Shangri-la. O/N Shangri-La

Shangri-La County - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00am or at Shangri-La airport.

Sumtsaling Monastery - Begin your day with a visit to Ganden Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan province, also known as ‘the little Potala Palace.’ Built in 1679, it is located in the capital of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and is the most significant monastery in southwest China.

Napa Hai Nature Reserve - Next, head to Napa Hai Lake, the largest grassland in Shangri-La. Located 8 km northwest of Shangri-La County, it is a seasonal mountain lake and one of the few thermal alpine swamps and swamp meadows in Yunnan province.

Yila Grassland - During winter and spring, Napa Lake’s surface shrinks, transforming into the expansive swamp meadow known as Yila Prairie, the largest spring pasture in Yunnan province.

Guishan Park - Afterwards, take a private car to the city center to visit Guishan Park. From the top of Guishan Hill or Tortoise Hill, you can see the world’s largest prayer wheel and enjoy a panoramic view of Shangri-La County and Dukezong.

Dukezong Ancient Town - After lunch in Dukezong Ancient Town, you can explore and shop for an hour before we transfer you back to your hotel in Shangri-La.

Shangri-La - Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking. O/N Tiger Leaping Gorge.

Shangri-La County - At 9am, your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to Tiger Leaping Gorge, a 2.5-hour drive covering 120km.

Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia) - Known as one of China’s best hikes, Tiger Leaping Gorge is not very strenuous except for the initial climb along a series of switchbacks near the entrance. If you walk the trail slowly and take advantage of the accommodations, the hike is manageable. Today, you will hike from Qiaotou to Halfway Guesthouse, covering about 17 kilometers in six hours. First, hike for two hours to Naxi Family Guesthouse for lunch, then continue for another two hours up the steep switchback called 28-bends. After a break, hike for another one or two hours to reach Halfway Guesthouse, which offers a great view of Yulong Snow Mountain and overlooks the Jinsha (Golden Sands) River Valley.

Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking - Lijiang. O/N Lijiang.

Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia) - Today, hike down to Tina’s Guesthouse (about 2 hours), passing through waterfalls and canyons. The driver will pick you up at Tina’s house and drive 2.5 hours (100km) back to Lijiang.

Shuhe Ancient Town - Afterward, take a private car to Shuhe Old Town for lunch. Enjoy a leisurely walk in Shuhe Ancient Town, located 4km northwest of Lijiang Ancient Town. Covering about 5 square kilometers with a population of around 3,000, Shuhe was ranked as an important part of Lijiang Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, in 1997.

Old Town of Lijiang - China - Finally, take a private car to your hotel in Lijiang and check-in. The rest of the day is free for you.

Lijiang - Shaxi. O/N Shaxi

Old Town of Lijiang - China - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 09:00am and transfer you to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, a 50-minute drive covering 25km.

Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain - Visit the Snow Mountain via cable car to Spruce Meadow or White Water River, depending on the timing of the Impression Lijiang Show, which runs from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with its 13 peaks and several glaciers, is covered in snow year-round. We choose Spruce Meadow for its lower altitude (3300M) and fewer visitors, offering a nice view.

Lijiang Impressions Show - Next, attend the Lijiang Impression show, an outdoor performance featuring traditional songs and dances by local ethnic people, held at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Blue Moon Valley - Afterwards, take a private car to White Water River (Blue Moon Valley), a blue river meandering through a lush valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The river appears blue from a distance, resembling a blue crescent moon, but turns white as milk when it rains due to the white mud and limestone rubble at the riverbed.

Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town - After the Lijiang tour, head to Shaxi Old Town, a 2-hour drive covering 100km. Check-in and explore Shaxi Old Town, Shaxi River, Xinjiao Temple, the square stage, and ancient courtyards with local people. Shaxi was a bustling trade station on the Tea and Horse Caravan Road, an important branch of the Silk Road, over a thousand years ago.

Shaxi - Dali. O/N Dali.

Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town - In the morning, your guide will meet you at 8:30am at your Shaxi hotel and head to Dali Old Town, a 3-hour drive covering 130km.

Xizhou Town - First, visit Xizhou, another great place to observe Bai Minority folk culture and architecture. The Bai courtyard residences feature rooms on three sides and a decorative screen wall on the south. Xizhou is a quiet town, preserving itself from mass tourism, where you can observe local life, especially around the main square.

Chongsheng Three Pagodas - Next, visit the Three Pagodas, facing Erhai Lake. Built during the Nanzhao Kingdom in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the Three Pagodas are a symbol of Yunnan’s ancient history and culture. Designated as an important heritage site in 1961 and a AAAAA grade scenic area in 2011, the pagodas have survived numerous natural disasters and manmade incidents.

Erhai Lake - After lunch, transfer to Erhai Lake to enjoy the view or cycle around the lake. Known as the “Pearl of Plateau,” Erhai Lake is the second-largest highland lake in Yunnan.

Dali Ancient - After the Dali tour, you will be dropped off at your Dali hotel. In the evening, explore Dali Old City, one of China’s most famous ancient towns, full of historic sites and traditional culture. Compared to Lijiang Old Town, Dali Ancient Town is smaller, less crowded, and more elegant.

Dali - Kunming. O/N Kunming

Dali - In the morning, your guide will meet you at your Dali hotel at 8am and transfer you to Kunming West Hill, a 5-hour drive covering 320km.

Kunming West Hill (Xishan Forest Park) - The Western Hill is a forest park with fabulous views, overlooking Dian Lake. The highlight is the Dragon Gate at the top of Western Hill.

Kunming Dragon Gate - Take the cable car to reach the Dragon Gate and spend 30 minutes there. The Dragon Gate offers a panoramic view of Dian Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan, and is a symbol of good luck.

Kunming - After the West Hill tour, return to your Kunming hotel. End of services for the day.

Kunming. O/N Kunming.

Kunming - Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 09:00am and transfer you to Stone Forest, a 2-hour drive covering 100km.

Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park - Visit the renowned Stone Forest, a bizarre rock formation created by rain and weather over millennia, making you feel like you’ve entered a “stone world.”

Green Lake (Cui Hu) - Next, visit Green Lake to enjoy the fresh air and morning life of local citizens. The Green Lake Park is one of Kunming’s most beautiful parks, with green water, bamboos, and willows, hence the name.

Kunming - After lunch, return to your hotel in Kunming. End of services for the day.

Kunming - Guizhou Xingyi. O/N Xingyi.

Kunming - Today, your guide will meet you at 8:00am and transfer you to Guizhou province’s Xingyi Wanfenglin area, a 5-hour drive covering 300km.

Xingyi Geopark - After lunch in Xingyi city, head to Xingyi Geopark to visit the Thousands of Hills Scenic spot.

Wanfenglin Scenic Area - Spend 2-3 hours in the Wanfenglin area, using the local shuttle bus to explore the villages and enjoy the amazing natural views. Wanfenglin (Forest of Ten Thousand Peaks) is a classic Karst landform, divided into east and west peak forests with different scenery. It is part of the national scenic area Maling River Canyon.

Xingyi - After the visit, return to Xingyi city center, check-in at the hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Xingyi - Anshun. O/N Xingyi.

Xingyi - At 9:00am, your guide will meet you and transfer you to Malinghe Gorge.

Malinghe Scenic Area - The Malinghe Gorges feature falls somersaulting from hilltops along the valley, various Karst caves, and lush subtropical plants. The Malinghe River, a tributary of the Nanpanjiang River, runs through the gorges, offering scenic spots like Chelang Hot Spring, Colourful Corridor, Tianxing Gallery, and Zhaojiadu ferry crossing. The river is perfect for white-water rafting.

Anshun - Guiyang. O/N Guiyang.

Huangguoshu Water Falls - Huangguoshu Waterfall, the largest in Asia, is a scenic marvel. Standing 74 meters high and 81 meters wide, it is a must-see in Guizhou Province. The national park includes Waterfalls Cluster, Water-Curtain Cave, and Rhinoceros Pool (Xi Niu Tan). Visit the Waterfall-Viewing Pavilion (Guan Pu Ting) for a panoramic view of the waterfall, and the Water-Viewing Pavilion (Wang shui Ting) beside the Rhinoceros Pool for a grand scene of surging water. The night scene of the grand waterfall is unforgettable.

Longgong Caves (Dragon Palace) - Next, visit the Dragon Palace Cave (Longong Cave), the longest water cave in China. Named for its resemblance to a crystal palace, the Dragon Palace Cave Scenic Spot features the longest water cave, the widest underground waterfall, the largest Buddhist cave, and the lowest natural radiation in China. Covering 60 square kilometers, it includes the Rape Lake, Whirlpool, Leech Pass, and Dragon Palace Cave itself.

Guiyang - After lunch, transfer to Guiyang city and check-in at the hotel.

Guiyang - Kaili. O/N Kaili.

Guiyang - At 8:00am, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby and transfer you to Kaili city, a 4-hour drive covering 230km.

Miao Village - Before checking in at the hotel in Kaili, visit the Lanhua, Jidao, and Langde Miao villages, located about an hour’s drive from Kaili city center. Langde Village, 30 km from Kaili, is surrounded by green mountains and situated beside a crystal-clear stream. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed with “block-the-way” wine, a local custom. Visit traditional Miao-style stilt houses and enjoy Miao folk songs. Afterward, take a free walk on the cobblestone or bluestone roads and courtyards in the village.

Kaili - After lunch, transfer to your hotel in Kaili city center.

Kaili - Zhaoxing. O/N Zhaoxing.

Xiaohuang Village - At 9:00am, transfer to Congjiang, stopping first at Shiqiao village. Located about 2.5 km southeast of Danzhai County, Shiqiao Miao Village is known for its traditional paper-making, offering travelers, especially calligraphers, a chance to experience and learn the craft.

Zhaoxing DongZhai - Tonight, stay at Zhaoxing village, one of the largest Dong Villages in Qiandongnan area in Guizhou. The village features wooden-stilt houses and is surrounded by verdant mountains with a crystal stream running through. It is noted for its beautiful natural sights and unique ethnic flavor.

Zhaoxing Dong village. O/N Zhaoxing.

Zhaoxing DongZhai - Today, your guide will meet you at 9:00am to visit Tang’an village.

Dong Nationality Style Village of Zhanli - Next, visit Zhanli village, about 16 kilometers from Congjiang county. Zhanli village, home to 836 villagers in 186 households, has a rule from the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to balance the population and cultivated land. If you wish to explore more, visit Huanggang village, known for its local festivals on Jan 7 and June 15 of the Chinese lunar calendar. Located in remote mountains, Huanggang maintains production and living customs that have lasted for thousands of years.

Rest & Drop off at Congjiang/Kaili train station or Guiyang airport.

Congjiang County - Today, there are no tour activities. You will be dropped off at Congjiang/Kaili train station or Guiyang airport. End of services.

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• Lunch provided
• Air-conditioned vehicle

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