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.
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Shanghai. (D) |
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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 |
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| 02. Day |
Shanghai. (B.L.D) |
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Visiting the Yu Garden, the Old City and the Jade Buddha Temple. Watch Acrobatic Show at night. |
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| 03. Day |
Shanghai - Lijiang. (B.L.D) |
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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 |
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Lijiang. (B.L.D) |
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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. |
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Lijiang - Dali. (B.L.D) |
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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 |
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| 06. Day |
Dali - Kunming. (B.L.D) |
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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 |
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| 07. Day |
Kunming - Anshun. (B.L.D) |
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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 |
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| 08. Day |
Anshun. (B.L.D) |
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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 |
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| 09. Day |
Anshun - Zhijin. (B.L.D) |
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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 |
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Zhijin - Guiyang. (B.L.D) |
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In the morning with bus to Guiyang. Visiting the Hongfu Temple.
1 Night in Guiyang. **** Hotel |
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Guiyang - Shanghai - Suzhou. (B.L.D) |
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In the morning fly to Shanghai. Transfer to Suzhou, lies at the canal and has 2500 years history.
2 Nights in Suzhou. **** Hotel |
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Suzhou. (B.L.D) |
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Visiting the wonderful garden park from the imperial time-Wangshiyuan Garden, Lion Grove , a Silk Factory and the Old City. |
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Suzhou - Airport. (B) |
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After the breakfast you’ll be transferred to the airport and take your select airline back home or continue to travel. |
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Meals Symbol: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
Tour Dates and Prices (per person)
Departure Schedule in 2008
Guaranteed Departures with Even 1 Person!
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Departure Date
from Suzhou
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VTE-ST0201 |
15.03.2008 |
27.03.2008 |
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VTE-ST0202 |
22.03.2008 |
03.04.2008 |
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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 |
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VTE-ST0210 |
06.09.2008 |
18.09.2008 |
US$ 2305 |
US$ 2726 |
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VTE-ST0211 |
13.09.2008 |
25.09.2008 |
US$ 2305 |
US$ 2726 |
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VTE-ST0212 |
20.09.2008 |
02.10.2008 |
US$ 2305 |
US$ 2726 |
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VTE-ST0213 |
11.10.2008 |
23.10.2008 |
US$ 2387 |
US$ 2827 |
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VTE-ST0214 |
18.10.2008 |
30.10.2008 |
US$ 2387 |
US$ 2827 |
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VTE-ST0215 |
25.10.2008 |
06.11.2008 |
US$ 2387 |
US$ 2827 |
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VTE-ST0216 |
07.11.2008 |
19.11.2008 |
US$ 2253 |
US$ 2628 |
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