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Discover Kunming's natural wonders on a private 3-day tour. Explore Dianchi Lake, Bamboo Temple, and the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest with an English-speaking guide.
This private 3-day Kunming tour offers an immersive introduction to Yunnan's vibrant capital and its breathtaking natural landscapes. Upon arrival, you'll be met by your English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel, leaving the rest of the day free to explore at your own pace. The following day, venture to Dianchi Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan, set against a backdrop of limestone hills. Continue to the serene Qiongzhu Temple, also known as Bamboo Temple, a Buddhist sanctuary famous for its exquisite clay sculptures. On your final day, journey to the awe-inspiring Stone Forest (Shilin), a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring dramatic karst formations that rise like petrified trees. This carefully curated itinerary balances iconic attractions with personal discovery, ensuring a memorable experience in the 'Spring City.'
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Arrive at Kunming by flight or train ( tickets prepared on your own), met by our English speaking tour guide and transferred to our prearranged hotel. You are at leisure for the remainder of the day.
After breakfast at your hotel, take a private car or van to Dianchi Lake, about 11km to the southwest of Kunming city center. Dianchi Lake is a highland limestone lake, and the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan, covering an area of about 300 square kilometers.
Then move on to Qiongzhu Temple, or Bamboo Temple, is a Buddhist temple situated on Yu'an Mountain to the northwest of Kunming. The temple is well known for exhibiting five hundreds painted arhat sculptures.
Return to the city center to visit Yunnan Museum. Yunnan Provincial Museum is located on Wuyi Road, Kunming. It holds an exhibition focused on Yunnan's ethnic minorities, as well as a wide collection of artifacts from tomb excavations at Jinning on the southern rim of Dianchi Lake.
Continue to visit Green Lake. The Green Lake Park is a beautiful city park in Kunming with four sub-lakes linked by bridges in the traditional style. It is a good place to people-watch and mix with the locals. The road along the lake is awash with trendy bars, cafes and restaurants.
Finally visit Jinma Biji Memorial Archways which means "Golden Horse and Jade Rooster". The two landmark archways is the symbol of Kunming. The Golden Horse and Jade Rooster Memorial Arches are 12 meters high and 18 meters wide, with exquisitely carved beams and painted pillars. Then take a stroll along Jin Bi Road. The neighborhood is a bustling shopping place where you can explore and shop for a while.
Back to your downtown hotel at the end of the day tour.
Picked up from your downtown hotel in Kunming and head to Stone Forest ( Shilin ), about 86km to the southeast of Kunming city center. Shilin National Scenic Area covers an area of 350 km2 and is divided into seven scenic areas.
Shilin is a notable set of limestone formations, a UNESCO listed site of remarkable Karst geography. The tall rocks appear to fall down to the ground in a type of stalagmites, with many looking like petrified trees thereby creating the illusion of a forest made of stone.
At the end of the half day tour, you are transferred to Kunming airport or train station for your next destination.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | Domestic airfares |
| Two sharing at our selected hotel (2 nights) with breakfast. | Gratuities to drivers and guides. |
| Entrance fees | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident Notice from TB |
| Meals as listed | Tours price are net and non-commissionable. |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. | All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations. |
| All the prices for the tour above are subject to reconfirmation from our trip advisors when an actual booking is being made. |
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| Travelling Party | Luxury Class | Standard Class |
|---|---|---|
| 2 persons | $519 | $455 |
| 3-5 persons | $459 | $375 |
| 6-9 persons | $399 | $345 |
| 10 persons up | $359 | $305 |
| Single room supplement | $159 | $109 |
| City | Luxury Hotel | Standard Hotel |
| Kunming | Crowne Plaza Kunming City Center | Kunming Jinjiang Hotel |
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