Zhongdian (Shangri-La) Holidays

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Day 1: Guangzhou

Welcome to China! Airport arrival transfer from Guangzhou airport to hotel.

Day 2: Guangzhou - Yangshuo

This morning enjoy a half day guided sightseeing tour before flying to Guilin where you will be met and transferred to Yangshuo.

We transfer you back to Guilin for your flight to Kunming where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The capital of Yunnan Province, Kunming rests at 2000m above sea level! Its gentle weather and floral wealth have earned it the nickname ‘City of Eternal Spring’.

Day 6: Kunming - Dali

Picturesquely situated on Lake Erhai with a backdrop formed by the peaks of the 50km long Cang Shang range, Dali is a great place for some gentle-paced exploration and a little relaxation. Today, we drive to Dali to visit the famous Three Pagodas and this Ancient town.

Day 7: Dali

Today, we visit Cangshan by cable car. We enjoy a boat ride on the Erhai Lanke and visit the Bai ethnic village to witness a traditional dance.

Day 8: Dali

Dali/Jianchuan. Today we drive to Jianchuan and enjoy a visit of the old town. Overnight Jianchuan - Jianchuan Hotel.

Day 9:

Jianchuan. Day at leisure. Overnight Jianchuan - Jianchuan Hotel.

Day 10:

Jianchuan/Shaxi. Today, we drive onto Shaxi and enjoy a visit of the old town. Overnight Shaxi - Laoma Hostel.

Day 11:

Shaxi. Day at leisure. Overnight Shaxi - Laoma Hostel.

Day 12: - Lijiang

Shaxi/Lijiang. You’ll travel onto the UNESCO-listed Lijiang - a Naxi stronghold, enjoy a visit in the labyrinthine streets of Dayan Old Town and a visit to the black dragon pool. Overnight Lijiang - Sanhe Hotel.

Day 13: Lijiang

Enjoy an excursion to the stunning Jade Dragon Snow Mountain; its landscape includes one of the southernmost glaciers in the world. Access to the mountain is provided by a cable lift to Dragon Spruce Meadow, halfway to the glacier peak. We visit the Baisha Mural and the Baisha Naxi Village.

Day 14: Lijiang - Zhongdian (Shangri-La)

we head to the thrillingly named Tiger leaping gorge on the Yangtze River, where there is time to walk and take in the scenery. Some 16km long and up to 3000m deep, it is the worlds 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.