6 days in Kunming, Lijiang & Shangri-La County Itinerary

For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Kunming trip maker.

Bangkok, Thailand to Kunming is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Bangkok to Kunming is 1 hour. In April, Kunming is much colder than Bangkok - with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. On the 9th (Sun), you're off to Lijiang.

Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town of Lijiang - China, walk around Black Dragon Pond Park, and then make a trip to Yuhe Square.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Lijiang trip planning site.

Traveling by train from Kunming to Lijiang takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to travel to Shangri-La County.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): explore the stunning scenery at Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia) and then steep yourself in history at Dukezong Ancient Town. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Sumtsaling Monastery.

For reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Shangri-La County trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Lijiang to Shangri-La County. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.