(BY ROAD) DALI - KUNMING: COLORS OF YUNNAN

07:00: The group has breakfast at the hotel, then travels to Hekou station and completes boarding procedures.
08:15: The train departs for Mengzi (Honghe Station). Then transfer trains from Mengzi to Dali (the group has a light lunch on the train).
(In case train tickets from Hekou – Mengzi - Dali are not guaranteed, the Hekou – Kunming – Dali route will be used, or travel by car to Mengzi and take the train to Dali; exact train times will depend on the group's ticket purchase date)
16:50: Arrive in Dali. The group travels to check in at Xingsheng Bridge - the hottest check-in spot in Dali right now. Then, the group travels to the hotel to check in and rest.
Evening: You are free to have dinner and explore the rich cuisine at Dali Ancient Town at night.
The group stays overnight at Mellihao Hotel or equivalent

07:00: The group has breakfast at the hotel. Then, the group travels to visit Fangyang Art Village. Hidden among the lush green mountains of Yunnan is a hidden gem called "Fangyang Art Village" - a feast for the senses with vibrant colors, ancient architecture blending with stunning natural scenery. This place is famous for its traditional Yi houses built with unique architecture combining wood, stone and mud.
11:30: The group has lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, the group travels to check in at the famous "S-curve road" where visitors can walk, cycle leisurely and admire the beautiful scenery. In addition, you can capture super beautiful check-in photos by the lake. When walking, you not only enjoy the charming scenery but also feel the changes of the lake over time.
Next, the group departs to visit Santorini – the "miniature Mediterranean" version. Enjoy afternoon tea while watching the sunset gild the white rooftops on Santorini Bay.
Nestled on the shore of Erhai Lake with designs mainly in Greek decorative style to create a perfect Eastern Santorini. This place gives a feeling of stepping into a real European town. Every corner of the structures here creates the atmosphere of an art film; just lift your phone and you will immediately have an unforgettable set of souvenir photos.
18:30: You enjoy a BBQ dinner at the restaurant and join a campfire with singing and dancing with local people. Then, the group returns to the hotel to check in, rest and freely explore Dali at night.
Overnight at Mellihao Hotel or equivalent

07:00: You check out, have breakfast, then board the vehicle to travel back to Kunming.
Noon: You join a Royal Palace Banquet, immersing yourself in an ancient royal atmosphere, enjoying traditional imperial dishes with a thousand-year history in a recreated emperor's banquet setting, experiencing a luxurious royal-class feast.
Afternoon: The group continues the journey to visit Guandu Ancient Town - Guandu Ancient Town was originally an ancient ferry crossing of a fishing village called "Wudong" on the shore of Dianchi Lake during the Song Dynasty. Officials and local people built a town here named "Guandu" - meaning "The Official's Ferry", and this street became prosperous.
Evening: You have dinner at a restaurant with specialties of Yunnan (enjoy the Yunnan Mushroom Hotpot specialty)
After dinner, you can freely explore Kunming at night, wandering through the small alleys at Jinma Biji Fang, which has earned the title "Alleys of the City", and enjoy more than 100 typical Yunnan street foods. Then take a stroll at Nanqiang Night Market.
The group stays overnight at a 4-star hotel or equivalent.

07:00: You have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Then the group continues the journey to visit Xiaogugong (Baohua Temple) – a temple built during the Ming Dynasty. Through thousands of years of history, Baohua Temple still retains its ancient, pristine features, with red walls, glazed bricks, and painted murals, creating an ideal scene for visitors.
(Starting from mid-October, during the migratory seagull season, the morning program will replace Baohua Temple with Dianchi Lake to watch and experience check-in with seagulls).
11:30: You have lunch at a restaurant.
12:30: After that, the group travels to Kunming Station to check in for the high-speed train to Hekou. Take the 13:25 train to Hekou.
17:00: Arrive in Hekou and complete immigration procedures back to Vietnam. After immigration, the tour guide and vehicle take you back to Hanoi.
End of the Dali – Kunming discovery itinerary. See you on your next trips!