11 Days Lijiang and Shangri-La Tour with Meili Snow Mountain Pilgrimage

Day 2 Kunming-Stone Forest-Kunming

Sightseeing and Activities:the Stone Forest, Guandu Ancient Town
Accommodation: Kunming
Meals: Breakfast

• Journey to the Stone Forest
  • You will travel 86 km to the mesmerizing Stone Forest. There’s a local adage that states, “If you haven’t seen the Stone Forest during your visit to Kunming, you have missed out.” Indeed, the Stone Forest is one of Yunnan’s premier attractions.
• Explore Guandu Ancient Town
  • After enjoying your lunch, you’ll return to Kunming to explore Guandu Ancient Town, a renowned historical and cultural site. This area beautifully preserves the architectural styles of the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties.

Day 3 Kunming-360KM-Dali by High Speed Train

Sightseeing and Activities: Three-pagodas in Chongshen Temple, Erhai Lake Cruise, Dali Ancient Town
Accommodation: Dali
Meals: Breakfast

• Journey to Xizhou Town
  • After breakfast, you will set off for Xizhou Town to immerse yourself in the enchanting Bai-style traditional courtyards. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to savor their aromatic Three-Course Tea and delve into their unique culture.
  • A visit to Zhoucheng Village will take you to a Bai tie-dye cloth workshop, where you can pick up some special souvenirs reflecting Bai ethnic artistry.
• Scenic Drive to Lijiang
  • You’ll then embark on a scenic drive of approximately 180 km to Lijiang, passing through picturesque farmlands and charming ethnic villages along the way.
  • Enjoy lunch at No. 8 Restaurant, located by the beautiful Black Dragon Pool. After your meal, you’ll visit the scenic Black Dragon Pool and the Dongba Museum to discover the rich culture of the Naxi minority.
• Discover Lijiang Old Town
  • In the late afternoon, you will have the opportunity to explore Lijiang Old Town, a historical gem with over 800 years of rich heritage. Designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1997, this area showcases stunning wooden architecture representative of the Naxi ethnic group.

• Morning at Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
  • Begin your day with a visit to the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan. Often referred to as the “Little Potala Palace,” Songzanlin Monastery boasts a traditional architectural style that exudes a sense of mystery and reverence.
• Discovering Bita Lake and Shudu Lake
  • Next, you will explore the serene Bita Lake and Shudu Lake within Pudacuo National Park. This park is known for its rich biodiversity and is situated in one of the most biologically diverse areas globally. Despite covering only 0.7 percent of China’s total land area, Pudacuo National Park is home to over 20 percent of the nation’s plant species, roughly one-third of its mammal and bird species, along with nearly 100 endangered species.
• Visit a Tibetan Village
  • Following your exploration of the lakes, continue your journey by driving to a nearby Tibetan village. Here, you will experience the unique culture and lifestyle of the Tibetan people.

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Service Included:

• Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
• Meals as listed in the itinerary;
• Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
• Private English-speaking tour guide;
• Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;
• Service charge & government taxes;
• Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
• High speed train tickets from Kunming to Dali (2nd class seats).

Service Excluded:

• Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
• Chinese visa fees;
• Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
• Single room supplement;
• Tips to guides and drivers;
• Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
• Personal travel accident insurance;
• All optional programs.