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Mysterious Yunnan Hiking Tour (9 Nights / 10 Days)
Kunming - Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge - Shangri-La - Deqin - Yubeng - Benzilan - Kunming
Serial Number: 203 Price: RMB
Serial Number: 203 Price: RMB
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Day 1 ArrivalKunming(No meals)
Arrive in Kunming, known as the "Spring City" of China for its pleasant climate all year round. Visit the Yuantong Temple and stroll aroundCuihu Park,Flower and Bird Market;
AccommodationKunming Jinjiang Hotelor equivalent hotel for 1 night
AccommodationKunming Jinjiang Hotelor equivalent hotel for 1 night
Day 2 Kunming -Lijiang(Breakfast/Lunch)
Transfer from Kunming to Lijiang (1-hour flight); arrive in Lijiang,Lijiang Ancient Townwas listed as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1997. After arrival, transfer to the hotel and stroll to Shuhe Ancient Town, located 5 kilometers from Lijiang.Shuhe Ancient Town.
AccommodationLijiang Shuhe Hehu Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights
AccommodationLijiang Shuhe Hehu Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights

Shuhe Ancient Town
Day 3 Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, visit the highest ski resort in China - Yulong Snow Mountain at an altitude of 4600 meters.Yulong Snow MountainTake the big cable car directly to the main peak, Fanzi Diao; then continue to explore Lijiang Ancient Town and visit Black Dragon Pool.
Day 4 Lijiang -Tiger Leaping Gorge(Breakfast/Lunch)
Drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge, visit the first bend of the Yangtze River along the way; start hiking from the bridge to Middle Tiger Leaping (hiking time about 4-5 hours); this gorge is considered one of the top ten hiking routes in China. Along the golden sandy river, the water forms strong whirlpools, violently crashing against the riverbanks, creating towering waves. The giant waves, rapids, and misty mountains create the most magnificent scenery of the gorge, attracting many brave adventurers.
AccommodationTiger Leaping Gorge Tea Horse Innor equivalent hotel for 1 night
AccommodationTiger Leaping Gorge Tea Horse Innor equivalent hotel for 1 night

Day 5 Tiger Leaping Gorge -Shangri-La(Breakfast/Lunch)
After breakfast, continue hiking to the Tea Horse Inn (about 3-4 hours of hiking); this section is actually from Middle Tiger Leaping to the end of the hiking route. The hike becomes increasingly difficult as visitors may need to walk from the cliffs to the riverbank, ensuring that most heavy equipment is left behind for easier hiking. In the afternoon, drive to Shangri-La Hotel for rest.
AccommodationZhongdian Songzan Green Valleyor equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
AccommodationZhongdian Songzan Green Valleyor equivalent hotel for 2 nights.
Day 6 Shangri-La (Breakfast/Lunch)
In the morning, visitSongzanlin Temple, then visit Pudacuo National Park, where the highlight is Shudu Lake at an altitude of 3705 meters, one of the largest lakes in Diqing Prefecture. Then return to town to visit a local Tibetan family.

Pudacuo National Forest Park
Day 7 Shangri-La -Deqin(Breakfast/Lunch)
Drive to Deqin (about 5 hours drive), located in the northwest of Yunnan, at the junction of Yunnan, Tibet, and Sichuan, visit Nixi Pottery Village along the way,Dongzhulin Temple, and the big bend of the Jinsha River.
Stay at Songzan Meili Hotel or equivalent hotel for 1 night
Stay at Songzan Meili Hotel or equivalent hotel for 1 night
Day 8 Deqin -Yubeng(Breakfast/Lunch)
Early in the morning, go to Feilai Temple to watch the sunrise; then drive to Xidang Hot Springs (about 1.5 hours drive), hike from Xidang to Yubeng Village (about 7 hours hiking time), Xidang Village is the most popular starting point for hiking to Yubeng. Yubeng Village is a Tibetan village at the foot of beautiful snow-capped mountains, divided into Upper Yubeng and Lower Yubeng. There is only one small path connecting the village to the outside world, so hiking has become the main way to enter and exit the village.
AccommodationYubeng Snow Dragon Innor equivalent inn for 1 night
AccommodationYubeng Snow Dragon Innor equivalent inn for 1 night

Day 9 Yubeng -Benzilan(Breakfast/Lunch)
After breakfast, start hiking from Yubeng Village to a local Tibetan village called Ninong (hiking time 4 hours), this section has good road conditions and beautiful scenery, with the clear Yubeng River flowing along the path. Ninong Village is located at the confluence of the Yubeng River and the Lancang River, and the natural beauty of the village is an ideal place for hiking. Then drive to Benzilan (about 3 hours), transfer to the hotel for rest.
AccommodationBenzilan Hotelor equivalent hotel for 1 night
AccommodationBenzilan Hotelor equivalent hotel for 1 night
Day 10 Benzilan - Zhongdian (Breakfast/Lunch)
Drive to Zhongdian, transfer to the airport. Flight from Zhongdian to Kunming (1-hour flight), transfer back to your warm home.
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