12 Day Kunming-Lijiang-Dali-Tengchong-Ruili Western Yunnan Tour

Tour Code:YNT-1205
Start in:Kunming
End in: Kunming
Destinations:Kunming-shangarila-Tiger leaping gorge-Lijiang-Dali-Baoshan-Tengchong-Mangshi-Ruili-

Main Attraction Pictures

Ruili Tree-wrapped Pagoda Dehong Jiele Pagoda Tengxhong Hot Sea Hotspring Er'hai lake of Dali Black Dragon Pool Tiger Leaping Gorge Bita lake Gansan Songtzanlin Monastery Kunming Stone Forest
Tour Highlights
This tour is combination of the popular tourist cities Kunming,Dali,Lijiang and the discovery of western Yunnan province Tengchong, Ruili etc. Enjoy both the well-preserved natural landscape and the ancient towns, minority villages as well...
Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 Arrival Kunming
We'll begin our journey to the diverse and captivating province of Yunnan from the capital city, Kunming. Upon arrival at the Kunming International Airport, our local guide will meet us. And then we will be transferred to our hotel.

Day 02 Kunming-Stone Forest-Kunming (B+L+D)
Sightseeing: the Stone Forest ,Kunming City Tour, the Green Lake, the Golden Horse and Phoenix Archway.
Special Experience: Taste the typical Yunnan food which is named Bridge crossing Noodles.
We will drive 86 km to the Stone Forest. There is a local saying: 'It is a waste of time not to visit the Stone Forest while visiting Kunming', which vividly expresses the deep love of the local people toward this world wonder. The quintessential karst landscape makes every tourist lost in wonder.
After lunch drive back Kunmning to visit the landmark of Kunming-the Golden Horse and Phoenix Archway, which is located at the corner of Sanshi Road and Jinbi Road. And then, we will take a leisurely stroll along the Green Lake, a charming area of teahouses and small boutiques selling handicrafts and beautiful local paintings.

Day 03 Kunming-Shangri La  (B+L+D)
Flight information: MU5933 Dep 07:00/Arr 07:45.
Sightseeing: the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the Bita Lake & Shudu Lake, the Old Town of Shangri La and the Guishan Park.
Special Experience: Tibetan family Home-Made,Butter Oil Tea.
In the morning, take the flight from Kunming to Shangri La.After checking the hotel,we'll visit the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan. And afterwards we'll go and visit the tranquil Bita Lake & Shudu Lake. After having finished touring the Bita Lake & Shudu Lake, we'll visit the Old Town of Shangri La and the Guishan Park.Towards evening we'll take yak butter tea and participate in Tibetan dances in the home of a local Tibetan family.

Day 04 Shangri La-Tiger Leaping Gorge-Lijiang  (B+L+D)
Sightseeing:  the First Bend of the Yangtze River,ShiguTown, Tiger Leaping Gorge,.
Special Experience: Take dinner of local flavor with Naxi dance at a Naxi family. From Shangri La, we'll drive about 100KM to Tiger Leaping Gorge of Yangtze River,the deepest gorge in the world. With 34 rapids of the Yangtze River, it is called the Jinsha in this area because we can find gold in the river. After lunch we will drive 40KM more to visit the First Bend on the Yangtze River with imposing gorge scenery, and the Iron Chain Bridge in the Stone Drum town. The town of Stone Drum got its name from a large, cylindrical, marble tablet shaped like a drum.The scenery is magnificent as the road running through the Lijiang valley which is filled with wheat fields and drying haystacks. Late afternoon drive to Lijiang. At last, we'll head for where traditional Naxi Village at the bank of Black Dragon Pool and take our dinner of local flavor at a Naxi family.

Day 05 Lijiang  (B+L+D)
Sightseeing: Black Dragon Pool, the Dongba Museum,Lion Hill and Wangulou Tower, Mus Palace.
Special Experience: Naxi Orchestral and Show in Dongba Palace.the Lijiang Old Town.In the morning we'll head for the scenic Black Dragon Pool and the Dongba Museum to explore the rich Naxi minority culture. Afternoon drive to the top of Lion Hill behind the Lijiang Old Town. Climb up to the fifth floor of Wangulou Tower where you can see the whole old town.Walk down along the Lion Hill to visit Mus Palace which is the local chieftains former residence hundreds years ago. Rest day relax in Lijiang Old Town.After dinner, we will attend the Naxi Orchestral and Show in Dongba Palace.the Lijiang Old Town.
(Optional: The whole day trip to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the second highest peak in Yunnan about 5,596 metres above sea level,take the chairlift to visit the Yak Meadow.)

Day 06 Lijiang-Dali (B+L+D)
Sightseeing: the Erhai Lake Cruise, Xizhou Town , the Three-pagoda in Chongshen Temple.
Special Experience: Taste the Bai Three Course Tea and enjoy Bai Tea Art with ethnic dance and music. After breakfast, travel (200 km - 4 hrs) south on the old road to the ancient city of Dali. If this day happens to fall on a Monday we will call in at Shaping for a visit to the colourful Bai market.After lunch, we'll travel in the Erhai Lake by boat and visit Jinsuo Island. After landing, we will head for Xizhou Town to fully appreciate Bai-style architecture, taste their fragrant three-course tea and explore their distinctive culture. And then, we will visit the Three-pagoda in Chongshen Temple, which is a typical historical symbol of Yunnan. It is also one of the oldest sublime architecture in South China. At last, we will visit the Old Dali Town, which is located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain.

Day 07 Dali-Baoshan-Tengchong (B+L+D)
Sightseeing:Lancang-Mekong River, Nujiang River ,Tengchong 'Hot Sea' Geothermal Area.Morning walk around Dali Old Town, then drive about 5 hours to Tengchong via Baoshan City,we will sightseeing the beautifull Lancang-Mekong River and Nujiang River on the way. Baoshan is an important Ciity on the Old Burma Road.After arrival,freee time in Tengchong Town.Overnight in Tengchong.

Day 08 Tengchong (B+L+D)
Sightseeing: the Hot Sea and Hot Fields,Heshun Old Town, Tengchong Volcano Clusters.Full day sightseeing Tengchong, visit hot springs called the Hot Sea and Hot Fields, more than 80 hot springs have been found 20 kilometres southwest of Tengchong town, 14 of which having waters of 90C.Visit Tengchong Volcano Clusters, there are more than 70 volcanoes scattered in an area of 100 square kilometres around Tengchong. Then visit the Heshun Old Town, Overseas Chinese Town, and a Lisu village.

Day 09 Tengchong-Mangshi-Ruili (B+L+D)
Sightseeing: the Tree-Wrapped-Pagoda, Wuyun Templ, Mono-Tree-Forest.
Special Experience: Taste the Dai Ethnic food in Ruili.
After breakfast, (230 km - 5 hours) drive along magnificent sceneries and valleys full of villages and terraced rice plantations via Mangshi to Ruili. Visit Dai Style Buddhist architecture, the Tree-Wrapped-Pagoda, Wuyun Temple. Head for Ruili, visit Mono-Tree-Forest. Explore the night market in Ruili.

Day 10 Ruili - Mangshi C Kunming (B+L+D)
Flight information: CA4456 Dep 15:50/Arr 16:45.
Sightseeing: Jiegao Port, China-Burma Border Gate, Jiele Pagoda.
Ruili Economic Development Zone including Jiegao Port, the China's border gate to Burma, the street between China and Burma. Visit Wangdin city with a strong feel of the merging of burmese and Chinese life styles. Visit Jiele Pagoda, four km from Ruili. The pagoda group is composed of 17 pagodas. The largest is 39.5 metres high with golden bricks decorating on the facade. The 16 smaller ones are also painted golden. This is one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in Southeast Asia.Drive to Mangshi city, take evening flight back to Kunming.

Day 11 Kunming-Departure. (B)
Transfer to Kunming International Airport for returning.

 

Private Tour Prices (Based on per person and shown in US dollars)

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Jul.2011-Oct.2011 1680 1400 1100 200 -
Nov.2010-Jun.2011 1650 1380 1080 150 -
Remark : We will give the visitors some discounts from 2% to 5% depending on the time they book this tour but it should be at least 1 month earlier. The booking will be confirmed once the deposit is received.

Service included

1. Accommodation with daily breakfast as indicated in the hotel list as below;
2. Chinese lunches and dinners as listed in the itinerary;
3. All land transfers & transportation with private air-conditioned coach;
4. All transfers and sightseeing with skilled English-speaking tour guide;
5. All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary;
6. Domestic air tickets fares with airport tax and fuel extra fee based on
economy class mentioned in the program.
7. Service charge and all government taxes;
8. Luggage transfers between airport and hotels;
9. Travel Agencys Responsibility Insurance coverage.

Service excluded

1. Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
2. Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
3. Chinese visa fees;
4. Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
5. Single room supplement;
6. Tips to guides and drivers;
7. Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff.
8. Personal travel accident insurance.
9. All optional programs;

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