15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
Embark on a captivating 9-day Yunnan Ancient Town Tour, a truly enchanting journey through China's picturesque southwestern province. This meticulously crafted itinerary takes you deep into the heart of Yunnan, famous for its stunning landscapes, vibrant ethnic cultures, and remarkably preserved ancient towns. Explore the timeless beauty of Lijiang Ancient Town, wander through the historic streets of Dali Old Town, and discover the unique charm of Shaxi Ancient Town. Ideal for travelers seeking an authentic cultural immersion, breathtaking scenery, and a glimpse into a bygone era, this tour promises an unforgettable adventure filled with rich history, diverse traditions, and serene natural beauty.
HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.
Transfer service to the hotel
Meals: No Meals
Upon arrival in Kunming, your Kunming tour guide will wait for you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
Stone Forest, Jiuxiang Scenic Area
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
[08:00-08:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby.
[08:30-12:00] Drive for 1.5 hours to Stone Forest which is known as the First Wonder of the World and typical karst landform. The magnificent, strange and steep landscape of the Stone Forest creates countless labyrinthine vistas, all of which feature stones in various formations. Animals, plants, and even human figures can be found here.
[12:30-13:30] Lunch at a local restaurant for Chinese food.
[13:30-16:30] Continue to drive for 40 minutes to Jiuxiang Scenic Area. With hundreds of large and small caves, Jiuxiang Scenic Area owns the largest scale, number and most unique caves. It is a unique international karst geological park. Enjoy the cave tour there.
[16:30-18:00] Drive back to Kunming city. For evening activity, we highly recommend the Yunnan Impression Show - Dynamic Yunnan as an option.
Take a bullet train to Dali, Three Pagodas, Dali Ancient Town
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and drive to the railway station for a bullet train to Dali (duration: 2.5 hours). You will see different landscapes of Yunnan on the train. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by the local tour guide from the EXIT of Dali railway station and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
[12:00-13:00] Lunch at a local restaurant for Chinese food.
[13:00-17:00] Enjoy the afternoon tour to Three Pagodas. The elegant, balanced and stately style is unique in China's ancient Buddhist architectures, which makes it a must-see in the tour of Dali. Hiking to the top is highly recommended where you can get a full view of Dali old town and the Erhai Lake. The reflection park is also a nice place to capture the classical photo with three Pagodas' reflection. Then explore at Dali Ancient Town. Unlike any other Chinese town, the traditional Bai ethnic folk houses give the town a distinctive feeling.
After the tour, enjoy your free leisure night.
Xizhou Bai's Houses, Erhai Lake (light cycling), Zhoucheng Village with tie-dyeing experience, Dali Ancient Town
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
[09:00-09:30] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and get ready for today’s exploration of Dali city.
[09:30-12:30] Take a short visit to Xizhou Bai's Houses. People nowadays regard Xizhou as a town that is famous for the Bai minority culture. The old houses and streets are well preserved, through which visitors may still find some traces of past glory. After that, we will take a relaxing bike riding along Erhai Lake , enjoying the beautiful lakeview. Erhai Lake was formed by the subsidence of geological fault. It is reputed as the pearl on plateau for its beautiful scenery
[12:30-14:00] Lunch at a local restaurant to savour the dilicious local food.
[14:30-16:30] After lunch, you will spend the afternoon in Zhou Cheng and learn how to make the traditional Tie-dyeing with local master. You could keep your work and bring home.
After that, drive back to Dali and enjoy your free leisure time.
Drive to Yunlong, Nuodeng Ancient Village, Wen Temple, Wu Temple, Yu Huang Ge Temple, Big Banyan Tree
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
[08:30-09:00] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby
[09:00-12:30] Drive for 3 hours to Yunlong County where the Nuodeng Ancient Village is located. It's regarded as one of oldest traditional Bai villages in Yunnan province. As one of the most important stops of the Ancient Tea Horse Road, Nuodeng is not just famous for its history but also for the spectacular buildings of ancient Ming and Qing dynasty and flagstone streets.
[12:30-14:00] Lunch time at a local restaurant to enjoy the authentic Yunnan dishes.
[14:30-17:30] Afternoon exploration in the village, where you will also visit the local famous sites - Wen Temple, Wu Temple, Yu Huang Ge Temple, Big Banyan Tree. You will have a chance to experience the Taoism in the ancient temples.
Stay overnight at the guesthouse in the village.
Drive to Shaxi Jianchuan, Wind-rain Bridge, Shaxi Ancient Town, Dengsi Street, Yulu Bridge,
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
[08:30-09:00] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby
[09:00-12:30] Drive for 3.5 hours to Shaxi which is a famous ancient town in Jianchuan County. On the way, you will visit the old Wind-rain Bridge and stop at the Wooden-caving Workshop.
[12:30-13:30] Lunch time at a local restaurant.
[14:00-17:30] Afternoon exploration in Shaxi Ancient Town. Have a leisure walk on Dengsi Street where you will see the famous Ancient Theater Stage, where the local people will dance and sing to celebrate the important festivals. Continue the visit to Yulu Bridge that is a good place to enjoy the sunset.
Stay overnight at the guesthouse in the village.
White Dragon Pool, Shibao Mountain, Drive to Lijiang
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
[08:30-09:00] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby
[09:00-12:00] Have a morning tour to White Dragon Pool which is waterhead of Shaxi. It is quite and secluded, away from the crowds. Enjoy your free exploration in the town.
[12:00-13:00] Lunch time at a local restaurant.
[13:00-16:00] After lunch, say goodbye to this amazing ancient town and continue driving to Lijiang. On the way, you will visit Shibao Mountain. The globular weathered granites formed picturesque peaks and rocks looks like bell, arrow, lions, elephants, which are very distinctive. There are scenic attractions one after another, such as Shizhongshan Grotto, Baoxiang Temple, Jinding Temple, Haiyunju Temple, Shizhong Reservoir and so on. Its scenic spots include Haiyunju Scenic area, Baoxiang Temple and Shizhongshan Grottoes, the three parts.
Drive for 1.5 hours to Lijiang and check in your hotel. Enjoy your free night in the ancient town.
Lijiang Ancient Town, Lion Hill, Sifang Street, Mufu Mansion, Black Dragon Pond Park
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
[08:30-09:00] Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby
[09:00-12:00] Enjoy your full-day exploration to Lijiang Ancient Town. Firstly, easily climb up to Lion Hill where you will have the panoramic view of the town from Wangu Pavillion. The visit to Mufu Mansion - the symbol of Lijiang.
[12:00-13:30] Lunch at a local restaurant.
[13:30-17:30] After lunch, continue the visit to Black Dragon Pond Park where is the perfect place to take photos of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain with its reflection in the Pond. Then have free walk on Sifang Street which is the central part of the town and the most bustling place.
At night, enjoy your free leisure night.
Transfer to airport
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy free time before being transferred directly to the airport to your next destination.
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