Active China Holidays: Eight Days China Tour - 01

Tour Map

Itinerary :

DAY1
Lijiang
The Ancient City
We will have a guide to meet your group at the airport and help you to check in. Afternoon will be free for you to explore the old city which owns several open canals and dramatic wooden houses.

DAY2
Lijiang
Shuhe Naxi Village, The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yak Meadow
This morning, you will set out to have a close up view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain which you may have appreciated her at a distance when walking down the street. Yak Meadow is one of the three viewing platforms where you can enjoy typical meadow scenery, taste Tibetan snacks and take a ride on the half way of the mountain. Please also takes some warm clothes for you are getting up to an elevation of more than 3500m. In the afternoon, you will visit another naxi village known as Suhe or Longquan. It is a well preserved important town on the ancient tea and horse route.

DAY3
Lijiang
Tiger Leaping Gorge, Hetaoyuan
Today your will head north and hike along the Yangtze River and view the First Bend( where the river makes a U-turn and heads north) on the way to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the world's four great gorges. It is still wild though many visitors come yearly and it is the paradise for hiking groups. When heading north in the afternoon, you will come across Hetaoyuan, a real heaven with all the villagers leading the simplest of lives. The houses are built with giant rocks. You will spend a night in the small hotel which is the only choice for visitors who venture here.

DAY4
Lijiang
Haba
Continuing north to Haba Snow Mountain and visit small villages. There will be strenuous walking today but will appeal to who has social and geographical interests. Stay overnight in local families.

DAY5
Lijiang - Zhongdian(Shangri-La)
Baishuitai
Today will be one more strenuous hiking tour to Baishuitai, white water terrace, which means "growing flower" in Naxi. It is not only a place of beautiful scenery, it is also one of the birthplaces of Dongba Naxi culture, widely known around the world. Occupying an area of about 3 square kilometers with green plants and springs setting off each other, just like a "field in heaven". Reach the tibetan town-Shangri-la in the afternoon.

DAY6
Zhongdian(Shangri-La)
Songzanlin Lamasery, Lake Napa, Visit Tibetan Family
Spend a day of visiting Songzanlin Lamasery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist Lamasery in Yunnan Province. It was built in the style of Potala Palace in Lhasa and represents the Tibetan culture, the statue of Buddhists and many precious cultural treasures will leave you with unforgettable memory. A visit to Napa Lake and Tibetan Family is also arranged today.

DAY7
Zhongdian(Shangri-La) - Kunming
Hotel to airport Transfer (Zhongdian/Shangri-La ), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Kunming), The Stone Forest
Fly with morning flight from Shangri-la to Kunming and visit the Stone forest, a fantastic natural phenomena located 90 km southeast of Kunming. Walks needed when enjoy the various shapes of karst landscape. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this spring city.

DAY8
Kunming
After breakfast, you guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to the airport. The great hiking tour concludes.

Price Includes :

1.Entrance fees of all sites as mentioned;
2.Meals as listed in the itinerary, B= American breakfast; L= Chinese lunch; D= Chinese dinner;
3.Excellent private guide;
4.Private vehicle with driver;
5.Round transfers between airports or rail stations and hotels;
6. Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary. Single supplement will be charged;
7.Domestic flights (Economy-class) or trains as listed, airports taxes and fuel charges;
8.Service charge & Government taxes.

Price Excludes :

1.Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, telex, telephone calls or excess baggage charges;
2.China visa fees;
3. The international flight or train of entering and exiting China;
4. Any meals that are not specified;
5. Tips to guides and drivers.

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