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YCT003-11Day Yunnan Classic Tour with Tropical Forest
Tour Code: YCT003
Tour Feature: Day by Day Itinerary Day 01 Arrive Kunming.Flight Information:Youll begin your journey to the diverse and captivating province of Yunnan from the capital city, Kunming. Upon arrival at the Kun
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YCT003-11Day Yunnan Classic Tour with Tropical Forest
Price:1300 USD  * per person, based on group of 2-5 persons.
Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kunming.
Flight Information:

点击浏览下一页You'll begin your journey to the diverse and captivating province of Yunnan from the capital city, Kunming. Upon arrival at the Kunming International Airport, your local guide will meet us. And then you will be transferred to your hotel.
 
-- Kunming is the capital of southwest China's Yunnan province, a primarily agricultural province of 45 million. Kunming has a population of five million and is located in one of the world's most geographically, ethnically, biologically and linguistically diverse regions. Situated at 1,900 meters (6,233ft) above sea level and 25° north of the Equator it has a rather unique and pleasant climate for a Chinese city. Kunming is also well-known as the Spring City because of the nice climate all the year round. 

Day 02 Kunming-Stone Forest-Kunming (B+L+D)
Sightseeing: the Stone Forest, the Green Lake, the Flower and Bird Market.

Special Experience(Optional): Taste the typical Yunnan food which is named Bridge crossing Noodles.

点击浏览下一页You will drive 86 km to the Stone Forest. There is a local saying: 'It is a waste of time not to visit the Stone Forest while visiting Kunming', which vividly expresses the deep love of the local people toward this world wonder. The quintessential karst landscape makes every tourist lost in wonder.
After lunch drive back Kunming, you will take a leisurely stroll along the Green Lake, a charming area of teahouses and small boutiques selling handicrafts and beautiful local paintings. Late afternoon you will visit the Flower and Bird Market.

Day 03 Kunming-Shangri La (B+L+D)
Sightseeing: the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the Bita Lake & Shudu Lake, the Old Town of Shangri La and the Guishan Park.
Special Experience: Taste the butter oil and Tibetan food, Tibetan home-made.

点击浏览下一页In the morning, you'll take the flight to Shangri La and visit the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan. And afterwards you'll go and visit the tranquil Bita Lake & Shudu Lake. After having finished touring the Bita Lake & Shudu Lake, you'll visit the Old Town of Shangri La and the Guishan Park.
 
Tibetan home made at night and have dinner in Tibetan family with butter oil tea and Tibetan food.

Day 04 Shangri La-Tiger Leaping Gorge-Lijiang (B+L+D)
Sightseeing:  the First Bend of the Yangtze River, Shigu Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge

点击浏览下一页From Shangri-La, you'll drive about 100KM to the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world. With 34 rapids of the Yangtze River, it is called the Jinsha in this area because you can find gold in the river. Afternoon, you'll head for Shangri La, the former Zhongdian. Upon arrival in Shangri La, you have entered the Tibetan cultural area and a landscape of barley fields and yaks scattered in the valleys.
 
After lunch continue the driving 50KM more to visit the First Bend on the Yangtze River with imposing gorge scenery, and the Iron Chain Bridge in the Stone Drum town. The town of Stone Drum got its name from a large, cylindrical, marble tablet shaped like a drum. The scenery is magnificent as the road running through the Lijiang valley which is filled with wheat fields and drying haystacks.
Drive 60KM more to Lijiang. Explore Lijiang Old Town at night.

Day 05 Lijiang-Jade Dragon Snow Mountain-Lijiang (B)
Sightseeing: Yulong Snow Mountain, Yak Meadow, Baisha Village.
Special Experience: Enjoy Naxi Orchestral and Show in Dongba Palace at night.

点击浏览下一页You'll visit Ganhaizi Meadow, Baishui(White Water) River; take the chairlift to visit the Yak Meadow(3700M) in the Yulong Snow Mountain.
--Jade Dragon Snow Mountain stretches a length of 35 kilometers (22 miles) and a width of 20 kilometers (13 miles). Looking from Lijiang Old Town in the south which is 15 kilometers (nine miles) away, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence, the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The highest peak named Fan Peak (Shanzidou in Chinese) which is about 5596 meters above sea level. There are three cablecars in the mountain, the fist to the Glacier Park(4500M),the second to Spruce Meadow(3200M),the third to Yak Meadow(3700M).
 
In the afternoon, you'll stroll through Baisha Village, which is an enchanting traditional Yunnan village; you’ll head for the scenic Black Dragon Pool and the Dongba Museum to explore the rich Naxi minority culture.
After dinner, you will attend the Naxi Orchestral and Show in Dongba Palace.

Day 06 Lijiang (B)
Optional Sightseeing: Shuhe Old Town, Lion Hil and Wangu Pagoda, Mu Chieftain’s Palace.

点击浏览下一页The whole day free in Lijiang Old Town, and explore the Naxi ethnic life by yourself.
(Optional Tyour) Shuhe Old Town is a charming town to visit for every client, because there is a traditional Naxi village where you can enjoy the drinking and food at the bank of the river in the farmland. You can rent a bike in Lijiang Old Town and ride to Shu about 5KM away from the Lijiang Old Town.
 
In the afternoon, you can visit the Wangu Pagoda on the top of the Lion Hill behind Lijiang Old Town, here you will have a wonderful panoramic view of Lijiang Old Town. You will walk down from the Lion Hill to Mu Chieftain’s Palace which is the local chieftain’s former residence.


Day 07 Lijiang-Dali by private van (B+L+D)
Sightseeing: Shaping Bai Ethnic market, the Three-pagoda in Chongshen Monastery, Dali Old Town

点击浏览下一页After breakfast, travel (200 km - 4 hrs) south on the old road to the ancient city of Dali, Dali, a historically and culturally famous city of China, is renowned for her historical interest. If this day happens to fall on a Monday you will call in at Shaping for a visit to the colorful Bai market.
 
In Dali you will visit the Three-pagoda in Chongshen Temple, which is a typical historical symbol of Yunnan. It is also one of the oldest sublime architecture in South China. At last, you will walk around the Old Dali Town, which is located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain.

Day 08 Dali-Jinghong (B+L+D)
Sightseeing: the Erhai Lake Cruise, Xizhou Town, Zhoucheng Village and Bai Tie-Dyed Cloth Work Shop.
Special Experience: Taste the Bai Three Course Tea with ethnic dance and music.
Flight Information: 8L9962 18:40/19:30

点击浏览下一页In the morning, you’ll travel in the Erhai Lake by boat and visit Jinsuo Island. After landing, you will head for Xizhou Town to fully appreciate Bai-style architecture, taste their fragrant three-course tea and explore their distinctive culture.
 
At last, you will visit Zhoucheng Town, and Bai people's Tie-Dyed Cloth Work Shop.
Late afternoon you will take the flight to Jinghong in Xishuangbanna Prefecture.

Day 09 Xishuangbanna (B+L)
Sightseeing: the Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden, Olive Basin (Gan Lan Ba).

点击浏览下一页In the morning, you will transfer to visit the Tropical Botanical Garden in Menglun, which is famous in Asia with its various plants in tropical area. On the way back, pay a visit to Olive Basin (Gan Lan Ba) where you will be impressed by the view of tropical scenery and the bamboo houses of Dai ethnic group set each other off harmoniously.


Day 10 Xishuangbanna (B+L)
Sightseeing: the Wild Elephant Valley, Jinuo Ethnic group’s villages, the show of Drum of Sun.

点击浏览下一页Transfer to Sanchahe to explore the Wild Elephant Valley, which is a nature reserve for wild elephants. Take the chair lift to enjoy the overview, pay a visit to the Peacock Garden, Butterfly Garden, and Snake Garden, enjoy the Elephant show afterwards.
 
In the afternoon, visit Jinuo Ethnic group’s villages, enjoy the show of Drum of Sun. In the evening, strolling on the Manjinglan Walking Street of ethnic group, enjoy the night view with Skew Bridge on Mekong River.

Day 11 Xishuangbanna -Kunming-Departure (B)
Flight Information: 8L9919 11:00/11:50

点击浏览下一页Take the flight to Kunming and change the flight for returning.
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Quotation
Destinations Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Kunming
Shangri-La
Lijiang
Dali
Jinghong
Price(USD/Person)
2-5 pax
6-9 pax
10 & above
Remark
Inclusion
  1. Accommodation with daily breakfast as indicated in the hotel list as below;
  2. Chinese lunches and dinners as listed in the itinerary;
  3. All land transfers & transportation with private air-conditioned coach;
  4. All transfers and sightseeing with skilled English-speaking tour guide;
  5. All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary;
  6. Domestic air tickets fares with airport tax and fuel extra fee based on
    economy class mentioned in the program
  7. Service charge and all government taxes;
  8. Luggage transfers between airport and hotels;
  9. Travel Agency’s Responsibility Insurance coverage.
Exclusion
  1. Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
  2. Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
  3. Chinese visa fees;
  4. Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
  5. Single room supplement;
  6. Tips to guides and drivers;
  7. Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff.
  8. Personal travel accident insurance.
  9. All optional programs;
Note
  • The economy-class airfare of China flights as specified in the itinerary.
  • The hotel/cruise accommodation is based on two persons sharing one standard twin room/cabin with private facilities in all relevant locations. If a single client requests a twin room/cabin alone, the single room/cabin supplement will be charged.
  • For the land tour in each city, daily American breakfast is served in the hotel, and Chinese lunch and/or dinner will be served with two cups of soft drink outside the hotel. All meal arrangements are served as the itinerary specifies.
  • On the cruise daily American breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. The beverage arrangements are subject to policies of
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