Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the lush landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Yunnan, where ancient trade routes, vibrant ethnic traditions, and exotic tropical flora await. This 8-day adventure takes you from the cool highlands of Kunming to the tropical rainforests of Xishuangbanna, offering an immersive experience in one of China’s most biodiverse regions.

Your journey begins in Kunming, the “Spring City,” where you will explore the bustling Dounan Flower Market and witness the dynamic floral trade at the Kunming International Flower Auction. From there, we venture to Yuxi to visit renowned flower farms, discovering the delicate art of flower cultivation in China’s floriculture hubs.

Traveling along the historic Tea Horse Road, we reach Pu’er, a city steeped in tea culture. Here, you will explore the charming Tea Horse Ancient Town and follow the trails of ancient caravans that once carried tea across Asia. Continuing south, we enter Xishuangbanna, where tropical gardens, vibrant Dai culture, and unique plant species come to life. We will explore the legendary Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, home to an incredible array of orchids and rare tropical plants in full bloom.

Beyond botanical wonders, this journey is a deep dive into local traditions. You will experience the joy of a traditional Dai water-splashing ceremony, wander through lively night markets, and visit the sacred Manting Park and Zongfo Temple. A visit to the Wild Elephant Valley allows for a glimpse into the region’s diverse wildlife, while the floating Liuguo Floating Market offers an authentic taste of local life.

From misty mountains to lush jungles, from vibrant flowers to ancient temples, this trip unveils the unparalleled beauty and cultural depth of Yunnan.

Trip Highlights：

1.Dounan Flower Market & Flower Auction Center：Explore Asia’s largest flower market and witness the dynamic floral trade at the international auction center.

2.Yuxi Flower Bases & Horticulture Tour：Visit major flower farms and gain insights into China’s flourishing floriculture industry.

3.Tea Horse Road & Ancient Trade Town：Walk the historic caravan route and immerse yourself in the culture of the ancient Tea Horse Road.

4.Xishuangbanna Botanical Garden & Rare Orchids：Discover China’s premier tropical botanical garden, home to rare orchids and exotic flora.

5.Dai Ethnic Village & Water Festival：Experience the vibrant Dai culture and take part in the traditional water-splashing ceremony.

6.Manting Park & Royal Buddhist Temple：Stroll through an ancient royal garden and visit one of Xishuangbanna’s most important temples.

7.Liuguo Floating Market & Starlight Night Bazaar：Explore bustling riverside markets and night bazaars filled with local crafts and cuisine.

The cost includes the following:

The cost does not include the following:

D1: Arrival in Kunming. Meals: D

Arrive in Kunming and enjoy a warm welcome. Relax after your journey and enjoy a welcome dinner.

Overnight: Vienna Hotel

D2: Kunming. Meals: BLD

Start your day by visiting the vibrant Dounan Flower Market, followed by a visit to the Kunming International Flower Auction and Trading Center.

Overnight: Vienna Hotel

D3: Kunming – Yuxi. Meals: BLD

Travel to Yuxi and explore two major flower bases: Jiuxi Base of Jiahai Flower Industry and Yuxi Dritel Flower Co., Ltd. (or any other flower bases you wish to visit).

Overnight: Vienna Hotel

D4: Yuxi – Pu'er. Meals: BLD

Head to the Tea Horse Ancient Town in the morning, where you can try traditional caravan food and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. In the afternoon, visit the Tea Horse Road and take in the rich history.

Overnight: Manding Hotel, Pu'er

D5: Pu'er – Xishuangbanna. Meals: BLD

After breakfast, drive to Xishuangbanna and visit Manting Park and Zongfo Temple. In the afternoon, experience the Dai ethnic culture with water-splashing activities at the Dai Ethnic Garden, and explore the Starlight Night Market in the evening.

Overnight: Xishuangbanna Bai Gong Hotel, Dai Thai Style Hotel

D6: Xishuangbanna. Meals: BLD

Spend the day at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden. Explore both the Western and Eastern areas, where you’ll see a variety of rare orchids and tropical plants in full bloom. Among the plants in peak flowering season are the extremely rare Myristica yunnanensis**, Dendrobium wattii**, and various precious orchids, including Paphiopedilum purpuratum**, Paphiopedilum wardii**, Paphiopedilum villosum**, and Paphiopedilum spicerianum**. You will also encounter uniquely shaped plants such as Agapetes burmanica** and Strongylodon macrobotrys**.

Overnight: Xishuangbanna Bai Gong Hotel, Dai Thai Style Hotel

D7: Xishuangbanna. Meals: BLD

Visit the Wild Elephant Valley in the morning for an elephant show. In the afternoon, explore the Liuguo Floating Market and immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions.

Overnight: Xishuangbanna Bai Gong Hotel, Dai Thai Style Hotel

D8: Departure. Meals: B

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure.

We will arrange one of our WildFloraTour experts for this trip based on the focus of this trip. All our experts have rich experiences of guiding tours in this region. The following are some of our best local guides for your references.

Cory Li      WildFloraTour plant expert

Cory Li,co-founder, and general manager of WildFloraTour is a super fan of nature, especially for flowers. His passion for nature grows from the beauty of greens in the little boys' eyes. As a native of Sichuan Chengdu, he has spent a lot of time exploring nature in the mountains nearby his hometown. During his study at Sichuan University, he began to take lots of outdoor activities like hiking and mountain climbing and started to study knowledge about flora by himself. After graduation, he even spent more time in the wild than office exploring wildflowers in Sichuan and nearby provinces with other nature lovers and photographed about two thousand wildflower species. He even found several new distributions of some endemic species and even some new species of plants along with some other nature lovers. He loves to share his findings and stories behind the photos with other nature lovers on the internet and became a “flora idol” in southwest China. He never expected becoming famous out of this, he just enjoys sharing the beauty of those lovely flowers with others.

Ray      WildFloraTour plant expert

Ray graduated from Leshan Normal University, majoring in plant science. As an expert at WildFlora, Ray is responsible for the daily operations of WildFloraTour. He possesses a profound passion for nature, which prompted him to resign from his job in his hometown of Deyang and relocate to Chengdu to pursue his dreams and join WildFloraTour. Having specialized in botanical studies during his university years, Ray has acquired a distinct advantage in his work, affording him opportunities to discover endemic species and make thrilling new findings. Additionally, Ray is an avid photographer who captures the ephemeral beauty of nature, preserving invaluable moments that inspire others to appreciate the wonders of the natural world. At WildFloraTour, he collaborates with a team of plant specialists to design customized tours that cater to the individual interests of each traveler who has keen interests in plants. Whether it involves botanical exploration, cultural immersion, or wildlife safaris, Ray and his team strive to provide a comprehensive and immersive experience that fosters a deeper connection with nature.

Bella      WildFloraTour bird and mammal expert

Bella, the director of AlpineBirding, was graduated from Sichuan Agricultural University with a Bachelor's Degree. She joined AlpineBirding in early 2016 and became the director of AlpineBirding in 2018. She was born and grown up in a Bai ethnic family in Yunnan Province which boasts of the largest number of bird species in China. Her interests toward birds started with her observation of a Long-tailed Minivet in her mom’s garden at a very young age. As she grows up, the interests and love toward birds become stronger and stronger. Because of that, she found AlpineBirding before graduation and joined the company for further learning of birds. Bella has guided a number of birding trips in cooperation with AlpineBirding guide in the past years, her passion, readiness to help and detail-oriented attitude have won her lots of praise from our clients. She takes great pride in the work she is doing, now she is ready to help you plan your best birding trip in China in cooperation with her colleagues.

Karen       WildFloraTour logistic expert

Karen Lin is a native of Chengdu, Sichuan province. She loves and knows the culture of her hometown well, such as ancient Shu civilization, folk customs and ancient Chinese poetry.She has over 14 years' experience in foreign affairs service and tourism. She is familiar with the whole process of group operation. She is always good at thinking and full of ideas, and always gives the guests a warm experience with the special attention and consideration.Karen loves birds and enjoys go out for birding with the team, sometimes, she works as assistant for the group. She likes nature and is good at parent-child natural activities and education. In addition, she has long devoted herself to public welfare, especially caring for the elderly and disabled people, environmental protection, and reading promotion. She organizes and participates in a number of related volunteer work. She is a passionate and intelligent member of our team.

Philip      WildFloraTour plant expert

As a half Kangba Tibetan, Philip is the founder of WildfloraTour and is native of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. He has a deep love for his Kangba Tibetan heritage and the land where he was born and raised. Philip's career has gone from mining technician to teacher, to translator, and finally to a guide and tour operator. Along the way, Philip discovered his passion and love for helping tourists understand the beauty and history of his people and homeland. Philip is known for his ability to plan and execute unique and exciting adventure trips exploring the sights off the usual tourist routes. He is active, open-minded, and adventurous and always ready to share interesting and useful information with his clients. As a travel professional working in this field for more than 15 years, Philip believes travel is an art and a process of learning and discovery. Each trip is a unique artistic work created with knowledge and expertise based on the resources available and the interests and tastes of travelers. To help more people to understand the unique resources in panda habitats and neighboring areas, he established Wildflora to bring his educational fun-filled tours to more people eager to explore and learn about China. Besides, Philip is an active and knowledgeable birder and a dedicated photographer.

Besides, one of WildFloraTour's local guides in Southeast China will participate in this trip to ensure a high-end traveling experience.