14 days China Yunnan Shangri-La Tour

Welcome your arrival anytime at Kunming Airport (KMG), 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.
Meals includes: --
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Kunming Panlong ***** / or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, Today we have Kunming the capital of Yunnan Province city tour, In the morning we will drive to the stone forest, which is known as the "most wonder in the world". The Yi folk customs, colorful embroidery and ethnic minority dances are combined with the natural scenery to create a variety of strange and beautiful scenery. You are sure to be impressed. Return to Kunming in the afternoon and visit the Yunnan ethnic village to see the architectural art, singing and dancing costumes, cultural customs, religious beliefs and living customs of various ethnic groups in Yunnan. National folklore intangible cultural heritage on display. In the Yunnan ethnic village, the diverse ethnic cultures and rich folk customs are displayed, which are very pleasant and will make you intoxicated.
Meals includes: Breakfast, Dinner (Local delicacies, the Kunming's famous noodle)
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Kunming Panlong **** / or similar

Admission: Stone forest, Yunnan ethnic village  

After breakfast at the hotel, take the high-speed train to Lijiang. Lijiang Old Town is famous for its scientific architectural layout and has a distinctive style of Chinese residential buildings. It is a treasure of ancient Chinese urban construction. Entering the secret land of Dongba, there are plateau pastures, secret flower valleys, forest music and Naxi traditional villages Mucuncunji. It is a tourism combination integrating natural scenery sightseeing, ethnic customs experience and outdoor entertainment. There is a feeling of being in another universe, as if walking into a parallel world. Then go to Baisha Ancient Town, which is the ancient town with the most Naxi heritage and the most original Naxi village. There are many local people in the Naxi courtyard, which retains the original appearance of the ancient town. After return to Lijiang Old Town, you can continue to spend the evening on your own in the noisy market or bar street or take a rest in your comfortable hotel.
Meals includes: Breakfast
Accommodation: Vienna Hotel Lijiang Yuxue Avenue **** / or similar

Admission: Secret scenery of Dongba, Baisha ancient town
*Note: Group with less then 6 participants will be without tour guide on train

After breakfast at the hotel, Today will be a beautiful and exciting day. In the morning, you will first arrive at the beautiful and peaceful Lanyue Lake with "Little Jiuzhaigou" to enjoy the beautiful scenery of small waterfalls, Yuye Lake, Jingtan Lake, etc., and then take the cable car up 4600 meters to the Jade Dragon mountain, it’s a sacred mountain in the eyes of the Naxi people and other ethnic groups in Lijiang. Although the main peak is only 5600 meters above sea level, it has not yet been conquered by humans. Jade Dragon mountain scenic area is a national 5A-level tourist attraction. back to Lijiang old town in the evening.
Meals includes: Breakfast, Dinner (Taste local delicacies-LiJiang's famous specialties)
Accommodation: Vienna Hotel Lijiang Yuxue Avenue **** / or similar

 Admission: Jade Dragon mountain with cable car
*Optional program : The large-scale ethnic reality show “Impression of Lijiang”
created by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. Currently the highest-altitude live-action show in the world, they come from 10 ethnic minorities and are ordinary farmers from 16 rural villages in Yunnan, with a total of more than 500 actors. 

After breakfast at the hotel, Today we will drive into Shangri-La. Shangri-La is located at the junction of the three provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan and Tibet. The blue sky and holy white snow here, coupled with the vast grassland, make people feel as if they have entered another world. Although they are on earth, it is better than heaven. Feel the harmonious coexistence between man and nature from here. On the way, we overlook the first bay of the Yangtze River. Then drive to the world's deepest "Tiger Leaping Gorge" to feel the surging waters of the Yangtze River. At noon, we arrived at Shangri-La Yi Village for a visit. After lunch, we went to visit "Baishui Terrace", known as China's "Pamukkale". There are layers upon layers, because the shape is like layers of terraces. Under the sunlight, they look like solidified waterfalls. Arrive at the "Dukezong Ancient City" in Shangri-La at the end of the day. In the evening, you can go to "Moonlight Square" to participate in the "Tibetan Bonfire Party". Every day, many local Tibetan compatriots gather here to sing and dance. As a tourist, you can also join in and experience the rich ethnic minority customs.
Melas includes: Breakfast
Accommodation: Floral Hotel Shangri-la Blue Sky *** / or similar  

Admission: Tiger Leaping Gorge, Baishui Terrace 

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Shangri-La Pudacuo National Park. The scenic spots include the majestic Shangri-La Grand Canyon. The scenic area integrates snow-capped mountains, canyons, forests, lakes, meadows, pastures, rivers and villages, forming a variety of landscapes , is a stunning masterpiece of nature, creating unique wonders and beautiful scenery here. The total experience is a unique sight. At the same time, there is no lack of rich Tibetan ethnic customs. Explore Shangri-La in depth , and then return to Dukezong Ancient City. Guishan Park in the ancient city is a famous local attraction. There is a large prayer wheel in the park that is recorded in the Guinness book of world records. It requires many people to work together to turn it. The ancient city of Dukezong is the best-preserved and largest Tibetan settlement in China. It is also the hub of the ancient tea road and has a history of more than 1,300 years.
Overnight : Dukezong ancient city
Meals includes: Breakfast, Dinner (Local delicacies, the Tibetan specialties of Diqing)
Accommodation: Floral Hotel Shangri-la Blue Sky *** / or similar     

Admission: Pudacuo National Park 

Today after breakfast, visit the most beautiful "plateau castle" in Shangri-La, the sacred Garden Songzanling Monastery. It is known as the "Little Potala Palace". Garden Songtsenling Monastery is the largest and most distinctive Tibetan Buddhist temple community in Yunnan. Songtsanling Monastery not only has exquisite architecture, but also contains many religious instruments and precious cultural relics. After lunch drive to the Yila prairies, which is composed of snow-capped mountains, prairies, cattle and sheep, making up the scenery of the Great Southwest Saibei. You can not only appreciate the pastoral scenery of the Tibetan praities, but also experience the mysterious humanistic customs of the Tibetan people in Shangri-La, After drive back to Lijiang.
Meals includes: Breakfast
Accommodation: Vienna Hotel Lijiang Yuxue Avenue **** / or similar  

Admission: Songzanlin Monastery, Yila prairies  

After breakfast at the hotel, we headed to the beautiful and legendary Lugu Lake, along the way, we saw the Jinsha river valley and the primitive Naxi villages. At noon we arrived at Lugu Lake, which is known as the "Pearl of the Plateau", a pure land in Northwest Yunnan, and "The first wonder of the east". Lugu Lake has a very beautiful natural shape, surrounded by mountains, with a fairy-like appearance, rich forest resources, beautiful mountains and clear waters, fresh air, and charming scenery. Lugu Lake is also known as the eastern daughter Kingdom. Explore the unique culture of the Mosuo people, the only matriarchal society still in existence in China, and implement the "walking marriage" system of "men do not marry, women do not marry". Enjoy the beautiful scenery at the altar, visit the marriage bridge, Caohai, and Lover's Beach.
Meals includes: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lugu Lake Yueji Hotel*** / or similar   

After breakfast at the hotel, Today experience the tranquility and beauty of Lugu Lake and the unique culture of the Mosuo people. In the morning, enjoy the sunrise of Lugu Lake. take a ride on the unique Lugu Lake Zhucao (Pig Trough) boat tour and enjoy the beautiful scenery, On Lugu Lake, the unique "pig trough boat" of the Mosuo people was once the only means of transportation. Enjoy a peaceful walk on the Lige peninsula, visit Mosuo people's homes, explore the unique matrilineal clan family of the Mosuo people, experience and understand the actual situation of walking marriage customs in matrilineal society. In the evening, participate in and taste the traditional walking wedding banquet of the Mosuo people. At night, join the Mosuo people’s bonfire party, The bonfire party is usually held after the dinner, and the location is usually in an open venue. girls and boys in colorful national costumes sing and dance around the bonfire with the guests.

Meals includes: Breakfast, Dinner (traditional walking wedding banquet of the Mosuo people)
Accommodation: Lugu Lake Yueji Hotel*** / or similar  

Admission: Lugu Lake, Pig trough boat, Bonfire party 

After breakfast at the hotel, Continue to enjoy the beautiful and moving Lugu Lake scenic area this morning! You can enjoy the romantic sunrise, or take a walk on the tranquil Lugu Lake. The blue sky and white clouds are reflected in the lake. The water and sky are the same color, and the blue waves are rippling. The scenery is charming and the scene is wonderful. It makes people completely relaxed and immersed in nature. Return to Lijiang at noon. Afternoon free time at Lijiang Old Town.
Meals includes: Breakfast
Accommodation: Vienna Hotel Lijiang Yuxue Avenue **** / or similar  

After breakfast at the hotel, It takes about 3 hours to drive to Dali in the morning. Dali has a long history and splendid culture, leaving behind rich cultural relics. First go to the Erhai ecological corridor. The entire Haixi Erhai Ecological Corridor has many wetland protection areas, scenic spots and historical places of interest along the way. The scenery along the way is very beautiful. You can take a walk or ride a bicycle to enjoy this beautiful scenery. Then go to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple. The three pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, built in the Nanzhao period of the Tang Dynasty, are backed by Cangshan Mountain and face the Erhai Lake. They are one of the scenic spots in Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. They belong to the typical Tang Dynasty architectural style and integrate architectural essence, Buddhist sculptures and painted classics. Chongsheng Temple has become one of the most beautiful temples in the world. One of the largest Chinese Buddhist temples in mainland China, you can go to the bustling Renmin Road in the evening and enjoy the unique street stall culture or have a drink in a noisy bar.
Meals includes: Breakfast, Dinner (Local delicacies, the specialties of Dali)
Accommodation: Lavande Hotel Dali Erhai Park**** / or similar 

Admission: Chongsheng temple three pagodas 

After breakfast at the hotel, Spend the day exploring this incredible city Dali and enjoy a leisurely and comfortable time. The area around Erhai lake is full of various folk customs. Erhai Lake is also the filming location of many movies. The architecture here is full of poetic charm, coupled with the simple folk customs, original ecological living conditions, and being surrounded by lakes and mountains, it makes people feel relaxed and happy, like living in a dreamy paradise. Take a cruise to Nanzhao Island and enjoy the scenery of Erhai Lake along the way. Then go to the ideal state tourist resort, which is known as the Chinese version of Santorini. It perfectly combines the natural scenery of Dali with the romantic elements of Santorini Greece. Shuanglang ancient town is a paradise left on the shore of Erhai Lake.
Meals includes: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lavande Hotel Dali Erhai Park**** / or similar  

Admission: Erhai lake cruise 

After breakfast at the hotel, In the morning visit Xizhou, an ancient city in Dali that is full of ethnic characteristics. The colorful decorative arts of these residential houses with carved beams and painted pillars, overlapping brackets, cornices, gate towers, screen walls, and gables fully reflect the architectural talent and artistic creativity of the Bai people force, Taste Xizhou’s local three-course tea, This is the Bai people’s favorite dish for entertaining distinguished guests. In the afternoon, take the high-speed train back to Kunming for 2 hours and transfer to the hotel. In the evening enjoy the remaining time for free activities, or stroll around Kunming to buy Yunnan specialties, enjoy Yunnan cuisine, A perfect ending to this trip to Shangri-La, China !
Meals includes: Breakfast
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Express Kunming Panlong **** / or similar 

Admission: Xizhou’s local three-course tea 

After breakfast at the hotel, please check out before 12:00, Today's transfer from hotel to airport is included as the departure time of group members varies, 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.