Top Highlights
- Huangguoshu Waterfall and Tianxingqiao Scenic Area.
- Langde and Xijiang Miao villages with performances, illuminated night views, and a long-table banquet.
- UNESCO-listed Stone Forest and Kunming’s highland scenery.
- Dali’s Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake cruise, Bai tie-dye, and Three Courses of Tea.
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Impression Lijiang, Blue Moon Valley, and Lijiang Ancient Town.
Package Inclusions
- Japan Airlines international flights from Honolulu
- Domestic flights: Shenzhen-Guiyang and Lijiang-Shanghai
- High-speed rail from Kaili to Kunming.
- Deluxe hotel accommodations
- Meals and admissions as stated in the itinerary.
- Local transportation, sightseeing, cultural programs, and airport/train transfers.
- Gratuities for local tour guides and drivers.
At-a-Glance Route
HONOLULU – NARITA – HONG KONG (1N) – SHENZHEN – GUIYANG (2N; HUANGGUOSHU DAY EXCURSION) – XIJIANG – KAILI (1N) – KUNMING (2N) – CHUXIONG (1N) – DALI (1N) – LIJIANG (2N) – SHANGHAI (1N) – KANSAI – HONOLULU.
Day By Day Itinerary
Itinerary
DAY 1-2: JOURNEY TO HONG KONG | Jun 2, 2027–Jun 3, 2027 | HONOLULU – NARITA – HONG KONG | MEALS: IN-FLIGHT
Begin your journey from Honolulu aboard Japan Airlines, traveling via Narita to Hong Kong. Meals and snacks are served in flight as you cross the Pacific. On arrival, walk to the airport hotel and settle in for a well-earned rest before the tour begins. Overnight at the Hong Kong airport hotel.
DAY 3: INTO THE HIGHLANDS OF GUIZHOU | Jun 4, 2027 | HONG KONG – SHENZHEN – GUIYANG | MEALS: B
After breakfast, cross the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border by coach and continue to Shenzhen Airport for the domestic flight to Guiyang, capital of mountainous Guizhou Province. Transfer to the hotel, check in, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Guiyang.
DAY 4: HUANGGUOSHU’S CASCADING LANDSCAPES | Jun 5, 2027 | GUIYANG – HUANGGUOSHU – GUIYANG | MEALS: B/L/D
Travel by coach to Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Park. View the thundering main falls and Rhinoceros Pool, then continue through Tianxingqiao Scenic Area, a landscape of caves, waterfalls, forest, lakes, and sculpted limestone. Highlights include Tianxing Cave, the Potted Landscape on Water, the Stone Forest in Water, and the natural Heavenly Star Bridge. Return to Guiyang for dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 5: MIAO VILLAGES AND TIME-HONORED TRADITIONS | Jun 6, 2027 | GUIYANG – KAILI | MEALS: B/L/D
Continue toward Kaili with a visit to Langde Miao Village, where traditional customs and daily life come alive during a folk performance. After lunch, explore Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, celebrated for its hillside clusters of wooden stilt houses. As evening lights illuminate the village, gather for a festive long-table Miao banquet accompanied by songs, lusheng music, and local rice wine. Travel onward to Kaili for the night.
DAY 6: RAIL JOURNEY TO YUNNAN | Jun 7, 2027 | KAILI – KUNMING | MEALS: B/D
Transfer to Kaili Station and board a high-speed train for Kunming, Yunnan’s provincial capital. On arrival, stroll through leafy Cuihu Park and visit Dounan Flower Market, a major flower-trading hub bright with fresh blooms and local energy. Enjoy dinner before checking in. Overnight in Kunming.
DAY 7: WESTERN HILLS AND THE STONE FOREST | Jun 8, 2027 | KUNMING | MEALS: B/L/D
Begin at the Western Hills, where wooded slopes open to sweeping views across Dianchi Lake. Later, discover the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest, a dramatic maze of towering limestone pillars shaped by water and time. Walk among the formations as your guide brings the region’s geology and local legends into focus. Return to Kunming for dinner and another overnight stay.
DAY 8: DIANCHI LAKE AND YI CULTURE | Jun 9, 2027 | KUNMING – CHUXIONG | MEALS: B/L/D
This morning, visit Haigeng Dam for a refreshing walk along the shores of Dianchi Lake. Continue by coach to Chuxiong, heartland of the Yi people, and take part in a lively cultural welcome featuring a traditional ceremony, love songs, wedding customs, and a symbolic fire sacrifice. Dinner and hotel check-in follow. Overnight in Chuxiong.
DAY 9: PAGODAS, ERHAI LAKE, AND OLD DALI | Jun 10, 2027 | CHUXIONG – DALI | MEALS: B/L/D
Travel to Dali and visit the landmark Three Pagodas, enduring symbols of the ancient Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms. Continue with a scenic boat ride on Erhai Lake, framed by mountain and village views. Later, explore the lanes of Dali Old Town, with time to browse local shops at your own pace. Dinner and hotel check-in complete the day. Overnight in Dali.
DAY 10: BAI HERITAGE AND LIJIANG’S OLD TOWN | Jun 11, 2027 | DALI – LIJIANG | MEALS: B/L/D
Visit Zhoucheng Bai Village for a hands-on introduction to traditional tie-dye techniques. Then experience the Bai Three Courses of Tea, whose bitter, sweet, and lingering flavors reflect life’s unfolding journey. After lunch, travel to Lijiang and pause at tranquil Black Dragon Pool before entering Lijiang Ancient Town, a UNESCO-listed maze of canals, stone lanes, and timber homes. Overnight in Lijiang.
DAY 11: JADE DRAGON SNOW MOUNTAIN | Jun 12, 2027 | LIJIANG | MEALS: B/L/D
Set out for Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and ride the cableway into its spectacular alpine scenery. Continue with Impression Lijiang, an outdoor performance staged against the mountain backdrop and inspired by the region’s ethnic cultures. This afternoon, visit Blue Moon Valley, where turquoise lakes and pale waterfalls create a luminous highland landscape. Return to Lijiang for dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 12: FROM LIJIANG TO SHANGHAI | Jun 13, 2027 | LIJIANG – SHANGHAI | MEALS: B
After breakfast, transfer to Lijiang Airport for the flight to Shanghai. On arrival, explore lively Nanjing Road and stroll along The Bund, where historic waterfront architecture faces the futuristic Pudong skyline. Transfer to the hotel, then enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight in Shanghai.
DAY 13: HOMEWARD VIA KANSAI | Jun 14, 2027 | SHANGHAI – KANSAI – HONOLULU | MEALS: B/IN-FLIGHT
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Board Japan Airlines flight to Kansai, then connect to Honolulu. Relax with meals and service in flight as your journey through Guizhou and Yunnan comes to a close.
Physical rating: Level 3 of 4 – Active
The tour includes multiple airport and rail transfers, a Hong Kong-Shenzhen border crossing, extensive walking at waterfalls, stone paths and old towns, variable stairs and uneven surfaces, and a high-altitude mountain excursion. Travelers should be comfortable walking for sustained periods and managing transfers.