[Kunming Classic] Shilin + Dianchi Lake Chinese Group Day Tour with Comfortable Round-Trip Transportation
Important notes before booking:
English (Customer Service): After booking, our customer service will contact you. If you have any questions, our staff can assist you in English online. Please note that the on-site driver (or tour guide) provides Chinese-language service only (For groups under 6 people: The Chinese-speaking driver will give brief explanations during transit, with free exploration at attractions. For groups of 6 or more: Includes a dedicated Chinese-speaking tour guide). Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Since this tour is a Chinese-speaking group tour (without an English-speaking guide), if you require an English-speaking guide, you can book first and then contact customer service to pay the price difference to upgrade to a private English-speaking tour, which will provide you with a better travel experience!
In the morning, gather at the designated location in Kunming city, then take an air-conditioned tourist bus along the Shankun Expressway directly to the Stone Forest Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The scenic area features 270-million-year-old karst landforms as its core attraction. Explore iconic landscapes in the Great Stone Forest section, such as the Sword Peak Pond and Lotus Peak, and experience the majestic and precipitous sword-shaped stone peaks. Afterwards, proceed to the Small Stone Forest section to visit the iconic "Ashima" legend-shaped stone and listen to cultural stories of the Yi Sani people. (If an electric cart is required within the scenic area, the fee is at your own expense, reference cost: RMB 25/person.)
In the afternoon, transfer to Dianchi Lake, known as the "Pearl of the Plateau." Upon arrival, explore at your leisure along the lakeside road to reach Haigeng Dam. In winter, witness tens of thousands of Siberian seagulls dancing gracefully—feed them with special seagull food for an interactive experience. During summer, stroll through the wetlands and admire the breathtaking scenery of the vast Dianchi Lake. The silhouette of the "Sleeping Beauty" mountain in Xishan harmonizes with the lake and surrounding landscape, creating Kunming's unique ecological masterpiece. (Note: Fees for optional boat rides within the scenic area are not included.)
The tour will conclude with free disbandment at Dianchi Lake.
Friendly reminder:
1. The itinerary does not include any unmentioned fees such as the electric cart in the Stone Forest Scenic Area or the Dianchi Lake cruise. Please pay for these services on-site if needed. Thank you!
2. This itinerary is expected to conclude around 18:00 in the evening, with the exact time subject to actual conditions on the day (which may be affected by traffic conditions). We kindly remind you to avoid immediately scheduling major transportation such as trains or flights after the tour ends. If you need to book trains, flights, or other major transportation, we recommend allowing 3-4 hours of transfer time to prevent delays caused by traffic congestion or other unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!






