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--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 2  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 3 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 4  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 5 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.

Day 6 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.

Day 7 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 8 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.

Day 9 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.

Day10 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.

Day11 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