Tour feature: Landscape, Hiking,Photography.

Fitness level required: ****(High)

Road condition:**- ****(OK-Good)

Time of availability: Need to require to know

Tour Overview

Day 1 Kunming-- Dongchuan. Nightstay in Local’s.

Morning, drive north from the City of Spring: Kunming for 3 hours to Dongchuan, highlighted by Red Soil, enjoy photographing there for the panoramic view of the colorful fields. If weather allows, wait for sunset at nice places, be with yourself peacefully for a while.

Day 2 Dongchuan --Kunming .Nightstay in Kunming.

Morning, get up really early for the sunrise at Damakan, enjoy taking photos at different spots like Jinxiu Garden, Qicai Slope, Moon Field, Thousand-year-old tree. Afternoon, drive back to for 2nd night stay in Kunming where has no bitter cold in winter and heat in summer with blossoms opening all the year round

Day 3 Kunming--Stone Forest--Jianshui. Nightstay in Jianshui.

Morning, head to the Stone Forest,which locates 120km south from Kunming and visit“First Wonder Of The World” of Karst Landform. Afternoon, when arrive at Jianshui in Honghe Hani&Yi Autonomous Prefecture, pay a tour tp Family Zhu's Courtyard House, an expansive residence with 214 rooms and 42 yards of Qing dynasty.

Day 4 Jianshui--Yuanyang. Nightstay in Yuanyang.

Morning, Wander in the Jianshui Old Town, which has been a center for Confucian studies for almost eight hundred years, visit The Confucian Temple, then hike in Tuanshan village nearby to see some ancient&fortified villages of south-West China. After that, continue to Yuanyang for  sunset photo at Hani people’s rice terraces at Tiger Mouth (Laohuzui).

Day 5 Yuanyang--Kunming.Nightstay in Kunming.

Morning, get to at Duoyishu early for sunrise, then visit some quaint Ni villages for cultural explorations like in Shengcun, Bada and Jingkou Hani Village. Afternoon, drive back to Kunming.

Day 6 Kunming--Dali. Nightstay in Dali.

Morning, take a 40-50min flight to Dali--the ancient political, economic and cultural center of Yunnan area. After hotel and lunch settled, visit Dali Ancient Town, featured by the unique traditional Bai ethnic folk houses,then continue to visit Three Pagodas (1.5 hours) - the historical symbol of Dali. After that, be free for the rest day on your own or visit

Day 7  Dali--Cangshan Mountain. Nightstay in Dali.

Morning, if it’s the date for a market, pay a visit to see the interesting scene of local’s trading. After that, drive out to Mt.Cangshan, and cablecar up to Zhonghe Temple, then spend the afternoon walking along the Cloud Pass appreciating the amazing view of Daili and Erhai Lake.Night, make a good preparation for the cycling tour around Erhai the next day.

Day 8 Dali--Erhai--Lijiang. Nightstay in Lijiang.

Morning, take a 2 hour boat trip on Erhai Lake for a closer appreciation, visit Golden Shuttle Island, a summer resort for the royal family of the Nanzhao kingdom. Afternoon, leave Dali for Lijiang--the most renowned ancient town of China. Soften yourself in a bar or causal walk in the town to feel the slow speed of time. Night. Enjoy the incredible night scene.

Day 9  Lijiang--Mt.Jade Dragon--Yufeng Temple--Baisha. Nightstay in Lijiang.

Meet at late morning, then short drive to Jade Dragon Sown Mountain (cable car and green vans available in the scenic area). Afternoon, visit Yufeng Temple, a distinctive and conjunct architecture style of Han Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Taoism and the local Naxi Dongba Religion, and Baisha Mural in the ancient capital of Naxi Kingdom in Baisha village, the cradle of the Naxi culture and ancient capital of the Naxi Kingdom. Night, be a free bird.

Day 10 Lijiang--Lugu Lake. Nightstay in Lugu Lake.

Morning, long drive of 6 hours with spectacular mountain view on the bumpy road to Lugu Lake, a gorgeous highland Lake which is located at the border of Sichuan and Yunnan Province,and  regarded as the remote Paradise on earth, Afternoon, Free Time relaxing yourself around the area rich of the culture of Mosuo.

Day11 Lugu Lake. Nightstay in Lugu Lake.

Enjoy a whole day exploration around Lugu Lake, hire a small canoe to visit some beautiful  islands or hike between Mosuo villages or sightsee around by van. Dinner at a local family to learn more about the unique customs and lifestyle of the Mosuo.

Day12 Lugu Lake--Lijiang--Shuhe. Nightstay in Shuhe or Lijiang.

Morning, take the same way back to Lijiang. Upon arrival, visit Shuhe Ancient Town, which is along the ancient tea-horse road and one of the earliest settlements of the ancestor of Naxi Minority.

Day 13 Lijiang--Frist Bend Of Yangtze River-Tiger Leaping Gorge--Shangri-la.Nightstay in Shangri-la.

Morning, drive to the First Bend Of Yangtze River for a look, then go on for a short visit in Tiger Leaping Gorge.Late afternoon arrive at Shangri-la. the center of Lost Horizon.

Day14 Shangri-la.Nightstay in Shangri-la.

Morning, vsit Songzanlin Lamasery, the largest in Yunnan & home to over 700 monks, after it, cycling go out to Napa Lake and visit Hamagou, Xiao Zhongdian on the way. Night, join with the local Tibetans’ party in the town square.

Day15 Zhongdian--Feilaisi Temple. Nightstay in Feilaisi.

Morning, leave Zhongdian for Deqin, drive across several mountain ranges,visit a small Tibetan town called Benzanlin when pass by. Then continue to the first bend of the Jinsha River. Afternoon, arrive at Deqin, enjoy the first view of Snow Mt. Meili.

Day16 Feilaisi-Zhongdian--Shangri-la.

After view the sunrise over Meili Snow Mountain,set off back for a long drive back to Zhongdian. On the return trip, visit the Dongzhulin Monastery to see a treasure trove of ancient. Afternoon, back at Shangri-la for departure. Happy Ending.

Inclusions:

All Entry Tickets

Accommodation: 3 star standard hotels/guesthouses,

Transportation: What's kind of transportation we use depends on the No.of travelers.The case usually goes like below:

1-2 : Public Bus.

3-7 :Private Van of 7-9 seats ( or Public bu and Partial Private Van Combined)

8+: Private bus.

Meal:Chinese Meal,

Guide: An experienced English speaking guide

Exclusions:

Cablecar.Horse Ride,

Snacks,drinks,Laundry,tip and other personal expense.

Notice:

Surcharges will be charged in (May 1st-7th),(October 1st-7th) ,and Spring Festival ( Chinese New Year).

The price quoted is to be used for reference only. A final tour quote will be provided to you at the time of  final confirmation on itinerary and standard. it may be lower or higher based on the No. of traveler and your traveling time