10 Day Yunnan Discovery Gorges Glaciers Volcanoes and Heritage

By Oats Gone China

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Overview

This route reveals some of the most extreme and contrasting geographical features of Yunnan, China—rivers carving deep gorges, glaciers sculpting highland lakes, and volcanoes breathing beside hot springs—a wondrous union of fire and water found only in mainland China's volcanic-geothermal region.

Beyond the spectacle of nature lies a different kind of wonder—from Chengdu's playful pandas and the smoky warmth of its teahouses, to the vibrant drama of its opera and the intricate threads of Shu brocade and embroidery. In western Yunnan, you are not just visiting towns; you are traversing centuries of ethnic convergence, tracing the hoof prints of ancient caravans, and witnessing how diverse cultures have not only endured but thrived together on this frontier.

It is a journey that speaks softly, yet resonates deeply—an unhurried immersion into China's living heritage, where nature's fury and human resilience have shaped each other for centuries.

Activity location

Renmen Park Teahouse
- Renmin Park, Shaocheng Road Citang Street, Qingyang District,
- 610015, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Renmen Park Teahouse
- Renmin Park, Shaocheng Road Citang Street, Qingyang District,
- 610015, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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10 Day Yunnan Discovery Gorges Glaciers Volcanoes and Heritage in Multilingual

10d
Opening hours: Fri 1:00-23:30
English

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Languages available

Price details

P 143,276.24 x 1 AdultP 143,276.24

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20% off

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Lunch

Know before you book

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Chengdu Airport -- Chengdu City

3 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at Chengdu Tangyue Hot Spring Hotel, also a large-sacle leisure complex that combines bathing, sauna & dining

Renmen Park Teahouse

3h
Admission ticket included

Our English-speaking guide will accompany you to Chengdu People's Park to experience the true local vibe. We'll sip classic three-piece covered bowl tea (gaiwan), watch a long-spouted kettle tea performance, and visit the matchmaking corner to get a taste of Chinese-style dating culture.

Opera House Chengdu

1h 20m
Admission ticket included

Experience the vibrant essence of Sichuan culture through its quintessential Sichuan opera in the evening. We will enjoy traditional acts featuring iconic stunts—changing faces, spitting fire, and swirling water sleeves.

IFS

1h 30m

The IFS food court offers both Chengdu's local cuisine and a great variety of other choices—perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.

Day 2: Chengdu Giant Panda Base -- Shu Brocade & Embroidery Museum

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight stay at Chengdu Tangyue Hot Spring Hotel, a large-scale leisure complex offering bathing, sauna, and dining.

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)

5h
Admission ticket included

We'll drive to Chengdu Panda Base to observe giant pandas of all ages in the morning (when the pandas are most active), visit the panda nurseries, and spot red pandas.

Chengdu Sichuan Tapestry Woven and Embroidered Museum

3h
Admission ticket included

As the only museum in China devoted entirely to Shu brocade, it offers a chance to watch master artisans working a large wooden drawloom, tour six exhibition halls across 3,000 square meters, and get hands-on with the craft yourself.

Day 3: Chengdu Airport -- Lijiang

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight stay at a three-star hotel.

Fuguo Temple

Nestled at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, this historic Tibetan Buddhist temple is the largest Karma Kagyu monastery in all of Yunnan.

Shuhe Ancient Town

This ancient town gives you a quieter, more authentic taste of Yunnan, with plenty of Naxi culture along the way. We'll walk over to Qinglong Bridge, Jiuding Dragon Pool, and the Tea Horse Road Museum.

Day 4: Lijiang -- Tiger Leaping Gorge

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at a four-star hotel: floor-to-ceiling windows facing the main peak of Haba Snow Mountain, under bright stars.

Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)

4h
Admission ticket included

We'll visit Tiger Leaping Gorge—one of the deepest and most spectacular canyons on Earth—and take in its upper section, where the gorge narrows and the river roars below. After driving you to the best viewpoints for unforgettable photos, we'll set off on a 4‑hour round‑trip hike along the high trail from Luke's Hostel to Empty Glass Platform. Perched at 2,680 meters, this cliff‑edge lookout offers a sheer drop that will leave you breathless.

Day 5: Shangri-la Haba Village -- Haba Black Lake Trail

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at a four-star hotel: floor-to-ceiling windows facing the main peak of Haba Snow Mountain, under bright stars.

Haba Snow Mountain

10h
Admission ticket included

Haba Black Lake Jianshan Route Starting from Haba Village with a local expert guide, this route takes you through Jianshan Meadow, Jianshan Waterfall, primeval forest, and Rhododendron Valley, before reaching Haba Black Lake — where you may spot the Chinese giant salamander. The return journey follows the same path. Distance: 9 km (one-way) Altitude: Start 2,650 m | Max 4,140 m | End 4,100-4,400m Extra Support: Mules are available for hire to complete the hike while you take in the golden mountain views. Advance booking is recommended.

Day 6: Shangri-la White Water Terrace -- Dukezong Ancient Town (Tibetan)

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at a three-star hotel in Dukezong Ancient Town.

White-Water Terraces (Baishuitai)

2h
Admission ticket included

En route to Shangri-La City, we'll take in the breathtaking view of Baishuitai (White Water Terrace). This terraced platform of white calcite, shimmering in soft azure light beneath refracted sunbeams, looks like a photograph frozen in time.

Dukezong Ancient Town

Your guide will help you dive into Tibetan culture in Dukezong. Visit the Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Center, where hands-on workshops let you learn traditional arts and crafts from local masters. When you're free, savor regional cuisine, explore the nightlife, pick up unique souvenirs, dress in traditional Tibetan attire for photos, and dance the night away with locals at Moonlight Square's circle dance.

Day 7: Shangri-la local market -- Baoshan City

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at 4-star hotel (Atour Hotel) in Baoshan

Shangri-La County

In the morning, our guide will bring you to Xiangyang Market—the unvarnished pulse of Shangri-La's daily life. Here, Tibetans, Naxi, Bai, and Lisu people trade side by side, creating a vibrant cultural mosaic. You'll discover fresh produce, foraged wild ingredients, and an incredible array of foods unlike anything you've seen before.

Day 8: Baoshan Baoshan Qinglong Street -- Tengchong DaYing Shan

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: Overnight at a 4-star hotel in TengChong

Baoshan

1h 30m

Before we continue our drive to Tengchong, we'll enjoy a relaxing tea break at Qinglong Street—sit back with a cup of local tea, soak in the historic ambiance, and recharge before the journey ahead. The teahouse owner will share stories of Yunnan's rich tea heritage and let you taste an array of different teas, each with its own unique aroma and character.

Tengchong County

We'll hike up Dayingshan, the highest volcano in the Tengchong Volcanic Field. At the summit, you'll find a large, well-preserved crater—during the rainy season, it fills with water to create a stunning "sky mirror" that perfectly reflects the surrounding sky and clouds. This volcanic wonder is part of the Tengchong Volcanic and Geothermal National Geopark, a breathtaking landscape dotted with numerous volcanic cones and active geothermal fields that showcase nature's raw power.

Day 9: TengChong Jade Museum -- Wild Hot Spring

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: vernight at a 4-star hotel in Baoshan

Tengchong County

The Tengchong Jade Museum is China's first museum dedicated to jadeite. The museum offers an immersive journey into the world of jade, from its geological formation to its cultural significance. You will see the centerpiece—a massive raw jade stone weighing over 24 tons.

Tengchong County

Lunma Shihua Cave Hot Spring is a wild, primitive hot spring cherished by locals for its untouched natural beauty and healing mineral waters. If you suffer from rheumatism, you simply must try the "geothermal bed" therapy—a truly one-of-a-kind local treatment. You'll lie on bamboo mats placed over natural steam vents, wrapped in a cozy blanket, as the warm, mineral-rich steam gently soothes your aching joints and muscles. This hot spring is best for adventurous travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path, authentic soak in nature, rather than a polished resort experience.

Day 10: Hotel Baoshan -- Chengdu Airport

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Baoshan

From Baoshan, we'll head to the airport and catch our flight back to Chengdu—bringing our unforgettable Yunnan journey to a close.

Location

Activity location

Renmen Park Teahouse
- Renmin Park, Shaocheng Road Citang Street, Qingyang District,
- 610015, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Renmen Park Teahouse
- Renmin Park, Shaocheng Road Citang Street, Qingyang District,
- 610015, Chengdu, Sichuan, China

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