Welcome Yunnan! Today you will be met at Kunming airport then transferred to railway station to take bullet train to Lijiang from Kunming.
Upon arrival in Lijiang, meet and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon will be free for you to explore the old city which flourished as a trading post of the Silk Road of tea known as the “Tea-Horse Ancient Road”.
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Murals in Baisha Village, Old Town of Lijiang
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a famous for a magnificent view of the glacieris. The snow-covered mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence the name.
The Baisha Village is one of the oldest towns in Lijiang as well as one of the earliest communities of the Naxi ethnic group. The 44 pieces of ancient murals there were carved in the early Ming Dynasty.
The Old Town of Lijiang (UNESCO) is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in China and is famous for its distinctive Naxi culture and ancient buildings.
Today you will take a drive to view the First Bend of Yangtze River (where the river makes a U-turn and heads north) on the way to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Following an ancient trek, enjoy a magnificent close-up view of sharp cliffs and roaring rushing water.
You will start hiking from Qiaotou. Walk on the high trail and after about 2 hours you will reach the Naxi Family Guest House. Take a rest there and then hike for another 1 hour to “28 Bends”. “28 Bends” is a section of winding ascent which takes more than half an hour to hiking. ,than hike 1hour to TeaHorse GuestHouse
Stay overnight at Tea Horse Guest House.
Continue to the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge. About three hours later, you will arrive at the Tina’s Guest House.(4hours Hiking)
Drive to arrive at Haba Village. On the way you can appreciate the beautiful view of Haba Snow Mountain. You can view local ethnic village.
Stay overnight in Haba Guest House.
Transfer to Baishuitai (White Water Terrace), which means “growing flower” in Naxi. It is not only a place of beautiful scenery, but also one of the birthplaces of Dongba Naxi culture, widely known around the world. Occupying an area of about 3 square kilometers with green plants and springs setting off each other, Baishuitai is just like a “field in heaven”.
Then, you will be transferred to Shangri-La
Ganden Songzanlin Monastery , Pudacuo National Park
The Ganden Songzanlin Monastery is the largest Tibetan Buddhism monastery in Yunnan province. Built in the 17th century, during the reign of the Fifth Dalai Lama, it is often called ‘ the Little Potala Palace’.
The Pudacuo National Park is notable as the first national park in China to meet International Union for Conservation of Nature standards. It incorporates the Bita Lake and the Duhu Scenic Area, and holds the stunning view of three parallel rivers and dense deciduous forests.
In the morning, transfer to take flight to Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province.
Upon arrival, meet the guide and take a visit to the Stone Forest (UNESCO), a typical Karst landscape formed some 270 million years ago. This geological wonder consists of limestone cliffs and peaks that have weathered into various shapes since their formation beneath the sea.
Afterwards, take a 2-hour car ride back to Kunming and transfer to the hotel.
Today, transfer to the airport for your departure. Service ends.
