China has 56 ethnic groups, and most of them live in south of China – especially Guizhou and Yunnan Province, which will show you different cultures. There you will not only enjoy the Karst land form ,but also the various culture of the ethnics like its language, writing and ancient music .You will not pass by walking through the little old city of Lijiang and the boat travel at the wonderful Erhai Lake.
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Kunming. (D) |
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Arrive in Kunming, 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. Be greeted by the local guide and transferred to hotel. Visit the Bamboo Temple, the Bird and Flower market and the Yuantong Temple.
1 night in Kunming.****Hotel |
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Kunming - Dali. (B.L.D) |
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Take bus from Kunming to Dali (390 km). Dali is the capital of the powerful imperial of Nan Zhao in the 8th Century. The city is with wonderful land scenery between 4000 m high Cangshan Mountain and the Erhai Lake. After arrival you will visit the Three Pagodas.
2 nights in Dali **** Hotel |
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Dali. (B.L.D) |
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Take boat at the Erhai Lake (Ear Lake), visit a Bai Village in Dali and walk through the old city. You can go to the Foreigner Street to drink coffee or tea at night. |
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Dali - Lijiang. (B.L.D) |
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Take bus to Lijiang (about.210 Km), 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. After arrival you can 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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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 - Kunming. (B.L.D) |
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In the morning fly to Kunming. After arrival you will make a city tour.
1 night in Kunming. **** Hotel |
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| 07. Day |
Kunming -Steinwald -Xingyi. (B.L.D) |
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Today you will make a visiting at the Stone Forest about 86 km far away from the city Kunming. The nature scenery in the near Stone Forest is considered as the first wonder in the world .The verity of the culture & the ethnics there, the legend of “Ashima” and the dance of Yi “Axi dance under the moon light” will let you interested in it.
1 night in Lunan.***Hotel |
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Xingyi. (B.L.D) |
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Take bus to Xingyi Nature Protect Region which is famous for its land scenery.
1 night in Xingyi.***Hotel |
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| 09. Day |
Wudangshan - Jingzhou. (B.L.D) |
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After the breakfast take bus to Zhenfeng, visit a Buyi Village and a traditional Paper-making Work Shop.
1 night in Zhenfeng. Guest House |
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Zhenfeng - Anshun. (B.L.D) |
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Take bus to Anshun. Take bus to Anshun. Today you’ll visit the Huangguoshu Waterfall -the largest waterfall in China, and Tianxinqiao: here you can see the stone forest in the water.
2 nights in Anshun. *** Hotel |
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Anshun - Zhijin - Anshun. (B.L.D) |
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Today you’ll take a boat through the Dragon Palace, the Zhijin Cave - largest karst cave in the world and visit a Village. |
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Anshun - Guiyang. (B.L.D) |
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Back to Guiyang. On the way you’ll visit an old city - Tiantunbao and the local opera, a special art of opera with Kongfu and Mask. Visit the Jiaxiu Pavilion - the symbol of the city Guiyang.
1 night in Guiyang. **** Hotel |
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Guiyang - Guangzhou/Kanton. (B.L.D) |
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Fly to Guangzhou. Visit the Temple of Family Chen (Chenjiaci) and the Qingping Market.
1 night in Guangzhou. **** Hotel |
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Guangzhou - Hongkong. (B) |
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Take train to Hong Kong. Today is free for you.
2 nights in Hongkong. **** Hotel |
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Hongkong. (B) |
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In the morning make a city tour at the Victoria Peak and the Repulse Bay. The rest of the day is free for you. |
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Hongkong – Back Home. (B) |
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After breakfast you will transferred to the airport and take your selected airline back your hometown. |
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Meals Symbol: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner |
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