A highlight tour to the legendary places of Southwest China which were described as Shangri-La by James Hilton.
Lijiang City
Lijiang City is an attractive tourist destination in Yunnan Province that exercises jurisdiction over four counties and an Old Town District. Lijiang is the main region inhabited by Naxi Group, one of China's 55 minority ethnic groups. In its long history, the local residents have established their splendid Dongba Culture which has absorbed aspects of the culture of Tibet and the Central Plains along the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River. The various souvenirs marked with these Dongba hieroglyphs are very popular with visitors from home and abroad. Lijiang has the best preserved ancient town in China - the Old Town which has been listed in the World Cultural Heritages by UNESCO in 1997. Around Lijiang, there are a number of splendid natural beauty spots that will certainly astonish you. $840USD
Tour Code
B005
Itinerary
Day1
Beijing
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.
Day2
Beijing-Kunming
Fly to Kunming, Visit the Stone Forest and the Golden Palace
Day3
Kunming - Dali
Take a flight to Dali and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Erhai Lake Park, the Three Pagoda, the South Gate of the Dali ancient town and transfer to Foreigner Street. You can have the dinner by yourselves.
Day4
Dali-Lijiang
Drive to Lijiang, have a relax day in the ancient town, have a coffee or tea and sit in the wooden chair enjoy a free day. (We can arrange the hostel in the ancient town if you like)
Day5
Lijiang
A trip to Yulong (Jade Dragon) Snow Mountain which is known as the museum of natural glacier. It has many scenic spots like Yunshang (Yunnan Spruce) Meadow, Yufeng (Jade Peak) Temple, Ganhaizi (Sweet Water) Level Ground, and Baisha (White Sand) Fresco.
Day6
Tiger Leaping Gorge
Have a sightseeing of Tiger Leaping Gorge and the First Bend of Yangtze River. Come back to Lijiang in the evening.
Day7
Shanghai
Take a morning flight to Shanghai and visit Jade Buddha Temple then transfer to the hotel. Have a visit to the Bund in the evening.
Day8
Shanghai
Depart from Shanghai airport.
Price
Above 10 people, please contact our consultant for a good price.(Flights are not included)
Price Include
Hotels and breakfast in the hotel;Private car, van or coach with A/C; English guide in the tour day; Attractions admission fee; Chinese Lunch and dinner mentioned; Fuel, Parking, Expressway cost.
Price Exclude
China visa fee; Personal expense; Tips.