Tour Description:
This is a private tour, We will assign private guide and van in each city and no other participants will be allowed to join in your group. Also the tour is totally flexible. You can start your own tours at anytime as you like. Moreover, if you would like to do some adjustment in this itinerary, please Email(ebiz@dditours.com) in what area you are not satisfied, we can adjust the itinerary according to your every request.
Day 1
Arrive Kunming ()
On arrival in Kunming ,you will be met & transferred by our professional English speaking guide to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 2
Kunming (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day tour to Stone Forest, Seven Star Yi people’s village.Lunch with famous local roast duck.
Stone Forest: Known as "First Wonder of the World", one of the most important attractions of Yunnan.
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Day 3
Kunming/Dali (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel, then transfer to the railway station to catch the fast train(about 2 hours) to Dali. Upon arrival, visit the Erhai Lake, Three Pagodas of Chongshen Monastery and Dali old town.
Erhai Lake: the largest highland lake next to Dianchi and one of the seven biggest fresh water lakes in China.
Dali old town: built in 1382 and is one the 24 most famous historical and cultural cities in China.
Three Pagodas of Chongshen Monastery: It is a symbol of the history of Dali City and has a history of over 1800 years.
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Day 4
Dali/Lijiang (B/L)
In the morning, drive to Xizhou, taste the famous Three Flavours of Tea (Sandao Tea) and visit the local Bazaar, then enjoy the beautiful rural scenery by HORSE carriage. Lunch at the local Bai's family. Drive to Lijiang in the afternoon. Upon arrival, visit Wanggu Building to get a bird's view of the whole Ancient City of Lijiang.
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Ancient City of Lijiang (Dayan Ancient Town): The town is a largely Naxi settlement first built during the Southern Song Dynasty and was listed by the UNESCO on the list of the world’s major cultural heritages in 1997.
Wanggu Building: It is located at Lion Hill in the center of Lijiang Old Town and offers really excellent views over Lijiang and its neighbourhood
Day 5
Lijiang (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Visit Suhe Naxi people’s village, Baisha Murals in Baisha Naxi village and Black Dragon Pool.
Black Dragon Pool: The pool is listed in the Collections of Famous Pools in China because of its beauty.
Baisha: which is a Naxi village with a 500 years old fresco
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Day 6
Lijiang/Zhongdian (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel ,then drive to shigu. Visit first Bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping Gorge, continue 105 km to Zhongdian (capital city of Deqen Tibetan Auto. Pref.), where is close to Tibet and known as Shangri-La / a hidden paradise in James Hilton’s 1993 novel--- Lost Horizon.
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Frist Bend of Yangtze River: When the river reaches Shigu Township it makes an abrupt turn and flows further northward, forming the marvelous view reputed as the First Bend of the Yangtze River.
Shigu Town (Town of Stone Drum): The town got its name from a large, cylindrical, marble tablet shaped like a drum, serves as an engraved memorial honoring the Sino-Naxi victory over a Tibetan army in 1548.
Tiger Leaping Gorge: The name of the gorge is attributed to the legend that a tiger had once jumped across the gorge at its narrowest section 30 meters in width.
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Day 7
Zhongdian (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. In the morning Visit Sudu Lake, Bita Lake and Tibetan villages. In the afternoon Visit Grand Gedan Songzang Linsi, back to the town.
Shudu Lake: Situated in the northeast of Zhongdian, Shudu Lake is the largest in the county. With an ancient forest on one side, the east bank of the lake is lined with white birch trees that form a golden sea in autumn.
Bita Lake: 25 kilometers east of Zhongdian, Bita Lake is a plateau lake that provide ideal habitat for birds and animals. Rhododendrons are so plentiful in the lake area that in April and May, the Lake is surrounded by flowers in colors of red, pink, white and purple.
Grand Gedan Songzang Linsi: Originally built in 1679, stands against the hill, surrounded by oval city walls, owns 2 main halls and 8 side halls, the monastery live up to the fame of “Little Potala Palace”
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Day 8
Zhongdian/Departure (B)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Free until transfer to airport for next destination. End of service.
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Price Details(per person in US$):
Budget Class
(Tour Code: PN080)
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Travel in party of
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2-5 persons
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6-9 persons
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Price
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$1397
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$1025
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Single room supplement
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$262
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$262
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Standard Class
(Tour Code: PN081)
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Travel in party of
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2-5 persons
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6-9 persons
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Price
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$1438
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$1056
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Single room supplement
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$315
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$315
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Deluxe Class
(Tour Code: PN082)
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Travel in party of
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2-5 persons
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6-9 persons
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Price
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$1595
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$1210
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Single room supplement
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$478
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$478
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Service included
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Service not included
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A.
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Hotels (twin share basis) as listed in the itinerary
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B.
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Entrance fees
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C.
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Personal Guide & Driver + Private car / van for Private Transfers & sightseeing
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D.
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Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=Dinner
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E.
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Domestic flights or trains as listed in the itinerary
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F.
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Service Charge & Government Taxes.
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G.
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Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels
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A.
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Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets
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B.
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Visa Fees
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C.
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Gratuities, Tips to guides or drivers
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D.
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Single Room Supplement
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E.
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Personal Expenses
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F.
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Meals: Any meals which are not specified with "B", "L", or "D"
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Note:
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Prices quoted are subject to rooms availability at the time of booking is made.
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Prices are valid until December, 2020 and prices are not available in major holiday (October 1- October 7) in China.
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Our Price are subject to change of the exchange rate between US$ and RMB changes by 2% or more(Now: US$ : RMB=1 : 6.9).
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The prices listed include a discount for cash payment either by wire transfer, for any other type of payment, the discount price may not apply and subject to certain amount surcharge.
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Featured Hotels for this tour:
Budget Class
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City
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Hotel
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Rate
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Kunming
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Xiqiao Hotel or similar
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Three Star
( ★ ★ ★ )
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Dali
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Landscape Hotel or Similar
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Lijiang
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Sanhe Hotel or Similar
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Zhongdian
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Pacific Rim Hotel or similar
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Standard Class
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City
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Hotel
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Rate
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Kunming
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Jinjiang Hotel(A Building) or similar
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Four Star
( ★ ★ ★ ★ )
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Dali
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Landscape Hotel or Similar
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Lijiang
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Wangfu Hotel Hotel or Similar
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Zhongdian
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Holy Palace Hotel or similar
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Deluxe Class
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City
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Hotel
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Rate
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Kunming
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Kai Wah Plaza International Kunming or Similar
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Five Star
( ★ ★ ★ ★ ★)
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Dali
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Regent Hotel or Similar
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Lijiang
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Guanfang Hotel or Similar
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Zhongdian
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Paradise Hotel or similar
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Sandao Tea
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