What are the travel routes for the southwest direction? Nanny level guide unlocks the secret journey of Yunnan and Sichuan

The mountains and waters of the southwest contain poetry, and the ethnic fireworks blend with the charm. Riding a tourist train through the land of Yunnan and Sichuan, there is no need to rush or plan carefully. Along the way, you can see the terraced fields, cloud sea, ancient city hot springs, and intangible cultural heritage, becoming a popular way of transportation nowadays. From cost-effective short trips to deep loop routes, from light luxury to high-end cultural experiences, the southwest direction of tourist trains has their own characteristics. This segmented and clear selection guide helps you accurately match your desired itinerary.

High cost-effective short distance option | AnYi Panda Express: Xichang 4th Day Yixiang Style

Core highlights: Low budget, short itinerary, pure play without self payment, immersive experience of Yi culture, Chengdu departure friendly to tourists in Sichuan

Price: Starting from 2260 yuan per person

Travel duration: 4 days and 3 nights

This special train is the first choice for short distance travel, with zero shopping and no self payment throughout the journey. The special train adopts a thoughtful arrangement of "night shift to go, day shift back", which does not waste daytime travel time. Two nights of connecting in Xichang eliminates the trouble of frequent luggage transportation.

During the trip, you can not only enjoy the lake and mountain scenery of Qionghai, the ancient temple and pine breeze of Lushan, but also experience the 99 mile natural radon hot spring in Luoji, which has been certified as the "world's largest hot spring waterfall". Strolling through the ancient city of Jianchang, you can touch the thousand year history; There is also a rich experience of Yi ethnic intangible cultural heritage, where one can personally draw Yi lacquerware, wear Yi ethnic costumes for a fashion show, light a bonfire during the sacred ceremony of taking the sacred flame in Bimo, sing and dance around the flames, and enjoy the warmth and romance of Yi culture with Xichang's characteristic brazier barbecue.

The cost includes round-trip panda special train berth, one air-conditioned bus per person throughout the journey, 2 nights of double standard room accommodation in Xichang, 2 mornings and 3 meals (including special hotpot barbecue), tickets to the 99 mile hot spring in Luoji, sightseeing bus, and licensed tour guide services. Only personal expenses outside the itinerary need to be borne by oneself.

Yunnan Deep Loop Line Selection | Kunming Special Train：10 days and 9 nights to explore southern Yunnan, western Yunnan, and northern Yunnan

Core highlights: One trip to the essence of Yunnan, connecting the scenery of many places, combining trains and land hotels, with high cost performance

Price: starting from 6999 yuan

Travel duration: 10 days and 9 nights

Boarding location: Kunming

If you want to unlock the diverse scenery of Yunnan in one stop, this circular special train is perfect. Starting from Kunming, connecting multiple parts of Yunnan including Mengzi, Yuanyang, Jianshui, Tengchong, Lincang, Pu'er, Xishuangbanna, covering core scenic spots in southern, western, and northern Yunnan.

Check out the century old Yunnan Vietnam Railway in Bishezhai, Mengzi, and taste the authentic Crossing the bridge noodles; In the early morning, I went to Yuanyang to watch the sunrise over the terraced fields and admire the magnificence of the dam and terraced fields; Strolling through the ancient city of Jianshui, enjoying a steam pot banquet, and visiting Zitao Street at night; Go to Tengchong to check in at Volcano Park and Heshun Ancient Town, soak in hot springs and eat copper ladle beef; Experience the Wa tropical rainforest sinkhole in Lincang, participate in the Touch Your Black Carnival, and enter the primitive tribe of Weng Ding; Pu'er strolls through the millennium old tea gardens and Nuogan ancient villages of Jingmai Mountain; Finally, we met Wild Elephant Valley in Xishuangbanna, strolled through the Starlight Night Market in Gaozhuang, tasted the Peacock Banquet, watched Dai ethnic songs and dances, and experienced the mountains, waters, ancient cities, and ethnic customs of Yunnan for once.

Accommodation includes a designated seat on the Kunming train for 5 nights and a hotel for two people on land for 4 nights. There is also an exclusive hot spring hotel in Tengchong, with different room types corresponding to Ctrip's standard of 4 diamonds/5 diamonds; The cost includes the entire land transportation, special meals from 9am to 16am, first admission tickets to all attractions, and local tour guide services. You only need to go to Kunming to gather and bear personal expenses.

Light luxury and luxurious slow travel choice | Starlight Lancang: 5-day 4-night exploration of Yunnan West/Lixiang Secret Realm

Core highlights: All inclusive price, no self payment or shopping, 24-hour butler service, high-end configuration+exquisite meals, focusing on slow enjoyment experience

Price: Starting from 16888 yuan per person

Travel duration: 5 days and 4 nights

Boarding location: Kunming

Specially designed for tourists who pursue experience and comfort, there are two classic routes to choose from according to their needs:

Yunnan West Route (Kunming Lijiang Tengchong): Participate in Dongba prayer in Lijiang, visit Baisha Ancient Town and Yushui Village, and dance bonfires with Naxi compatriots; Tengchong offers optional experiences, either staying at Asia's TOP100 Shitouji Hotel to enjoy the tranquility of Yunfeng Mountain, or staying at Bailian Hotel to soak in natural private soup and explore Heshun Ancient Town; You can also experience tea picking, hand drawn tea cakes, enjoy thunderous tea around the stove, and slowly enjoy the time in western Yunnan in the vast tea sea.

Lixiang Route (Kunming Lijiang Shangri La): After experiencing Naxi culture in Lijiang, extend to Shangri La and walk into Songzanlin Temple to experience the religious atmosphere of Tibet. Participate in thangka drawing with your own hands and unlock the dual cultural charm of Naxi and Tibetan.

The special train experience is fully equipped, and the interior adopts Italian century old furniture brand soft decoration. The elegant space is made of solid wood, velvet, and marble, equipped with a smart screen, dimmable windows, independent bathroom, Kingsize king size bed, and top-notch toiletries; The meals cover both Chinese and Western styles and Yunnan characteristics. For breakfast, there are freshly ground coffee and fresh juice. For dinner, there are delicate dishes such as chicken soup stewed with matsutake and Shrimp balls with black truffle. For dessert, bird's nest and golden ear soup are the finishing touches. On the train, coffee, soft drinks, drinks and other special activities such as tasting fragrance, wine and tea are also available.

The cost is inclusive of all expenses, including shuttle bus service from Kunming Airport/hotel to train station, accommodation in train rooms, full meals (including breakfast, dinner, afternoon tea, and late night snacks), entrance tickets to tourist attractions, off board transportation, and tour guide services, truly achieving ready to go travel.

A Choice for High end Cultural Experience | Silk Road Dream Enjoyment Account: 3 Days and 2 Nights Chengdu Shiping Diannan Cultural Appointment

Core highlights: niche but not crowded, focusing on in-depth exploration of southern Yunnan culture, high-end configuration+exclusive services, suitable for cultural enthusiasts

Price: Starting from 19999 yuan per person (now eligible for a 10% early bird discount)

Travel duration: 3 days and 2 nights

Boarding location: Chengdu

This special train integrates cultural experience into the entire journey and is the preferred choice for niche high-end travel. After boarding the train, renowned cultural scholars from Yunnan explain the century old history of the Yunnan Vietnam Railway, enjoy a Michelin quality exquisite dinner on the speeding train, attend a cocktail party, or watch classic movies in the scenic carriage under the cover of night; After arriving in Shiping, take the rice gauge train to shuttle through the spring scenery, and enjoy a French long table banquet customized by the train's chef at the century old train platform, blending Yunnan wild vegetables with French cooking, enjoying both tongue and visual pleasure.

In the afternoon, you can choose your own itinerary, or take a walk in the sea of pink god soybean flowers by the Yilong Lake to feel the romance of spring in southern Yunnan; Or visit the Shiping Railway Museum, explore the top scholar culture in the ancient city of Shiping, and connect the 600 year cultural heritage of southern Yunnan; Before returning, there are also special events such as the Han Palace banquet and the Silk Road immersive micro theater, making the journey full of ceremony.

The cost includes the full train fare, exclusive transportation for the Shiping section (with a 7-seater business car for the suite), accompanied by a full-time vacation ambassador and professional photographer, 2 mornings and 3 regular exquisite meals, all attraction tickets and experiential activities. High end configurations and exclusive services are combined to create an immersive cultural journey.

Essential Travel Guide for Southwest Special Trains | Prices/Bookings Fully Known

Price and Room Type

The Southwest tourism special train covers different budgets, ranging from short trips starting at 2260 yuan to high-end experiences starting at 19999 yuan, and can be selected according to needs; There are a variety of room types, including quadruple/triple rooms, deluxe/deluxe rooms, suites/standard rooms, etc., suitable for different travel groups such as single, couples, families, friends, etc.

Booking method

Phone reservation:+86-23-88721881, available 24 hours a day, you can inquire about booking anytime, convenient and direct!

Online booking:The official website of the foot sports tourism special trainWith a wide selection of travel specific train routes to choose from, free booking, and high reliability!

Along the way, amidst the scenery. Whether it's a short encounter with the Yi ethnic customs or a deep exploration of Yunnan, whether it's a light luxury slow trip or a high-end cultural exploration, there is always a special train that can take you to this date of mountains and rivers and ethnic groups. Pack your bags and take the special train to the southwest!

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