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12 Days China To Yunnan And Sichuan
Province: Chengdu, Yading, Daocheng, Shangri-la, Lijiang
And Kunming
Tour Code: YNT_16
Deatinations: Xinduqiao,
Litang,
Yading,
Daocheng,
Kunming,
Lijiang,
Shangri-la
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Tour Itinerary
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| Day 01 |
Arrival in Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu, the capital
of Sichuan province, meet at airport and transfer
to a 4 star hotel. Dinner is the famous hot pot.
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| Day 02 |
Chengdu - Xinduqiao
Drive 320 km from Chengdu
to Xinduqiao, overnight in Tibetan dwelling.
Features of this day: we start from the west plain
in Sichuan to enter into Weilin Region through the
expressway at first, passing by the "Rainy
City"-Yan'an, then to get into the mountainous
areas, here, you can enjoy the grand landscape of
Mt. Erlang, which has been connected with the largest
channel road in China covered with cement; also,
you can clearly watch the powerful and majestic
scenery of Mt. Gongga through Daduhe River Canyon,
along the canyon,we'll get to the new city in this
plateau--Kangding at noon; after lunch, we'll continue
to come through Mt. Zhedu with the elevation 4,200
meters high above sea level, then we'll arrive at
the first town in this Tibetan area - Xinduqiao.
On this day, you'll completely experience the great
changes of terrain and natural sceneries to feel
the quite differences from metropolis to Tibetan
areas with changeable climate. Due to the development
of transportation in recent years, the journey reduced
to just one day from 3-day before, the clean and
fresh air, the special Tibetan ethnic dwelling-houses
and wonderful sunset glow will be greatly impressive
on you.
Xinduqiao:
A small town located 437km west to chengdu and 83km
west of Kangding, at the separating point of the
North and South Sichuan-Tibet highway, with Ganze
in the northwest and Litang in the west. The town
itself is nothing more than a stopover but the area
between Zheduoshan and Xinduqiao features plateau
pasture scenery of rolling chain of mountains, river
valleys dotted with poplars, grassland, Tibetan
villages. It's renowned as "the paradise of
photographers", offering seasonal stunning
views, especially in the autumn. |
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| Day 03 |
Xinduqiao - Litang
Drive 250 km from Xinduqiao
to Litang, Stay in Litang Hotel.
Features of this day: both the fresh air in the
morning and pure nationality customs will be un
forgettable for you, winding along the mountainous
roads with brilliant sunshine, you'll feel so close
to the sky because of the Mt. Gao'ersi gets an elevation
of 4,400 meters high above sea level of Huiyuan.
You'll find all landscapes are full in your sight
of Mt. Dapao, Mt. Gongga, Mt. Daxue, and as if you've
seen the horizon of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. The
bus begin to go down after winding on the plateau,
and along the river valley, we'll get to Yajiang
City soon; being suffered from an heavy earthquake
in the late Feb., you can see the city's still under
lively and busy construction. In a short time, the
bus begin to wind along Mt. Scissors Bend, this's
a long cross from the primitive forests to the broad
prairie, we'll get to anther city of this plateau-Litang
by dusk. Now, the Litang Prairie turn to golden-rimmed
at sunset, with light smokes from the nomadic tents.
Litang:
Lying in the surroundings of vast grasslands at
an elevation of 4100m, 286km west of Kangding, Litang,
an oasis between Chengdu and Tibet, used to be an
important stage on the Tea-Horse Caravans Route,
now is a stop on south Sichuan-Tibet highway, a
simple pasturing area with bustling bazaar where
the nomads and Tibetans gather to trade their products.
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| Day 04 |
Litang - Ya'ding
Drive 260 km from Litang
to Ya'ding,
Overnight in Chonggu Temple Camp.
Features of this part: in the morning, the sun shines
the Litang Prairie, you'll see the nomads squeezing
milk; soon, the bus's ahead for the stone-covered
Mt. Haitsi, here's the most largest old glacier
cap in the world, stones and lakes here scattered
all over like stars in the sky are very special.
To experience and to enjoy the charming and quietness
of Shangri-la in the snow-covered mountains surrounded
by deep forests, Mt. Xiaan'nairi, Mt. Yangmaiyong
and Mt. Xiaonuo Duji, these three snow-covered mountains
are the fairy-land we dream of, and here, you can
ride on a horse to enjoy all of these sceneries
in the accompaniment of local Tibetan people.
Yading: A national
level reserve in Daocheng County, in the southwest
of Sichuan Province, China. Unknown to the outside
world until the late 1990s, it is a mountain sanctuary
and major Tibetan pilgrimage site comprising three
peaks sanctified by the 5th Dalai Lama. The peaks
are seen as emanations of the three boddhisatvas
Chenrezig, Jampayang and Chenadorje, with Chenrezig
being the highest peak at 6032 meters above sea
level. |
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| Day 05 |
Ya'ding - Daocheng
Drive 110 km from Yading
to Daocheng. Overnight in Daocheng Guesthouse. After
you leave Yading with deep affections to go back
to Daocheng, take a "bath" in the spring,
now, from the "dream" you always dream
of back to reality.
Daocheng:
Though popularly known as stopover on route to Yading,
Daocheng itself is still worth a visit for the sights
around. Located in the southwest border of Sichuan
at an average elevation of 3800m, Daochang is full
of discovery of primitive Tibetan villages, Buddhism
monasteries and pastoral scenery brought by the
rolling landscapes.
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| Day 06 |
Daocheng - Zhongdian (Shangri-la)
Drive 280 km from Daocheng
to Zhongdian, Stay in a 4 star hotel. Running in
woods and mountains, you'll feel as if you are still
in the world of Shangri-la, so, after running across
the Mt. Daxue, to continue to enjoy the interesting
and beautiful stories about Shangri-la
in Zhongdian. |
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| Day 07 |
Shangri-la
Visit the Songzanlin Lama
Temple, the Pudacuo Scenic region (including Shudu
Lake, Bita Lake resort and Xiaji Resort.), and a
Tibetan family near Napahai Reserve. (Breakfast + Lunch)
Songzanlin
Lama Temple: A typical Lama monastery. Located
at the foot of Mt. Foping, four kilometers north
of Zhongdian County, a monastery was first built
here in 1679 and has been rebuilt many times.
Bitahai
Lake: A fault lake, is an intact natural attraction
with various species of flora and fauna and, of
course, picturesque landscapes.
Shudu
Lake: The lake is known for its clear water,
and the peaceful environment of the area around
here. The lake abounds in unique species of fish,
with double lips and a golden color. |
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| Day 08 |
Shangri-La - Lijiang
Drive 180Km to Lijiang. On
the way, visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge and the First
bend of the Yangtze River. (Breakfast + Lunch)
Tiger
Leaping Gorge: One of the longest, deepest and
narrowest gorges in the world.
First bend of the Yangtze River: The upper reaches
of the Yangtze River is named the Jinsha River,
which originates from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
The Jinsha River flowed southward along the Hengduan
Mountain ranges and was forced to the turn to north
because of the Alpine movements which caused changes
in the earth's physiognomy. When the river reaches
Shigu Township, it makes an abrupt turn and flows
further northward, forming the rare V-shape bend. |
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| Day 09 |
Lijiang
Visit the Jade Dragon Snow
Mountain, the Baisha Murals and the Ancient Shuhe
Village of Naxi People. (Breakfast + Lunch)
Jade
Dragon Snow Mountain: The much famed mountain
is situated some 15 km. north of Lijiang County,
with thirteen peaks resembling jade pillars holding
the sky, it stands majestically on the east side
of the Jinshajiang River. The main peak, Mount
Fan (Shanzifeng), is 5,596 m. above sea level,
and is annually snowcapped.
Baisha Murals: Lijiang's murals are works
of the Ming Dynasty, chiefly created from the
Hongwu to the Wanli eras. They were originally
distributed among the Juexiansi Temple and twelve
others, nine of which fell to ruins. The remaining
four temples have altogether 55 murals, with a
total area of 139.22 sq. m.
Naxi
people: Naxi literature is rich in form and
content. Besides works by Naxi scholars and writers,
there is a repository of oral folk literature.
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| Day 10 |
Lijiang - Kunming
Visit the Black Dragon Pool
in Yuquan Park and Lijiang Ancient Town. Take flight
to Kunming. (Breakfast + Lunch)
Black
Dragon Pool: As the water is as green and
lucid as jade, the pond is also entitled "Yuquan"
or Jade Fountain. On the bank of the pond willows
hang their withes like silk thread. One can see
arbours and pavilions beside the pond, temples
hidden in the trees and variegated flowers found
everywhere.
Lijiang
Ancient Town: The county town of Lijiang is
also called Dayanzhen, famous for its scientific
architectural layout. Crisscrossed by crystal-clear
rivers and meandering cobbled streets, it has
a high research value and is a treasure in the
field of urban construction in China.
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| Day 11 |
Kunming - Stone
Forest - Kunming
After breakfast, drive 90
KM to Lunan county to visit the Stone Forest. Back
to Kunming in the afternoon. Visit the Golden Temple.
(Breakfast + Lunch)
Stone
Forest: The most remarkable natural phenomena.
It consists of innumerable bizarre shaped ancient
limestone cliffs and peaks created by wind and
water erosion some 270 million years ago.
Golden
Temple: A Daoist temple, the main building
of which is cast entirely in bronze weighing about
280 tons.
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| Day 12 |
Departure
from Kunming
Tour to the Dragon Gate in
Western Hills, then visit Bird & Flower market.
Transfer to the airport for your departure, end
of service. (Breakfast + Lunch)
Western
Hills: Located at the west bank of the Dianchi
Lake, is set in mountains well covered by evergreen
woods and filled with sweet songs by lovely birds,
perfect for hiking. Dragon Gate consists of the
Sanqing Temple Complex and the Dragon Gate Grotto
Complex. |
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Hotels For This Tour
| Destination |
Luxury |
Standard |
| Kunming |
Green Lake Hotel
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New Era Hotel  |
| Lijiang |
Guan
Fang Hotel |
Wang
Fu Hotel |
| Shangri-la |
Holy
Palace Hotel |
Holy
Palace Hotel |
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the above tour.
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4. Quotation Inclusions:
1. Hotel accommodation
The hotel is based on two persons
sharing one twin or double standard room with private facilities.
2. Meals
Daily American or Chinese breakfast
at the hotel, Chinese lunch or dinner in local Chinese restaurant
as specified in the itinerary.
3. Private Transport
Private transport between airport
or railway station and hotel and all the sights by air-conditioned
vehicle.
4. Transportation between Cities
The economic class air tickets of
the domestic flight or soft berth/seat train tickets between
cities as specified in the itinerary.
5. Entrance tickets
The main entrance tickets for the
sights mentioned.
6. Guiding service
Excellent tour Guiding. All normal
sightseeing tours in each city with English-speaking guide
and admission fees where applicable. Our guide will not
fly with you from one city to another. Upon your arrival
at each city, a new local guide and driver will pick you
up, be with you for local tour and see you off after you
finish the itinerary of each city.
7. Insurance
China Life Tourist Accident / Casualty
Insurance. We highly recommend that you purchase full coverage
travel insurance from you country of origin.
5. Quotation Exclusions:
1. Visa Fees
Charge of obtaining your visa to
enter China.
2. Charge of arrival and departure
The international or domestic air
/ train charge of arrival and departure.
3. Single Room Supplement
Should a twin room is needed by a
single guest, supplement of the twin room will be charged.
What is single
supplement? - The hotel
is based on double occupancy. If the visitor travels alone
or the number of the travelers is odd (such as 3, 5, 7...),
who stays in one single room has to pay the single room
supplement. As the hotel is on double occupancy.
4. Personal Expenses
Expenses of a personal nature such
as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities
or sightseeing, overweight baggage charges or meals not
indicated, ect.
5. Optional Programs
Optional programs which are not specified
in the above itinerary.
6. Tips to guides and drivers
Tips depending on the service of
your guide and driver, entirely voluntary.
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