Outdoors · PRIVATE JOURNEY
Slow days beneath the mountains
Markets, indigo cloth and time to stay awhile.
THE ROUTE AT A GLANCE
Time to get
to know a place.
Route sequence, not a geographic map. Transport is chosen after checking schedules and your preferred pace.
Your journey, day by day
A proposed private programme. The final order, transport and participation details are confirmed in your written proposal.
DAY 01Arrive in Kunming
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Take time to settle in. Keep the first day flexible around the flight and your energy.
OVERNIGHT · Kunming
DAY 02Markets & local flavours
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Explore selected neighbourhoods and local food with a guide. Discuss the route and altitude changes ahead.
OVERNIGHT · Kunming
DAY 03Travel to Dali
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Continue by a suitable train or vehicle, then unpack and enjoy an easy introduction to the town.
OVERNIGHT · Dali
DAY 04A morning with a maker
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Join a confirmed tie-dye workshop and learn about the process. Work drying or collection arrangements into the following day.
OVERNIGHT · Dali
DAY 05Choose a slower day
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Choose a suitable walk, ride or market visit. The route should reflect your ability and current local access conditions.
OVERNIGHT · Dali
DAY 06To the old market town
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Travel to Shaxi, allowing for road conditions. Explore a compact area of town after arrival.
OVERNIGHT · Shaxi
DAY 07Stay with the landscape
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Take a guided town or countryside walk. A music, food or craft meeting can be arranged where a suitable host is available.
OVERNIGHT · Shaxi
DAY 08Continue to Lijiang
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Travel onward and settle in. A short orientation explains the historic setting and everyday life.
OVERNIGHT · Lijiang
DAY 09A mountain-view day
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Choose a suitable scenic outing after assessing altitude, weather and access. This is not a mountaineering programme; a lower-altitude alternative should be discussed.
OVERNIGHT · Lijiang
DAY 10Departure
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Transfer for your onward journey. Keep the final day clear of activities that depend on a tight connection.
ONWARD TRAVEL · ARRANGED AROUND YOUR CONNECTION
Make it your own
Change the pace, add a rest day or choose a different experience. Tell us about children’s ages, dietary needs and any access requirements.
Browse experiences ↗Comfort, pace & practical details
Accommodation is selected after your dates, preferred style and room arrangements are known. Train seats or berths, cruise cabins, luggage transfers and guiding languages are specified in the quote. We explain who leads each workshop and what you can actually take part in.
Before you decide
What is included?
A written quote will specify accommodation, transport, guiding language, admissions, meals and each experience. International flights, purchases and optional activities are not included unless explicitly listed.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on dates, group size, room arrangements, accommodation and selected activities. Request a written proposal rather than relying on an unconfirmed starting price.
Is this right for our family?
We assess children’s ages, activity suitability, journey times and room arrangements before proposing a family itinerary. Cycling, altitude, workshops and cruise facilities have individual conditions.
Can we choose another language?
Tell us your preferred guiding language. Availability and any supplements must be confirmed in your proposal. This website’s current edition is English.