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Small Group Tour : 6 - 18 Pax !

Code: VTE - ST02

Legendary south China 13 Days

Shanghai - Lijiang - Dali - Kunming - Anshun - Zhijin - Guiyang – Suzhou

 

China has 56 ethnic groups, most of the minority nationalities live in southwest part of China. Especially in Guizhou and Yunnan province. There you will not only enjoy the karst land natural scenery but also the various cultures of the ethnics, such as their language, writting and ancient music .You will walk through the little old city of Lijiang and take the boat at the wonderful Erhai Lake.


Our Highlights:



The Culture of the Ethnic Group in South West of China
The Karst Land Topography
The Stone Forest , A Natural Wonder
The Magnificent Ancient City Lijiang
The Third Largest Waterfall – Huangguoshu
The Gardens in Suzhou
The Metropolis City – Shanghai
The Old City + Acrobatic Show

Itinerary

 
01. Day Shanghai. (D)
 

Arrive in Shanghai, a modern city with 16 Millions inhabitants and trade center. Greeting from the local guide and transfer to hotel.walking at Bund, the famous avenue at Huangpu-river with its consruction bulit in colony.Then walk through the famous shopping street of china,the Nanjing Road, which has the length of 4 km about shopping houses one another gathered.
2 Nights in Shanghai. ****Hotel

   
02. Day Shanghai. (B.L.D)
 

Visiting the Yu Garden, the Old City and the Jade Buddha Temple. Watch  Acrobatic Show at night.

   
03. Day Shanghai - Lijiang. (B.L.D)
 

In the morning fly to Lijiang (UNESCO), which lies in the Naxi Autonomous Region, a wonderful city in Yunnan province. There you will learn the culture and the daily life of the ethnic groups. The typical wooden house with wonderful curve at the door, windows and roof will give you a deep impression.
2 Nights in Lijiang.**** Hotel

   
04. Day Lijiang. (B.L.D)
 

Visiting the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain(Yulong Xue Shan)and Baisha, the capital of the Naxi in ancient times. Not far away from Lijiang lies the famous resident of Naxi ruler from 14th to 17th Century with the Dabaoji Hall. Visiting the Baiyulou, a pavilion in the middle of the Dark Dragon Lake like the "Dragon Emperor Temple” and the Fayun Pavilion at the bank of the lake.

   
05. Day Lijiang - Dali. (B.L.D)
 

With bus from Lijiang to Dali (about.210 km). Dali is the capital of the powerful kingdom Nanzhao in 8th century. The city lies in a wonderful scenery between the 4000 m high Cangshan and the Erhai Lake. Take the boat in the Erhai Lake and make a city tour. You can go to the Foreigner Street to drink coffee or tea at night.   
1 Night in Dali. **** Hotel

   
06. Day Dali - Kunming. (B.L.D)
 

Visiting a Bai Village.Take bus to Kunming (about 390 km), the capital of the Yunnan Province . The city has 2 million inhabitants and lies in a height of 2000 m. The average temperature is about 24°C in the whole year. Yunnan is the province has the most ethnic groups in China. Over 20 ethnic minorities live here. We will visit the Bamboo Temple and the Bird Flower Market today.
1 Night in Kunming.**** Hotel

   
07. Day

Kunming - Anshun. (B.L.D)

 

In the morning take the bus to Lunan, visit the Stone Forest--the largest stone forest in China. At night take train to Anshun.
1 Night in train

   
08. Day Anshun. (B.L.D)
 

In the morning arrive in Anshun. There you will find a magic karst land form-karst mountains, lakes, caves and waterfalls. Today you’ll visit the Huang Guo Shu Waterfall -the largest waterfall in China  and Dragon Palace.
1 Night in Anshun. *** Hotel

   
09. Day Anshun - Zhijin. (B.L.D)
 

In the morning take bus to Zhijin. Visiting a Miao Village on the way. After lunch visit the Zhijin Cave-the largest cave in the world.
1 Night in Zhijin. ** Hotel

   
10. Day Zhijin - Guiyang. (B.L.D)
 

In the morning with bus to Guiyang. Visiting the Hongfu Temple.
1 Night in Guiyang. **** Hotel

   
11. Day Guiyang - Shanghai - Suzhou. (B.L.D)
 

In the morning fly to Shanghai. Transfer to Suzhou, lies at the canal and has 2500 years history.
2 Nights in Suzhou. **** Hotel

   
12. Day Suzhou. (B.L.D)
 

Visiting the wonderful garden park from the imperial time-Wangshiyuan Garden, Lion Grove , a Silk Factory and the Old City.

   
13 .Day Suzhou - Airport. (B)
  After the breakfast you’ll be transferred to the airport and take your select airline back home or continue to travel.
   

Meals Symbol: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner

Tour Dates and Prices (per person)

Departure Schedule in 2008

     Guaranteed Departures with Even 1 Person!

Group Code
Arrival Date in Shanghai
Departure Date
from Suzhou
Double Occupancy
Sole Occupancy
Status
VTE-ST0201
15.03.2008
27.03.2008
US$ 2214
US$ 2628
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VTE-ST0202
22.03.2008
03.04.2008
US$ 2253
US$ 2827
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VTE-ST0203
12.04.2008
24.04.2008
US$ 2305
US$ 2726
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VTE-ST0204
19.04.2008
01.05.2008
US$ 2305
US$ 2726
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VTE-ST0205
10.05.2008
22.05.2008
US$ 2387
US$ 2827
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VTE-ST0206
17.05.2008
29.05.2008
US$ 2387
US$ 2827
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VTE-ST0207
24.05.2008
05.06.2008
US$ 2387
US$ 2827
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VTE-ST0208
07.06.2008
19.06.2008
US$ 2276
US$ 2695
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VTE-ST0209
09.08.2008
21.08.2008
US$ 2276
US$ 2695
VTE-ST0210
06.09.2008
18.09.2008
US$ 2305
US$ 2726
VTE-ST0211
13.09.2008
25.09.2008
US$ 2305
US$ 2726
VTE-ST0212
20.09.2008
02.10.2008
US$ 2305
US$ 2726
VTE-ST0213
11.10.2008
23.10.2008
US$ 2387
US$ 2827
VTE-ST0214
18.10.2008
30.10.2008
US$ 2387
US$ 2827
VTE-ST0215
25.10.2008
06.11.2008
US$ 2387
US$ 2827
VTE-ST0216
07.11.2008
19.11.2008
US$ 2253
US$ 2628