Exclusive Customization | Kunming | Pu’er | Jingmai Mountain | Xishuangbanna 8-Day Tour
$1,599.00
Travel Style
Kunming ↔ Pu’er / Xishuangbanna ↔ Kunming: Second-Class High-Speed Train Tickets (Included)
Accommodation Standard
Including newly opened urban boutiques, mountain tea lodges, and tropical resort hotels.
Core Highlights
• Close Encounter with Red Pandas: Zero-distance interaction with these wild cute creatures at Taiyanghe National Forest Park
• Immersive Dai Ethnic Culture Experience: Participate in water-sprinkling blessing rituals, carve palm-leaf scriptures by hand, and touch the wisdom of Theravada Buddhism
• Tropical Rainforest Trek: Walk the Wangtianshu (Sky-Scraping Tree) Canopy Walkway and overlook the primeval forest’s canopy layer
• Wander Through CAS Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: Dive into Xishuangbanna’s “green gene bank” and encounter exotic flowers and rare plants
• Starry Night Market Vibes: Stroll around Gaozhuang Six Nations Water Town and savor border ethnic snacks
• Dounan Flower Field Photography: Visit Asia’s largest flower trading market and bring home the fragrance of Kunming, the “Spring City”
Day 1: Arrival in Kunming · Meeting in the “Spring City”
Itinerary Overview
- Depart from various locations and arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport or Kunming Railway Station.
- 24/7 private chauffeur service for seamless transfer to your hotel.
- Free time after check-in to kick off your Yunnan journey.
- Recommended self-guided visits:
• [Golden Horse & Jade Rooster Archway] – City landmark with stunning light effects.
• [Nanqiang Pedestrian Street] – Gathering place for literary markets and authentic local cuisine.
• [Dounan Flower Market (Night Session)] – Explore a corner of Asia’s largest flower trading market if time permits.
- No scheduled activities today. Suggest adjusting to the time zone and relaxing for the exciting journey ahead.
Meals
- Breakfast: Not included
- Lunch: At your own expense
- Dinner: At your own expense
Accommodation
Hotel Features: Modern design integrated with local elements, convenient transportation, close to subway and business districts.
Day 2: Kunming → Pu’er · Exploring the Red Panda Manor in a Verdant Wonderland
Itinerary Overview
- Morning: Take a high-speed train from Kunming to Pu’er (≈2.5 hours).
Enjoy the scenery of plateau terraces and mist-shrouded mountains along the way.
- Afternoon: Upon arrival, head to [Taiyanghe National Forest Park] (electric shuttle included).
• Wander through the tropical rainforest plank road and listen to the chirping of birds and insects.
• Observe and interact with wild red pandas up close at [Red Panda Manor] (feeding allowed).
• Get up close to “giant beasts” – visit habitats of rhinos, bears, and other large animals.
- Stay in downtown Pu’er for the night and enjoy a peaceful, slow-paced lifestyle.
Meals
- Breakfast: Included in the hotel
- Lunch: At your own expense
- Dinner: At your own expense
Accommodation
Hotel Features: Garden-style layout, fresh air, ideal for relaxation and wellness.
Day 3: Pu’er → Jingmai Mountain · Millennium Bulang Village & Ancient Tea Forest Secret Realm
Itinerary Overview
- Approximately 3-hour drive to Jingmai Mountain, the hinterland of the Lancang River Basin.
- Explore two world cultural heritage sites:
• Wengji Bulang Ancient Village
• Dapingzhang Ancient Tea Forest (core area of the World Heritage Site)
- Check into a mountain homestay in the evening, where you can enjoy views of rolling clouds with just a push of the window.
Meals
- Breakfast: Included in the hotel
- Lunch: At your own expense
- Dinner: At your own expense
Accommodation
or Xiangtu Story · Jingyun Shanshe (Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest Scenic Area Branch, 3-Star) or equivalent
Homestay Features: Built against the mountain with wooden structures, full of tea culture atmosphere; some rooms offer views of starry tea plantations.
Day 4: Jingmai Mountain → CAS Tropical Botanical Garden → Menla · First Taste of Tropical Rainforest
Itinerary Overview
- Morning: Drive approximately 3.5 hours to Menla County, Xishuangbanna.
Pass through tropical monsoon rainforest areas with increasingly dense vegetation along the way.
- Afternoon: Tour [CAS Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden] (electric shuttle for West District included).
• National 5A-level scenic spot founded by renowned botanist Cai Xitao.
• Covers over 11 square kilometers and collects more than 13,000 species of living plants.
• Key attractions:
- Giant Water Lily Pond: Huge floating-leaf plants that can support children.
- Exotic Flowers Garden: Interesting plants like dancing grass, mimosa, and pitcher plants.
- Palm Avenue: Coconut and banana trees create an exotic island vibe.
- Then drive approximately 1.5 hours to Menla County and check into a high-end resort hotel.
Meals
- Breakfast: Included in the hotel
- Lunch: At your own expense
- Dinner: At your own expense
Accommodation
Hotel Features: Neo-Chinese design, equipped with an indoor heated swimming pool and hot spring pools, elegant and comfortable environment.
Day 5: Menla → Jinghong · Climb Wangtianshu Tree & Wander Starry Night Market
Itinerary Overview
- Morning: Head to [Wangtianshu Scenic Area] (one-way boat ride + Canopy Walkway included).
• Take a boat through the tropical rainforest river channel, marveling at the towering dipterocarp trees on both banks.
• Walk the [Canopy Walkway] – 500 meters long, 36 meters above the ground, suspended above the canopy layer.
• Overlook the entire primeval forest and experience the wonderful feeling of “walking in the air while scenery flows beneath your feet.”
- Noon: Return to land and drive approximately 2.5 hours to downtown Jinghong.
- Evening: Upon arrival, visit [Gaozhuang Xishuangjing].
• Six Nations Water Town: Modeled after the architectural styles of six countries along the Mekong River, a popular photo spot.
• Starry Night Market: One of China’s longest themed night markets, brightly lit and bustling with crowds.
• Must-try foods:
- Grilled pork belly with nam prik (Dai chili paste)
- Pao lu da (coconut dessert with breadcrumbs and sago)
- Pineapple rice, lemon grass grilled fish
Meals
- Breakfast: Included in the hotel
- Lunch: At your own expense
- Dinner: At your own expense
Accommodation
or Xishuangbanna Wanda Yihua All-Suite Hotel (5-Star) or equivalent
Hotel Features: All-suite design with strong privacy; some rooms offer river views or panoramic views of the night market.
Day 6: Jinghong · Manting Park × Dai Ethnic Garden Intangible Heritage Experience
Itinerary Overview
- Full-day in-depth experience of Dai culture:
• Manting Park
• Dai Ethnic Garden (electric shuttle included)
- Participate in the scheduled water-sprinkling activity at [Water-Sprinkling Square] (wearing Dai costumes is recommended).
Meaning: Wash away bad luck and welcome good fortune and happiness.
- [Intangible Heritage Craft Experience]: Palm-leaf scripture carving.
- Participate in the scheduled water-sprinkling activity at [Water-Sprinkling Square] (wearing Dai costumes is recommended).
- Return to the hotel to rest in the afternoon with free time afterward.
Meals
- Breakfast: Included in the hotel
- Lunch: At your own expense
- Dinner: At your own expense
Accommodation
Day 7: Jinghong → Kunming · High-Speed Train Return · Dounan Flower Field Photography
Itinerary Overview
- Morning: Take a high-speed train from Xishuangbanna back to Kunming (≈4 hours).
Continue to enjoy Yunnan’s diverse landform changes along the way: Tropical → Subtropical → Plateau Basin.
- Afternoon: Upon arrival in Kunming, visit [Dounan Flower Market].
Then head to [Nanqiang Night Market Street].
- Stay in a downtown Kunming hotel for the night.
Meals
- Breakfast: Included in the hotel
- Lunch: At your own expense
- Dinner: At your own expense
Accommodation
Day 8: Departure from Kunming · Return Journey
Itinerary Overview
- Morning: Free time after hotel breakfast.
Choose from the following activities based on your flight schedule:
• Revisit Dounan Flower Market to purchase more fresh flowers.
• Take a walk around Green Lake to experience Kunming’s slow life.
• Shop for local specialties in business districts (e.g., Pu’er tea, flower cakes, dried mushrooms).
- Private transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport according to your flight schedule.
- Trip concludes with a complimentary souvenir postcard with a farewell message.
Meals
- Breakfast: Included in the hotel
- Lunch: At your own expense
- Dinner: At your own expense
Warm Message
— On this journey, we’ll take you through the tranquility of millennium-old tea mountains, the breath of tropical rainforests, the rhythm of Dai village drums, and the devout strokes on palm-leaf scriptures.
In the morning mist of Pu’er, under the starlight of Jinghong, and in that sip of fragrant ancient tree tea,
may you find your own answer to Yunnan.
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