learn about Tengchong's modern history; then see the Dieshui River Waterfall and tour Beihai Wetland, with a boat ride included in the reference itinerary.

Meals:Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tengchong Wyndham Grand Hot Spring Hotel, Kaichen Hotel, Guanfang Hotel, Donghu Hot Spring Wellness Hotel or similar.

DAY 6

Tengchong Rehai・Volcano Geopark・Heshun Ancient Town

Head to the Rehai Scenic Area, with the sightseeing bus included in the reference itinerary; visit the Volcano and Geothermal National Geopark, with the electric shuttle included in the reference itinerary, then take a stroll in Heshun Ancient Town. Every year from 15 October to 30 November, the Volcano Geopark is replaced by a visit to the Ancient Ginkgo Village, with the electric shuttle included in the reference itinerary.

Meals:Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tengchong Wyndham Grand Hot Spring Hotel, Kaichen Hotel, Guanfang Hotel, Donghu Hot Spring Wellness Hotel or similar.

DAY 7

Tengchong → Mangshi → Domestic Flight Back to Kunming

Head to Mangshi to visit the Menghuan Great Golden Pagoda, the Dai ancient town and Mengbanaxi Exotic Garden. Then go to Mangshi Airport for a one-way domestic flight back to Kunming; flight number and times are subject to ticketing confirmation.

Meals:Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Kunming Kai Wah Plaza Hotel, Longda Wyndham Hotel, Huiyue Wyndham Hotel or similar.

DAY 8

Kunming → Hong Kong

Free time after breakfast, then transfer to the airport according to your confirmed flight time. Reference return options are MU733 (Kunming 13:40 → Hong Kong 16:05) or MU9657 (Kunming 18:00 → Hong Kong 20:15); actual flights are subject to ticketing.

Meals:Breakfast. Notes:End of tour.

What the tour fee includes and excludes

Included

  • Return economy class air tickets between Hong Kong and Kunming on China Eastern Airlines
  • One-way domestic air ticket from Mangshi to Kunming
  • 7 nights' accommodation in the reference hotels, with daily breakfast and the meals listed in the itinerary
  • Transfers throughout, admission tickets to the sights listed in the itinerary and designated scenic-area transport
  • Local driver and guide services and tips
  • Travel Industry Authority 0.15% levy

Excludes

  • Meals not specified, personal expenses and travel insurance
  • Departure tax, Hong Kong airport security fee, aviation insurance and fuel surcharge
  • Peak-season or seasonal surcharges and travel agency service fees (if applicable)
  • Single room supplement and other items not listed

Reference tour fee:From HKD 16,790 per person, adults twin sharing, minimum 4 travellers.Single room supplement:HKD 3,100. Final tour fares, available dates, hotels, flights and all charges are subject to Travel Mama's official quotation and confirmation.

Good to know before you go

  • Reference departure period: November 2026 to June 2027; actual available dates, flights and hotels must be confirmed by enquiry.
  • Every year from 15 October to 30 November, the Volcano Geopark visit is replaced by the Ancient Ginkgo Village; travellers departing in November, please note the exact dates.
  • The Western Yunnan route includes several road journeys of approx. 2.5 to 4 hours; if you have any needs regarding walking, long road journeys or health, please inform your travel consultant before booking.
  • Transport and sightseeing arrangements may be reasonably adjusted due to weather or road conditions; please book at least 14 working days in advance, and before payment check the change, cancellation and refund terms that apply after confirmation against the official documents.

FAQ

How many people are needed for the tour to go ahead?

The reference tour fare is based on adults twin sharing and a group of four. Enquiries are welcome for groups of six, children, extra beds or other room types.

How much is the single room supplement?

The single room supplement is HKD 3,100. Actual room types and hotel arrangements are subject to the official quotation.

Are there any domestic flights?

Yes. On Day 7 you take a one-way domestic flight from Mangshi back to Kunming, and the next day fly from Kunming back to Hong Kong.

Will the tour definitely visit the Volcano Geopark in November?

From 15 October to 30 November, the itinerary visits the Ancient Ginkgo Village instead; arrangements from December onwards are confirmed according to the actual opening of the scenic area.

Enquire about the Western Yunnan 8-Day Private Tour

Please provide your preferred departure date, number of travellers and room requirements, and mention “Western Yunnan Panorama 8-Day, 7-Night Private Tour”. Travel Mama will reply with an official quotation based on actual flight availability, hotels and route arrangements.



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