Yunnan · 6 days and 5 nights
滇南森野·萌趣同行6天5晚
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Day 1
[Today] After arriving in Kunming, all distinguished guests can take a rest in the business waiting room of Kunming Station.
[21:40]Starlight Lanmei Express departs from Kunming Station and goes to Jianshui.
Today’s reference car: Buick GL8 business car
Day 2
[08:08] Arrive at Jianshui Station.
[08:20-10:30] Take a bus to [Yigangfang Painted Pottery Art Factory], a real-life building block kingdom! In a fantasy world made of colorful blocks, children transform into little ants and wander in the "Lego Castle".
[10:30-12:00] Go to the [Purple Pottery Museum] to systematically understand the production technology and cultural inheritance of Jianshui purple pottery.
[12:00-13:10]Enjoy Jianshui’s authentic tofu feast lunch.
[13:10-13:30] Take a bus to [Jianshui Ancient City].
[13:30-14:00] [Chaoyang Tower] records the changes of Jianshui over the past century. Climb up and overlook the entire Lin'an City, listen to the hustle and bustle of the streets, and see the unparalleled splendor of history.
[14:00-15:00] [Jianshui Confucian Temple] retains the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, travels through thousands of years, encounters the elegance and heritage of Chinese culture, learns from Panchi, and traces the origins of Zhusi. Every frame is a graceful echo of Confucian culture.
[15:00-17:00] Go to the [Academic and Political Examination Shed] to experience the imperial examination situation and deeply feel the process of the imperial examination.
[18:30-19:30]Enjoy Jianshui Steam Pot Dinner.
[19:30-21:00] Take the bus to Jianshui Station and depart for Pu'er.
Today’s reference car: 2+2 tourist bus
Day 3
[07:40]Arrived at Pu'er Station.
[08:00-12:00] Take a bus to [Sun River Forest Park], turn on the forest oxygen bar Safari mode, have close contact with animals in Sun River Forest Park, touch the giant rhinoceros, feed the naive red pandas, and feel the joy of plant tie-dying.
[12:00-13:00]Enjoy Pu’er special lunch.
[13:00-16:30] Take a bus to [Jinuo Style Garden], transform into a small tea picker, walk in the ecological tea garden to learn about tea trees, and experience the whole process of making tea using ancient methods.
[16:30-18:00] Take the bus to Xishuangbanna city hotel to check in.
[18:00-19:30]Take the bus to the restaurant to enjoy a special dinner.
[20:00-21:00] Come to [Gaozhuang Xishuangjing], which is home to the Starlight Night Market and Liuguo Floating Market. Here, put on Dai costumes, experience a depressive style travel photography, and leave beautiful memories with your family.
[21:00-22:30] Take the bus to the hotel in the city to check in.
Today’s reference car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 4
[11:00-12:30] Assemble at the hotel and drive to Menglun Town [Chinese Academy of Sciences Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden].
[13:30-13:30]Enjoy lunch.
[13:30-18:00] Stroll in the west area of the Botanical Garden, explore the mysterious dancing grass together, be a "strong man" who can lift a wooden stake without eating spinach next to the light tree, listen to the story of the banyan wasp and the banyan tree fruit, and learn the survival wisdom of the king lotus together by the king lotus pond. Under the guidance of a professional guide, go to the East Area of the Botanical Garden [Tropical Rainforest] to explore the secrets, and learn about the biological knowledge of the tropical rainforest along the way.
[18:30-19:30] Enjoy dinner at Wang Lian Restaurant.
[20:00-21:00] As night falls, the stick insects and fireflies living in the botanical garden gradually wake up and start their own lives. Follow the steps of professional science lecturers and have a "Ulan Phantom" in the world of tropical plants to find small spiders with flashing eyes, big geckos that can hide their colors, and fireflies that can burn life.
[21:00-22:30]Go to the hotel and return to the room to have a good rest.
Today’s reference car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 5
[09:00] Assemble at the hotel and head to [Wild Elephant Valley].
[09:00-12:00] Take a bus to the north gate of [Wild Elephant Valley], visit the Asian Elephant Museum, and listen to the story of how "Elephant Dad" protects elephants. Follow in the footsteps of "Elephant Dad" to experience elephant herding in the rainforest and perform a physical examination on the elephants together.
[12:00-13:00]Try local specialties for lunch.
[13:00-15:40] Take a bus to [Manzhang Village] to experience the characteristic Dai village, experience the making of the Dai intangible cultural heritage Beiye Sutra, and experience the authentic Dai farming life in the village.
[16:00-16:40] Take the bus to Wild Elephant Valley, board the Starlight Train in an orderly manner, and depart for Kunming.
[18:00-19:00]A sumptuous train dinner.
Today’s reference car: 2+1 land first class bus
Day 6
[10:49] Arrive in Kunming and end the trip.
Today’s reference car: Buick GL8 business car
Special note: The above train times are for reference only. They are subject to the final train times ordered by the Ministry of Railways. If the train times change, the Starlight Lanmei Express train crew will fine-tune the scenic spots and meal arrangements. Please understand and cooperate!
Starlight Lanmei Express + destination regular tourist bus.
5 breakfasts + 8 main meals + 3 late-night snacks.
Starlight Lanmei Express train meals: Breakfast standard is ≈ USD 8.93/person, dinner set standard is 100/person, dinner meal sharing standard is 200/person, and late night snack standard is 60/person.
Dining at tourist destinations: Breakfast is provided by the hotel, and the dinner standard is 80-100 per person.
Special instructions: Train meals need to be ordered and prepared on demand before the train departs, so please inform us of relevant dietary restrictions in advance; dining at tourist destinations is a group meal, so meals included in the itinerary will not be refunded if you do not use them, please understand!
Tickets to the attractions on the itinerary and required on-site transport.
Special instructions:
(1) The tourist train itinerary is a service package model. The ticket fees have been calculated according to the group price, and advance booking and registration are required. Therefore, the tickets are not subject to any preferential policies and will not be refunded if used! Please understand.
(2) The elephant herding experience in the Xishuangbanna section cannot be carried out due to force majeure factors (such as routine inspections and elephant conditions not suitable for elephant herding experience). For safety reasons in the scenic area, seniors over 60 years old cannot participate in elephant herding activities. The related projects are replaced with Wild Elephant Valley tours. Please understand.
3 nights Starlight Lanmei Express train seat + 2 nights tourist destination hotel.
Special note: The room type is a double standard room. If there are single men and single women, we will arrange to share a room. If you are unable to share a room or want to live alone, you need to pay for the Single supplement.
Local tour guides; full-time accompanying service personnel; Starlight Lanmei Express train stewards.
Special note: The exclusive butler will accompany you throughout your trip (including on the train and at the travel destination).
Includes bus fare, tickets and sightseeing transfers, train meals, full meals on the ground, driver service fees, etc.; if the extra bed and breakfast in the ground hotel are too high, please pay the relevant fees by yourself.
1. Transportation from various places to and from Kunming.
2. Other expenses and personal consumption not included in the itinerary.
3. Tourists’ personal travel accident insurance.
Travellers acknowledge that railway transportation is related to the national economy and people's livelihood. Railway transportation organizations follow the principle of unified dispatching and command. If due to emergencies or irresistible reasons such as relevant department dispatching, construction, line accidents, vehicle breakdowns, line rerouting, etc., the travel agency will notify the travel train in advance or postponement 7 days in advance. If the travel train cannot be run, the agency will notify travellers 5 days in advance. The travel agency will not bear any liability for breach of contract. The specific departure time and stopping points of the special train are subject to the orders of the relevant departments! If tourist trains are delayed or the travel itinerary is affected due to railway system changes to the railway timetable, construction, line accidents, vehicle breakdowns, changes in travel plans, etc., these are all force majeure factors, and travel agencies do not assume any liability for breach of contract!
If the traveler cancels the trip due to personal reasons after registration, the fees are as follows:
30 days or more before the trip, 10% of the total order amount will be charged.
15-29 days (inclusive) before the trip, 20% of the total order amount will be charged
8-14 days (inclusive) before the trip, 50% of the total order amount will be charged
Within 7 days (inclusive) before the trip, 100% of the total order amount will be charged
1. The fare of Starlight Train is all-inclusive, and all the contents listed in the itinerary are included in the fare, except for customized services and other unfinished matters.
2. Children aged 12 or under who share a room with one adult pay 70% of the adult fare.
3. When sharing a room with two adults, children aged 5 or above pay 50% of the adult fare. Children under 5 travel free.
4. Single occupancy requires 150% of the fare.
From USD 3,111 (Starlight · Lancang–Mekong, 6 days and 5 nights). Fares vary by departure, cabin and party size; confirm the quote when booking.
Departures: Dec 3 2026; Jan 11, Apr 3, Oct 15 2027. Availability is confirmed when booking.
The journey starts in Kunming. Travel to and from Kunming is arranged separately; an adviser can help.
The fare covers Transportation, Catering, Admission, Accommodation, Tour guides and service personnel, Service Standards for Children Under 12 Years Old. See “What the fare covers” on this page.
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