Journey to the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau (9 nights/10 days)

Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Guiyang - Kaili
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.KunmingKnown as the "Spring City" of China for its spring-like weather all year round. In this comfortable and pleasant weather, we go toCuihu ParkandFlower and Bird Marketfor a leisurely stroll.
AccommodationKunming Junle Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights
 
Day 2 Kunming (Breakfast/Lunch)
Today we will visit theStone 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 toDali, (1-hour flight) upon arrival, visit theThree 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.
AccommodationDali Ancient Banyan Clubor equivalent hotel for 1 night
 
 
 
Day 4 Dali-Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
In the morning, drive toLijiang, (4-hour drive). Along the way, visit theXizhou - Bai Ethnic Village, where you can enjoy and taste the traditional but world-famousThree Courses of Tea. Continue on to Lijiang, and upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for rest.
AccommodationLijiang Lishi Hotelor equivalent inn for 3 nights
 
Day 5 Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
In the morning, half-day tour of Black Dragon Pool Park andMu'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 toDayan 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 toYulong Snow Mountain, at Yak Meadow. On clear days, Yulong Snow Mountain will be reflected in theBlack Dragon Pool Park, with its crystal-clear water as green as jade, a breathtaking sight. Then we will continue to visit Yufeng Temple andBaisha Murals, which are about 10 kilometers away from Lijiang.
 
 
 
Day 7 Lijiang-Guiyang (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, fly toGuiyang, (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.
AccommodationGuiyang Tianyi Howard Johnson Hotelor 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, theHuangguoshu Waterfall. Then continue the journey to visit Tunpu Village, a village fortified by stone buildings, and then visit theWax 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 characteristicKaili, (3-hour drive). Along the way, visit theKaili 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 theQingman Miao Village, one of the most famous and populous Miao villages in Guizhou Province.
AccommodationKaili Crown Plaza Hotelor 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.
 
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