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Yunnan Explorer
8 Days/7 Nights - Gateway: Kunming
Standard Tour: from £795pp
Prices valid 2008.
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| Yunnan Province is unique in China for its combination of natural beauty, cultural diversity and quaint old towns. Our Yunnan Explorer is a wonderful journey into the heart of the legendary Shangri La kingdom. Spectacular mountain landscapes, colourful Tibetan towns, ethnic minorities and traditional life await you as you step back into the China of old. |
Day 1-2: Kunming & Dali
Begin your journey into the diverse and captivating province of Yunnan via the capital city, Kunming. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a tour briefing and welcome drinks where you will get to know your tour leader. Early the next morning we fly to Dali, an ancient town set amongst spectacular mountains near the shores of Erhai Lake. We visit the Three Pagodas and take a stroll through the streets of the old town.
Stay 1 night at the Golden Dragon Hotel Kunming and 1 night at the Asian Star Hotel, Dali. |
Day 3-4: Lijiang
We drive to Lijiang and spend time exploring this enchanting town with its rich Naxi minority culture and maze of winding cobbled streets. We visit Lion Hill, the Museum of Naxi Culture and the mountain home of the eccentric botanist Joseph Rock. Outside Lijiang, we explore some classic Chinese villages and take a trip to the peaceful, forested Tibetan Yufeng Monastery.
Stay 2 nights at the Grand Lijiang Hotel |
Day 5-6: Tiger Leaping Gorge & Zhongdian
From Lijiang, we travel north by road into the mountains and visit the magnificent Tiger Leaping Gorge where the mighty Yangtze has carved one of the world’s deepest chasms. We continue overland to Zhongdian, a town set high in the mountains on the remote Tibetan frontier. We spend some time exploring the backstreets of this fascinating town and the mysterious prayer halls and temples of its famous 300 year old Songzanlin Monastery.
Stay 2 nights at the Gyalthang Dzong Hotel |
Day 7-8: Kunming
From Zhongdian, it’s back to Kunming where we have time to visit the interesting Museum of Minority Nationalities and take a stroll around Green Lake before our farewell dinner. On day 8 your journey concludes with your airport transfer.
Stay 1 night at the Golden Dragon Hotel |
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8 night tour includes breakfast, all road transport by modern air-conditioned vehicles, flights within China, English speaking guide and transfers if arriving and departing on day of tour. Entrance fees of approx. US35 to pay locally. Average level of fitness is required. Price based on twin share (excluding flights). |
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