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A route made for you

Stay longer. See Yunnan as one journey.

Connect the places that interest you into a practical 5–10 day route, with transport, guiding or planning support arranged around the days you need help.

More than separate day tours

A connected route, built around how you travel.

Yunnan's distances, mountain roads and altitude make the order and pace of a trip important. Edison can help connect Dali, Shaxi, Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge and Shangri-La without turning the journey into a race.

Tell Edison where you arrive, including Kunming. Transfers and optional visits such as Shibaoshan are planned around your days, luggage and pace. These examples are not fixed packages; leave time for the experiences that matter to you.

Choose your support

A little help, or someone alongside you.

Choose the arrangement that fits your trip. You can combine services on different days, subject to availability.

01

For independent sightseeing

Private vehicle & driver

Request a Mandarin-speaking driver for transfers or sightseeing days, with English-language coordination from Edison online if agreed. The driver provides transport; accompanying you on foot, interpreting and cultural guiding are separate services. Your quote confirms the route, vehicle, language and hours.

02

For context along the way

Local English-speaking guide

Request a guide beside you for cultural visits, local conversation or selected days within an independent trip. Confirm the guide’s dates and language separately from the driver; working hours, transport and tickets are specified in your quote.

03

For personal accompaniment

Travel with Edison

Ask which dates Edison can join you in person. His accompaniment depends on his schedule and must be confirmed in writing for your trip.

04

For help with the practical details

Planning & online support

Discuss your route, driver communication and other support you need. Tasks, dates, contact method and support hours are agreed before booking. This service does not include someone accompanying you in person.

Your written quote sets out the people, transport and support included. Compare the options →

Starting points

Three ways a route could grow

Examples only. The best route depends on your dates, arrival city, season and preferred pace.

01

Around 5 days

Dali, Shaxi & Lijiang

A relaxed cultural route through Bai and Naxi communities, with old towns, countryside and time for local life.

02

Around 7 days

Add Tiger Leaping Gorge

Combine Dali, Shaxi and Lijiang with a stop at the Upper Gorge scenic area, subject to opening on your date.

03

Around 10 days

Continue to Shangri-La

Build a deeper northwestern Yunnan journey with changing landscapes, higher altitude and a deliberately slower pace.

DaliShaxiLijiangTiger Leaping GorgeShangri-La

Begin with the essentials

What to tell Edison

  • 01

    Your travel dates, arrival place and the days or routes where you need help

  • 02

    Number of travelers, children’s ages if relevant, luggage and any pace preferences

  • 03

    Your preferred service: driver, guide, Edison in person, planning support, or not sure

  • 04

    The experiences that matter most and any hotels or transport already booked

From first idea to a clear plan

Know what happens next.

A useful conversation starts with your priorities. The route and service scope give us a clear basis for a quote.

  1. 01

    Share the essentials

    Send your dates, group size, places and the days you need help. Mention anything already booked.

  2. 02

    Choose a practical direction

    We agree on the main route, pace and service options before developing the arrangements further.

  3. 03

    Review your proposal & quote

    Before paying, review the itinerary, availability, itemised costs, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule and cancellation terms in writing.

  4. 04

    Confirm, then refine

    Follow the agreed booking and payment steps, then receive written confirmation. Significant changes need a fresh price and availability check. Sending an inquiry does not reserve a vehicle, guide or Edison’s time.

Before you decide

A clearer starting point.

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Your route starts here

Tell Edison what you have in mind.

You do not need a finished itinerary. Dates and a few interests are enough to begin the conversation.

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