Yunnan 5 Days 4 Nights In-Depth Tour

Yunnan 5 Days 4 Nights In-Depth Tour Explore Stunning Secret Spots with an 8000 RMB Budget As a blogger who has specialized in Yunnan tourism for 5 years, this time I’m sharing a more precise itinerary than the usual routes! Avoid the crowds, hit truly photogenic spots, and schedule 3 golden shooting times daily (sunrise/noon/sunset), plus my personal photo tips! Precise Budget Allocation (Total 7960 RMB) Round-trip Airfare 2800 Choose early morning and late evening flights to maximize sightseeing time High-speed Train + Private Car 1200 Comfortable private car for Dali/Lijiang segments Boutique Accommodation 2400 4 nights in designer guesthouses (180° Erhai Lake view room + Lijiang courtyard room) Tickets & Experiences 900, including Yulong Snow Mountain VIP access Food 600, selected 8 Michelin-recommended + local eateries Travel Photography 60, rent ethnic costumes for 3 hours Daily Itinerary (with Best Shooting Times) Day 1: Kunming - Dali "Light and Shadow Art Day" Transport: 7:30-9:30 High-speed train (recommend window seat to shoot rapeseed flower fields along the way) Highlights: 11:00 【Xingsheng Bridge】Shoot European-style masterpieces (enter via side gate of "Erhai Forest Park") 14:00 【Zhemo Mountain】Hidden gem (private car 300 RMB/car, shoot panoramic views of Cangshan and Erhai) 18:30 【Dali Ancient City Renmin Road】Shoot blue hour (set tripod on rooftop of "Big Bowl Island Café") Accommodation: Dali Ancient City South Gate "Jixia Mountain" designer guesthouse (560 RMB/night, includes free photographer guidance) Day 2: Erhai Lake "Scenic Road Shooting Day" Private car: 9-seat business van 600 RMB/day (driver-guide knows all hidden spots) Golden Route: 6:30 【Longkan Pier】Shoot sunrise redwoods (use breadcrumbs to attract seagulls) 10:00 【Covered Bridge】Shoot Lonely Tree (200m west from "Jia Ye Café") 15:00 【Luwoshan Ruins】Shoot cliff caves (wear non-slip shoes) 19:00 【Shuanglang Ancient Town】Shoot sunset backlight (location "Muxi Dali" restaurant) Food: Shuanglang "Extraordinary Small Restaurant" truffle ham braised rice (120 RMB per person but worth it) Day 3: Lijiang "Snow Mountain Epic Day" Private car: Yulong Snow Mountain VIP access (skip lines, enjoy 2 extra hours) Must-shoot scenes: 7:00 【Dongba Valley】Shoot sunrise golden mountain (check sunrise time in advance) 11:00 【Spruce Meadow】Shoot Nordic forest (wear white long dress for best shots) 16:00 【Yak Meadow】Shoot snow mountain reflections (bring wide-angle lens) 20:00 【Lijiang Ancient Town】Shoot lantern night scene (second floor spot at Dayan Flower Alley) Accommodation: Shuhe "Qingpu Cultural Inn" (680 RMB/night, Naxi courtyard very photogenic) Day 4: Lijiang "Cultural Secret Spots Day" In-depth Experience: 9:00 【Baisha Ancient Town】Shoot café pets (second floor of 7sea bar with snow mountain view) 13:00 【Yuhu Village】Shoot stone houses (30 RMB horse ride for more local feel) 17:00 【Tinghua Valley】Shoot Hobbit houses (80 RMB ticket but every shot is a masterpiece) Experience: Naxi ethnic dance activity (free participation, capture natural expressions) Day 5: Return "Fully Loaded Day" Transport: Direct flight from Lijiang (saves 3 hours compared to Kunming transfer) Souvenirs: Recommend "Fat Jinmei Beef Jerky" and "Jiahua Freshly Baked Flower Cakes" Blogger’s Private Tips: Gear: Bring 70-200mm telephoto for snow mountains, 16-35mm wide-angle for Erhai Lake Outfits: Day 1 white dress + straw hat, Day 2 ethnic shawl, Day 3 outdoor jacket + Martin boots Editing Settings: Xingtu app "Xiao Kenting" filter + brightness +30 contrast +15 I personally led 12 photography groups on this route, ensuring every spot is light-tested! Every penny of the 8000 RMB budget is well spent, follow this plan and get hundreds of likes on your social feed!