10 Day Yunnan Discovery Gorges Glaciers Volcanoes and Heritage
By Oats Gone China
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 10d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
This is not a checklist tour. It’s an unhurried exploration of China’s most dramatic natural forces—gorges carved by rivers, lakes shaped by glaciers, and volcanoes steaming beside hot springs—woven seamlessly with the soul of its ancient cultures.
Walk centuries-old caravan trails in western Yunnan, feel the quiet spirituality of Tibetan towns, and witness how diverse ethnic groups have thrived together on this frontier. In Chengdu, come face-to-face with playful pandas, lose yourself in the smoky warmth of a teahouse, and marvel at the vibrant drama of Sichuan opera and the intricate threads of Shu brocade.
Designed for travellers who seek depth over speed, this 10-day journey offers comfort without sacrificing authenticity. It’s a chance to disconnect from the noise and reconnect with the world, nature, and yourself—one quiet, powerful moment at a time.
(We also offer Tiger Leaping Gorge Day Trail, and 2-day Haba Snow Mountain & Black Lake hiking tour)
Activity location
- Renmen Park Teahouse
- Renmin Park, Shaocheng Road Citang Street, Qingyang District,
- 610015, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Renmen Park Teahouse
- Renmin Park, Shaocheng Road Citang Street, Qingyang District,
- 610015, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Check availability
Tiger Leaping Gorge Day Trail
- 10d
- English
Duration: 12 hours
Tiger Leaping Gorge : Lijiang → Upper Gorge → Halfway Guesthouse (photo stop) → Luke's → 4-hr hike to Empty Glad Platform → drive back
Car
Pickup included
Starting time: 7:30AM
Price details
CA $426.52 x 2 AdultsCA $853.04
Total
includes taxes & fees
Until Fri, Nov 13
2-day Haba Snow Mountain Hike
- 10d
- English
Hotel Mountain Glacier : Overnight at a four-star hotel: floor-to-ceiling windows facing the main peak of Haba Snow Mountain, under bright stars.
Duration: 2 days
Breakfast & Dinner
Lijiang - Haba Village: Lijiang → Upper Tiger Leaping Gorge → Haba Village → Black Lake → Return to Lijiang
Van
Pickup included
Starting time: 7:30AM
Price details
CA $797.41 x 2 AdultsCA $1,594.82
Total
includes taxes & fees
Until Fri, Nov 13
10 Day Wild China Discovery
- 10d
- English
Pickup included
Starting time: 7:30AM
Price details
CA $3,992.77 x 2 AdultsCA $7,985.54
Total
includes taxes & fees
Until Fri, Nov 13
Know before you book
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Chengdu Airport -- Chengdu City
- 3 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Overnight at Chengdu Tangyue Hot Spring Hotel, also a large-scale leisure complex that combines swimming, sauna & dining
Renmen Park Teahouse
- 3h
- Admission ticket included
Our English-speaking guide will accompany you to Chengdu People's Park to experience the true local vibe. We'll sip classic three-piece covered bowl tea (gaiwan), watch a long-spouted kettle tea performance, and visit the matchmaking corner to get a taste of Chinese-style dating culture.
Opera House Chengdu
- 1h 20m
- Admission ticket included
Experience the vibrant essence of Sichuan culture through its quintessential Sichuan opera in the evening. We will enjoy traditional acts featuring iconic stunts—changing faces, spitting fire, and swirling water sleeves.
IFS
- 1h 30m
The IFS food court offers both Chengdu's local cuisine and a great variety of other choices—perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.
Day 2: Chengdu Giant Panda Base -- Shu Brocade & Embroidery Museum
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at Chengdu Tangyue Hot Spring Hotel, also a large-scale leisure complex that combines swimming, sauna & dining
Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi)
- 5h
- Admission ticket included
At the Chengdu Panda Base, you can observe giant pandas of all ages in natural-like enclosures, from playful cubs to adult pandas munching on bamboo. You can also see the adorable red pandas, visit the panda nursery to watch newborn babies, and learn about panda conservation at the museum. The base is set in beautiful bamboo forests, making it a pleasant walk. The best time to visit is in the morning when the pandas are most active.
Chengdu Sichuan Tapestry Woven and Embroidered Museum
- 3h
- Admission ticket included
As the only museum in China devoted entirely to Shu brocade, it offers a chance to watch master artisans working a large wooden drawloom, tour six exhibition halls across 3,000 square metres, and get hands-on with the craft yourself.
Day 3: Chengdu -- Lijiang (by air) -- Fuguo Temple - Shehe Ancient Town
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight stay at a three-star hotel.
Fuguo Temple
- 2h
Nestled at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, this historic Tibetan Buddhist temple is the largest Karma Kagyu monastery in all of Yunnan.
Distance: 9 km (one-way)
Altitude: Start 2,650 m | Max 4,140 m | End 4,100-4,400m
Extra Support: Mules are available for hire to complete the hike while you take in the golden mountain views. Advance booking is recommended.
Shuhe Ancient Town
- 5h
- Admission ticket included
This ancient town gives you a quieter, more authentic taste of Yunnan, with plenty of Naxi culture along the way. We'll walk over to Qinglong Bridge, Jiuding Dragon Pool, and the Tea Horse Road Museum.
Day 4: Lijiang -- Tiger Leaping Gorge
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at a four-star hotel: floor-to-ceiling windows facing the main peak of Haba Snow Mountain, under bright stars.
Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)
- 10h
- Admission ticket included
We'll visit Tiger Leaping Gorge—one of the deepest and most spectacular canyons on Earth—and take in its upper section, where the gorge narrows and the river roars below. After driving you to the best viewpoints for unforgettable photos, we'll set off on a 4‑hour round‑trip hike along the high trail from Luke's Hostel to Empty Glass Platform. Perched at 2,680 metres, this cliff‑edge lookout offers a sheer drop that will leave you breathless.
Day 5: Shangri-la Haba Village -- Haba Black Lake Trail
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Overnight at a four-star hotel: floor-to-ceiling windows facing the main peak of Haba Snow Mountain, under bright stars.
Haba Snow Mountain
- 10h
- Admission ticket included
Haba Black Lake Jianshan Route
Starting from Haba Village with a local expert guide, this route takes you through Jianshan Meadow, Jianshan Waterfall, primeval forest, and Rhododendron Valley, before reaching Haba Black Lake — where you may spot the Chinese giant salamander. The return journey follows the same path.
Distance: 9 km (one-way)
Altitude: Start 2,650 m | Max 4,140 m | End 4,100-4,400m
Extra Support: Mules are available for hire to complete the hike while you take in the golden mountain views. Advance booking is recommended.
Day 6: Shangri-la White Water Terrace -- Dukezong Ancient Town
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight at a three-star hotel in Dukezong Ancient Town.
White-Water Terraces (Baishuitai)
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
En route to Shangri-La City, we'll take in the breathtaking view of Baishuitai (White Water Terrace). This terraced platform of white calcite, shimmering in soft azure light beneath refracted sunbeams, looks like a photograph frozen in time.
Dukezong Ancient Town
- 5h
- Admission ticket included
Our guide will help you immerse yourself in Tibetan culture at Dukezong Ancient Town. At the Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience Centre, roll up your sleeves and try your hand at time-honored crafts — paint intricate thangkas, blend aromatic Tibetan incense, or create your own sheet of traditional paper using ancient methods. Under the guidance of master artisans, you'll craft your very own souvenir to take home.
Beyond the workshops, immerse yourself in the town's vibrant atmosphere. Savour local flavours at authentic eateries, explore lively markets for handmade treasures and Tibetan jewellery, and dress in traditional Tibetan attire for a memorable photo shoot against the ancient cobblestone streets.
As evening falls, the rhythm of Dukezong shifts. Head to Moonlight Square, where locals and travellers come together in a communal Tibetan circle dance — a joyous celebration of music, movement, and community that welcomes everyone to join in.
Day 7: Shangri-La -- Baoshan City
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight stay at the 4-star Atour Hotel in Baoshan.
Shangri-La County (Pass by)
The train ride from Shangri-La to Baoshan is not just a transfer—it's a moving panorama of Yunnan's most dramatic and diverse landscapes. In just about five to six hours aboard the C374 train, the scenery shifts from high-altitude Tibetan plateaus to lush subtropical valleys, offering a visual feast that changes with every bend of the track.
Baoshan
- 2h
Discover a living piece of Silk Road history at Qinglong Street (Green Dragon Street) in Baoshan's Banqiao Town. This 875-meter-long ancient street, paved with dragon-scale-like bluestone, has been a vital stop on the Southern Silk Road for over 2,000 years . Today, it offers a captivating blend of intangible cultural heritage, time-honored flavours, and a relaxed, unhurried atmosphere.
We will take some time to relax over a cup of tea at Qinglong Street, enjoying the old-town atmosphere before we hit the road to Tengchong.
Day 8: TengChong Jade Museum - Rehai Boiling Pot
- 3 stops
- Meals: breakfast, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight stay at the 3-star Hotel in TengChong.
Tengchong County
- 1h 30m
The Tengchong Jade Museum is China's first museum dedicated to jadeite. The museum offers an immersive journey into the world of jade, from its geological formation to its cultural significance. You will see the centrepiece—a massive raw jade stone weighing over 24 tonnes.
Tengchong County
- 3h
Located in the Rehai Geothermal Scenic Area near Tengchong, Yunnan, the Big Boiling Pot (known locally as Dagun Guo) is the most iconic and spectacular hot spring in the entire region. Its name comes from its appearance—a massive, steaming pool that looks exactly like a giant pot of boiling water.
Tengchong Volcano Group
- 2h
We will hike up Dayingshan, the highest volcano in the region. At the top, discover a large, well-preserved crater that becomes a picturesque "sky mirror" in the rainy season — part of the Tengchong Volcanic and Geothermal National Geopark, surrounded by volcanic cones and geothermal activity.
Day 9: TengChong - Wild Hot Spring - DaYingShan National Geopark
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast, snacks
- Accommodation: Overnight stay at the 3-star Hotel in TengChong.
Tengchong County
- 4h
Lunma Shihua Cave Hot Spring is a wild, primitive hot spring cherished by locals for its untouched natural beauty and healing mineral waters. If you suffer from rheumatism, you simply must try the "geothermal bed" therapy—a truly one-of-a-kind local treatment. You'll lie on bamboo mats placed over natural steam vents, wrapped in a cosy blanket, as the warm, mineral-rich steam gently soothes your aching joints and muscles. This hot spring is best for adventurous travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-path, authentic soak in nature, rather than a polished resort experience.
Tengchong Volcano Group
- 4h
We will hike up Dayingshan, the highest volcano in the region. At the top, discover a large, well-preserved crater that becomes a picturesque "sky mirror" in the rainy season — part of the Tengchong Volcanic and Geothermal National Geopark, surrounded by volcanic cones and geothermal activity.
Day 10: TengChong - Baoshan -Chengdu
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Baoshan (Pass by)
From Baoshan, we will transfer to the airport and board our flight back to Chengdu, marking the end of our unforgettable Chengdu & Yunnan journey.
Location
Activity location
- Renmen Park Teahouse
- Renmin Park, Shaocheng Road Citang Street, Qingyang District,
- 610015, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Renmen Park Teahouse
- Renmin Park, Shaocheng Road Citang Street, Qingyang District,
- 610015, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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