Day 01 Arrival in Guangzhou (-/-/-)

Upon arrival at Guangzhou Airport, meet and greet  your tour guide, transfer to hotel, check in, relax.

In the afternoon, freshen up proceed with your guide for the city tour of Guangzhou, historically known as Canton, China’s third-largest city and the dynamic capital of Guangdong Province, located on the Pearl River just 120 km northwest of Hong Kong, a bustling 2,200-year-old mega-city renowned as the birthplace of dim sum, Cantonese cuisine, and global trade.

Visit the prominent attractions, starting with the Beijing Road (Beijing Road Pedestrian Street) the historic and commercial heart of Guangzhou, stretching about 1.4 to 1.5 km through the Yuexiu District, serves as an open-air living museum where 2,200 years of history seamlessly blend with vibrant, modern retail.

Next, visit the Shamian Island, a historic pedestrian sandbank island located in the Liwan District of Guangzhou, famous for its beautifully preserved European colonial-era architecture, grand banyan trees, and tranquil atmosphere, served as an important foreign concession for the British and French during the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, it is a protected National Key Cultural Relics site and one of Guangzhou's most popular destinations for leisurely walks, café hopping, and photography. 

Have Lunch, and visit the Peoples Square, Guangzhou's equivalent is Huacheng Square (also known as Flower City Square), located in the Zhujiang New Town CBD, the city's largest public square (560,000 square meters), offering panoramic views of the Canton Tower and the Pearl River.

And visit the Canton Tower, rising to 600 meters in Haizhu District, is China's tallest observation tower, famous for its twisted "slim waist" design, it features world-record attractions like the highest outdoor observation deck, a revolving restaurant, and a high-altitude horizontal Ferris wheel. 

Have Dinner, transfer to hotel for free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Guangzhou.

Day 02 Guangzhou (B/-/-)

After breakfast, proceed to enjoy a four-hour city tour that includes visits to landmarks such as the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, an iconic historical landmark an octagon-shaped monument and political monument located at the southern foot of Yuexiu Hill in central Guangzhou, designed by the famous architect Lu Yanzhi built to honor Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of modern China, completed in 1931, the octagonal structure stands as a masterpiece of Chinese architectural fusion, spanning an expansive park area at the southern foot of Yuexiu Hill. 

Visit the Five Rams Statue at Yuexiu Park, the official city emblem and most famous landmark of Guangzhou, built in 1959 on Yuexiu Mountain, the 11-metre-tall granite monument brings to life the ancient foundation legend that gave Guangzhou its nickname, the "City of Rams", features a rich mix of lush Lingnan greenery, tranquil lakes, and ancient Ming Dynasty city walls. 

Have Lunch abd spend the afternoon exploring Guangzhou at your leisure, indulging in shopping or relaxing at local cafes. 

In the evening, experience a memorable orientation Dinner while cruising the Huangpu River, marveling at Guangzhou’s illuminated skyline in the Huangpu District, located along the northern banks of the Pearl River (Zhu Jiang), historically housing the famous Whampoa Military Academy. 

Visitors often confuse this with the famous Huangpu River in Shanghai; if you are in Guangzhou, you should experience the Pearl River Night Cruise. 

Have Dinner, transfer to hotel, free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Guangzhou.

Day 03 Kunming City Tour (B/-/-)

Upon arrival at Kunming, the "Spring City" is the capital and largest city of Yunnan Province in southwestern China, nicknamed the "City of Eternal Spring", famous for its year-round mild climate, vibrant ethnic diversity, and blooming flowers. Sitting at an altitude of nearly 2,000 metres, it serves as the ultimate cultural and transport gateway to Southwest China and Southeast Asia.

In the afternoon, have Lunch and visit the vibrant Green Lake Park (Cui Hu), also known as Cuihu Park, a vibrant urban oasis located right in the heart of Kunming, Yunnan Province, often called the "Jade of Kunming", a national tourist attraction, spans 21 hectares and serves as a major hub for both local cultural life and stunning seasonal nature. 

Visit the historic Golden Horse and Jade Rooster Archway, known locally as Jinma Biji Fang, an iconic symbol and central landmark of Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, originally built during the Ming Dynasty (1426–1435), a magnificent structures are celebrated for their cultural heritage and their location in Kunming's liveliest commercial pedestrian district. 

Have Dinner at any famous restaurant. Transfer to hotel, free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Kunming.

Day 04 Dali (B/-/-)

After breakfast, check out and take a 2-hour bullet train to Dali, a historic city in China's southwestern Yunnan Province, nestled between the dramatic Cangshan Mountains and the massive Erhai Lake, famous for its mild year-round climate, breathtaking natural landscapes, and rich minority heritage, a Bai ethnic culture and ancient history, serves as an artistic haven and a slower-paced escape for travelers seeking both nature and culture.

Cycle or take a drive around the stunning Erhai Lake, a stunning, ear-shaped alpine freshwater lake located in Dali, Yunnan, sitting at 1,972 meters above sea level, famous for its crystal-clear waters and the majestic, snow-capped Cangshan Mountains serving as a backdrop. The lake circumference is about 116 kilometers.

Wander through Dali Old Town (Dali Gucheng) an ancient town 1,200-year-old historic settlement in Yunnan, offers a scenic escape with traditional, white-walled architecture, lively cobblestone streets, and absolutely no entrance fee. 

After Lunch, proceed to view the iconic the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, an ancient architectural masterpiece and the defining cultural symbol overlooking the Cangshan Mountains and the tranquil waters of Erhai Lake, these symmetric brick structures have famously stood firm through more than 1,100 years of severe regional earthquakes, including a devastating 1925 tremor. 

Have Dinner and transfer to hotel, free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Dali.

Day 05 Lijiang (B/-/-)

After breakfast, check out and take a 1.5-hour train to Lijiang, a beautiful, prefecture-level city in the northwest of Yunnan Province, famous for its beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, vibrant ethnic minority cultures, and dramatic alpine landscapes, situated at an elevation of roughly 2,400 metres, acts as a primary hub for travellers exploring Southwest China alongside neighboring destinations like Dali and Shangri-La. 

Spend the afternoon in Lijiang Old Town (Dayan), an 800-year-old network of cobblestone streets, traditional wooden architecture, and winding canals, sits a bustling marketplace square at its heart is Sifang Street, an UNESCO World Heritage site.

Have Lunch and visit the Black Dragon Pool Park, also known as Heilongtan or Jade Spring Park, a scenic park offering the iconic postcard view of the pavilion and bridges backed by Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, beautifully mirrored across its crystal-clear lake. 

Next, visit the Mu Palace (Mu Fu), was the historic residence and political center of the Naxi ethnic group's Mu family chieftains (Tusi) who ruled the region for over 470 years, often called the "Forbidden City of Lijiang," a grand 8-acre compound seamlessly blends Han Chinese Ming Dynasty architecture with distinct Bai and Naxi minority artistic details. 

Visit the Baisha Ancient Town and Shuhe Ancient Town are two of the three components that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lijiang Old Town in Yunnan, these two towns preserve a significantly calmer, more authentic window into the history of the Naxi minority people and the ancient trade routes. 

Have Dinner and transfer to hotel, free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Lijiang.

Day 06 Lijiang/Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (B/-/-)

After breakfast, take the Glacier Park cable car up to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

View the breathtaking, turquoise waters of Blue Moon Valley is a world-famous natural wonder located at an altitude of 2,800 meters at the eastern foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in Lijiang, Yunnan Province,  renowned for its surreal, crystal-clear turquoise and milky-blue waters fed by glacial meltwater, all framed against the dramatic backdrop of snow-capped mountain peaks. 

Have Lunch and watch the Impression Lijiang cultural show, a spectacular outdoor cultural performance created by renowned director Zhang Yimou performed outdoors at the foot of the mountain, set against the majestic backdrop of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at an altitude of 3,100 meters, it features over 500 local performers who celebrate the heritage of Yunnan's ethnic groups.

Visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, also known as Yulong Snow Mountain, 13-peak mountain range located in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, a majestic mountain massif overlooking the city, accessible via a glacier cableway, features the stunning, turquoise waters of Blue Moon Valley at its base. It is revered as a sacred sanctuary by the local Naxi people, its highest peak, Shanzidou, towers at 5,596 metres and remains a virgin peak that has never been climbed, celebrated globally as the southernmost glacier range in the Northern Hemisphere, offering a stunning landscape where snow-capped peaks meet pristine alpine valleys.

Have Dinner and transfer to hotel, free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Lijiang.