This is a Private Tour, it is designed for those who don’t want to travel with strangers. In each city, there will have a private car for your transfer, and a good tour guide accompany you to visit the scenery spots during your whole trip organized. It is the best way to make your trip extremely enjoyable, because it is personalization, flexibility and interaction.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Beijing
Arrive Beijing, the capital of China. Meet your guide upon arrival and be transferred to your comfortable hotel. (D)
Day 2: Beijing
Beijing Morning tour to Tian’anmen Square, located in the heart of the capital, and the Imperial Palace, known as the Forbidden City - one of the greatest feats of ancient Chinese architecture. Afternoon sightseeing includes Summer Palace - a former resort area of the royal family. A Peking Duck Dinner concludes your first full day’s activity in China. (B-L-D)
Day 3: Beijing
Beijing full day excursion to the Great Wall - the landmark of China, one of the “Seven Wonders in the World” and a symbol of Chinese civilization. Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across mountains. Then, move on to visit the Ming Tombs (Chang Ling Tomb) area where is for deceased emperors of the Ming Dynasty. (B-L-D)
Day 4: Beijing-Kunming
Take a morning flight to Kunming, known as “The City of Eternal Spring”. Afternoon visit to the Western Hill, from top of which you through the Dragon Gate and get a beautiful panoramic view of Dianchi Lake. (B-L-D)
Day 5: Kunming
Pay a visit to Alu Caves which is believed to be the early dwelling place of the ancestors of Yi Ethnic Minority. Turn to the Stone Forest in the afternoon. Overnight there. (B-L-D)
Day 6: Kunming-Stone Forest-Kunming
You may have a close view of Stone Forest which is boasted as the world’s karst wonder. This area offers visitors a unique landscape of stark limestone pillars twisted and sculpted by the elements. From a distance, these stone pillars look indeed like a dense forest; hence the name of Stone Forest. It covers an area of 81,000 acres, yet only about 400 acres have been developed as scenic landscape open to public. Return to Kunming in the afternoon. Proceed to the Golden Temple upon arrival. (B-L-D)
Day 7: Kunming-Lijiang
Fly to Lijiang in the morning. Upon arrival, visit the Dragon Spruce Meadow by cable car to the altitude of 4300m, where you can have a view of Virgin Forest and snow capped Yulong Mountain. Afternoon visit to the Yufen Lama Monastery, Black Dragon Pool and Old Town of Lijiang which is the lively culture relic of the world. (B-L-D)
Day 8: Lijiang-Zhongdian
Morning coach to Zhongdian - the ancient, mysterious, beautiful and peaceful Shangri-la. Visit the first bend of Yangtze River and Tiger Leaping Gorge on the way. Overnight in Zhongdian. (B-L-D)
Day 9: Zhongdian
Visit Napahai Lake Nature Reserve, the habitat for black neck cranes. Then, pay a visit to Songzanlin Lamasery, or “Second Potala” as it is affectionately known, a spiritual place that invites you to discover the mystery and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Today, you will also have chance to visit Tibetan Family and try home-made Yak Butter tea and Tibetan Cheese. (B-L-D)
Day 10: Zhongdian-Dali
Drive to the charming city of Dali after breakfast, where Bai nationality inhabited. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way. Upon arrival, be transferred to your comfortable hotel. (B-L-D)
Day 11: Dali
In the morning, you may take a cruise on Erhai Lake. Just as its name implies, the lake is similar in form to that of human ear. Enjoy the tea ceremony of Bai People (Three-Course-Tea) in Xizhou old Town. You will also have some time to explore the Old Town of Dali with its colorful markets. (B-L-D)
Day 12: Dali-Kunming
Fly to Kunming in the morning. Upon arrival, visit Daguan Park. Afternoon is free for you to explore this charming city. (B-L)
Day 13: Kunming-Guangzhou
Fly to Guangzhou in the morning. Afternoon visit to Yuexiu Park, Liurong Temple and Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall. Overnight in Guangzhou. (B-L-D)
Day 14: Return from Guangzhou
Be transferred to the airport and board on your homebound flight. (B)
Note: B(breakfast) L(lunch) D(dinner)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included:
- Twin sharing accommodation with buffet breakfast
- Domestic fights in economic class and its airport tax
- Lunch and Dinner as mentioned in the good local restaurant. (No guarantee lunch and dinner in the hotel which the clients over night)
- (first) Entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary
- English speaking accompanying guide through out program on all days with excursions
- All transfers specified in the itinerary by air-conditioned coach.
Excluded:
- International flight airfare and airport tax
- Tips(gratuity), personal expenses
- Transfer, guide service for "day at leisure"
- Guide service during the plane.
Note:
- The price for the tour is made on the basic of exchange rate: Dollar-Yuan=7.4
- The hotel standard are 3-star or 4-star
- Price may very depending on the season of travel and the standard of the hotel
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