Duration: 5 Days
Overview
Discover the largest northern village of Dali, its orderly square layout and the rich cultural heritage of the Bai people
Highlights
- Visit Xizhou Ancient Town to learn about Bai culture
- Discover the largest northern village of Dali, its orderly square layout and the rich cultural heritage of the Bai people
- Enjoy the beautiful view of Erhai Sea, walk or ride along the Erhai Sea
- Witness the grandeur of the southernmost snow-capped peak in China, and immerse in the natural beauty of Yak Meadow
- Explore the ancient charm of Lijiang Old Town, relish the slow lifestyle of the Naxi people, and admire the centuries-old Baisha Murals
- Visit the First Bend of the Yangtze River, embark on a journey to witness the breathtaking scenery of the Yangtze River’s First Bend
- Stepping into the Dukezong Old Town is akin to wandering through a time capsule, where ancient traditions and modern life harmoniously coexist
Itinerary
Arrive in Kunming
Arrive in Kunming by plane and we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
Overnight in Kunming
Meals:
Breakfast
Travel around Erhai Lake in Dali
After breakfast, we will take you to the railway station in Dali and transfer you to the hotel. After that, we will be visiting the
Xizhou
, which is not only a famous historic city, but also a typical commercial town of Bai people. It is one of the cradles of National capitalism of Bai people, and a famous hometown to overseas Chinese in Yunnan. Afterwards, we are going to visit the
Zhoucheng(t
Explore the Old Town in Lijiang
After breakfast, we will drive to Lijiang. then we will be visiting the
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Yak Meadow
, Located 25 kilometers north of Lijiang. It is the southernmost snow-capped mountain in China and the ocean glacier nearest to the equator of all the snow mountains in Eurasia. Yak Meadow is the important part of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Visit the
Lijiang old Town
is officially c
Experience Tibetan Cultural Heritage in Shangrila
Morning breakfast at the hotel, then we will be visiting the
First Bend of Yangtze
,
Tiger Leaping Gorge
, and then transfer to Shangrila, visit the
Dukezong Old Town
upon arrival, The authentic Tibetan dwellings in Dukezong, gilded prayer halls and pagodas, and lanterns of various shapes lighting the way along narrow, winding lanes are permeated with the grace as well as the mystique of antiq
Visit the temples of Shangri-La
After breakfast, we will head to visit the
Ganden Songzanlin Monastery
, Being the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yunnan,
Songzanlin Monastery
, also known as
Guihua Monastery
, is one of the famous monasteries in the Kang region. Afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight to Kunming.
Traffic:
Flight
Meals:
Breakfast
Ganden Songzanlin Monaster
What’s Included
- Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.
- Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.
- All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary
- Domestic flights and 2nd class express train listed in the itinerary
- Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)
- Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
- Travel and health insurance when travel with us.
- 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.
What’s Excluded
- International and domestic flights not indicated.
- Food, Lunch or dinner not specified
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned