11 days China Shangri-La Tour

Welcome your arrival anytime at Lijian International Airport (LJG), your driver will meet and greet you at the arrival hall and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure, you can get enough rest to relieve jet lag or explore on your own around the hotel and spend your free time according to your time and interests.
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Accommodation: t.b.a.**** / or similar

Today is going to be a beautiful and exciting day. In the morning we first arrived at the Dongba Secret Realm. Dongba Secret Land is a tourist complex that integrates natural scenery sightseeing, ecological and cultural coexistence, and ethnic customs experience. It is famous for its unique Dongba culture. Dongba script is the traditional pictographic writing used by the Naxi people. A combination of ideographic and phonetic characters. It is one of the only extant hieroglyphics in the world. Known as the "living fossil" of writing. Dongba ancient books have been listed in the Memory of the World Register by UNESCO. Jade Dragon
(Yulong) Snow Mountain is only 5,600 meters above sea level. The mountainside is shrouded in clouds and mist. From a distance, it looks like a huge silver dragon. This is a sacred mountain in the hearts of the Naxi people. But it has not yet been conquered by humans. We took a cable car to the observation deck at 4,600 meters above sea level to enjoy the magnificent view. Then enjoy the large-scale reality show "Impression Lijiang" with snow-capped mountains as the background. After the tour, return to Lijiang Ancient Town.

Meals Includes : Breakfast, Dinner-Yuennan famous Wild Mushroom Hotpot

Accommodation: Vienna Hotel Lijiang Yuxue Avenue**** / or similar

*Optional program : The large-scale ethnic customs reality show "Impression Lijiang" was created by the famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. This is currently the highest live performance in the world. The performance theater is located in Ganhaizi, Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area, at an altitude of 3,050 meters. The actors are all ordinary farmers from 16 rural areas of 10 ethnic minorities in Yunnan. There are more than 500 actors in total, using folk culture as a carrier to bring the reality and shock of life so close to everyone. The whole performance showcased the ancient Dongba culture, the long history of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road and the folk customs of the local Naxi people. The simple singing voice expresses the feelings of Yunnan's ethnic minorities towards the sky, the earth, the people and the mountains, which will definitely shock your soul.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Shangri-La today. Shangri-La is located at the junction of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet provinces. The blue sky, holy white snow and vast grassland here make people feel like they have entered another world. Although it is on earth, it is better than heaven. From here you can feel the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. We drove to Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the world and one of the ten most beautiful canyons in China. Feel the natural scenery of the surging Yangtze River. At noon we arrived at the Yi village in Shangri-La for a visit. After lunch we went to visit the Baishui Rice Terraces, known as the "Chinese Pamukkale". Layer upon layer, because the shape is like layers of terraces. In the sunlight, they look like frozen waterfalls. Arrive at Dukezong Ancient Town in Shangri-La in the evening. It has a history of more than 1,300 years. Dukezong Ancient Town is the largest and best-preserved Tibetan settlement in China. In the evening, you can go to "Moonlight Square" to attend the "Tibetan Campfire Party". Every day many local Tibetan compatriots gather here to sing and dance. You can also join in and experience the strong ethnic minority style.

Meals Includes : Breakfast

Accommodation: Floral Hotel Shangri-la Blue Sky**** / or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, head to Shangri-La Pudacuo National Park. The scenic area has many unique landscapes such as faulty cliffs, forest streams, deep canyons, etc., and contains relatively primitive forest shrubs, alpine meadows, wetland lakes, geological relics, river canyon ecosystems, etc. The scenic area integrates snow-capped mountains, canyons, forests, lakes, meadows, pastures, rivers and villages, forming a variety of landscapes. The wonders of nature have created unique wonders and beautiful scenery here. At the same time, there is also a strong Tibetan cultural style. After a whole day of exploring this paradise on earth, we returned to Dukezong Ancient Town. Guishan Park in the ancient town is a famous local attraction. The view overlooking the entire Dukezong Ancient City is breathtaking. There is a large prayer wheel in the park, weighing 16 tons and listed in the Guinness World Records. This requires the joint efforts of many people to achieve. There is a light show in the square at night, and you can also follow the locals to perform exotic square dances. Experience an unforgettable day.

Meals includes: Breakfast, Dinner-Local delicacies, the Tibetan specialties of Diqing

Accommodation: Floral Hotel Shangri-la Blue Sky**** / or similar 

After breakfast, visit the most beautiful "plateau castle" in Shangri-La - the sacred garden Songzanlin Temple. It is the largest and most distinctive Tibetan Buddhist temple complex in Yunnan Province. The architectural style imitates the Potala Palace in Tibet and is known as the "Little Potala Palace". It looks like a mysterious ancient castle; the vermilion eaves, crescent-colored walls, and golden roof emit dazzling colors under the sunlight, fully demonstrating the artistic characteristics of the Tibetan people. Songzanlin Monastery embodies the essence of Tibetan plastic arts. It not only has exquisite architecture, but also houses numerous religious instruments and precious cultural relics. Therefore, it is also known as the "Tibetan Art Museum". After lunch, we will take a bus to Yila Grassland, which is composed of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, cattle and sheep, forming the scenery of Southwest and Northern Xinjiang. Not only can you enjoy the idyllic scenery of the Tibetan grasslands, but you can also experience the mysterious culture of the Tibetan people in Shangri-La, and then we drive back to Lijiang.
Meals Includes : Breakfast

Accommodation : Vienna Hotel Lijiang Yuxue Avenue**** / or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, we headed to the beautiful and legendary Lugu Lake, and saw the Jinsha River Valley and the primitive Naxi villages along the way. At noon we arrived at Lugu Lake, which is known as the "Pearl of the Plateau", the Pure Land of Northwest Yunnan, and the "First Wonder of the East". Lugu Lake has a very beautiful natural shape. It is surrounded by mountains, like a fairyland. It has rich forest resources, beautiful mountains and rivers, fresh air and charming scenery.Lugu Lake is also known as the Eastern Kingdom of Women. Explore the unique culture of the Mosuo people, the only matriarchal society in China, which practices the "walking marriage" system where men do not marry and women do not marry. The Yi and Pumi people also live around Lugu Lake, and there are seven ethnic groups including the Mongolian, totaling about 13,000 people, living along the shore. The beautiful natural environment and unique ethnic customs make this place a famous tourist attraction. Admire the beauty of the altar and visit the Marriage Bridge, Caohai and Lover's Beach. We will stay in the same hotel at Lugu Lake for two nights.  

Meals Includes : Breakfast

Accommodation: Lugu Lake Xixi Bamboo Residence **** / or similar 

Today, experience the tranquility and beauty of Lugu Lake and the unique culture of the Mosuo people. Enjoy the sunrise over Lugu Lake in the morning. Take a tour on the unique Lugu Lake pig trough boat and enjoy the beautiful scenery. On Lugu Lake, the Mosuo people's unique "pig trough boat" was once the only means of transportation. Take a leisurely stroll along the Rige Peninsula, visit the homeland of the Mosuo people, explore the unique matriarchal family of the Mosuo people, and experience and understand the actual situation of the walking marriage custom in the matriarchal society. In the evening, attend and enjoy the traditional Mosuo wedding banquet. In the evening, join the Mosuo people's campfire party, which is usually held after dinner in an open area. Boys and girls dressed in colorful folk costumes sang and danced around the campfire with the guests. Experience and immerse yourself in the Mosuo culture.
Meals includes: Breakfast, Dinner-Traditional walking wedding banquet of the Mosuo people

Accommodation: Lugu Lake Xixi Bamboo Residence **** / or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, continue to enjoy the beautiful Lugu Lake Scenic Area this morning! You can enjoy the romantic sunrise or take a stroll on the peaceful Lugu Lake. The blue sky and white clouds are reflected on the lake. The water and the sky are one color, with rippling blue waves. The scenery is charming and the sights are fantastic. It allows people to completely relax and immerse themselves in nature. Head to Dali at noon. It takes about 4 hours to drive to Dali and check in to the hotel,Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Meals Includes : Breakfast - 

Accommodation :Lavande Hotel Dali Erhai Park **** / or similar

Dali has a long history and has left behind a wealth of cultural relics and historical sites. This is the intersection of the Southwest Silk Road and the Ancient Tea-Horse Road. Dali is a tourist destination that combines beautiful scenery, rich cultural relics, diverse ethnic customs and pleasant climate. First go to the Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor. There are many wetland reserves along the way, and the scenery is very beautiful. You can enjoy this beautiful scenery by taking a walk or cycling. In the afternoon visit the ancient city of Xizhou in Dali, which is rich in ethnic characteristics. The magnificent houses, with carved beams and painted buildings as well as other decorative arts, fully demonstrate the architectural talent and artistic creativity of the Bai people. Taste the local three-course tea of ​​Xizhou, which is the favorite dish of the Bai people when entertaining guests.Then go to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple. The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple were first built during the Nanzhao period of the Tang Dynasty. It is a typical Tang Dynasty architectural style, integrating architectural essence, Buddhist sculptures and painted classics.

Meals includes : Breakfast / Dinner (Taste local delicacies-SpeciaLties of Dali)

Accommodation : Lavande Hotel Dali Erhai Park**** / or similar

Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable time today. Erhai Lake is also the location for many movies. The architecture here is full of poetry and coupled with the simple folk customs and the surrounding lake and mountain scenery, it makes people feel relaxed and happy, as if they are in a dreamy paradise. We first went to Shuanglang Ancient Town, a paradise on the shore of Erhai Lake. Take a cruise to Nanzhao Island and enjoy the scenery of Erhai Lake along the way. We then headed to the ideal national tourist destination known as the "Santorini of China". It perfectly combines the natural scenery of Dali with the romantic elements of Santorini, Greece. Finally, we walked into the ancient city of Dali, which was the political, economic and cultural center of Yunnan during the Tang and Song dynasties. There are many cultural relics and historical sites in the ancient city. You can stroll through the ancient city and visit the historical buildings, or walk into the bustling Foreigner Street, drink beer, listen to music in the lounge and have a pleasant time.

Meals Includes : Breakfast - 

Accommodation :Lavande Hotel Dali Erhai Park **** / or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, please check out before 12:00, Today's transfer from hotel to airport is included , please let us know your flight time and we will arrange the transfer service for free. Goodbye and have a nice journey home!
Meals includes: Breakfast  

*Remark: Whilst every effort is made to operate this tour as itinerary, on occasion it may be necessary to make changes to the sightseeing routing or order of an attraction.