| Day 1 Arrive in Guangzhou |
Airport pickup service with private English speaking guide and private car. Free time is at your leisure in the rest of the time.
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2 Guangzhou (B,L) |
| On this day you will visit Yuexiu Pak, which is a landmark of Guangzhou as well as an ecological park; then have a visit to Chen Clan Academy which is a representation of the ancient Guangzhou's architecutures; after that you will have an experience of an traditional Guangzhou by visiting Xiguan Qilou; In the evening, you can enjoy the splendid night view of Guangzhou through Pearl River Night Cruise. |
| Yuexiu Pak: |
Yuexiu Park is the largest urban park in China. It is a perfect combination of cultural relics and ecological tourism, reputed for its pretty water and hills as well as cultural relics. |
| Chen Clan Academy : |
Also known as Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family and Guangdong Museum of Folk Art. With its typical magnificent architecture features, the academy is honored as the representation of Cantonese architectures and folk arts.
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| Xiguan Qilou: |
Qilou is a traditional style of architecture in Guangzhou city. They are located in the old towns of Guangzhou, especially in Xiguan town. |
| Pearl River Night Cruise: |
Like Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, The Bond in Shanghai and the Seine River in Paris, the Pearl river’s night view is in great attraction. Now Pearl River Night Cruise has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Guangzhou. |
| Day 3 Guangzhou to Kunming (B) Transfer by fight |
| After Breakfast, take a flight from Guangzhou to Kunming and transfer to the hotel. Then you will have a visit to the vibrant Flower & Bird Market, the Central Square of old town quarter and Kunming’s symbol building–Golden Horse & Green Phoenix Archway. |
| Flower & Bird Market: |
Kunming is a paradise for flowers and birds. The market there is full of exotic species of both, making it an excellent place to leisurely stroll around and take in the sights. |
| Golden Horse & Green Phoenix Archway: |
Kunming’s symbol building |
| Day 4 Kunming (B,L) |
| A rare experience today is excursion to the World Geopark - Stone Forest. Then visit Sani Ethnic Village. |
| Stone Forest: |
Believed to have formed 270 million years ago, this enchanting limestone landscape is a natural wonder filled with countless puzzle-like labyrinths and intricate stone formations. |
| Sani Ethnic Village: |
A theme park of sorts--an ethnographic display of the architecture and ways of life of Yunnan's minority population.
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| Day 5 Kunming to Dali (B,L) Transfer by bus |
| Morning tour to the Western Hill and overlook Dianchi. Afternoon drive to Dali and free time in Dali Old Town. |
| Western Hill: |
Best known for the evergreen woods that blank them and the sweet songs of graceful birds that fill the air. |
| Dianchi: |
With a stunning landscape and an elevation of 1,885 meters (6,185 feet), it is praised as the "Pearl of the Plateau". |
| Dali Old Town: |
The magnificent towers, elegant streets, exquisite courtyards, colorful flowers, and rippling water take visitors back in time to a more simple time filled with quiet charm.
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| Day 6 Dali (B,L) |
Morning cruise the Lake Erhai. Disembark to visit Xizhou Village to explore Bai people’s historic architecture and taste Three courses of Tea. After lunch, observe Bai's patterned Tie-dyed cloth handicrafts in Zhoucheng Village, then head for the famous Three Pagodas. At night, have fun on the Foreigner Street in the Dali old town. |
| Xizhou Village: |
Xizhou is the country marketplace used by the local Bai minority. It is an ideal tourist destination for people who want to experience a different way of life. |
| Zhoucheng Village: |
As an ancient handicraft industry center, Zhoucheng village is well known for its craftsmanship. A plethora of handmade crafts make great choices as souvenirs to remind you of China. |
| Bai Traditional House: |
Most of the houses are made of marble and feature a unique style that expresses the Bai people's deep wisdom and culture.
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| Three Pagodas: |
Yet another representative of ancient Chinese architecture, the pagodas at Dali are stately and well-preserved. Each pagoda is home to Buddhist scriptures and significant cultural relics. |
| Day 7 Dali to Lijiang (B,L) Transfer by bus |
After breakfast, drive to Lijiang. This afternoon, explore the Old Town of Lijiang and Black Dragon Pool. Then ascent Wangu Tower on Small Lion Hill for bird’s eye views of the town in sunset. |
| Lijiang Old Town: |
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town enjoys a long history of over 800 years and is probably the best-preserved old town in China with a deep background of multi-culture. |
| Black Dragon Pool: |
Inside this picturesque park, you will have an opportunity to learn about the Dongba religion & its distinctive pictographic characters at the Dongba Cultural Research Institute. |
| Lion Hill: |
On the Lion Hill in Lijiang, you could have a bird-view of the Mu's Residence. |
| Day 8 Lijiang (B,L,D) |
Full day excursion to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, visit 3,700 meters high Yak Meadow (by ropeway), White Water River, Jade Water Village, Dongba Gods Garden and the Jade Summit Lamasery. During the tour at the vast Sweet Sea Meadow, watch grand open-air show "Impression of Lijiang". |
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain:
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18,000 feet above sea level, looks like a gigantic dragon clad in white snow all year round. It is a sanctuary for rare animals and wild plants. |
Yak Meadow:
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As a part of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it is the paradise for the yak. |
Impression of Lijiang:
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It is a grand open-air show that direct by Zhang Yimou with the natural background of the snow mountain. |
| Day 9 Depart Lijiang (B) |
You will be free today until the tour guide escort you to the Lijiang airport. |
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