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Journey to the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau (9 nights/10 days)
Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Guiyang - Kaili
Serial Number: 112 Price: RMB
Serial Number: 112 Price: RMB
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Day 1 Arrive in Kunming (No meal)
Pick up at the airport, transfer to city tour. Kunming known as the "Spring City" of China for its spring-like weather all year round. In this comfortable and pleasant weather, we go to Cuihu Park and Flower and Bird Marketfor a leisurely stroll.
Accommodation Kunming Junle Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights
Accommodation Kunming Junle Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights
Day 2 Kunming (Breakfast/Lunch)
Today we will visit the Stone Forest Scenic Area, located 126 kilometers southeast of Kunming, which geologists say has typical karst landforms (limestone terrain). After that, we will visit nearby ethnic minority villages and then return to the city.
Day 3 Kunming-Dali (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
In the morning, fly to Dali, (1 hour flight) upon arrival, visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, which symbolize Dali's historical culture. Then take a short boat tour on Erhai Lake, the largest freshwater lake in China, and stroll leisurely in Dali Ancient Town.
Accommodation Dali Ancient Banyan Clubor equivalent hotel for 1 night
Accommodation Dali Ancient Banyan Clubor equivalent hotel for 1 night
Day 4 Dali-Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
In the morning, drive to Lijiang, (4-hour drive). Along the way, visit the Xizhou - Bai Ethnic Village, where you can enjoy and taste the traditional but world-famous Three Courses of Tea. Continue on to Lijiang, and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for rest.
Accommodation Lijiang Lishi Hotel or equivalent inn for 3 nights
Accommodation Lijiang Lishi Hotel or equivalent inn for 3 nights
Day 5 Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
In the morning, half-day tour of Black Dragon Pool Park and Mu's Residence. To the north is the Forbidden City, to the south is Mu's Residence, which is the residence of the ancient rulers of Lijiang, the Mu family. Then go to Dayan Ancient Town, (the old name of Lijiang Ancient Town) for a leisurely stroll. Lijiang Ancient Town is the only ancient town in China’s historical and cultural cities without city walls.
Day 6 Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch)
Today we will have a full day of outdoor sightseeing. First, take the cable car up to Yulong Snow Mountain, at Yak Meadow. On clear days, Yulong Snow Mountain will be reflected in the Black Dragon Pool Park, with its crystal-clear water as green as jade, a breathtaking sight. Then we will continue to visit Yufeng Temple and Baisha Murals, which are about 10 kilometers away from Lijiang.
Day 7 Lijiang-Guiyang (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, fly to Guiyang, (1.5-hour flight). Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou Province in the southwestern plateau of China. After arriving in Guiyang, transfer to the hotel for rest.
Accommodation Guiyang Tianyi Howard Johnson Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights
Accommodation Guiyang Tianyi Howard Johnson Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights
Day 8 Guiyang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
In the morning, visit the largest waterfall in Asia, which is said to be the Milky Way falling from the sky, the Huangguoshu Waterfall. Then continue the journey to visit Tunpu Village, a village fortified by stone buildings, and then visit the Wax Dyeing Museum, known as the Guizhou Wax Dyeing Culture Museum, which is a key cultural relic protection unit in Guizhou Province.
Day 9 Guiyang-Kaili (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Drive to the highly ethnic minority characteristic Kaili, (3-hour drive). Along the way, visit the Kaili Museum, the origin of Chinese folk art. Then visit the Shiqiao Miao Village to learn about the unique ethnic traditional craft - ancient papermaking. After that, visit the Qingman Miao Village, one of the most famous and populous Miao villages in Guizhou Province.
Accommodation Kaili Crown Plaza Hotel or equivalent hotel for 1 night
Accommodation Kaili Crown Plaza Hotel or equivalent hotel for 1 night
Miao Village
Day 10 Kaili-Guiyang Airport-Departure (Lunch)
Transfer to Guiyang Airport (3-hour drive) to return to your warm home.
(End of itinerary)
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