Yunnan Cycling Escapade

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Tour Provider: China Highlights

Map of Yunnan Cycling EscapadeDestination: Kunming, Dali, Lijiang

Duration: 7 days

Price: from US$ 1253

Feature: Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Discover the peace and tranquillity of Xizhou and Shuhe Ancient Towns.

Departure Date: You Choose!


 

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Brief Tour Schedule

Tour Dates Destinations Today's Activities Meals Included
Day 1 Arrive in Kunming Airport Transfer (Kunming), Guide delivers your CH cell phone(one for each group). Pay no rental, call time only [detail] \
Day 2 Kunming The Stone Forest, Kunming Hand Workshop [detail] B,L
Day 3 Kunming to Dali Hotel to airport Transfer (Kunming), Airport Transfer (Dali), Houses of Bai People in Xizhou, Three Pagodas, Houses of Zhoucheng, ZhouCheng tie-dye family workshop [detail] B,L
Day 4 Dali to Lijiang Cruise on the Erhai Lake, Agricultural Trade Market, Our guide and driver will escort you from Dali to Lijiang, Lijiang Ancient Town, Lijiang Museum [detail] B,L
Day 5 Lijiang The Mural in Baisha Village, The Black Dragon Pool, Shuhe Naxi Village [detail] B,L
Day 6 Lijiang The Jade Dragon Mountain (with Large Cable Car from Ganhaizi), The Yufengsi Lamasery/The Jade Summit Lamasery [detail] B,L
Day 7 Lijiang to Kunming Hotel to airport Transfer (Lijiang) [detail] B
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Nov.1 - Mar.31 Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
1 person
2-5 persons
Apr.1- Oct.31 Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
1 person
2-5 persons

Note:

  • Normally hotels allow a maximum of 3 adults per room with an extra bed, at extra charge. Some hotels will allow three adults and a small child.
  • Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.
  • More people more discounts. Please enquire for more details.

Hotels

City Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Kunming Kunming Green Lake Hotel Kunming New Era Hotel King World Hotel
Dali Gurong Hotel Dali Landscape Hotel Dali Landscape Hotel
Lijiang Crowne Plaza Lijiang Ancient Town Lijiang Yinxiang Old City Hotel Sanhe Hotel Lijiang

Price Inclusion & Price Exclusions

Price Inclusions:

  • Entrance Fees:
    To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
  • Phone Rental Package:
    Rental cost for the cell phone and SIM card for use in mainland China, and at least 30 mins of FREE international calls.
  • Meals:
    All meals as specified in the itinerary.
    If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations.
  • Private Transfers:
    Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Kunming, Dali, Lijiang by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
    Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours.
  • Guide:
    As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.
  • Hotels:
    Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
    All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
  • Transportation:
    Kunming To Dali Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)
    Lijiang To Kunming Transfer via: Flight, TBA (Our arrangements)

  • Airport Tax for Domestic Flights
    Airport Tax and Fuel Fee for Flights if applicable
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes:
  • Insurance
    The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
    Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured.
  • Luggage Transfers:
    Between airports and hotels.
  • Arrangements:
    The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Exclusions:

  • International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
    USA-CHINA/CHINA-USA: China Highlights has negotiated special discount fares (restrictions apply) for selected flights operated by Air China from major US and China gateways. We are able to offer these special deals to confirmed customers. Discount US to China Flights
  • China Entry Visa Fees.
  • Excess Baggage Charges.
    Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm. More
  • Personal Expenses:
    Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
  • Meals:
    Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
  • Single Room Supplement.

Day By Day Itinerary

Day 1

Place & Transport: Arrive in Kunming, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Kunming), Guide delivers your CH cell phone(one for each group). Pay no rental, call time only

- Guide delivers your CH cell phone(one for each group). Pay no rental, call time only: A Free CH cell phone package includes free rental for the cell phone and SIM card and at least 30 free minutes, delivery and collection in China. Return the phone to your guide when you depart. A recharge at standard rate is available if the free minutes are used. Note: Our rental phones do not work in Hong Kong. You must return the phone to your guide before leaving for Hong Kong. * Free minutes vary from 30-60 mins depending on the destination of the calls. Ask the travel advisor for details. For more about the cell phone rental service, please click:http://www.chinahighlights.com/deals/free-cellphone-tour/

Day 2

Place & Transport: Kunming
Today's Activities: The Stone Forest, Kunming Hand Workshop
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Chinese Restaurant of Stone Forest Ashima Hotel

- The Stone Forest (2 hours): A fantastic natural phenomena located 90 km southeast of Kunming. The various shapes of karst landscape was formed due to the millions years movement of Earth. The Stone Forest area is the home of the Sani people, their folk customs has become one spectacular scene, the colorful embroidery and minority dances combine with the natural sceneries, which will surely leave you a deep impression.
- Kunming Hand Workshop: Located near Yangzong Lake, Kunming Hand Workshop sell the embroidery clothes, wall carpet and some ethnic style embroidery hand crafts.


Tel: 0871-7671108
- Chinese Restaurant of Stone Forest Ashima Hotel: Situated by the entrance to Stone Forest landscaped area, the restaurant is famous for its roast duck.

A sight of Bai Minority Residential Houses
A sight of Bai Minority Residential Houses

Day 3

Place & Transport: Kunming to Dali , Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Kunming), Airport Transfer (Dali), Houses of Bai People in Xizhou, Three Pagodas, Houses of Zhoucheng, ZhouCheng tie-dye family workshop
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Yunnan Café
Detailed Itinerary: Today is a day for cycling from Dali Ancient City to Xizhou. Biking 3 km from ancient city to Three Pagodas, which were built more than 1,000 years ago. Stored in the pagodas are valued Buddhist scripts and scriptures. After visiting the pagoda, there is a ride of 20km to Xizhou. Take a chance to experience Bai minority's life, visit Houses of Bai People and try Three Cups of Bai Tea. Carry on biking 8 km to Zhoucheng, where Bai minority people live and are famous for their elaborate batik crafts. See traditional ways of making these exquisite crafts. Lunch will be Bai food. After lunch ride back to Xizhou.

Day 4

Place & Transport: Dali to Lijiang
Today's Activities: Cruise on the Erhai Lake, Agricultural Trade Market, Our guide and driver will escort you from Dali to Lijiang, Lijiang Ancient Town, Lijiang Museum
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at No.8 Lv Xue Zhai Restaurant

- Cruise on the Erhai Lake (2 hours): The area around Lake Erhai is blessed with a mild climate and fertile land with forests containing valuable stocks of timber, medicinal herbs and rare animals. A cruise around the lake and its islands is an excellent way to explore the area and visit a working fishing village. Fifteen minutes' wait is sometimes required if there are less than five people to take the cruise.
- Agricultural Trade Market (1.5 hours): Every morning the local people go about their daily life. The people bring fish, vegetable, poultry and dairy to be sold. The Bai ladies dress in their traditional clothes and go about their business selling farming products. This market is a picture of Bai people's daily life.
- Lijiang Ancient Town (2 hours): It is situated in the middle area of the county, which is more than 2400 meters high above sea level. It enjoys beautiful scenes, an indeed famous city with long history and splendid culture, it is very rare in China that such well-preserved minority ancient city still exists. The old town is quite busy in the afternoon and evening with an active atmosphere of the lights and crowd. An early morning visit will be less crowded.
- Lijiang Museum: Lijiang Museum showcases products of many types, including the old paintings and hand writing arts.
Tel: 0888-5114618
- No.8 Lv Xue Zhai Restaurant: The restaurant is decorated in courtyard style of Naxi region and mainly provides Naxi cuisine as well some Chinese dishes.

Charming sight in Black Dragon Pool Park
Charming sight in Black Dragon Pool Park

Day 5

Place & Transport: Lijiang
Today's Activities: The Mural in Baisha Village, The Black Dragon Pool, Shuhe Naxi Village
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
Detailed Itinerary: Today is a day for cycling from Lijiang ancient town to Shuhe Old town. Cycle 8km from Lijiang Ancient City to Baisha village. The artistic style and historic content of the murals attract visitors from home and abroad. After a short stay in Baisha village continue on another 3km to Shuhe Naxi Village. This village is extremely peaceful. It is a well preserved and important town on the ancient tea and horse route.

An eye shot at the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
An eye shot at the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Day 6

Place & Transport: Lijiang
Today's Activities: The Jade Dragon Mountain (with Large Cable Car from Ganhaizi), The Yufengsi Lamasery/The Jade Summit Lamasery
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- The Jade Dragon Mountain (with Large Cable Car from Ganhaizi) (3.5 hours): It's a snow capped mountain with an altitude of 5596 meters above sea level. The mountain has 13 peaks of which the highest is 18000 feet above sea level. Its high mountain and meadow views setting off the snow and rivers, construct amazing picture.

You could take the Large Cable Car on the top of Jade Dragon Mountain (from Ganhaizi) and enjoy yourself.The cable car will take you up to a height of 4506 meters. Walk slowly until you get used to the altitude. A warm coat is advisable and eating snacks often help the body to adjust more quickly.
- The Yufengsi Lamasery/The Jade Summit Lamasery (1 hour): Built in the Qing Dynasty and famous for camellias in the temple. Being the traditional Sihe Yard layout, consisting of the gate building, the main palace and two stone tigers, it represents the architecture style of Qing Dynasty. There are many dragon relieve and exquisite Buddhist paintings in the main palace.
- Baisha Shiguang Restaurant: The restaurant is located in Baisha Village and provides mainly Naxi cuisine along with some Chinese dishes.

Day 7

Place & Transport: Lijiang to Kunming, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Lijiang)
Meals: Breakfast

 

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