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Yunnan at Human Speed

Nature · Culture · Slow travel

Yunnan at Human Speed

Courtyard stays, mountain communities and tea landscapes with time to notice the small things.

9 daysYunnanPrivate, tailor-made

Journey overview

The essential places, without the rush.

Courtyard stays, mountain communities and tea landscapes with time to notice the small things.

  • Private transfers and in-country support
  • Carefully matched local guides and experiences
  • Flexible hotels, pacing and daily plans
From per personUS$2,360

Based on two travelers. Final pricing depends on dates, hotels and the details you choose.

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Day by day

9 days, shaped with room to notice.

This is the structure, not a fixed script. Timing, experiences and open time can all change.

  1. 01
    Day 1

    Arrive in Dali

    A gentle first day in a restored courtyard stay.

  2. 02
    Day 2

    Dali beyond the old town

    Village lanes, local crafts and the edge of Erhai Lake.

  3. 03
    Day 3

    Mountain foothills

    A flexible walk selected for weather and energy.

  4. 04
    Day 4

    To Shaxi

    Drive through the valley to a former Tea Horse Road town.

  5. 05
    Day 5

    Market-town rhythm

    Market life, temple history and an unplanned afternoon.

  6. 06
    Day 6

    Onward to Lijiang

    Arrive by a quieter route and settle below the mountains.

  7. 07
    Day 7

    Naxi culture

    Meet a local scholar and explore villages outside the old town.

  8. 08
    Day 8

    A spacious final day

    Choose a trail, studio visit or a long lunch with a view.

  9. 09
    Day 9

    Departure

    Private airport transfer and onward support.

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