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Journeys into
Yunnan

Ancient trading towns, Himalayan valleys and living traditions. Discover Yunnan through private journeys designed around culture, cuisine, wilderness and family curiosity.

4Journey styles
100%Tailor-made

The South of the Clouds

One province.
Many worlds.

Yunnan changes character with every journey: from lakeside kingdoms and old caravan routes to tropical valleys and remote Tibetan villages.

Private by designDedicated guides, chauffeurs and flexible pacing throughout.
Authentic encountersFood, craft and community experiences beyond the standard route.
Handpicked staysLuxury hotels and character-rich boutique retreats.
Bilingual supportThoughtful assistance before, during and after your journey.

Featured Yunnan Journeys

Choose your Yunnan

Four distinct routes inspired by our Instagram story series, refined into one consistent Join Travel website language.

Shangri-La monastery glowing above the clouds 01 / 04
Cultural icons

7 Days Across Yunnan

Classic
Yunnan

Timeless landscapes. Cultural icons.

Kunming · Dali · Lijiang · Shangri-La

Timeless landscapes and cultural icons from Kunming to Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La.

A table of Yunnan ingredients being prepared 02 / 04
Culinary discovery

A 7-Day Culinary Journey

Taste
Yunnan

Taste the land. Savor the culture.

Kunming · Jianshui · Pu'er · Xishuangbanna

Follow the province through food, from Kunming and Jianshui to Pu'er and Xishuangbanna.

Remote glacier valley in northwest Yunnan 03 / 04
Alpine adventure

7–8 Days Across Yunnan

Wild
Yunnan

Into the wild. Beyond the ordinary.

Lijiang · Tiger Leaping Gorge · Feilaisi · Yubeng

Deep canyons, glacier valleys and remote trails from Tiger Leaping Gorge to Yubeng.

Family walking together through a Yunnan forest 04 / 04
Curious families

6 Days of Discovery

Playful
Yunnan

Follow curiosity. Find wonder.

Lijiang · Tacheng · Shangri-La

A classroom without walls across Lijiang, Tacheng and Shangri-La.

Tailor-made travel

Your journey starts with a conversation.

Use these journeys as inspiration. Your travel designer can adjust the route, pace, hotels and experiences to create a private Yunnan journey around you.