Duration: 5 days

Destinations:

Kunming - Lijiang (Stone Forest - Black Dragon Pool - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain)

Departure date: As you prefer

Availability: Whole year

Do you want to escape from noisy city life? And want to visit some exotic landscape and learn about the mysterious ethnic culture? This 5 days Kunming and Lijiang classic tour must be your best choice. You will have your eyes feasted by the gorgeous natural attractions like the amazing Stone Forest and spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain; the distinctive Naxi archetecture like Mu maision and Wangu Tower. What's more, you can experience what local leisure lifestyle is like at Lijiang Old Town.

Day 1 Arrive in Kunming - Free time

Today's Activities  Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our guide at the Airport and then transfer to the hotel in Kunming. After short rest, you can walk around your hotel. Night market is a wonderful try. You can find many distinctive ethnic goods and taste delicious street food. Tonight you will stay at the featured hotel in Kunming.

Day 2 Kunming (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today's Activities

In the early morning we take you to visit the Yunnan Stone Forest, which is one of most remarkable natural phenomena of China. You will wonder at the innumerable bizarre-shaped ancient limestone cliffs and peaks, which is created by wind and water erosion some 270 million years ago.



After lunch you will proceed to visit the Guandu Old Town, which is one of the historic and cultural towns in Kunming area. The ancient Shaolin Temple and Vajra Pagoda are the must-see of this old town. You will spend a lazy afternoon without the hassle of leaving the city. You can sit down for a cup of tea and chat with local people. A designated food street on the old town's east side offers a wide selection of local eats. Tonight you will stay at the hotel in Kunming.

Highlights：

           

Yunnan Stone Forest Guandu， Shaolin Temple Vajra Pagoda in Guandu Old Town         

Day 3 Kunming - Lijiang (Breakfast, Lunch)

Today's Activities

In the morning our tour guide will escort you to the airport for the flight to Lijiang. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by our tour guide at the airport and then transfer to the hotel for check-in. Then you are free to explore around the Lijiang Old Town, which is listed as the World Cultural Heritage Sites in 1997. You can visit the Mu Mansion which is famed as the Forbidden City of Naxi people. Afterwards you will ascent Wangu Tower on Small Lion Hill to enjoy vistas of breathtaking scenery over the rooftops of Lijiang and the great Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance. Tonight you will stay at the featured hotel in Lijiang.

Highlights：

           

Mu Mansion Wangu Tower Waterwheel in Lijiang Old Town         

Day 4 Lijiang (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today's Activities

After breakfast, we will drive you to the spectacular Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which is the largest snow mountain in the Northern Hemisphere. You will first enjoy the beautiful landscape at the Baishui River (White Water River). It flows at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The riverbed is made up of white marble and lime stones and the river looks white, hence the name of White River (Baishui).



Then proceed to Jade Water Village - a sacred palce of Dongba people. where you will visit a local Naxi family to get a close touch to the daily life of Naxi Minority.



Then visit the Jade Summit Lamasery, a famous Tibetan Temple with ancient forests clustering around . In its northern countyard you can enjoy the treasure of the temple - the giant Camellia Tree, which is more than 500 years old. Because its blossoming period lasts more than 100 days a year, and produces more than 20,000 flowers in 20 groups, it is renowned as "Ten-thousand-flower Camellia".



Afterwards catch a cable car  to the summit of the Yak Meadow, one of 13 peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The landscape rises and falls on the meadow. In spring and summer, you can find yaks with black and white skin wandering in grass and all kinds of flowers. In autumn and winter, you will wonder at the sharp contrast between the mild edge of the meadow and the peaks of the snow mountain. The view is unforgettable. Looking down at Ganhaizi and continuous mountains, you will find that the snow mountain is so close to you. Cool wind gently blows on your face. All the things here are so beautiful and peaceful.



After lunch you enjoy the famous movie director Zhang Yimou's musical show "Impression Lijiang". Tonight you will stay at the hotel in Lijiang.

Highlights：

           

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Jade Summit Lamasery Impression Lijiang show         

Day 5 Depart Lijiang (Breakfast)

Today's Activities Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for next destination. Wish you a happy journey!