Since James Hilton published his Roman “Lost Horizon”, the whole world began to look for the Shangri-la -- the Paradise of the Orient. This travel leads you to the most wonderful mountain region on earth. There you will be deeply impressed by the beautiful landscape and the friendly people.
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| 01. Day |
Kunming. (D) |
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Fly to Kunming in the morning, the capital of the Yunnan Province. This city has 2 Million inhabitants and lies at an elevation of 2000 meter. Kunming is referred to as the “Spring City”, as the temperature is about 24°C all year round. Today you will visit the Bamboo Temple, the Bird and Flower market and the Yuantong Temple.
1 Nights in Kunming.****Hotel |
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Kunming - Dali. (B.L.D) |
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Go to Dali by vehicle (about 390KM). Dali is the capital of the powerful Nan-Zhao Kingdom in 8th Century. The city with wonderful landscape lies between Cangshan at an elevation of 4000M and the Eehai Hu (Ear-Shaped Lake). After arrival, you will visit the Three Pagodas.
2 Nights in Dali **** Hotel |
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| 03. Day |
Dali. (B.L.D) |
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You will have a boat tour at the Eehai Hu (Ear-Shaped Lake). In the afternoon, you will visit the village of Bai ethinc in Dali. You can have a walk in the old city, then have a drink at the Foreigner Street at night |
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Dali - Lijiang. (B.L.D) |
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In the morning, go to Lijiang by vehicle (about 210 KM), on the way you can enjoy the wonderful scenery with rice terrace and mountain. Lijiang belongs to the Naxi Autonomous Region, where have typical woodhouse with magnificent carving at the door and window, the hurly-burly of market life and the gushing canal. After arrival you will make a city tour through the old city - Lijiang (UNESCO).
2 Nights in Lijiang. **** Hotel |
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Lijiang. (B.L.D) |
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Visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Xue Shan) and the Yu Feng Temple. Then, visit Baisha -- the capital of the Naxi Kingdom in14-17 century, Baiyulou Tower and the Baisha Fresco. |
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Lijiang - Shangri-La. (B.L.D) |
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Go to Zhongdian - the centre of the Shangri-La by vehicle, visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge (UNESCO-World nature heritage) on the way.
2 Nights in Zhongdian.**** Hotel |
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| 07. Day |
Shangri-La. (B.L.D) |
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Visit the Songzanlin Temple and the old city. |
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| 08. Day |
Shangri-La - Kunming - Jianshui. (B.L.D) |
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In the morning fly to Kunming. Then go to Jianshui by vehicle. You can enjoy the wonderful scenery on the way.
2 Nights in Jianshui. ** Hotel. |
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| 09. Day |
Jianshui. (B.L.D) |
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Visit the Zhu’s Garden in the morning, visit the Confucius Temple in the afternoon |
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| 10. Day |
Jianshui - Kunming. (B.L.D) |
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Go to Lunan by vehicle, there you will visit the Stone Forest. Then, return to Kunming.
1 Night in Kunming. **** Hotel |
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| 11. Day |
Kunming – back home. (B.L) |
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In the morning continue to visit in Kunming. In the afternoon you will be transferred to the airport and end this tour |
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Meals Symbol: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
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