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Yunnan Discovery
Far away Yunnan in the southwest corner of China is a most beautiful and colourful region of China. Along the way, you will visit such amazing topographical wonders as the Lake Erhai, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the remarkable Tiger Leaping Gorge. Ordinary life will open to you through visits to flower and bird markets, visits to parks where locals congregate, and observation of the many different minority peoples and their customs.
Day 1 Arrive Kunming
Beginning in Kunming, which has come to be known as the City of Perpetual Spring.
Days 2-3 Kunming-Dali
Fly to Dali, a 600-year-old walled town picturesquely situated on the edge of Erhai Lake at the foot of the dramatic Cangshan Range. The Dali region is the home of the Bai minority and you will visit Xizhou village and experience Bai life first hand with a visit to Xizhou market. Take a boat trip across the Erhai Lake affording wonderful views of the mountains and including a visit to one of the lakeside village.
Day 4 Dali-Lijiang
By road you travel through the mountains to Lijiang, visiting Shibaoshan en route. Lijiang, lying at 2400m at the foot of the imposing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. This region is the home of the Naxi people, descendants of Tibetan nomads, and the old part of Lijiang, criss-crossed with cobbled streets, canals and bridges, is now a World Heritage area.
Days 5-6 Lijiang
Ascend the stunning Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with time for exploration on foot. There will also be a visit to Yuhu Village to see examples of authentic ethnic cultures. Visit to the old town of Lijiang, and visit the Mu mansion, and the Black Dragon Pool Park.
Days 7-8 Shangri-La
You experience a spectacular, all day drive alongside the Yangtze to Shangri-La. On the way you visit the awesome Tiger Leaping Gorge. With a drop of 3900 metres it is said to be the world’s deepest gorge. In Shangri-La, private day trip to Sungtzeling Monastery, a Tibetan village and the old quarter of Zhongdian.
Day 9 Depart Shangri-La
You transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Price per person
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Departures between
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Twin Share
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Single Supplement
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01 Jan- 31 Jan 2017
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$4,065
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$1,010
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01 Feb-28 Feb 2017
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$4,065
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$1,010
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01 Mar-31 Mar 2017
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$4,185
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$1,010
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01 Apr-30 Apr 2017
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$4,185
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$1,010
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01 May-31 May 2017
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$4,245
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$1,060
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01 Jun-30 Jun 2017
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$4,185
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$1,010
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01 Jul-31 Jul 2017
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$4,185
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$1,010
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01 Aug-31 Aug 2017
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$4,185
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$1,010
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01 Sep-28 Sep 2017
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$4,245
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$1,060
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01 Oct-31 Oct 2017
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$4,245
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$1,060
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01 Nov-30 Nov 2017
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$4,245
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$1,060
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01 Dec-31 Dec 2017
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$4,065
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$1,010
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Hotels
Kunming - Grand Park Hotel
Dali - Linden Centre Dali
Lijiang - Crowne Plaza Lijiang
Shangri-La - Songstam Lodge
Inclusions
All accommodation, private transportation, the services of an exceptional local guide are included in the price of private tours. Please see below for all other inclusions relevant to this itinerary.
What's included in the cost
- Domestic economy class flights, with airport assistance, as indicated in the itinerary. (Surcharge for domestic business class flights is available, upon request.)
- Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
- Private sightseeing (including all entrance fees) as outlined in the itinerary.
- Comfortable private transportation with driver.
- Snacks and refreshments along the way.
- Airport meet and greet service.
- Arrival and departure transfer.
Not included in the cost
- International flights
- Visas
- Laundry
- Gratuities
The price of your private journey is based on a minimum of 2 persons travelling together and it will vary depending on your wish to choose the hotel categories as listed in our website.
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Kunming
Dali
Lijiang
Shangri-La
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