Shangri-La Yunnan 8 Days Tour
- Tour Price: $ 1100
- Tour Code: CT641
- Available: Daily
- Duration: 8 Days
- Tour Type: Yunnan Tour with Shangri-La
Trip Highlights - This Yunan Tour with Shangri-La is aimed to show you the best of the southwestern area in China. In Tibetan,Shangri-La means the "sun and moon in heart", an ideal home only found in heaven.There the lofty and continuous snowy mountains, endless grasslands, steep andgrand gorges, azure lakes and the bucolic villages always leave a deep impressionon visitors. The novel described in great detail the stunning scenery in the area: the azure sky, the breathtaking beauty and the hospitality of unsophisticated people. Although a romantic name, Shangri-la does not actually refer to any specific place.
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| Tour Prices (this is private tour based on per person and shown in US dollars) | |
| Group Size | Price / Traveler |
| 1 traveler | USD2500 |
| 2-5 Travelers | USD1400 |
| 6-9 Travelers | USD1300 |
| 10 Travelers & above | USD1100 |
| (For 10 persons up, please email us for new quotations) | |
Service Inclusions
| ·Entrance fees and meals as listed | ·All transfers with private vehicle and guide |
| ·Domestic air fare and airport tax | ·Accident insurance |
| ·Hotel fare | · |
Service Exclusions
| ·International air fare and airport tax | ·Personal expenses |
| ·Tips for guide and driver | · |
Tour Itinerary
Itinerary: (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner) Day1:Arrive In Kunming (D)
You are picked up at the airport and transferred to the hotel in settle in for the adventures awaiting you. In the evening, enjoy an authentic Yunnan dish, including the famous dishes, "Crossing Bridge Rice Noodle" and "Steam Pot Chicken", while enjoying a performance giving by the culturally vibrant minorities in Yunnan.
Hotel:The Golden Dragon Hotel 4* (or similar class)
Day2:Kunming-Stone Forest (B/L/D)
The tour kicks off in the morning with a trip to the beautiful Western Hills, followed by a visit to the unique Dragon Gate, carved on top of a sheer cliff. In the afternoon, go exploring the lush Stone Forest, especially the "Wonder Under the Heaven", before transferring back to Kunming for another delicious local dish known as wild mushroom hot pot.
Hotel:The Golden Dragon Hotel 4* (or similar class)
Day3:Kunming-Dali (B/L/D) Embark on a mountain fly to Dali, the site boosting spectacular views of clear waters, mountains, and other breathtaking sights. After lunch, visit the Cangshan Mountain then see the Zhonghe Temple via cable car. Next, go sightseeing around the Erhai Lake and explore the Ancient City of Dali, abounding with cultural and historical treasures, such as Jade Belt Path, Three Pagodas Temple, and Foreigner Street.
Hotel:The Asia Star Hotel 4* (or similar class)
Day4:Dali-Lijiang (B/L/D)
In the morning, enjoy a serene and gentle boat ride on the Erhai Lake, where you will also visit the fishing villages in and around Jinsuo Islet. Afterwards, get a glimpse into local Chinese culture with a visit to Xizhou Bai Minority"s Residence and the Traditional Architecture Courtyard. Afterwards, drive to Lijiang, where you will explore the Ancient Town of Dayan, recognized by UNESCO as one of the world"s major cultural heritages.
Hotel:Lijiang Wangfu Hotel 4* (or similar class)
Day5:Lijiang (B/L/D) Visit the entrancing snow-covered Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and White Water River. Take a chair lift to see the Dragon Spruce Meadow, and also enjoy the sight of the much famed 13 peaks. In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to visit the Ancient Frescos in Baisha Naxi Village, which fuses Han Buddhism, Daoism, Tibetan, Bai and Naxi Lamaism together into one vibrant community.
Hotel:Jade Dragon Garden Hotel 4* (or similar class)
Day6:Lijiang -Tiger Leaping Gorge-Shangri-La (B/L/D)
Leave from Lijiang in the morning for Qiaotou Village. After lunch, embark on a journey to the Tiger Leaping Gorge, positioned in between Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Haba Snow Mountains. One of the world"s deepest gorges, the Tiger Leaping Gorge is 28 kilometers long and 190 meters deep. Start your hike on the trails along the gorge to the Yangtze River where you can literally the river "leaping" into the gorge.
Hotel:Local Best
Day7:Shangri-La (B/L/D) After breakfast, visit the Grand Gedan Songzang Lin Tibetan Lama Temple followed by a trip to the Pudacuo Scenic Region, which is a lush area full of coniferous trees and highland lakes. Next, you can visit the Summer Pastures at Napa Lake and an authentic Tibetan village, where you can experience the Yak butter tea and Tibetan cheese. Finally, go see the myseterious and ancient town of Shangri-La.
Hotel:Local Best
Day8:Shangri-La-Kunming By Flight (B/L)
Fly back to Kunming in the morning, Upon arrival, take a city tour of East and West Pagodas. After lunch, transfer to the airport.
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