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Itinerary
Day 1: Kunming
Stop At: Naigu Stone Forest, North of Shilin Scenic Spots, Shilin County 652211 China
Today we will go to Nai Gu Stone Forest in the moring, to visit which is recorded by UNESCO, it had started forming in 270 million years ago, so it can appears to the world nowadays. After that , passing through several wild stone forests and Yis' villages, we will go and explore the Stone Village, which named as Nuo Hei village. Finally we will go back to Kunming.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: There is a four-star hotel or guesthouse
Day 2: Dali
Stop At: Dali Erhai Tianjing Temple, on the Luoquan Peninsula, Dali 671000 China
In the day 2, we are going to drive you from Kunming to Dali. Erhai Lake will be the first destination for you. This lake is shaped like an ear, which means ear shaped sea in Chinese.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dali Ancient, Dali 671000 China
Then we will have few stops to take photos near the beautiful Er hai lake. Finishing that one we are going to visit Xi Zhou Old Town which is organized by BAI residents. In the old town we are able to explore the YAN Family's Garden which is famous and magnificent. Next we will visit another special hand-make craft workshop to experience making original hand crafts called Xi Xiu, which is absolutely traditional and famous in China.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dali Ancient, Dali 671000 China
Later you are able to have free time to walk around and feed your stomach with delicious local food and snacks in the old town. After finishing your break, paying a visit to the Three Pagoda Temple which has more than 1800 years history will be a perfect choice for you. Finally you will be brought to the hotel to check in put your luggage. If you are interested in learning Dali's traditional culture, Hanging out in the old town after having supper will be a super choice for you.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: There is a four-star hotel or guesthouse
Day 3: Dali——Shaxi Ancient Town
Stop At: Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town, Southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali China
Today we will go to Shaxi ancient town , from Dali to shaxi. It takes 139 kilometers (3 hours' drive) away from Dali and 107 kilometers away from Lijiang (2 hours and 45 minutes' drive).after breakfast we go to the first stop, Sea Tongue wetland. to take lost memories with Cang Shan Mountain and Erhai Lake. After that we will heading to Shaxi old town.
Shaxi is an important trading hub on the Yunnan-Tibet Tea Horse Road, which was included in the protection list of 101 endangered sites as early as 2001 by the World Monuments Fund (WMF). Pompeii in Italy and the Great Wall in China are also on the list.
Shaxi is also an ancient town integrating business and Buddhist culture, where the old ancient stage, ancient temples, ancient shops, ancient alleyways, ancient houses, ancient village gates, ancient trees, ancient wells, ancient bridges and fairs all remain intact.
As there is no large-scale commercial development yet, the only surviving ancient bazaar, once a bustling caravan stopover station on the Tea Horse Road, remains the same as before.
Finally we will help you to chick in you hotel and enjoy the pleasant night in this tiny town.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: There is a four-star hotel or guesthouse
Day 4: Shaxi-Lijiang
Stop At: Shibaoshan Town, Southwest of the County, Jianchuan County 671300 China
Shaxi Shibaoshan: a China heritage site shrouded in mystery
The grottoes and temple complex at Shaxi Shibaoshan are one of the best preserved treasures of ancient Buddhism in China and are a national heritage site. Just a beautiful 90-minute hike from Old Theatre Inn, Shibaoshan grottoes are a stunning complex of temples perched high on a mountain featuring waterfalls, many shrines and endless forested trails.
Another way to access Shaxi Shibaoshan is from the Visitor’s Centre at the Pear Orchard Temple. Here you can also hire horses to climb up the forested pathways in just one hour.
The temple complex consists of Boxiang Temple, Shizhong Temple, Haiyunju Nunnery and the stone grottoes. Shaxi Shibaoshan is part of a forested national scenic area and getting around requires a lot of walking and hiking, some of it quite strenuous. There are now shuttle buses to take visitors from the main gate to Baoxiang and Shizhong temples. The tickets are RMB 15 and are good for the day. Alternatives are to hire a car from Old Theatre Inn or the Shaxi Visitor’s Centre and let the driver drop you in the parking are where you can hike in to the temple complex.
All of Shaxi Shibaoshan requires some hiking, though there are well-established stone trails and steps. The entire journey around the park on foot takes over three hours. Bicycles are another alternative and are available from the Shaxi Visitor’s Centre at the Pear Orchard Temple or the Old Theatre Inn.
Then we will drive to lijiang.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Lijiang
Stop At: Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Yulong County 674100 China
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is our first destination in Lijiang. First we will take cable car to reach the highest point in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Then we are going to mysterious crystal blue link in blue moon valley. After that we will go to Baisha old town for visiting Baisha mural. If you are interested in artwork, the local small Embroidery School is also worth visiting. Everything here will slow down and you can enjoy your leisure time in Baisha. All the extensive legend and many myths about Naxi ethnic minority are important attractive spots for people coming here to enjoy their happy time.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: There is a four-star hotel or guesthouse
Day 6: Lijiang
Stop At: Old Town of Lijiang - China, No.57, Xuetang Rd, Dayan Township, Gucheng Dist, Lijiang 674100 China
When we finish our breakfast, our first spot is Da Yan Old Town of Lijiang. The ancient city is located on a plateau at an altitude of 2,400 meters. The Lijiang Old Town is built along the river and mountain range, it provide a very precious sample of the research on the old-time architecture. Finish your lunch, In the afternoon we go to Zhongyi market and black dragon pool. Black Dragon Pool is at the foot of the Elephant Hill. The pool is also called Jade Spring Park, it provides a haven for bird, water-life, and spectacular plants.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Kunming
Stop At: Naigu Stone Forest, North of Shilin Scenic Spots, Shilin County 652211 China
Today we will go to Nai Gu Stone Forest in the moring, to visit which is recorded by UNESCO, it had started forming in 270 million years ago, so it can appears to the world nowadays. After that , passing through several wild stone forests and Yis' villages, we will go and explore the Stone Village, which named as Nuo Hei village. Finally we will go back to Kunming.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: There is a four-star hotel or guesthouse
Day 2: Dali
Stop At: Dali Erhai Tianjing Temple, on the Luoquan Peninsula, Dali 671000 China
In the day 2, we are going to drive you from Kunming to Dali. Erhai Lake will be the first destination for you. This lake is shaped like an ear, which means ear shaped sea in Chinese.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dali Ancient, Dali 671000 China
Then we will have few stops to take photos near the beautiful Er hai lake. Finishing that one we are going to visit Xi Zhou Old Town which is organized by BAI residents. In the old town we are able to explore the YAN Family's Garden which is famous and magnificent. Next we will visit another special hand-make craft workshop to experience making original hand crafts called Xi Xiu, which is absolutely traditional and famous in China.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dali Ancient, Dali 671000 China
Later you are able to have free time to walk around and feed your stomach with delicious local food and snacks in the old town. After finishing your break, paying a visit to the Three Pagoda Temple which has more than 1800 years history will be a perfect choice for you. Finally you will be brought to the hotel to check in put your luggage. If you are interested in learning Dali's traditional culture, Hanging out in the old town after having supper will be a super choice for you.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: There is a four-star hotel or guesthouse
Day 3: Dali——Shaxi Ancient Town
Stop At: Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town, Southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali China
Today we will go to Shaxi ancient town , from Dali to shaxi. It takes 139 kilometers (3 hours' drive) away from Dali and 107 kilometers away from Lijiang (2 hours and 45 minutes' drive).after breakfast we go to the first stop, Sea Tongue wetland. to take lost memories with Cang Shan Mountain and Erhai Lake. After that we will heading to Shaxi old town.
Shaxi is an important trading hub on the Yunnan-Tibet Tea Horse Road, which was included in the protection list of 101 endangered sites as early as 2001 by the World Monuments Fund (WMF). Pompeii in Italy and the Great Wall in China are also on the list.
Shaxi is also an ancient town integrating business and Buddhist culture, where the old ancient stage, ancient temples, ancient shops, ancient alleyways, ancient houses, ancient village gates, ancient trees, ancient wells, ancient bridges and fairs all remain intact.
As there is no large-scale commercial development yet, the only surviving ancient bazaar, once a bustling caravan stopover station on the Tea Horse Road, remains the same as before.
Finally we will help you to chick in you hotel and enjoy the pleasant night in this tiny town.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: There is a four-star hotel or guesthouse
Day 4: Shaxi-Lijiang
Stop At: Shibaoshan Town, Southwest of the County, Jianchuan County 671300 China
Shaxi Shibaoshan: a China heritage site shrouded in mystery
The grottoes and temple complex at Shaxi Shibaoshan are one of the best preserved treasures of ancient Buddhism in China and are a national heritage site. Just a beautiful 90-minute hike from Old Theatre Inn, Shibaoshan grottoes are a stunning complex of temples perched high on a mountain featuring waterfalls, many shrines and endless forested trails.
Another way to access Shaxi Shibaoshan is from the Visitor’s Centre at the Pear Orchard Temple. Here you can also hire horses to climb up the forested pathways in just one hour.
The temple complex consists of Boxiang Temple, Shizhong Temple, Haiyunju Nunnery and the stone grottoes. Shaxi Shibaoshan is part of a forested national scenic area and getting around requires a lot of walking and hiking, some of it quite strenuous. There are now shuttle buses to take visitors from the main gate to Baoxiang and Shizhong temples. The tickets are RMB 15 and are good for the day. Alternatives are to hire a car from Old Theatre Inn or the Shaxi Visitor’s Centre and let the driver drop you in the parking are where you can hike in to the temple complex.
All of Shaxi Shibaoshan requires some hiking, though there are well-established stone trails and steps. The entire journey around the park on foot takes over three hours. Bicycles are another alternative and are available from the Shaxi Visitor’s Centre at the Pear Orchard Temple or the Old Theatre Inn.
Then we will drive to lijiang.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Lijiang
Stop At: Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Yulong County 674100 China
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is our first destination in Lijiang. First we will take cable car to reach the highest point in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Then we are going to mysterious crystal blue link in blue moon valley. After that we will go to Baisha old town for visiting Baisha mural. If you are interested in artwork, the local small Embroidery School is also worth visiting. Everything here will slow down and you can enjoy your leisure time in Baisha. All the extensive legend and many myths about Naxi ethnic minority are important attractive spots for people coming here to enjoy their happy time.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: There is a four-star hotel or guesthouse
Day 6: Lijiang
Stop At: Old Town of Lijiang - China, No.57, Xuetang Rd, Dayan Township, Gucheng Dist, Lijiang 674100 China
When we finish our breakfast, our first spot is Da Yan Old Town of Lijiang. The ancient city is located on a plateau at an altitude of 2,400 meters. The Lijiang Old Town is built along the river and mountain range, it provide a very precious sample of the research on the old-time architecture. Finish your lunch, In the afternoon we go to Zhongyi market and black dragon pool. Black Dragon Pool is at the foot of the Elephant Hill. The pool is also called Jade Spring Park, it provides a haven for bird, water-life, and spectacular plants.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Entry/Admission - Naigu Stone Forest
- Entry/Admission - Dali Ancient
- Entry/Admission - Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town
- Entry/Admission - Shibaoshan Town
- Entry/Admission - Old Town of Lijiang - China
Not included
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
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Aquatic
65%
Cultural
55%
Original
30%
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