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 Deluxe Tours: Shangri-La & Yunnan Tibet, a land of monks and monasteries perched atop the roof of the world, has fascinated travelers for years. Those who have visited are left with an enduring spiritual experience. Combined with Yunnan, renowned for its gorgeous landscapes and mild climate, this tour takes you to regions of China that offer a fresh perspective of this vast and evolving nation. Inclusions
Deluxe & first-class accommodations with private facilitiesBreakfast, lunch & dinner dailyArrival & departure transfersLocal English-speaking guidesEntrance fees to monuments and cultural eventsInternal flightsBaggage handlingHome visit in TibetVisit to Stone ForestVisit to Bai homes and three pagodasCruise on Lake ErhaiConcert featuring ancient Dogba music |
| Call (800) 999-1216 for more information or to book today! Mention code 4706822 | | SITA World Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | North America | Sat: North America / Chengdu : Depart North America this evening for Kunming | | Day 2 | Kunming | Sun: Arrive Kunming : Arrive in this evening in Kunming in colorful Yunnan Province. Endowed with an idyllic climate, Kunming is also known as the "City of Eternal Spring." Verdant throughout the year, it is renowned for its abundance of camellias, azaleas, orchids and a profusion of flowering plants. HARBOR PLAZA HOTEL | | Day 3 | Kunming | Mon: Shilin, The Stone Forest : No visit to Yunnan is complete without a tour of the incredible Stone Forest. According to historical records dating back to the Ming dynasty, it has been one of the most famous scenic spots in China for centuries. As soon as you enter the forest, you are confronted by one miraculous view after another. The Stone Forest, which is made up of stands of limestone that jut from the earth in fascinating formations, covers an area of about 96,000 acres and includes both large and small stone forests, as well as many other scenic spots. Visit the Botanical Garden, which features over 4,000 varieties of tropical and sub-tropical plants. (BLD) | | Day 4 | Dali | Tue: Kunming / Dali : Fly to Dali in southwestern Yunnan. Dali impresses the visitor with landscapes that are both magnificent and graceful. Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in the town of Xizhou. Visit the homes of the Bai people as well as the three pagodas. Take a cruise on Lake Erhai followed by a leisurely stroll through the traditional local market of the old town of Dali. DALI ASIA STAR HOTEL (BLD) | | Day 5 | Lijiang | Wed: Dali / Lijiang : Today you will drive through the scenic countryside to Lijiang, which is rich in cultural history. Well-preserved stone bridges, colorful costumes and old men who can still read the ancient pictographic language of the Naxi people, one of China's numerous minority groups, allow you a glimpse into that history. HARBOR TREASURE HOTEL. (BLD) | | Day 6 | Lijiang | Thu: Lijiang : Visit the Black Dragon Pond Park and the old town of Lijiang Your tour includes a visit to the Yunshan Meadow and then on to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Jade Peak Lama temple, White Water River and the Baisha Mural Paintings. This evening enjoy a concert featuring ancient Dogba music. (BLD) | | Day 7 | Zhongdian | Fri: Lijiang / Zhongdian : Today you will drive to Zhongdian, the land known as "Shangri-La," with its snowcapped mountains, wide meadows and swift rivers. Stop at Tiger Jump Valley, the location of the narrowest valley along the Yangtze. ZHONGDIAN PARADISE HOTEL (BLD) | | Day 8 | Zhongdian | Sat: Bita Lake Excursion : Visit Bita Lake, which lies in the heart of a nature preserve and is surrounded by mountains covered with ancient pines, oaks and rhododendrons. A small wooded island in the center of the lake is home to many rare species of birds. Visit the once-prosperous Tibetan Buddhist Guihua Monastery, also known as Songzhanglin Lamaism Monastery. Later pay a visit to local Tibetan family to learn about the traditional Tibetan lifestyle. (BLD) | | Day 9 | Shanghai | Sun: Zhongdian / Kunming / Shanghai : This morning, fly to Kunming and connect with your flight to Shanghai, "the Paris of the East" and China's most westernized and largest city. Your tour of Shanghai includes a visit to Yu Yuan Garden, the Temple of the Jade Buddha and a drive along the famous Bund, the wide, tree-lined avenue along the Huangpo River and the former "Wall Street" of foreign powers. Later, enjoy a performance by famous Chinese acrobats. JINJIANG HOTEL (South Tower) (BLD) | | Day 10 | North America | Mon: Shanghai / North America : Leave the Orient behind today and board your flight home, filled with memories of your exciting journey into the many marvelous treasures of ancient China. (B) | | Day 1 | Lhasa | EXTEND YOUR STAY: TIBET
Arrive Lhasa : Arrive this evening in Lhasa, the former capital of the mountain kingdom of Tibet. Religion is a deep force in this mystical land. Perched high atop the passes between India and China, Tibet absorbed Tantric Buddhism from the south, Shamanism from the north and developed it into its own hybrid of Lamaism, which dominated all aspects of Tibetan life for over 1,000 years. TIBET HOTEL GUEST HOUSE (BD) | | Day 2 | Lhasa | Potala Palace & Sera Monastery : This morning, visit the vast Potala Palace, former seat of the Dalai Lama, the spiritual and political head of Tibet. Built in the 7th century, the palace is a magnificent work of architecture. Constructed of wood and stone, with numerous gilded pinnacles, this treasure house of Tibetan art has 1,000 rooms and halls, is 1,300 feet in length and covers 1.4 million square feet! Tour the Sera Monastery this afternoon, the most active monastery in Tibet and the preferred site of the Tibetan "sky burial." (BLD) | | Day 3 | Lhasa | Lhasa Sightseeing : Visit the striking Jokhang Temple this morning. Situated in the heart of Lhasa, it was built over 1,300 years ago to house the Golden Buddha and is one of Tibet's holiest shrines. Also visit the Barkhor Bazaar. For a glimpse of everyday life, visit a typical Tibetan home to meet a local family. Also visit the massive Drepung Monastery, the largest of all lamaseries in Tibet. (BLD) | | Day 4 | Return Home | Sat: Lhasa/Home : This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight back home. (B) |
| | INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE
Excellent international airfares are available upon request at the time of booking. The land price does not include any airfare, unless specified. |
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Deluxe Tours: Shangri-La & Yunnan