Yunnan Province 15-day Medical Wellness Tourism Itinerary Plan

Table of Contents

1. Itinerary Overview

2. Itinerary at a Glance

3. Daily Itinerary Details

4. Service Standards and Notes

1. Itinerary Overview

Relying on Yunnan's all-dimensional natural endowments of “Spring City for summer cooling, Cang Er breeze and blossoms, snow-capped mountains sacred realm, highland Tibetan homeland, rainforest warm winter,” this itinerary integrates international-standard medical examinations, traditional Chinese medicine therapies, Tibetan medicinal wellness, and Dai medical therapies—an ethnically rich wellness system designed for foreign visitors to achieve deep mind-body healing.

The itinerary is fully escorted by an international bilingual medical team; on the first day a comprehensive health assessment is completed, and subsequent daily wellness programs are tailored according to your health indicators. You will stay in internationally renowned high-end wellness hotels, balancing natural scenery sightseeing with deep cultural experiences, allowing you to achieve both physical and mental relaxation in the South of the Clouds.

2. Itinerary at a Glance

3. Daily Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival in Kunming · International Health Assessment

14:00-15:00

A private car will pick you up from the airport to Kunming Huayi Hotel for check-in.

15:00-17:00

Proceed to Richid International Hospital (a Sino-Canadian joint-venture, JCI-accredited international hospital) for a comprehensive health check-up, covering international-standard tests such as blood analysis, bone density, body composition, and cardiovascular function, with bilingual medical staff.

18:00-19:30

Welcome Dinner: sample Kunming's signature low-GI health cuisine, and introduce the core philosophy of this wellness program.

20:00-21:00

A pre-trip briefing will be held, and a bilingual health management manual will be issued to establish your personal health record.

Day 2: Slow Living in Spring City · Natural Healing

08:00-08:30

Nutritious breakfast (low-GI organic meals)

08:30-09:00

Tai Chi for Beginners: At Haigeng Dam of Dianchi Lake, led by a professional Tai Chi coach, learn simplified basic moves and stretch the body and mind amid the lake and mountain scenery of the plateau’s Pearl.

09:00-12:00

A stroll along the Haigeng Dam of Dianchi Lake, with a distant view of Xishan’s Sleeping Beauty, practicing natural breathing in an environment rich in negative oxygen ions to purify body and mind.

12:00-13:30

A customized nutritious lunch, prepared according to your initial medical check-up indicators.

14:30-17:00

Xishan Forest Park light trek, undergoing natural healing in the forest oxygen bar, experiencing the mild climate of Spring City.

19:00-20:30

Hotel wellness dinner, paired with Yunnan特色 mushroom dishes.

Day 3: Wind, Flowers, Snow, Moon · Depart for Cang'er

08:30-09:00

After breakfast at the hotel, take a high-speed train to Dali, about 2 hours in total, relaxed and comfortable.

11:30-12:30

Arrive in Dali, proceed to Dali Yi Yun Hotel for check-in, and enjoy a Bai traditional lunch.

14:30-17:00

Cycling along the Erhai ecological corridor, along the ecological trail by the Erhai shore, a slow-paced appreciation of the Cangshan–Erhai scenery, feel the romantic mood of “Wind, Flowers, Snow, Moon”; low cycling intensity, suitable for wellness travelers.

18:30-20:00

Taste Bai ethnic health-preserving dishes, including Dali hot and sour fish, milk cheese, and other specialties, balancing health and flavor.

Day 4: Xizhou Culture and Intangible Heritage Experience

08:30-09:00

Morning Tai Chi: on the hotel's Cangshan viewing deck, practice Tai Chi Cloud Hands, breathing the pristine air of Cangshan.

09:00-12:00

In-depth tour of Xizhou Old Town, visiting traditional Bai dwellings, learning about the town's culture along the Tea Horse Road, with a bilingual guide throughout.

12:30-13:30

Xizhou Old Town specialty lunch, tasting local snacks such as Xizhou baba.

14:30-17:00

Intangible cultural heritage Bai tie-dye experience, create your own tie-dye piece, feel the charm of intangible culture, as a memento of the wellness journey.

19:00-21:00

Return to the hotel and enjoy the private courtyard hot spring, relaxing from the journey.

Day 5: Cangshan Wellness · Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning

08:30-09:00

Go to the foot of Cangshan for breathwork and meditation: on the open lawn at the foot of Cangshan, leveraging the mountain's geomagnetic environment to practice natural breathing methods, to relax body and mind.

09:00-12:00

Yunnan Baiyao's Yi Yun Wellness Center, one-on-one Traditional Chinese Medicine treatments, with a professional TCM physician tailoring massage and moxibustion plans according to your medical examination report.

12:30-13:30

Custom medicinal meals for lunch, tailored to your health condition with Yunnan Baiyao specialties, such as polygonatum chicken stew and porridge with poria.

14:30-17:00

Free time in the hotel; you may enjoy the hotel's hot spring pools or tea in the courtyard.

18:30-20:00

A wellness dinner featuring medicinal cuisine to regulate the body's functions.

Day 6: Yulong Snow Mountain · A First Experience of the Sacred Realm

08:30-09:00

After breakfast at the hotel, take a high-speed train to Lijiang, about 2 hours in total.

11:30-12:30

Upon arrival in Lijiang, proceed to Banyan Tree Lijiang for check-in, and enjoy a Naxi-style lunch.

14:30-17:00

A light hike in Blue Moon Valley of Yulong Snow Mountain, admiring the stunning emerald waters of “Little Jiuzhaigou.” The low-intensity trek at around 3,000 meters altitude helps acclimate to the plateau environment while appreciating the sacred snow mountain scenery.

18:30-20:00

Naxi-style dinner, featuring Lijiang cured pork ribs, wild mushrooms, and other local specialties.

Day 7: Old Town Culture · Cultivating the Mind through Culture

08:30-09:00

Morning tai chi in the hotel's garden, on the viewing terrace of Yulong Snow Mountain, practicing tai chi moves while gazing at the majestic snow-capped peaks.

09:00-12:00

An in-depth tour of Lijiang Old Town, visiting Sifang Street and the Mu's Residence. A bilingual guide will explain the history and culture of the Naxi people, allowing you to experience the charm of the World Heritage.

12:30-13:30

In the ancient town, enjoy a signature healthful lunch and sample Naxi specialties.

14:30-17:00

Naxi Dongba culture experience, learn Dongba script, understand the world’s only living hieroglyphic script, and feel the culturally heart-nourishing healing power.

18:00-20:00

Slow-living experience in the ancient town, stroll along the cobbled streets, soak in the evening atmosphere of the old town, and sample local snacks.

Day 8: Shuhe Retreat · Mind and Body Conditioning

08:30-09:00

Morning stroll in Shuhe Old Town; in the quiet early morning town, feel the tranquility away from the bustle, and practice breathing and meditation.

09:00-12:00

Hotel wellness center, undergo traditional Chinese massage therapy to relieve altitude sickness discomfort and regulate the muscles and bones.

12:30-13:30

Shuhe Old Town signature lunch, taste organic farm-to-table dishes.

14:30-17:00

Free time in Shuhe Old Town; you may visit the Tea Horse Road Museum to learn about ancient commercial culture, or rest in a cafe in the town and enjoy slow time.

18:30-20:00

Organic healthful dinner, prepared with locally sourced organic ingredients from Lijiang, light and wholesome.

Day 9: Plateau Sacred Realm · Pudacuo National Park Forest Bathing

08:30-09:00

After breakfast at the hotel, a private car transfers you to Shangri-La, about 3.5 hours in total, enjoying the scenery of the Jinsha River along the way, with a mid-journey stop to rest and prevent fatigue.

12:30-13:30

Upon arrival in Shangri-La, proceed to The Banyan Tree Ringha Resort to check in, and enjoy a Tibetan-style lunch.

14:30-17:00

Pudacuo National Park involves a light trek around Duohu Lake, performing a forest bath in the highland forest, breathing air rich in ultra-high negative oxygen ions, admiring the pristine beauty of the plateau lake for natural healing.

18:30-20:00

A Tibetan-style welcome dinner, featuring local specialties such as butter tea and yak meat; the hotel provides dispersed oxygen delivery to help you acclimate to the high altitude.

Day 10: Tibetan Health and Wellness · Tibetan Medicine Therapy

08:30-09:00

Morning yoga at the hotel, in the open environment of a Tibetan valley, performing gentle yoga to adapt to the plateau climate.

09:00-12:00

Visit Dukezong Ancient Town, see the world’s largest prayer wheel, experience turning prayers for blessings, and feel the cultural atmosphere of the Tibetan region.

12:30-13:30

A Tibetan-style lunch within the ancient town.

14:30-17:00

Diqing Tibetan Hospital, Tibetan medicine therapy, with professional Tibetan doctors offering特色调理项目 such as Tibetan medicine moxibustion and medicated baths, addressing altitude sickness and joint issues.

18:30-20:30

Tibetan Bonfire Night, experience the distinctive culture of Tibetans, sample barley wine, and feel the warmth of Tibet.

Day 11: Rainforest Hidden Realm · Depart for Xishuangbanna

08:30-09:00

After breakfast at the hotel, head to Shangri-La Airport and take a direct flight to Xishuangbanna, about 1.5 hours in total, easily crossing from north to south, from the plateau into the tropics.

12:30-13:30

Upon arrival in Xishuangbanna, proceed to the Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort for check-in and enjoy a Dai-style lunch.

14:30-17:00

Rest at the hotel to acclimate to the tropical climate, you may experience the hotel's private pool or relax in the rainforest courtyard.

18:30-20:00

Luosuo Riverfront specialty dinner, savor the river view and Dai-style cuisine.

Day 12: Rainforest Trek · Plant Kingdom

08:30-09:00

After breakfast at the hotel, head to the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

09:00-12:00

The garden tour includes a visit to the tropical rainforest greenhouse, with displays of unique tropical plants such as giant water lilies and strangler figs, revealing the wonders of the plant kingdom.

12:30-13:30

Wellness lunch at the botanical garden, prepared with local organic ingredients.

14:30-17:00

Tropical rainforest trekking, led by a professional guide, a low-intensity rainforest hike, experience the negative-oxygen-ion environment of the tropical rainforest, engage in nature-based healing, and learn about the medicinal value of tropical plants.

18:30-20:00

Rainforest specialty dinner featuring Dai-style wrapped roast and lemongrass-grilled fish.

Day 13: Elephant Interaction · Dai Village Culture

08:30-09:00

After breakfast at the hotel, head to Wild Elephant Valley.

09:00-12:00

Explore Wild Elephant Valley and interact with Asian elephants, experience elephants bathing and feeding; animal-assisted therapy helps you relax and feel the warmth of nature.

12:30-13:30

A special lunch at Wild Elephant Valley.

14:30-17:00

Visit a Dai ethnic village, tour traditional Dai houses, learn about the Dai people's living culture, experience Dai pottery making, and feel the intangible cultural heritage.

18:30-20:00

Dai-flavored dinner featuring pineapple fried rice and Dai-style barbecue.

Day 14: Dai Medicine Healing · Rainforest Night Talk

08:30-09:00

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Xishuangbanna Dai Medical Hospital (the country’s only Grade-3A Dai medical hospital).

09:00-12:00

Experience the national-level intangible heritage Dai Medical Sleep Medicine Therapy (Nuanya). A professional Dai physician selects distinctive Dai medicines based on your physical condition, and, through warming herbal therapy, unblocks meridians, dispels wind and dampness, and relieves travel fatigue and joint problems.

12:30-13:30

Hospital-customized Dai medicinal cuisine lunch.

14:30-17:00

Visit Manting Park, tour the Dai King's Imperial Garden, experience the beauty of the Dai royal gardens, and learn about Dai history and culture.

18:30-21:00

Bonfire party, enjoy the distinctive songs and dances of the Dai and Southeast Asian countries, and feel the tropical nightlife with its warm energy.

Day 15: Safe return · Health Along the Way

08:30-09:00

Hotel breakfast.

09:00-11:00

Health report briefing. A bilingual doctor will interpret your trip's medical examination results, provide personalized follow-up health management recommendations, and present you with your trip health record and a customized wellness plan.

11:00-12:00

Check-out and packing.

12:30

Private car airport transfer; conclude this 15-day Yunnan medical wellness journey. Wishing you a smooth trip and lasting health.

4. Service Standards and Notices

Wellness team: A bilingual service team throughout the journey, including internationally licensed physicians, traditional Chinese medicine doctors, Tibetan medicine practitioners, Dai medicine practitioners, professional wellness coaches, and bilingual guides, providing full health support throughout.

Dietary standards: Local organic ingredients from Yunnan are used throughout. Personalized meals are prepared based on your health check indicators, balancing local specialties with health standards, with Western-style alternatives available.

Inclusions: Accommodation at a premium wellness hotel throughout, all meals, attraction tickets, all wellness programs, private car/high-speed rail/flight transfers, bilingual service, medical examination and health report.

Customization and upgrades: For special needs such as chronic diseases or postoperative rehabilitation, wellness programs and itineraries can be customized separately.

Important notices:

1. Please bring your regular medications. If you have special dietary or medical needs, please inform us 7 days in advance.

2. We recommend wearing comfortable sportswear, and paying attention to sun protection; please bring sun protection products.

3. In high-altitude areas, please slow down your actions,if you experience altitude sickness, please promptly report to the team.

4. All wellness programs will be adjusted according to your health status on that day to ensure safety and effectiveness.

5. We can assist you with visa extension and related services; if needed, please contact us in advance.