Yunnan Adventure

Days 1-2 : Fly to Kunming

Fly to Kunming, also known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’ and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 3 : Dali

Fly to the enchanting town of Dali. Explore the fascinating Ancient Quarter absorbing the local atmosphere of the market stalls.

Day 4 : The Three Pagodas

See the charming Song Dynasty’s Three Pagodas which dominate the skyline above Dali’s ancient city walls. Cruise on Erhai Lake. Later visit Xizhou Village to explore the bustling local market, the Yen Family House, an ancient courtyard home, and witness a tie-dye demonstration.

Day 5 : Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang

Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lijiang, which sits at the foothills of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Visit the picturesque Black Dragon Pool and wander the back street markets filled with Naxi women wearing traditional costumes.

Day 6 : Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Explore the impressive Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which soars to a height of 5,500m. Take a chairlift to explore the high meadows to view the amazing scenery before touring the Baisha Frescoes. Overnight in Lijiang.

Day 7 : Tiger Leaping Gorge

Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the most dramatic and deepest gorges in the world and enjoy the breathtaking scenery before continuing to Zhongdian, also known as Shangri-La.

Day 8 : Baishui Terraces

Travel to the Baishui Terraces where spring water cascades over layers of white limestone pools.

Day 9 : Discover Zhongdian

Visit Songshanlin Monastery, which was built by the 5th Dalai Lama over 300 years ago. Next explore the old town in Zhongdian and a Tibetan village.

Day 10 : Fly to Kunming

Fly to Kunming and explore the flower market.

Day 11 : Travel to Jianshui

Travel to Tonghai. Visit Ximeng Mongolian village, where the residents maintain traditional culture and costumes from Mongolia. Visit Tonghai market and continue to Jianshui for an overnight stay where you can see the Confucian temple and Zhang Garden.

Day 12 : Travel to Yuanyang

Travel to Yuanyang and wander through one of the most colourful local markets in the Yunnan Province.

Day 13 : Rice Terraces of Yuanyang

Walk amongst the world famous rice terraces of Yuanyang constructed by the Hani people and described in China as ‘Land Sculpture’.

Day 14 : Stone Forest

Journey to the Stone Forest and stay overnight nearby.

Day 15 : Explore the Stone Forest

Visit the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage listed Stone Forest where massive limestone columns form a vast forest of surreal shapes and images. This afternoon return to Kunming and in the evening sample the local delicacy, Across the Bridge Noodles for your farewell dinner.

Days 16-17 : Fly Kunming to UK

Fly to the UK, arriving home the following day.

Tour includes:

all international airfares
all domestic transportation, departure taxes and current fuel surcharges
all accommodation
all meals
entrance fees, guides and daily tours
visa fees for UK and EU passport holders

Wendy Wu Tours is the leading independent specialist tour operator to China in the UK. They offer an extensive range of tour itineraries to enable you to visit famous tourist attractions such as the Great Wall, the Yangtze River or the Terracotta Warriors in China, Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the Taj Mahal in India.

Many of their tours also take you off the beaten track, to emerald lakes and traditional villages, allowing you to enjoy the authentic China experience. Other unforgettable excursions include a rickshaw ride through Beijing’s traditional Hutongs, attending a Buddhist ceremony or cruising on a traditional junk boat. They also offer the opportunity to explore a bustling city like Hong Kong or Dubai en-route for a few nights.

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