Yunnan province in southwest China borders Vietnam, Laos and Burma. It is regarded as the most culturally diverse province, with a multitude of fascinating minority groups. This is one of China's most exquisite areas, with mountains rising out of forest canopies, graceful women in colorful printed skirts, and young boys in their golden robes of Buddhist monks.
We drive to Jianshui, the cultural city built in Qing Dynasty. You will have time to wander through ancient Confucian temples and the thriving villages of Chinese, Hani, Thai, our trip goes southward to Yuanyang - a most delightful vicinity populated by the Yi, Tai, Miao, Hani and several other minority groups. With their resilience and diligence, they created wonders both practical and exhilaratingly beautiful to behold. Crop is grown on steps carved into slopes and together with the clouds enveloping the mid-mountains, the landscape is transformed into a remarkable work of art.
We then take a train to Dali, historical city of Dali. Hiking in Cangshan Mountain. Shaxi is not to be missed, hidden in the valley Shaxi is ananient tea horse caravan trading town.We hike and visit it’s beautiful grottoes dated back to Ming Dynasty. We then hike in Tiger Leaping Gorge for two days, our trip ends in world heritage town Lijiang.
Day 1 Kunming capital city Yunnan
Arrive in Kunming; overnight in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan.
Day 2 Cultural City
Visit Shuanglong Twin Dragon Bridge, Tuanshan village, traditional Chinese gardens.
Day 3 Hani Terraced fields
Transfer to Yuanyang. Visit largest terraced fields in the world and and villages walking.
Day 4 Hani Terraced fields
Visit school and students' village. Walking in the fields.
Day 5 Yuanyang to Kunming
take a high speed train to Dali.
Day 6 Dali old city
visit the Land Mark Three Pagodas. Hiking Mt.Cangshan.
Day 7 Dali to Shaxi village
Transfer to Shaxi, Hiking in Stone Bell Hill, visit grottoes. Visit Sideng village.
Day 8 Shaxi to Tiger Leaping Gorge
Transfer to Tiger Leaping Gorge, hike in the Gorge.
Day 9 Tiger Leaping Gorge
Hike in Tiger Leaping Gorge, transfer to Lijiang.
Day 10 Lijiang world heritage
Dongba Culture Museum. And it's Heritage old town of Dayan.
Day 11 Lijiang
onward flight
Nov.14(Sunday) - Nov.24(Wed.),2021
Mar.20(Sunday) - Mar.30(Wed.),2022
Nov.13(Sunday) - Nov.23(Wed.),2022
Tour Prices in US$
$1600/person for 6+ persons
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3 - 5 persons add $300/person
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2 - 2 persons add $500/person
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Private dates add US$100/person
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Singleroom Supplement: $300/person
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INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:
--Most meals
--All entry fees and sightseeing
--All overnights in hotels with double occupancy
--Private Transfers
--High Speed Train
--English Speaking guides
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:
--All services not mentioned and all items of a personal nature
--Tipping or gratuities to guides and drivers
--Mandatory international travel insurance
--Excursions other than those specified in trips--Extra cost if tour is delayed or changed due to reasons beyond control
"The trip was fantastic, a good combination of north and south of Yunnan. I had many chances to meet locals and eat locally. The markets at Yuanyang were fascinating."
Clemence - France
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"Our guide Tony and driver Zhang were excellent. They did whatever they could to make a fantastic holiday for us. This part of China was not visited by many foreigners and we enjoyed being taken photos with. Tiger Leaping Gorge was a wonderful place to trek, I wished we had more time to explore more of Yunnan."
Paula - Italy