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Yunnan & Sichuan Explorer – 13 Days

$ 3,650.00

As two of the most fascinating, diverse and colourful provinces in China, Yunnan and Sichuan are utopias of wonder, from the sacred Mountain Emei to Giant Buddha in Leshan, quinet town Dali to the lofty peaks of Jade Dragon Snow mountain in Shangri-la.

13 days showcases Chengdu, Mt. Emei & Leshan • Dali & Shaxi • Lijiang • Zhongdian (Shangri-La) • Kunming

Description

Day 1 Chengdu
Arrive Chengdu, Transfer to the hotel.

• Sheraton Chengdu

Day 2 Chengdu/Leshan/Mt. Emei (B/L)
Drive to Leshan and visit the Giant Buddha – the world’s largest stone statue. Continue to Mt. Emei and visit some temples at the foot of this scenic Mountain.

• Hongzhushan Hotel

Day 3 Mt. Emei/Chengdu (B/L)
Take a cable car up to the Golden Summit at Emei and see the magnificent temple in the midst of stunning landscape.
Returning to Chengdu in the afternoon.

• Sheraton Chengdu

Day 4 Chengdu (B/L/D)
Visit the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding during morning feeding hour. Tour the Sanxingdui Museum and spend some time at a local tea house before a Szechuan dinner.

Day 5 Chengdu/Dali (B/L)
Morning flight to Dali and visit the famous Three Pagodas upon arrival.
In the afternoon, visit Dali Old Town.

• The One Resort

Day 6 Dali/Shaxi (B/L)
Today, visit the Xizhou and a cruise on the Erhai Lake. And visit he Bai Village of Zhoucheng.
Drive through rolling hills and pine forests as to Shaxi, a primeval town on the old-time tea-horse trade road and protected by the World Architecture Foundation as a world architectural heritage. Visit the local bazaar and Sidengjie.

• Laomadian Lodge

Day 7 Shaxi/Lijiang (B/L)
Continue drive north to Lijiang basin with the backdrop of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Check into your hotel in the Dayan Old Town and rest of the day to explore Lijiang on your own.

• Manxin Hotel and Resort

Day 8 Lijiang (B/L)
Today visit to the Black Dragon Pool, Dongba Cultural Museum and the Old Town of Lijiang built along the line of mountains and the flow of rivers, a precious sample of old architecture. Enjoy a Dongba Music concert tonight.

Day 9 Lijiang (B/L)
Explore Xuhu Naxi and Baisha village to see the murals depicting the different forms of religious cultures and arts from Buddhism, Lamaism, Daoism and Naxi Dongba religion. Stop at Yufeng Temple, the ancient town of Shuhe where you will learn about the history of trade route – the Tea and Horse Road.

Day 10 Lijiang/Zhongdian (Shangri-La) (B/L)
Drive to Zhongdian or Shangri-La and stop en route at the First Bend of the Yangtze and the breathtaking Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the most dramatically beautiful sites in all of Asia.

• Mgallery Songtsam Retreat

Day 11 Zhongdian (Shangri-La) (B/L)
Visit a unique black pottery workshop in Nixi and Songzangling Lamasery, Khampa Tibetan village Ringha and sip butter tea in a Tibetan farming family.

Day 12 Zhongdian/Kunming (B/L)
Fly to Kunming this morning and visit the Western Hills and Huating Temple. Walk through the bird & Flowers Market in old part of town.

• Hai Hah Plaza

Day 13 Kunming (B)
Transfer to the airport for onwards flight.



Based on minimum 10
$2,530
Land only per person based on sharing

  • Low Season: $2,530
  • L/S Single supplement: $1,110
  • High Season: $2,605
  • H/S Single supplement: $1,185

Based on 6-9 passengers
$2,875
Land only per person based on sharing

  • Low Season: $2,875
  • L/S Single supplement: $1,165
  • High Season: $2,945
  • H/S Single supplement: $1,235

Based on 2-5 passengers
$3,650
Land only per person based on sharing

  • Low Season: $3,650
  • L/S Single supplement: $1,165
  • High Season: $3,725
  • H/S Single supplement: $1,235


2019: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, & Dec
Jul, & Aug

Additional information

OVERVIEW

A journey back in time to the old Southern China where the past and the present coexist.
Such remote landscapes and the traditional lifestyle are hardly seen in today’s cities of China.

DEPARTURE

Private Trip, Guaranteed departure for minimum 2 travelers

HOTELS

First Class Hotel throughout

INCLUSIONS

Superior First Class Hotel with daily breakfast as listed in the itinerary
Meal specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, SD = Special Dinner)
Arrival and departure transfer services from Airport/hotel/airport
Transfer and ground transportation during the tours by air conditioned vehicles
Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary with English speaking local guide(s)
Fully escorted by National Guide if the departure is final at minimum 10 passengers
Entrance fees at sites/monuments (one time)
Intra-tour air/rail transportation based on coach class
Present applicable VAT/taxes.

EXCLUSIONS

International flights – Call 1-888-887-1688 to get a quote from your home city
Tourist visa to the country visited in the itinerary
Insurance you may wish (which we urge you to purchase)
Personal expenses and gratuities.
Any other item not specified

QUESTIONS

Should you have any further questions, please call 1888-887-1688 for assistance.

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