It is possible to travel to Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La from Kunming in 5 days, but you need to plan your itinerary properly to ensure that you have enough time to visit and rest. Here is a possible itinerary:
Day 1: Depart from Kunming to Dali
- Morning: Take a train or bus from Kunming to Dali. The journey takes about 4-5 hours.
- Afternoon: After arriving in Dali, visit the ancient city of Dali, stroll around Fuxing Road, Renmin Road and other streets to feel the style of the ancient city.
- Evening: Taste local delicacies near Dali Ancient Town, such as Erhai fish, grilled milk fan, etc.
Day 2: Dali-Lijiang
- Morning: Take a bus to Lijiang, the journey takes about 2-3 hours.
- Afternoon: After arriving in Lijiang, visit Lijiang Old Town, stroll through Sifang Street, Mufu and other places to experience the history and culture of the ancient city.
- Evening: Taste Naxi delicacies around Lijiang Old Town, such as chicken bean jelly, Lijiang Baba, etc.
Day 3: Lijiang—Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Morning: Take a bus to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and visit Blue Moon Valley, Yunshanping, Maoniuping and other scenic spots.
- Afternoon: Depending on your physical strength, you can choose to take the ropeway up the snow-capped mountains and experience skiing or hiking.
- Evening: Return to Lijiang and rest.
Day 4: Lijiang-Shangri-La
- Morning: Depart from Lijiang to Shangri-La. The journey takes about 4-5 hours.
- Afternoon: After arriving at Shangri-La, visit Pudacuo National Park and visit natural landscapes such as Bita Sea and red earth.
- Evening: Rest in Shangri-La city and taste local specialties.
Day 5: Shangri-La returns to Kunming
- Morning: Visit other scenic spots in Shangri-La, such as Songzanlin Temple, Napa Sea, etc.
- Afternoon: Return to Kunming from Shangri-La, ending the pleasant journey.
Please note that the above itinerary is a rough arrangement and may need to be adjusted based on weather, traffic conditions and personal interests during actual travel. At the same time, considering the fatigue during the journey, it is recommended to arrange some rest time every day.