Tiger-leaping Gorge & Shangri-la 9-Day Hiking Tour
Overview: Kunming: The Stone Forest, the Flower & Bird Market Lijiang: Jade Dragon Snoew Mountain, Baisha Village and a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals, the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. Tiger Leaping Gorge: Qiaotou,Walnut, Heika, Haba,Sanba, Zhongdian: Baishuitai ( White Water Terrace),Shudu Lake, Songzhanlin Temple Way of Travel: Private transfer + Private car or Van + hotels + Private local tour guides + Entrance fees + Meals as listed + Inter-city Transportaton Departure Date: Daily
Tour Code:CST-02 Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kunming
Met and transferred to your hotel in Kunming. Free for rest of the day. ( D )
Day 02: Kunming - Lijiang by morning flight
Visit the Baisha Village and a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals, the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. Then visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the Old Town on your own yourselves. Enjoy the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance at Dongba Palace after dinner. ( B L D )
Day 03: Lijiang 锟紺 Qiaotou - Walnut
After breakfast, first drive to Qiaotou town. Then hike on upper trails of Tiger-Leaping Gorge to Walnut Grove for about 4 hours. On the way enjoy spectacular gorge scenes with the Yangtze running down in the gorge. Stay at Woody Guesthouse ( B L D )
Day 04: Walnut - Heika by walking
Afrer breakfast, hiking for three hours to get to Heika. It is a small Naxi village sites beside the Yangtze River. Then hiking to the river shore for one hour. Stay at a local inn ( B L D )
Day 05: Heika-Haba Village by walking
After breakfast, stll walking and get to Haba Village taking 5 hours. It is a beautiful hiking around the Haba Snow Mountain. Stay at Snow Sea Guesthouse. There you can enjoy the snow peak in the courtyard. ( B L D )
Day 06: Haba Village - Sanba Village
After breakfast, drive to Sanba Village. First visit Baishuitai ( White Water Terrace) where the Naxi Culture comes from. It is now the sacred place for Naxi people. After lunch, drive to the Shangri-la: Zhongdian. ( B L D )
Day 07: Zhongdian
It is the gateway to Tibet. Exploring real Tibetan culture in this mountainous region. Visit a Tibetan village as well as Shudu Lake, a nature preserve with wonderful birdlife. Also visit Songzanlin Temple. ( B L D )
Day 08: Zhongdian-Kunming by air
After breakfast, take a morning flight for Kunming. Met and transferred to the Stone Forest for sightseeing. ( B L D )
Day 09: Exit from Kunming
After breakfast, you will be arranged to visit the Flower & Bird Market in the old part of the city, then transfer to the airport for departure. ( B )
Inclusions:
1.All transfers and city transportation for your own use
2.Entrance fees and meals as mentioned
3.Private car or van with English speaking guide
4.Hotels with breakfast
5.Kunming-Lijiang,Zhongdian-Kunming air-ticket
6.The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.
Exclusions:
Tips to your tour guide and driver Available:
Daily Reservation:
1.Please use our online booking or send your travel request via email to [email protected]. You are also welcome to call us at + 86 10 67160201 ext 1006 or 2007.
Phone after working hours: 0086 13520598855 or 13901312027 (24 hours)
2.Our real trip advisors will have your booking confirmed no more than 1 working day. We even take last minute booking if time is pressing. When your booking is confirmed, you will get a confirmation email or call from us, which includes the confirmed detailed itinerary with prices.
3. Way of Payment: cash payment ,credit card payment or wire transfer. Both RMB and hard currency are acceptable. Currency Converter
4. Our tour guide will meet you at the Kunming Airport with a signboard in your name.
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