Authentic Yunnan Discovery
Wander authentic Yunnan for minority cultures, wonderlands, and inner peace, if you are eager to dig into a side of China you won’t find in bustling metropolises. On this 8-day private tour, your guide, driver, and vehicle serve you only to make you enjoy the wonderland most. With fascinating sites and good explanations, you will obtain a deeper understanding of China.
Per person for 2 travelers
Highlights
- one of the world’s deepest gorge --Tiger Leaping Gorge
- Explore the old towns of Dali and Lijiang to see minority architecture
- See the snowy peaks of the wonderful Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
- Visit friendly Tibetan and Bai and Naxi minority
- Lost in amazing Stone Forest in Kunming
Tour Itinerary
- None
Today you will land in Kunming, our local Kunming tour guide will pick you up and transfer to hotel for check-in. Time to relax or explore around.
Good to Know:
- You can book your own flight or train to enter Kunming, also, we will be happy to offer help. Just contact us for our latest airfare deals.
- Breakfast and lunch
Visit the jaw-dropping site of Stone Forest, about 2 hours by car from Kunming city. The various shapes of karst landscape was formed due to millions of years' movement of Earth. The Stone Forest area is the home of the Sani people, their folk customs have become one spectacular scene, the colorful embroidery and minority dances combine with the natural sceneries, which will surely leave you a deep impression.
- Breakfast and lunch
Enjoy some morning free time in Kunming. Fly to Dali and check-in upon arrival.
We will go to Shaxi Ancient Town which is listed by the World Monuments Fund as one of the world's 100 most endangered sites. Shaxi town was built on the remains of an ancient market town and was once an active trade stop on the Southern Silk Road that connected southwest China's hinterland with Southeast Asia and on to Europe.
We will feel up the peaceful atmosphere at Dali Ancient Town.
- Breakfast and lunch
In the morning, we will drive for 4 hours to Lijiang. Check-in upon arrival and have simple lunch.
Visit the Bai people's hometown at Xizhou Village and visit Lijiang Ancient Town.
- Breakfast, Lunch
The sublime Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a highlight to any Yunnan tour. Today our local tour guide will take you to this wonderful site and you will definitely make a day of it.
After lunch, we will visit a humble Naxi Village. It is significant to the Naxi as the birthplace of "Tusi" (the Chinese word means chieftain of a clan) of the Mu clan.
- Breakfast and lunch
The drive to Shangri-La is a scenic journey. On the way, we will stop to visit Tiger Leaping Gorge.
Check-in upon arrival in Shangri-La.
Shangri-La is an amazing destination for your China holiday. Today we will visit Pudacuo National Park. Also, a local Tibetan family will give you a warm welcome for a short visit.
Also, visit the largest Tibetan Buddhist lamasery in Yunnan Province. Occupying an area of 33.3 hectares, Songzanlin was built in the style of Potala Palace in Lhasa and represents the Tibetan culture, housing Buddhist statues, and many precious cultural treasures.
- Breakfast, Lunch
Wake up early to get a view of the sunrise of Guangmingding which is regarded as the best place to see the sunrise and take photos. Ever wonder what life is like if living in Huangshan?
After breakfast in the hotel, walk to Lion Peak to see the Dawn Pavilion, Stone Monkey Watching the Sea, and all shapes of pines along the route. You can also climb up to Beginning-to-Believe Peak and overlook the Mushroom Pavilion. Your Yellow Mountains experience will finish and take the Yungu Cable Car down to the mountain foot.
Have lunch and take your luggage and then take a high-speed train to Shanghai
- Breakfast
Our guide will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
- Entrance fees.
- Meals are listed in the itinerary.
- Private transfers.
- Private English-speaking guide and driver.
- Hotels are listed in the itinerary.
- Service Charge & Taxes.
- China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
- Luggage Transfers.
from US $ p/p