15 days Yunnan Impression

Kunming/Jianshui/Yuanyang/Dali/Lijiang/Shangri La/Kunming

Trip type: Ethnic Culture and Folk Arts, Landscape and Nature, trekking.

Introduction: Yunnan is the southern extension part of Tibetan Plateau. Therefore, it enjoys huge differences in elevation, in diversity of geography and ecology as well as the culture of different ethnic groups . This trip will cover Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan, Jianshui, a historical and cultural city with many temples, old bridges, and other relics; in Yuanyang, visit rice terrace to understand the a great human creation created by the harmonious blend of the Hani people and nature in the Ailao Mountains. Dali, a city by Lake Erhai, and Lijiang, an ancient town listed on UNESCO and Gyalthang which is the southern area of Kham Tibet lying in the north of Yunnan.
 
  Fishery Village in Dali                        Yuanyang Rice Terrace Field 

Highlights:

• Visit Jianshui experience the old traditional china town and learn about the architechtures. The town is so tranquil, far different from the hustle and buzz of other cities.
  
• In Yuanyang, trekking along the rice terrace and take photographs of the breathtaking and inspiring magnificent place.
  
• Take the boat in the Erhai Lake in Dali to visit the fishery Bai Minority villages.
  
• Step back through time in the narrow cobble-stoned streets of Lijiang Old Town, and start an aimless cycling around. Check out the Naxi Baisha Village, taste the most notable Naxi ancient music by old Naxi people.
  
• Trek the world's deepest gorge - Tiger Leaping Gorge, a breathtaking hike amid soaring cliffs and waterfalls
  
• Discover the mystery and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism in Zhongdian by visiting the Gedan Songzanlin Monastery, the Pudacuo National Park and even a Tibetan family.

Price:  2300US/p.p (15330RMB) with the single extra room: 400US/p.p (2550RMB/p.p) for a group of 2-5 persons.
         1800US/p.p (11810RMB) with the single extra room: 400US/p.p (2550RMB/p.p)  for a group of 6-9 persons.

Above price is inclusive of:

• Air tickets: Kunming/Dali & Shanghri La/Kunming with the airport tax.
• Sightseeing tours (entrace) with private English speaking guide and private air-con van transfering all the trip
• Accommodations in above hotels and the daily ABF(American Buffet Breakfast)
• Meals: Meals listed in the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

Non includsive of :

• Tipping to guides/drivers for a good service.
• Other items not mentioned in our above pogram