Day 01
TransportGuangzhou to Chongzuo
Tourist train
Board Baiyun Express in Guangzhou for a welcome ceremony and onboard cultural salon as the train begins its southwest journey.
- Welcome ceremony
- Cultural salon
Your custom Southwest China journey
Travel from Guangzhou through Chongzuo, Kunming, Tengchong and Lijiang, with an optional Shangri-La plan, linking karst scenery, the Tea Horse Road and living heritage.
GuangzhouChongzuoKunmingBaoshan / TengchongLijiangShangri-LaGuaranteed departures 2026
Nov
Dec
- Tour price
- Contact our team for details
Choose the journey that suits you
Select one Tengchong experience, then choose the Shangri-La plateau plan or the Lijiang-based alternative.
Selected planRoute A: villages and papermaking / Shangri-La plateau plan / Route A: Pudacuo and Dukezong
Luxury hotel itinerary album
Tourist train- Day 02Transport
Chongzuo
2+1 premium coachVisit the transnational waterfall and pause at the scenic café, then travel by bamboo raft through the karst countryside of Mingshi.
- Ban Gioc-Detian Falls
- Scenic café
- Mingshi countryside
- Bamboo raft
Chongzuo · Longzhou
Longzhou Guantang Resort Hotel
Chongzuo included stay
Sugarcane fields, karst peaks and Zhuang cultural details frame a Longzhou stay with water gardens, resort rooms, a spiral library and outdoor dining.
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Entrance water garden at night 
Sugarcane fields and karst peaks 
Deluxe sugarcane-view room 
Guanzizai suite 
Spiral library 
Outdoor dining by the sugarcane fields Chongzuo · Mingshi countryside
LUX* Chongzuo
Chongzuo upgrade option
A low-rise retreat between karst peaks and the Mingshi River, bringing landscape views and resort suites to the Chongzuo stay.
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Mingshi River and karst landscape 
Architecture within the landscape 
LUX* resort suite 
Lake-view pool suite 
Karst-view pool 
Spa and quiet courtyard - Day 03Transport
Chongzuo to Kunming
2+1 premium coach and tourist trainJoin available resort activities, experience a traditional Zhuang wedding and sugarcane banquet, then return to the train for Kunming.
- Hotel activities
- Zhuang wedding
- Sugarcane banquet
- Sugarcane fields
Hotel activities follow the daily schedule. Paid options are not included.
- Day 04Transport
Kunming to Baoshan
2+1 premium coach and tourist trainExplore Kunming Old Street and Daguan Pavilion before boarding Baiyun Express for Baoshan.
- Kunming Old Street
- Daguan Pavilion
- Day 05Transport
Baoshan and Tengchong
2+1 premium coachDiscover caravan history at the Old School, watch sunset over the tea fields and dine on a traditional camellia-oil banquet.
- Old School
- Tea fields
- Hemu camellia village
Baoshan · Tengchong
Wyndham Grand Tengchong Hot Spring
Tengchong included stay
A hot-spring resort base in Tengchong, with courtyard architecture, guest rooms, suites, thermal pools and dining spaces.
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Courtyard resort exterior 
Hotel lobby 
Representative guest room 
Hotel suite 
Hot-spring pool 
Dining space Baoshan · Yunfeng Mountain, Tengchong
The Lost Stone Villas & Spa
Tengchong upgrade option
Volcanic-stone architecture, forest villas and private courtyard hot springs define this Tengchong upgrade option.
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Resort buildings beneath Yunfeng Mountain 
Forest villa courtyard 
Villa living space 
Private courtyard hot spring 
Dining space 
Sunrise over Yunfeng Mountain - Day 06Transport
Tengchong Route A
2+1 premium coachMake pressed-flower paper with local artisans in Jietou Village, then explore the Tea Horse Road heritage of Qiluo Ancient Town.
- Jietou Village
- Traditional papermaking
- Qiluo Ancient Town
- Caravan tea
- Day 07Transport
Tengchong to Lijiang to Shangri-La
Tourist train and 2+1 premium coachTravel by Baiyun Express from Baoshan to Lijiang, then continue by coach to Shangri-La and check in.
- Baiyun Express
- Shangri-La
Shangri-La averages about 3,280 metres above sea level.
Diqing · Dukezong Old Town
Hotel Indigo Diqing Moonlight City
Shangri-La plateau included stay
Set above Dukezong Old Town, the hotel combines neighbourhood-inspired design, old-town views and Tibetan cultural details for the Shangri-La plan.
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Moonlight City and Dukezong at night 
Neighbourhood-inspired lobby 
Tibetan-inspired courtyard 
All-day dining restaurant 
Old-town view guest room 
Plateau-view guest lounge Diqing · Shangri-La
Songtsam Linka Retreat Shangri-La
Shangri-La plateau upgrade option
Tibetan-inspired architecture, crafted timber interiors and plateau village views shape this upgrade option for the Shangri-La plan.
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Retreat buildings at dusk 
Terrace facing the plateau village 
Tibetan-inspired timber interior 
Art-filled lounge 
Suite living area 
Timber corridor and art display - Day 08Transport
Shangri-La Route A
2+1 premium coachExplore the plateau landscapes of Pudacuo National Park, then visit Dukezong Old Town and its large prayer wheel.
- Pudacuo National Park
- Dukezong Old Town
- Local cultural interaction
- Day 09Transport
Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang
2+1 premium coach and tourist trainVisit Tiger Leaping Gorge by trail or transfer vehicle, then return to Lijiang for dinner and board Baiyun Express towards Guangzhou.
- Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Hike or viewpoint
The optional walk is about 6 km and 2-3 hours, with roughly 100-300 metres of ascent.
- Day 10Transport
Lijiang to Guangzhou
Tourist trainContinue towards Guangzhou with scenic rail travel, onboard activities and time to share memories with fellow guests.
- Onboard activities
- Journey sharing
- Day 11Transport
Guangzhou
Tourist trainArrive in Guangzhou and conclude the 11-day Cloud Sanctuary journey.
- Journey conclusion
Only breakfast is included on Day 11.
Service and travel notes
Included services
Baiyun Express rail travel, destination coaches, listed meals, scheduled attraction tickets, hotels, local guides, onboard service staff and a licensed medical professional.
Altitude choice
The Shangri-La plan averages about 3,280 metres. The Lijiang-based plan avoids Shangri-La but may still include high-altitude travel at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Walking
Route B on Day 6 includes an approximately 3 km forest walk. Tiger Leaping Gorge offers an optional 6 km walk or a transfer to the viewpoint.
Operating notice
Train dates, timings, routing and stops remain subject to the final railway operating order. The local sequence may change without reducing the stated service standard.
Consultation
Choose a consultation type first and the relevant team will follow up.
A sales specialist from a listed local travel agency will coordinate your booking.
- 01Online enquiry
- 02Send details
- 03Local specialist follows up
- 04Meet and sign
- 05Confirm arrival dateJourney begins
Request route training materials and discuss commercial cooperation.
- 01Share partnership direction
- 02Meet the business lead
- 03Materials and partnership discussion
Official quotation and payment verification
Share your expected travel dates, party size and room preferences. A concierge adviser will confirm the departure schedule, availability and quotation.