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Shangri-La Exploration Tour (8 Nights/9 Days)
Kunming – Dali – Lijiang – Shangri-La
Serial Number: 303 Price: RMB
Serial Number: 303 Price: RMB
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Arrive in Kunming, known as the "Spring City", one of the cities with the best climate in China. After arriving at the hotel, visit the Yuantong Temple,Cuihu Park,Flower and Bird Market, then transfer to the hotel to rest.
AccommodationSofitel Kunming Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights
AccommodationSofitel Kunming Hotelor equivalent hotel for 2 nights
Day 2 Kunming (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
In the morning, visit the only karst landscape scenic area in the world -Stone Forest; then visit nearby ethnic minority villages before returning to the city.

Stone Forest
In the morning, fly to Dali. (Flight duration 1 hour), visit theThree Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, which are world-renowned attractions and symbols of Dali and Yunnan; take a boat tour onErhai Lake, and stroll in theDali Ancient Town.
AccommodationDali Ancient Banyan Innor equivalent inn for 1 night.
AccommodationDali Ancient Banyan Innor equivalent inn for 1 night.
In the morning, take a car to Lijiang. (Travel time 4 hours), visit nearby Bai ethnic residences in Xizhou, taste their traditional three courses of tea, and then continue to Lijiang, transfer to the hotel to rest.
AccommodationLijiang Lishui Hotelor equivalent hotel for 3 nights
AccommodationLijiang Lishui Hotelor equivalent hotel for 3 nights
Day 5 Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
In the morning, half-day tour of Black Dragon Pool Park and Mu's Residence. North has the Forbidden City, south hasMu's Residence, which is the residence of the ancient Lijiang ruler, the Mu family. Then go toDayan Ancient Town(the old name of Lijiang Ancient City) for a free stroll.
Day 6 Lijiang (Breakfast/Lunch)
Today, there will be a full day of outdoor tours. First, take the cable car up toYulong Snow Mountain, at sunny days, Yulong Snow Mountain will be reflected in the clear and jade-like water of Black Dragon Pool Park, beautiful beyond words. Then we continue to visit Yufeng Temple and Baisha Murals, about 10 kilometers away from Lijiang.

Yulong Snow Mountain
In the morning, take a car to Shangri-La (travel time 4-4.5 hours), visit the world's longest, deepest, and narrowest canyon - Tiger Leaping Gorge, and the first bend of the Yangtze River, then head to Shangri-La.
Accommodation at Shangri-La Songzanlin Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights
Accommodation at Shangri-La Songzanlin Hotel or equivalent hotel for 2 nights
Day 8 Shangri-La (Breakfast/Lunch)
VisitSongzanlin Temple, the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Yunnan, known as the Little Potala Palace, and Pudacuo National Park, visit local Tibetan families along the way back to the city.

Songzanlin Temple
Transfer to the airport, and fly back to your warm home via Kunming.
(End of itinerary)