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6 Days Dali Lijiang Tour

By , 24/04/2014 9:20 AM
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Lijiang Old Town

Lijiang Old Town

Day 1 Arrive in Kunming
Meet our guide at the exit of the airport and be transferred to hotel. The guide will hold a paper sign with your name on for you to recognize. The rest of the day is free on your own to explore the city.

Day 2 Kunming (B, L)
Visit Qiongzhu Temple and Stone Forest. Qiongzhu Temple, or Bamboo Temple is a Buddhist temple situated on Yu’an Mountain. It offers natural, artistic and cultural insight. There is a mysterious legend about the origins of the temple and its bamboo forest. Stone Forest is a notable set of limestone formations located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County.

Day 3 Kunming-Dali (B, L)
Hotel pickup and transfer to airport. Take an early morning flight to Dali. Upon arrival, be picked up by the local guide and then start our beautiful Dali trip.
Firstly, visit the Erhai Lake Park, which was built to provide tourists the convenience of watching the famous Erhai Lake, named after its shape like an ‘ear’. Then move on to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, which has a history of 1800 years and is a symbol of the history of Dali city. Finally head to the essence of Dali culture-Dali Old Town, attractive by grand city wall and traditional Bai minority houses.

Day 4 Dali-Lijiang (B, L)
Drive to Lijiang (about 3 hours). On the way, visit the Bai people traditional houses in Xizhou town and a Tie-dye Workshop in Zhoucheng. Arrive in Lijiang and enjoy the beautiful scene of Lijiang Old Town, which is a well-preserved old city of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 5 Lijiang (B, L)
Today you are able to experience more local minority culture. Visit the Baisha Village and a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals, and the Rock Joseph’s Former Residence in Yuhu Village. Afternoon is free for you to enjoy the small bridges, swift streams, cobbled streets and grey tiled roofs of the residential houses in the Lijiang Old Town. In the evening, enjoy the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance at Dongba Palace.

Day 6 Depart Lijiang
Hotel to airport transfer. Thank you for using our services.

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7 Days Dali Lijiang Tour C

By , 24/04/2014 10:15 AM
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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Day 1 Arrive in Kunming
Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. The guide will wait at the exit of the airport, holding a paper sign with your name on for you to recognize.
Visit the vibrant Flower & Bird Market, the Central Square of old town quarter and Kunming’s symbol building–Golden Horse & Green Phoenix Archway.

Day 2 Kunming (B, L)
Today take an excursion to the Stone Forest, a natural wonder of karst landscape. The area is also home of many ethnic villages and you are able to visit a Sani people ethnic village to experience local minority culture.

Day 3 Kunming-Dali (B, L)
Morning tour to the scenic Western Hills from where you can overlook the famous Dianchi Lake, which is also a popular resort.
Afternoon drive to Dali and free time to explore the Dali Old Town on your own. It appears more charming after sunset.

Day 4 Dali (B, L)
Morning cruise the ear-shaped Erhai Lake. Disembark to visit Xizhou Village to explore Bai people’s traditional houses and taste the Three Courses of Tea, which is the reception etiquette of the minority. After lunch, come to a Tie-dye Workshop in Zhoucheng Village to learn about Bai’s patterned tie-dyed cloth handicraft, and then head for the famous Three Pagodas. At night, have fun on the Foreigner Street in the Dali old town.

Day 5 Dali-Lijiang (B, L)
After breakfast, drive to Lijiang. This afternoon, explore UNESCO World Heritage Site Lijiang Old Town, and the nearby Black Dragon Pool, a famous pond in the scenic Jade Spring Park which is further home to Dongba Culture Research Institute and the Dongba Culture Museum. Then climb the Wangu Tower on Lion Hill for bird’s views of the town as well as the King Mu’s Mansion in sunset.

Day 6 Lijiang (B, L, D)
Full day excursion to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic spot. You will see the majestic snow-capped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by cable car, the high Yak Meadow as its part, the scenic Jade Water Village aside the lake, Dongba Gods Garden, and the Jade Summit Lamasery. During the tour, watch the grand open-air cultural show with the mountain as backdrop-Impression Lijiang demonstrating the traditions and lifestyles of the Naxi, Yi and Bai peoples of the area.

Day 7 Depart Lijiang (B)
Free time before the tour guide escorts you to the Lijiang airport for departure. End of our service.

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8 Days Dali Lijiang Tour A

By , 24/04/2014 11:27 AM
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Stone Forest

Stone Forest

Day 1 Arrive in Kunming
Airport/train station pickup by our guide and transfer to hotel. The guide will wait at the exit, holding a paper sign with your name on for you to recognize.
Visit the Grand View Pavilion, a beautiful garden greatly located near the Dianchi Lake and famous for its longest couplet inscribed on the doorposts.

Day 2 Kunming (B, L)
Take an excursion to the Stone Forest scenic area, 78 km away from Kunming. The attraction is a natural wonder in the world with its typical karst landscapes. It is also hometown of Yi/Sani people and you will be impressed by the local minority culture.

Day 3 Kunming-Dali (B, L)
Morning visit to Yuantong Temple and Western Hill. Yuantong Temple, with a history of more than 1200 years, is the grandest as well as the most important Buddhist temple in Yunnan. The Western Hill is the best observation for the famous Dianchi Lake.
After lunch, pay a visit to Yunnan Ethnic Villages where showcases the culture and customs of all the ethnic groups in Yunnan Province.
Be transferred to airport and fly to Dali.

Day 4 Dali (B, L)
Today’s activities include a boat cruise on the beautiful Erhai Lake, enjoying the 3 Courses of Tea show, visit to the historic landmark of Dali-Three Pagodas, the picturesque Cangshan Mountain known for its snow, clouds, springs and marble, and the well-preserved Dali Old Town with traditional architecture and minority culture.

Day 5 Dali-Lijiang (B, L)
Drive to Lijiang by our car (4 hours). Have lunch and then visit the Lijiang Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for the brilliant minority culture as well as beautiful water town landscape. Come to the beautiful Black Dragon Pool, which is considered the water source of Lijiang old town.

Day 6 Lijiang (B, L)
In the morning, ascend to the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by cable car. The mountain is snow-capped year round and is also home to rare animals and wild plants.
In the afternoon, enjoy the fantastic show-Impression Lijiang, a grand open-air performance with the mountain as backdrop, vividly displaying the local minority life and culture.

Day 7 Lijiang-Kunming (B, L)
Continue to explore more in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain area. The Jade Summit Lamasery, built in the Qing Dynasty is famous for a 500-year old camellia tree planted in the temple. The Jade Water Village near is home to the Naxi tribal people. Yuzhuqingtian (Jade Pillar Supporting the Sky) is a state 2A-level scenic spot located in Yuhu Naxi Village. Major sights include inscriptions on the cliff, Taizi (Prince) Cave and Guanyin (God of Mercy) cliff. Dongba Kingdom, Dongba Park, and Dongba Valley reappear the great Dongba culture with well-designed exhibits and shows.
After lunch be escorted to the airport and fly back to Kunming.

Day 8 Depart Kunming (B)
Pay a visit to the Flowers and Birds Market before being transferred to the airport for departure.

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8 Days Dali Lijiang Tour B

By , 24/04/2014 12:39 PM
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Golden Temple

Day 1 Arrive in Kunming
Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. The guide will wait at the exit of the airport, holding a paper sign with your name on for you to recognize.

Day 2 Kunming (B, L)
Excursion to the famous Stone Forest scenic area, fantastic karst landscape located 90 km southeast of Kunming. It is also the home of Yi/Sani people, whose colorful minority culture will leave you a deep impression.
Transfer to the Qiongzhu Temple, or Bamboo Temple, a Buddhist temple situated on Yu’an Mountain, famous for the painted clay sculptures of the 500 Buddhist arhats.

Day 3 Kunming-Dali (B, L)
Take an early morning flight to Dali; be transferred to hotel upon arrival.
Visit the symbolic Lijiang attractions. Come to the Erhai Lake Park to watch the famous Erhai Lake, named after its shape like an ‘ear’. Then move on to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, which has a history of 1800 years and is a symbol of the history of Dali city. Finally head to the essence of Dali culture-Dali Old Town, attractive by grand city wall and traditional Bai minority houses.

Day 4 Dali-Lijiang (B, L)
Drive to Lijiang (about 3 hours). On the way, visit the Bai people traditional houses in Xizhou town and a Tie-dye Workshop in Zhoucheng town. Arrive in Lijiang and enjoy the Naxi minority ancient music and dance performance at Dongba Palace.

Day 5 Lijiang (B)
Visit the Square Street of Lijiang Old Town. The Square Street is the heart of the old town, with streets from all directions converging here. You can arrange your rest time to explore the town-the channels, bridges, and minority style houses, etc.

Day 6 Lijiang (B, L)
Visit the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Visit the Dry Sea, now a beautiful meadow from where we will take a cable car to reach its mountainside meadow-Spruce Plateau for views of the mountain landscape. Transfer to visit the Baisha Village, which is the oldest settlement of Naxi people and known for the Baisha Murals. Come to the Yuhu Village and call at the Rock Joseph’s Former Residence.

Day 7 Lijiang-Kunming (B, L)
Be escorted to airport and fly black to Kunming; upon arrival be transferred to hotel.
Visit other typical Kunming attractions. The Golden Temple, also known as Taihe Palace is a Taoist temple located on the top of the Mingfeng Hill and is the largest copper temple in China. The Grand View Park is known for the Grand View Pavilion which is a good observation for the famous Dian Lake and Western Hill. The Birds and Flower Market is an interesting place to take a stroll on.

Day 8 Depart Kunming (B)
Free time before being transferred to airport for departure. Thanks for using our services.

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