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8-day Itinerary
Kunming to Kunming
This
option is for those taking advantage of the
convenient air connection between Thailand and
Southern China, specifically via Bangkok to Kunming
in Yunnan.
Day 1 • ARRIVE KUNMING
Welcome to City of Eternal Spring. On , tour the
Western Hills, commonly referred to as ‘Sleeping
Beauty Hills’ an adequate description of the
spectacular formations Then on to tour the 400 year
old Golden Palace Temple at the top of Mingfeng
Hill, home of the Taoist Taihe Palace (Hall of
Supreme Harmony) and the largest copper temple in
China. Check in to your 5 star Harbour Plaza Hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2• KUNMING/STONE FOREST/KUNMING
Today, experience a highlight of your trip as you
take an excursion to the legendary Stone Forest,
where massive limestone columns form a vast forest
of surreal shapes and images. This area is home to
the Sani Minority, known for their fine embroidery
and dancing skills.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 • KUNMING to DALI
This morning a short flight takes you to Dali,
capital of ancient Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms, and
home of the Bai minority group. Enjoy a cruise on
stunning Erhai Lake, and experience a traditional
tea tasting. Visit Jin Suo Isle, which is home to a
Bai minority fishing village and colorful market.
Continue on to visit the picturesque Three Pagoda
Temple and explore the fascinating wonders of Dali's
ancient quarter .In the evening stroll down
Foreigner's Street, absorbing the local atmosphere
of the authentic markets. Overnight at your 4 star
Asia Star Hotel, the city’s best hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 • DALI to LIJIANG
This morning depart Dali traveling by motor coach to
breathtaking Lijiang En route; visit the Bai
Traditional House in Xizhou, home to a diverse
population. An important stop on the trade route to
Tibet, Xizhou flourished in the Ming dynasty
(1368-1644), along with the fortunes of Dali’s tea
merchants. Visit the Yang family courtyard, a
traditional Bai house.In the afternoon, arrive in
Lijiang, where the Naxi ethnic minorities have a
long history and splendid culture, with their unique
traditions, architecture and clothing. Visit the
ancient Dayan Town, a UNESCO world heritage site,
where the houses are wood-and-earth structures with
tiled roofs and flower-filled courtyards. Then on to
tour the Lion Hill. After the tour, Check in to your
5 star Lijiang Guan Fang Hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 • LIJIANG
A full day of sightseeing the renowned Black Dragon
Pool with its Moon Embracing Pavilion, Five Phoenix
Pavilion and Dongba Cultural Village. Then on to
visit Yufeng Temple, with its famous 500 year old
camellia tree. In the afternoon, visit Baisha
village to see its Ming and Qing dynasty frescos,
then tour Yuhu Village, a well-preserved Naxi
community.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 • LIJIANG to ZHONGDIAN
Today drive to Zhongdian, the stunningly picturesque
setting believed to be the inspiration of the
mythical Shangri-La described in James Hilton’s
novel, The Lost Horizon. Along the way, behold the
“First Bend” of the Yangtze River at Shigu, and
astounding Hutiao (Tiger Leap) Gorge on the Jinsha
River, one of the deepest gorges in the world.
Overnight at your 4 star Paradise Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 • ZHONGDIAN
Today’s breathtaking tour of this beautiful region
visits 17th-century Gedan Songzanlin Monastery,
scenic Napa Lake, then on to tour Zhongdian’s
Tibetan-style old town and local market. In the
evening, pay a visit to a Tibet family, where you
will enjoy a local Singing and Dancing Show with
some special snacks.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 • ZHONGDIAN to KUNMING
In the morning, transfer to the airport for your
flight to Kunming, where you take a connecting
flight onward
MEALS: Breakfast
12-day Itinerary Shanghai to Shanghai
This
option is suitable for those that want to see
Shanghai as part of their trip to China.
Day 1 • ARRIVE SHANGHAI
Upon arrival, you are greeted and helped transfer to
your 4 star Shanghai Ramada Plaza to check in.
Day 2 • SHANGHAI
Sightsee Nanjing Road or Huaihai Road's popular
emporium, the famous Bund, Jade Buddha Temple and
Shanghai Museum’s exhibits of dynastic cultural
artifacts. This evening enjoy a stunning acrobatic
show.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3• SHANGHAI to ZHUJIAJIAO/ SHANGHAI
This morning visit the picturesque water town of
Zhujiajiao, known for its winding canals, arched
bridges and Ming and Qing architecture. A highlight
of your tour includes a traditional sampan ride on
the canals.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 • SHANGHAI to KUNMING
After breakfast, fly to Kunming, City of Eternal
Spring. On arrival, tour the Western Hills, commonly
referred to as ‘Sleeping Beauty Hills’ an adequate
description of the spectacular formations Then on to
tour the 400 year old Golden Palace Temple at the
top of Mingfeng Hill, home of the Taoist Taihe
Palace (Hall of Supreme Harmony) and the largest
copper temple in China. Check in to your 5 star
Harbour Plaza Hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5• KUNMING/STONE FOREST/KUNMING
Today, experience a highlight of your trip as you
take an excursion to the legendary Stone Forest,
where massive limestone columns form a vast forest
of surreal shapes and images. This area is home to
the Sani Minority, known for their fine embroidery
and dancing skills.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 • KUNMING to DALI
This morning a short flight takes you to Dali,
capital of ancient Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms, and
home of the Bai minority group. Enjoy a cruise on
stunning Erhai Lake, and experience a traditional
tea tasting. Visit Jin Suo Isle, which is home to a
Bai minority fishing village and colorful market.
Continue on to visit the picturesque Three Pagoda
Temple and explore the fascinating wonders of Dali's
ancient quarter .In the evening stroll down
Foreigner's Street, absorbing the local atmosphere
of the authentic markets. Overnight at your 4 star
Asia Star Hotel, the city’s best hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 • DALI to LIJIANG
This morning depart Dali traveling by motor coach to
breathtaking Lijiang En route; visit the Bai
Traditional House in Xizhou, home to a diverse
population. An important stop on the trade route to
Tibet, Xizhou flourished in the Ming dynasty
(1368-1644), along with the fortunes of Dali’s tea
merchants. Visit the Yang family courtyard, a
traditional Bai house.In the afternoon, arrive in
Lijiang, where the Naxi ethnic minorities have a
long history and splendid culture, with their unique
traditions, architecture and clothing. Visit the
ancient Dayan Town, a UNESCO world heritage site,
where the houses are wood-and-earth structures with
tiled roofs and flower-filled courtyards. Then on to
tour the Lion Hill. After the tour, Check in to your
5 star Lijiang Guan Fang Hotel.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 • LIJIANG
A full day of sightseeing the renowned Black Dragon
Pool with its Moon Embracing Pavilion, Five Phoenix
Pavilion and Dongba Cultural Village. Then on to
visit Yufeng Temple, with its famous 500 year old
camellia tree. In the afternoon, visit Baisha
village to see its Ming and Qing dynasty frescos,
then tour Yuhu Village, a well-preserved Naxi
community.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 • LIJIANG to ZHONGDIAN
Today drive to Zhongdian, the stunningly picturesque
setting believed to be the inspiration of the
mythical Shangri-La described in James Hilton’s
novel, The Lost Horizon. Along the way, behold the
“First Bend” of the Yangtze River at Shigu, and
astounding Hutiao (Tiger Leap) Gorge on the Jinsha
River, one of the deepest gorges in the world.
Overnight at your 4 star Paradise Hotel
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 • ZHONGDIAN
Today’s breathtaking tour of this beautiful region
visits 17th-century Gedan Songzanlin Monastery,
scenic Napa Lake, then on to tour Zhongdian’s
Tibetan-style old town and local market. In the
evening, pay a visit to a Tibet family, where you
will enjoy a local Singing and Dancing Show with
some special snacks.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 • ZHONGDIAN to KUNMING/ SHANGHAI
In the morning, transfer to the airport for your
flight to Kunming, where you take a connecting
flight on to cosmopolitan Shanghai .Check in to your
4 star Shanghai Ramada Plaza
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 • DEPART SHANGHAI
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
MEALS: Breakfast
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8-day
option via Bangkok to Kunming
