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---- 10 day private tour to Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Zhongdian
ITINERARY: NOTE: *ABF - American Buffet Breakfast; B – Breakfast; L – Lunch; D –Dinner; SD –Banquet;
Day 1 Hong Kong / Kunming (D) Harbor Plaza Hotel (5 star)
Please arrange the transfer to Hong Kong airport for your flight with Dragon Air KA 760, which departs from Hong Kong at 12:15 PM. You will arrive in Kunming at 14:35 PM. Once upon arrival, you will check-in HARBOUR PLAZA HOTEL (5 star). If time permits, you will also visit the Dragon Gate and Huating Temple on Western Hill, the Gold Palace and Grand View Pavilion. Enjoy the scenic view of Dianchi Lake. Day 2 Kunming / Stone Forest / Kunming (ABF, L, D)
Your full-day excursion to the Stone Forest, 32 acres of special karst limestone formations that have eroded into cliffs and peaks, including caves, arches and pavilions, all connected by a labyrinth of trails. It is home to the Sani people, a branch of the Yi minority. Day 3 Kunming / Dali (ABF, L, D) Asia Star Hotel (4 star)
Take morning flight to Dali, and then Check into ASIA STAR HOTEL (4 star or similar). Travel by cable car up Cangshan Mountain with panoramic views overlooking Erhai Lake. You'll also visit the Butterfly Spring and Museum, where hundreds of butterflies flutter about, the Three Pagodas, known as the symbol of Dali, and the Bai Village of Xizhou where you'll enjoy traditional Three-Course Tea with Bai Cultural Performance. Day 4 Dali (ABF)
You will be at leisure for one day to explore this beautiful city by your own. Day 5 Dali / Lijiang (ABF, L, D) Jian Nan Chun Hotel (4 star)
After breakfast you'll drive to Lijiang, home to the Naxi people. In the afternoon you'll visit Black Dragon Pool, renowned for its flowers and pavilions, and the Dongba Cultural Institute. Continue to Dayan Old Town where you'll explore the winding lanes of this ancient town. Check into JIAN NAN CHUN HOTEL (4 star or similar). Day 6 Lijiang (ABF, L, D)
Travel halfway up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain via chairlift to Yak Meadow. This famous mountain ascends 18,000 ft. and is made up of 13 peaks resembling jade pillars. En route you'll visit the White Water River, Yufeng Lama Temple and Baisha Village with its Ming dynasty frescoes. An evening entertainment featuring the Naxi Singing & Dancing Performance will be arranged for you tonight. Day 7 Lijiang / Zhong Dian (ABF, L, D) Sightseeing Hotel (4 star)
A private car will accompany you to Zhongdian, the Real Shangri-La in a British writer’s book “the Lost Horizon”. Enjoy an unforgettable view in Tiger Leaping Gorge. Accommodate in SIGHTSEEING HOTEL (4 star). Day 8 Zhongdian (B, L, D)
You tour in this beautiful area will include Na Pa Lake, Zong Zan Lin Temple, and a local Tibetan family tour.
Day 9 Zhongdian/ Kunming (B, L, D) Harbour Plaza Hotel (5 star)
You will fly back to Kunming this morning & your tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport for your transfer to the KUNMING HARBOUR PLAZA HOTEL again. You will be free for the rest of the day.
Day 10 Kunming / Hong Kong (ABF)
You will be at leisure in the morning. After noon time, your tour guide will in the otel lobby for your transfer to the airport. Your flight with Dragon Air KA761 will depart from Kunming at 15:00 PM and arrive in Hong Kong at 17:15 PM. You will be totally on your own from there. The whole trip is finished!
DEPARTURES & RATES: • Guarantee departure for any group with minimum participants of 2 adults;
The above tour arrangement is INCLUSIVE of: • Superior first class accommodations throughout (based on double occupancy);
• All related taxes within China;
• All airport tax & construction fees in China;
• Daily American Buffet Breakfast (breakfast in Zhongdian) through out;
• Daily lunch & dinner as indicated in the itinerary;
• Comprehensive sightseeing with all transfers in each city with private coach;
• All admission fees for the programs listed in the itinerary;
• English speaking guide.
The above tour arrangement is EXCLUSIVE of:
• Travel Insurance, which is strongly recommended to obtain;
• International Round-Trip air ticket economy class (Toronto / Hong Kong / Toronto);
• Any transfers, meals, hotel & tour arrangement in Hong Kong;
• Gratuities to tour guides, private tour coach drivers (suggest CND$8 – 10 / per tourist, per day);
• China visa ($60 / per single entry visa);
• Any personal expenses like laundry, long distance phone call, hotel mini-bar beverage and postages.
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