Yunnan
Meet the Colorful Landscapes and Diverse Culture in the “South of Clouds”
Yunnan, the ideal holiday destination in China, enjoys a perfect combination of amazing natural scenery, diverse ethnic customs, and pleasant climate all year round. More than 25 China’s minority ethnic groups reside here, providing a colorful salad of China’s mixed culture.
From the snow mountains to the tropical rainforests, from the highland lakes to the canyons, from the historic cities to the fascinating rural sceneries, Yunnan is blessed with beautiful landscapes. Kunming, Lijiang, Dali, and the legendary Shangri-la are the main attractions that you will not want to miss.
Day 1 Arrive in Kunming
Be met at the airport and transferred to hotel in a comfortable private vehicle
Day 2 Kunming – Dali
Green Lake Park, Stone Forest, Take bullet train to Dali
Day 3 Dali
Three Pagodas Temple, Electric-bicycle Tour to local villages and fields, Walking Tour along Erhai Lake, Dali Old City
Day 4 Dali – Shaxi - Lijiang
Xizhou Old Town, Zhoucheng Village incl Tie-dye Workshop, West Lake including boat cruise, Shaxi Old Town, Continue to Lijiang Old City
Day 5 Lijiang
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain including Yunshanping Cable Car, Blue Moon Valley, Impression Show of Lijiang, Baisha Town, Shuhe Town
Day 6 Lijiang – TLG - Shangri-La
Morning Market, Black Dragon Pool Park, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Continue to Shangri-La, Dukezong Ancient City
Day 7 Depart Shangri-La
Pudacuo National Park, Songtsam Monastery, Napa Lake and local Tibetan Family, Transfer to airport for departure flight
Cross-Bridge Rice Noodle
Kunming’s ‘Cross-bridge Rice Noodle’ is a must-try for anyone who visit Yunnan province. What makes it different from other noodles is that when you order this noodle, you will be served with a large bowl of boiling broth and all the noodle ingredients on the side, which include rice noodles, raw vegetables, slightly cooked meat, beansprouts, egg, sausage, and so on. When they put inside the bowl together, it will become a large portion of delicious rice noodle soup,extremely yummy.
Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking
Nestled in the dramatic landscapes of Yunnan Province, the Tiger Leaping Gorge offers one of Asia's most spectacular hiking experiences. This awe-inspiring gorge is carved by the raging Jinsha River as it rushes through the towering Hengduan Mountains, creating a dramatic landscape that is both breathtaking and challenging to explore. Throughout the hike, you will encounter traditional Tibetan and Naxi villages, where you can experience the unique culture and hospitality of the local people. Tiger Leaping Gorge is not just a trek, it is an adventure that will leave you with unforgettable memories of natural beauty, physical challenge, and cultural discovery.
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