Yunnan Tibet Tours 2026 | Kunming Lijiang Shangri-la Lhasa Tours

Why travel from Yunnan to Tibet

Diverse culture and landscape - Yunnan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in China. It has many places to go to explore the diverse culture and landscapes of Yunnan, such as Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-la, etc.;
Close to Tibet - Yunnan neighbors Tibet on the northwest. It is very convenient and fast to get to Tibet from Kunming, Lijiang and Shangri-la by flight. The most popular way is to travel from Kunming to Lijiang and Shangri-la, then fly to Lhasa.

How to plan a Tibet tour from Yunnan

Start your trip from Kunming where you can stay one day to visit the World Natural Heritage Site - Stone Forest, then take a flight to Lijiang to stay one or two days. Next, travel from Lijiang to Shangri-la and visit its highlighting sites. From Shangri-la, a 2-hour flight journey will take you to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. In Lhasa, you can plan a trip around 2~3 days to visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Namtso Lake, etc. Then you can leave Lhasa, and go to other destinations in Tibet. If time allows, you can travel from Lhasa to Mount Everest.

10 Days Marvelous Private Yunnan Tibet Highlights Tour

Gorgeous View and Peaceful Environment of Black Dragon Pool Park

Kunming Lijiang Shangri-La Lhasa

Highlights: Stone Forest, Lijiang Old Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Dukezong Old Town, Potala Palace, Namtso Lake

Not the usual sights. The irreplaceable appeal of this journey lies in the breathtaking high‑plateau landscapes and the living heritage of the Naxi and Tibetan cultures. This route connects Kunming, Lijiang, and Shangri‑La in Yunnan with Lhasa and Namtso Lake in Tibet. Each destination offers something you will not find anywhere else.

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13 Days Private Yunnan Tibet Essence Tour with Everest Adventure

Our guests - Nigel's group from Britain visited Stone Forest in November, 2025

Kunming Lijiang Shangri-la Lhasa Everest

Highlights: Stone Forest, Lijiang Old Town, Songzanlin Monastery, Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, Mount Everest

This 13-day itinerary seamlessly connects Yunnan's classic "Kunming–Lijiang–Shangri-La" golden route with Tibet's iconic highlights, including Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, and Mount Everest. From karst formations to snowy peaks, from vibrant ethnic cultures to serene Buddhist traditions, you'll experience the best of both worlds.

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Custom Tibet Tours for Expats in China

Happened to be working or living in China? It's time to take a break, and board a flight or train to the holy land Tibet. Following are our specially tailored tour packages for expats in Yunnan - enjoyable and budget.

How to transfer to Tibet from Yunnan

Currently, travelers can take flights to Lhasa from Kunming, Lijiang and Shangri-la in Yunnan Province.

Please note we can also customize suitable trip if you prefer flying to Tibet from other cities like Beijing, Shanghai. There are 5 non-stop flights serving between Kunming and Lhasa every day (about 3 hrs). Lijiang offers only a non-stop flight to Lhasa every day (about 2h 15 mins). Deqing Shangri-La Airport also provides one non-stop flight to Lhasa every day (about 2 hrs).