Wenhai and Lashihai Holidays
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Day 2: Guilin - Yangshuo
This morning drive on to Yangshuo. Renowned for its striking, if bizarre scenery, vast areas of karst limestone outcrops which rise up from flat rice paddy fields. From Yangshuo it is possible to take a relaxing cruise by simple bamboo raft or motorised long boat along the River Li passing an endless procession of peaks and remote villages. Overnight - Osmanthus Hotel
Day 3: Yangshuo
Today is a free day - all optionals payable locally. Choose to go boating along the Li or Yu Long rivers, cycling, hiking, rafting or rock climbing or simply spend the day exploring this charming village laden with quirky shops, tea shops, antiques, art t-shirt designers and souvenir curios. Maybe take a calligraphers or beginners art class with a local painter or enjoy a morning class at the ‘Cloud 9’ cooking school. Overnight - Yangshuo Tangrenjie Hotel
Day 4: Yangshuo - Kunming
Returning to Guilin we tour the enormous Reed Flute Caves. Take an afternoon stroll along the picturesque riverside foot bridges and paths before our shared overnight train journey to Kunming. Overnight - Yangshuo Tangrenjie Hotel
Day 5: Kunming
Capital of Yunnan Province, Kunming lies 2000m above sea level. Its gentle weather and abundance of flowers have earned it the name ‘City of Eternal Spring’. Arriving mid morning, hotel check in and free time. Visit the stunning Western Hills or the Dragon Gate Grotto if you choose. Overnight - Train - 4 berth soft sleeper cabin
Day 6: Kunming - Lijiang
Today we visit the petrified Stone Forest, before flying onward to Lijiang. Overnight - King World Hotel
Day 7: Lijiang - Wenhai and Lashihai
Seeing the reflection of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on the surface of a picturesque lake, is the highlight of the 3 - 4 hour hike toward Wenhai Eco lodge. Upon arrival explore the village and drink tea with a local family. Overnight - Sanhe Hotel
Day 8: Wenhai and Lashihai
This morning you visit Yi Village before embarking on a 4 hour hike to visit the Lashishai community. Here, you’ll meet and stay overnight with a traditional Naxi indigenous family. Overnight Lashihai homestay. Overnight - Wenhai Ecolodge
Day 9: Wenhai and Lashihai
En route to Liming (approx 3 hour drive) visit the town of Shigu, located on the first bend of the Yangtze River. Here you undertake a 3 hour hike (or pony ride if you choose) to the 3000m summit of the Thousand Tortoise Mountain. After enjoying the spectacular panoramic views continue your walk (downhill) to Liming. Overnight Liming Qianlizhiwai Guesthouse. Overnight - home stay
Day 10: Wenhai and Lashihai
After breakfast head to the excitingly named Tiger leaping gorge on the Yangtze River. Some 16km long and up to 3000m deep, it is the world’s deepest canyon. The gorge is so narrow at various points that legend has it a tiger once escaped pursuit by leaping across. Visiting the gorge, you’ll have a chance to walk a section and take in the dramatic, yet stark scenery. After lunch return to Lijiang for your flight to Kunming where our arrangements end. Overnight - Far Away Guesthouse
Qingdao
Located at the southern tip of the Shandong Peninsular, Qingdao has a surprisingly short history. Nothing more than a fishing ...
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