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Enquire about this itineraryYunnan Tea Horse Road & Meili Mountains · 10 days
Tour codeSNOWLAND TRAVEL-048
Link Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La with Meili mountain viewpoints, exploring distinct communities, valleys and landscapes.
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Detailed itinerary
This locally starting and finishing itinerary is a planning model. Confirm access, stays, transport, guide and meals before booking. International flights and nights outside the listed itinerary are excluded.
| Day | Daily route & visits | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Dali, meet at the agreed point and settle into your hotel. Rest and review the route and practical arrangements. | Dali | At leisure |
| 2 | Walk Dali’s old town and surrounding neighbourhoods, learning about Bai culture and trading routes. Enter homes or workshops only by arrangement. | Dali | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 3 | Travel to Lijiang and explore old-town waterways and streets, connecting Naxi heritage and trade history with everyday life. | Lijiang | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 4 | Stop at an open Tiger Leaping Gorge viewpoint en route to Shangri-La. Select stairs and walking sections for conditions and ability. | Shangri-La | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 5 | Explore Songzanlin Monastery and Dukezong old town, respecting worship and indoor rules while keeping a measured pace. | Shangri-La | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 6 | Enjoy lakes and forest paths in open areas of Pudacuo. Walking every section is optional; adjust time for temperature and health. | Shangri-La | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 7 | Drive via Benzilan towards Deqin and the Feilai area, with breaks for river and mountain views. Rest on arrival and adapt stops to roads. | Feilai area | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 8 | Allow morning and evening time at public Meili viewpoints. Visibility is weather-dependent; this itinerary does not include mountaineering or glacier access. | Feilai area | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 9 | Return to Shangri-La with regular breaks, choosing any additional open stops according to time and energy. | Shangri-La | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 10 | Finish at the agreed airport or city point. A Yunnan–Tibet overland extension to Lhasa requires extra days and separate access and road checks. | Not included | Breakfast |
Accommodation & meals
Discuss four-star-class hotels in cities, with proposed properties and room types listed in the quote. Mountain and lakeside areas may lack equivalent facilities; check heating, hot water and private bathrooms. Official star certification and agency class assessments are distinct.
Meal entries are proposed arrangements: hotel breakfasts and local or Chinese lunches and dinners, with simple alternatives when visits require. Discuss spice, vegetarian needs and allergies in advance; complete allergen exclusion may not be possible.
Prices & inclusions
Pricing depends on dates, party size, rooms, transport and guide language. Request a CNY base quote with indicative USD or JPY equivalents. Agree settlement currency, rate and fees separately; unverified fixed prices and availability are not claimed.
- Confirm in the quote: local guide, vehicle, stays, listed meals, site admissions and agreed transfers.
- Check separately: international and domestic flights, trains, single-room supplements, free meals, insurance, personal costs and changes.
Before you book
Check Chinese entry and local access requirements for your documents. Weather, roads and site openings may change visit order or stops. Rest takes priority at altitude; do not ascend while unwell. Confirm group numbers and guide language for each departure and read booking and cancellation terms before payment.
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Sights along the journey
All tour prices exclude return flights between your point of origin and the local tour meeting and departure points. Air tickets are arranged and paid for separately.