7-Day Yunnan Tour

🌿 Yunnan 7 Days 6 Nights · Simple Travel Guide for 3 People Total Budget: ≤¥5000 | About ¥1666 per person Route: Kunming → Dali → Lijiang** 💰 Cost Overview (Total for 3 People) | Item | Budget | |------|------| | Round-trip Major Transport (Train/High-speed Rail) | ¥2400 | | Local Transport (Bus + Public Transit + Car Rental) | ¥600 | | Accommodation (6 nights, hostels/homestays) | ¥1500 (¥250/night) | | Meals (3 meals daily) | ¥900 (¥150/day) | | Tickets + Small Attractions | ¥300 | | Emergency Reserve | ¥300 | | Total | ¥5000 | 🗓 Daily Itinerary Highlights Day 1｜Kunming - Stay near Green Lake after arrival - Visit [Green Lake Park] and [Army Lecture Hall] ✅ Free - Dinner: rice noodles and grilled tofu (about ¥30 per person) Day 2｜Kunming → Dali - High-speed train 2 hours (¥145/person) - Stay in Dali Ancient Town - Stroll the ancient town + climb Wuhua Tower for panoramic views ✅ Free - Night market snacks (about ¥40 per person) Day 3｜East Route Around Erhai Lake - Rent an electric bike (¥30 each) - Route: Longkan Pier → Caicun → S-bend → Shuanglang - Lunch with Bai cuisine (about ¥40 per person) - Great photo spots, more time-saving than the west route Day 4｜Dali → Lijiang - Bus 2.5 hours (¥80/person) - Stay outside Lijiang Ancient Town (cheaper and quieter) - Explore outskirts + have cured pork rib hotpot at Zhongyi Market (about ¥50 per person) Day 5｜Day Trip to the Foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain - Buy scenic area ticket ¥100/person (includes Blue Moon Valley) - Walk or take a small cable car to Spruce Meadow (saves cable car fee) - Bring your own lunch, return to town in the evening to see night views Day 6｜Shuhe Ancient Town + Black Dragon Pool - Take bus to [Shuhe Ancient Town] ✅ Free - Leisurely visit cafes and craft shops - Afternoon at [Black Dragon Pool] to photograph snow mountain reflections ✅ Free - Evening listen to folk music (drinks from ¥30) Day 7｜Return - Morning shopping at Zhongyi Market for souvenirs (flower cakes, yak jerky, about ¥50 per person) - Leave according to schedule; train transfers recommended to save money ✅ Money-saving Key Tips 1. Transport: Buy tickets in advance, choose hard sleeper or second-class high-speed rail seats. 2. Accommodation: Avoid central scenic areas, stay in nearby homestays/hostels. 3. Meals: Eat at local markets, avoid ordering in the core ancient town area. 4. **Tickets**: Skip big cable cars and shows; Blue Moon Valley + Spruce Meadow are beautiful enough. 5. Group travel: With three people, use more public transit and carpool, less private car hire. 🎒 Must-bring Items - ID card, student ID (some attractions offer half price) - Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat - Warm jacket (cold mornings and evenings) - Comfortable shoes, power bank, camera 🌈 In a nutshell Under ¥5000, 3 people explore Yunnan’s highlights: Watch the sunrise over Erhai Lake, walk Lijiang’s stone streets, Affordable stays, delicious food, beautiful photos— This is the budget travel style young people should have! > Let’s go, the breeze and freedom are on the road. Need a PDF printable itinerary? Reply to me, and I’ll generate it for you right away!