Yunnan Express — 7 Days / 6 Nights

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, the old town is a labyrinth of cobblestone lanes, arched bridges, and Naxi timber-frame houses threaded by canals fed by the Black Dragon Pool. Built without city walls — the ruling Mu family believed walls would make their name resemble the character for 'siege' — the town has been a trading post between Tibet, Yunnan, and Southeast Asia for 800 years.

Thirteen peaks draped in perpetual snow, the highest reaching 5,596 metres — the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. The mountain is sacred to the Naxi, who believe it is the earthly manifestation of their protector god Sanduo. A cable car ascends to 4,506 metres, where the air thins and the glacial amphitheater reveals itself.

A spring-fed pool of impossible clarity, reflecting all thirteen peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in its mirror surface. The Moon-Embracing Pavilion at its edge — framed by weeping willows and backed by snow peaks — has been photographed more times than any single view in Yunnan.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, the old town is a labyrinth of cobblestone lanes, arched bridges, and Naxi timber-frame houses threaded by canals fed by the Black Dragon Pool. Built without city walls — the ruling Mu family believed walls would make their name resemble the character for 'siege' — the town has been a trading post between Tibet, Yunnan, and Southeast Asia for 800 years.

Thirteen peaks draped in perpetual snow, the highest reaching 5,596 metres — the southernmost glacier in the Northern Hemisphere. The mountain is sacred to the Naxi, who believe it is the earthly manifestation of their protector god Sanduo. A cable car ascends to 4,506 metres, where the air thins and the glacial amphitheater reveals itself.

A spring-fed pool of impossible clarity, reflecting all thirteen peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in its mirror surface. The Moon-Embracing Pavilion at its edge — framed by weeping willows and backed by snow peaks — has been photographed more times than any single view in Yunnan.

Experience the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of Tiger Leaping Gorge. Explore ancient temples, museums, and iconic landmarks that showcase centuries of Chinese civilization and artistic achievement.

Wander through the atmospheric old quarter of Tiger Leaping Gorge, where traditional architecture, local markets, and time-honored teahouses preserve the rhythms of daily life that have endured for generations.

The natural landscapes surrounding Tiger Leaping Gorge — mountains, rivers, and ancient forests — offer breathtaking vistas that have inspired poets and painters across the dynasties.

The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, built in 1679 by the Fifth Dalai Lama. Its gold-roofed halls house 800 monks and a priceless collection of thangka paintings, bronze Buddhas, and hand-copied scriptures.

China's first true national park: 1,313 km² of pristine alpine lakes, old-growth spruce forests, and subalpine meadows at 3,500–4,150 metres. Home to rare Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys and one of Earth's most biodiverse temperate ecosystems.

A 1,300-year-old Tibetan trading town — the final stop on the Tea Horse Road before caravans crossed into Tibet. The world's largest prayer wheel — 21 metres tall, weighing 60 tonnes — stands at the hilltop.

The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, built in 1679 by the Fifth Dalai Lama. Its gold-roofed halls house 800 monks and a priceless collection of thangka paintings, bronze Buddhas, and hand-copied scriptures.

China's first true national park: 1,313 km² of pristine alpine lakes, old-growth spruce forests, and subalpine meadows at 3,500–4,150 metres. Home to rare Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys and one of Earth's most biodiverse temperate ecosystems.

A 1,300-year-old Tibetan trading town — the final stop on the Tea Horse Road before caravans crossed into Tibet. The world's largest prayer wheel — 21 metres tall, weighing 60 tonnes — stands at the hilltop.

The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, built in 1679 by the Fifth Dalai Lama. Its gold-roofed halls house 800 monks and a priceless collection of thangka paintings, bronze Buddhas, and hand-copied scriptures.

China's first true national park: 1,313 km² of pristine alpine lakes, old-growth spruce forests, and subalpine meadows at 3,500–4,150 metres. Home to rare Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys and one of Earth's most biodiverse temperate ecosystems.

A 1,300-year-old Tibetan trading town — the final stop on the Tea Horse Road before caravans crossed into Tibet. The world's largest prayer wheel — 21 metres tall, weighing 60 tonnes — stands at the hilltop.

The largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan, built in 1679 by the Fifth Dalai Lama. Its gold-roofed halls house 800 monks and a priceless collection of thangka paintings, bronze Buddhas, and hand-copied scriptures.

China's first true national park: 1,313 km² of pristine alpine lakes, old-growth spruce forests, and subalpine meadows at 3,500–4,150 metres. Home to rare Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys and one of Earth's most biodiverse temperate ecosystems.

A 1,300-year-old Tibetan trading town — the final stop on the Tea Horse Road before caravans crossed into Tibet. The world's largest prayer wheel — 21 metres tall, weighing 60 tonnes — stands at the hilltop.