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9 Days Tiger-leaping Gorge & Shangri-la
Hiking Tour |
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Arrive in
Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province, meet at airport and
transfer to your hotel. Kunming, the City of Eternal Spring,
is more than 2200 years old. |
Kunming |
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| D2 |
Take a
morning flight to Lijiang. The old town has a history of
almost a thousand years. The scenes are unique and
unconventional. It is one of the best-preserved historical,
cultural cities at the state level in China. The population is
1.06 million involving 21 nationalities, the most famous one
is Naxi ethnic minority, so you will have a good view of their
special dress, culture, food, custom, etc. Lijiang, is famous
in China for its old and simple architecture style and the
elegant art for the lay-out of the town. In the town the
Yuquan River winds in many streams across the town. Whatever
street and whatever lane you go in, there is a small stream
with small bridge across it here and there. As a poem has it:
A house beside a stream with a small bridge across it makes a
wonderful scene. |
Lijiang |
B+L+D |
| D3 |
Drive to
Qiaotou town, hike on upper trails of Tiger-Leaping Gorge to
Walnut Grove(4 Hrs), enjoy the awesome gorge view with the
Yangtze running down in the gorge. |
Woody
Guesthouse |
B+L+D |
| D4 |
Continue to
hike to Heika(3 Hrs), a small Naxi village sites beside the
Yangtze River. Trek down to the river shore(1Hr). |
Local
guesthouse |
B+L+D |
| D5 |
Hike to Haba
Village(5 Hrs), this is a beautiful trek aroud the Haba Snow
Mountain. Stay at Snow Sea Guesthouse where you will see the
snow peak in the courtyard. Or you have another choice,
driving to Haba in the morning, after having lunch, you can go
to visit nearby Yi or Naxi ethnic village. |
Snow Sea
Guesthouse |
B+L+D |
| D6 |
Drive to
Sanba Village, visit Baishuitai (White Water Terrace) where
the Naxi Culture originated. It is now the holy place for Naxi
ceremonies. After lunch, drive to the Shangri-la: Zhongdian. |
Shangri-la |
B+L+D |
| D7 |
Zhongdian,
the gateway to Tibet, has only been opened to tourists since
1992. Experience authentic Tibetan culture in this mountainous
region. You'll spend some time at altitudes above 9,000 feet.
You'll visit a Tibetan village as well as Shudu Lake, a nature
preserve with wonderful birdlife. Also visit Songzhanlin
Monastery, where the Yellow Hat School of Tibetan Buddhism is
practiced. This large center, house about 800 monks, is
experiencing a significant rebirth. |
Shangri-la |
B+L+D |
| D8 |
Take a
morning flight back to Kunming, then go to visit the Stone
Forest which is one of the great nature wonders in China. |
Kunming |
B+L+D |
| D9 |
After a
relaxed breakfast in your hotel, go to visit the Flower & Bird
Market in the old part of the city, then transfer to the
airport and see you off. |
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more than 10 persons: USD $/person
6-9 persons: USD $/person
2-5 persons: USD $/person
1 person: USD $ Single
Room Supplement: USD $/person |
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1. Stay in 4 star hotels.
2. Using minibus when travel and all
transfer to hotels.
3. Three standard meals each day (daily
buffet breakfast in the hotel).
4. Domestic air fare and airport tax
within Yunnan.
(2 flights tickets, Kunming/Lijiang, Shangri-la/Kunming)
5. The ticket of the main gate for all
the scenic spots.
6. English speaking guide (local tour
guide). 7. The tour insurance USD36,000
per person. |
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1. International air fare and airport
tax. Transportation fee for you to arrive or leave Kunming.
2. All air insurance.
3. Tips to guides and drivers.
4. Single Room Supplement.
5. Personal expenses. |
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1. For child younger than 11 who share
one room with parents, the quotation is only 50% of the above
price.
2. The price is not available for three
Chinese Public Holidays:
a. Spring Festival (Chinese Festival) around Feb.
b. Labor Day: May 1st-7th.
c. National Day: Oct. 1st-7th.
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