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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Tibetan, Naxi and Lisu Culture Experience
- Lijiang and Shangri-la Cycling Trip
- Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking & Yubeng Trekking
- Golden Sunb-Nose Monkey Exploration
- Meili Snow Mountain
Brief Itinerary
- ARRIVE IN LIJIANG
- LIJIANG-QIAOTOU TOWN - TEA HORSE GUESTHOUSE
- TEA HORSE GUESTHOUSE - TINA’S GUESTHOUSE - SHANGRI-LA
- SHANGRI-LA
- SHANGRI-LA - DEQIN - FEILAISI
- FEILAISI - XIDANG - UPPER YUBENG VILLAGE
- UPPER YUBENG - ICE LAKE - UPPER YUBENG
- LOWER YUBENG - HOLY WATERFALL - UPPER YUBENG
- YUBENG - NINONG - CIZHONG
- CIZHONG - TACHENG
- TACHENG - SHIGU - LIJIANG
- LIJIANG CYCLING TRIP
- LIJIANG - SHANGHAI
- SHANGHAI - DEPARTURE
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
Our incredible 14-days Yunnan Adventures in Shangri-la and Lijiang will offer participants a wonderful experience of some of the finest cultural heritage sites and spectacular landscapes this region of China can offer – including experience with Yunnan snub-nose monkeys!
Our itinerary begins with a visit to Lijiang, including its historic ‘old town’ which was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. As we move on, we will see the inspiring Tiger Leaping Gorge which is one of the finest natural attractions in the region. We then visit the city of Zhongdian (also referred to more popularly as Shangri-la) and this will offer you an incredible insight into Tibetan culture that dates back several centuries. The tour has been designed to include a number of excellent stopovers (including a number of authentic Tibetan villages) that utilize a range of local hostels, guesthouses, restaurants and businesses that help us ensure that we remain harmonious with the needs of local communities and the environment. Along our way we will encounter the magnificent Meili Snow Mountain and be offered spectacular views that will be difficult to forget.
An undoubted highlight is our stay at Yubeng village, which will act as
the perfect platform to explore the landscapes of the Mount Kawagebo glacier,
the Meikong River, and the beautiful Sacred Waterfall. Our itinerary concludes
with our modern city Shanghai.
Holiday Itinerary
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ARRIVE IN LIJIANG
Arrive at Lijiang, pick up from airport transfer to hotel for check in. Relax yourself in Lijiang Old Town. Lijiang, a well-preserved old city of ethnic minorities with brilliant culture, is a central town of the Lijiang Autonomous County of the Naxi Ethnic Minority in Yunnan Province. Located on the plateau which is 2,400 meters above the sea level and embraced by the tree-covered Lion Mountain in the west, Elephant and Golden Row Mountains in the north, vast fertile fields in the southeast and crystal clear water running through, the old Town looks like a big jade ink slab, therefore got the alias the Town of Big Ink Slab (Dayanzhen).
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Accommodation 4* or boutique Hotel in Lijiang
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LIJIANG-QIAOTOU TOWN - TEA HORSE GUESTHOUSE
Check out in the hotel, drive about 100KM to Qiaotou Town(Tiger Leaping gorge Town). Drive along the Naxi ethnic villages and the upper Yangtze River, with a panoramic view of the First Bend of Yangtze River on the way. You will start the trekking of Tiger Leaping Gorge, as one of the world's four great gorges, is honored as one of the deepest and most marvelous gorges with 3900 meters in depth.
Start the trekking form the Qiaotou Primary School, after half an hour, arrive in Changsheng Village, pay a visit to Changsheng Hope Primary School. Arrive in Zhong Nuoyu village at noon and have lunch in Naxi Family Guesthouse. After lunch, you will start the most difficult part trekking to the 28 Zigzag Bends trail and reach the top peak at the elevation of 2670m.
You will arrive at Tea Horse Guesthouse to finish today's trekking.-
Accommodation Local Guesthouse
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Ascent 820m
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Descent 300m
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Distance 12km
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Meals BLD
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Time 5hrs hiking
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TEA HORSE GUESTHOUSE - TINA’S GUESTHOUSE - SHANGRI-LA
Get up in the early morning, trekking down to Tina’s Guest house passing a small but high waterfall on the way. Tina’s is the best location to enjoy the scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Then drive to Shangri-la. Upon arrival in Shangri La, you will have entered the Tibetan cultural area and a landscape of barley fields and yaks scattered in the valleys. If time is enough, walk around Dukezong Ancient Town, an important town of the Ancient Tea-horse Trade Caravan from Yunnan to Tibet and India. You can see the Thang-ga painting in academy. Thang-ga is a unique style of painting developed in the 7th century in the Tibetan area. Thang-ga is a Tibetan word which refers to the scroll painting mounted with colorful satins and fabrics.
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Accommodation 4* or boutique Hotel in Shangri-la
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Ascent 300m
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Descent 700m
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Distance 7km
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Meals BLD
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Time 3hrs hiking
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SHANGRI-LA
Road Condition: Paved. On the way to Napa Lake, 10km from town, we’ll encounter a small slope
Distance: 22km
Elevation: 3400M
Time: Half day casual biking with visiting spots along the way
Today we’ll spend our day doing more sightseeing and cycling around Old Town of Shangri-la and getting further adjusted to the high elevation.
This area is rich with Tibetan-style architecture and dates back 1300 years! We’ll eat breakfast and ride to Songzanlin Monestary, 5km north of the old town center. The Songzanlin Monestary (constructed in 1679) is the largest Tibetan Monestary in Yunnan and is nicknamed the “Lesser Potala” due to its resemblance to the magnificent structure in Lhasa. We’ll visit for 2 hours until lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch we’ll cycle over to a small hill to visit Napa Lake about 6km away. The Napa Lake Nature Reserve is the country’s largest grassland and most scene area of the plateau. We’ll have time to walk around and take everything in, enjoy the Tibetan culture and take lots of photographs before riding back to Old Town.
Upon returning to our hotel in the evening we’ll have a delicious dinner. We’ll be getting a good night’s sleep tonight - we have a big day tomorrow!
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Accommodation 4* or boutique Hotel in Shangri-la
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Distance 22km
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Meals BLD
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Time Half day casual biking with visiting spots along the way
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SHANGRI-LA - DEQIN - FEILAISI
In the morning, drive 6 to 7 hours to Deqin County (3400m altitude) which is 187km away from Shangri-La. The view along the way is fantastic with different kinds of trees, streams down the valley, prayer flags and stupas, and Tibetan villages. On the way, you will visit Nixi Pottery Village and learn to make local pottery. Then, go on your driving. You can see the nice scenery along the Jinsha River to Benzilan Town where you will have lunch.
After lunch, drive to visit the First Bend of Jinsha River or Moon Be nd, which is the boundary between Sichuan and Yunnan. This is different from the First Bend of Yangtze River in Lijiang City. The bend in Shigu Town changes the flow direction of the Yangtze River but in Benzilan, the Moon Bend is just a grand bend between the mountains with impressive scenery. Visit Baimang Snow Mounta in Nature Reserve, you will be able to view Baimang Snow Mountain if the weather is clear, pass the top part of today at 4292m altitude at 156km.
Arrive in Feilaisi in the late afternoon, you will have a nice sunset view of Meili Snow Mountain from the Sightseeing Platform, where you can see the 13 white pagodas meaning of the 13 peaks of Meili Snow Mountain over 6,000 meters (19,685 feet) above sea level, known as the "Prince's 13 peaks".
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Accommodation 4* or boutique Hotel in Feilaisi
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Meals BLD
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FEILAISI - XIDANG - UPPER YUBENG VILLAGE
Early in the morning, you could enjoy the golden mountain ,on top of which the sunrise touches its snowcapped peak. weather permitting. After breakfast, drive along Mekong River to reach trail head. You will get off the car at Xidang Village, then hike up to and over a mountain pass to Yubeng, with picnic lunch (5-7 hours, with several steep sections). Arrive in Upper Yubeng village; dinner in a traditional Tibetan living room, overnight in Yubeng. Today you will need a horse to carry your luggage. Stay overnight in local guest house.
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Accommodation Local Guesthouse
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Distance 18km
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Meals BLD
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Time 7hr trekking
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UPPER YUBENG - ICE LAKE - UPPER YUBENG
Enjoy the sunrise of the Mt. Kawagebo glacier from the guesthouse, then walk up to Binghu Ice Lake of the Meili Snow Mountain. Walk through the original forest from Yubeng Village, you will see some horses and yaks, as well as some wild animals if you are lucky enough. A beautiful river originates from the Glacier Park, walk along the river with some wooden bridges and spruce trees, you will have a wonderful view of Mt. Kawagebo Glacier. At last, arrive at the Ice Lake which is located at the foot of the glacier. Trek back to Upper Yubeng .Stay overnight in local guest house.
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Accommodation Local Guesthouse
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Distance 18km
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Meals BLD
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Time 7hr trekking be and back
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LOWER YUBENG - HOLY WATERFALL - UPPER YUBENG
If the weather is good, we will wake up to a clear view of the Mt. Kawagebo glacier. After breakfast we will hike to the Holy Waterfall (7 km, 2-3 hours), from which Yubeng’s name originated. Buddhists coming to this area on pilgrimages circumambulate the waterfall 13 times with the belief. Then walk back to Upper Yubeng. Stay overnight in local guest house.
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Accommodation Local Guesthouse
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Distance 14km
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Meals BLD
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Time 4hr trekking be and back
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YUBENG - NINONG - CIZHONG
This morning, you will need a horse to carry your luggage. Walk along the least traveled path of Yubeng, from Yubeng Village to Ninong Village. After lunch, drive to Cizhong for overnight. On the way to Cizhong, you will see grand canyon and idyllic scenery. Stop to view at a distance.
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Accommodation Local Guesthouse
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Distance 21km
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Meals BLD
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Time 5hrs trekking
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CIZHONG - TACHENG
This morning, you will visit a local Tibetan Catholic Church and watch their prayer. The church was built by French missionaries in 1867, the church is used by Tibetan, Naxi and Lisu people. They still have the grapes planted by missionaries and old the traditional way of making wine.
Then drive to visit Tongle Village, a Lisu and Naxi people’s village. It is the most original ethnic village in Yunnan Province. people here live in the traditional houses built with wooden walls and tile roofs.
Arrive in Tacheng Town in the late afternoon and pay a visit to Tacheng Black Snub-Nosed Monkey National Park of Weixi County. Overnight in Tacheng Town.
--As a national park integrating primitive ecology, Neolithic sites, religious pilgrimage place, paradise of black snub-nosed monkey and multi-national style, the scenic area is particularly distinguished with the religious culture and temple scenic sports such as the dense forest, valuable and rare animals and Patriarch Bodhidharma's Cave as well as “Re Ba” of Tibetans and customs of Lisu Nationality. Samage Nature Reserve has hundreds of black snub-nosed monkeys, a national Grade I protection animal.
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Accommodation 3* Hotel in Tacheng
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Meals BLD
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TACHENG - SHIGU - LIJIANG
In the morning, we will drive 20 minutes to the Golden Sunb-Nose Monkey nature reserve. We will have the unique experience of watching the feeding of the Sunb-Nose Monkey and taking photos closely. A lot of fun!
we will drive to Lijiang via the Stone Drum Town or Shigu Ancient Town where you can enjoy the grand First Bend of Yangtze River. The name of Shigu comes from the drum that commemorates a 16th-century Naxi victory over a Tibetan army. Visit the Irion Chain Bridge. Drive further on to Lijiang Old Town for overnight.
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Accommodation 4* or boutique Hotel in Lijiang
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Meals BLD
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LIJIANG CYCLING TRIP
Road Condition: Paved. Flat road most of the time. Heavy Traffic.
Distance: 65km
Elevation: 2200m-2400m
Time: 4-4.5 hours cycling
Today, you will start your cycling tour from Lijiang Old Town. Cycle to Baisha Old Town first, then stop to visit Baisha Murals. Painted over 1,000 years ago, the murals display the life stories of China’s main religions, including Confucianism, Taoism, and Tibetan Buddhism.
Then go on your cycling to Lashihai Lake. Lashihai Lake, a nature reserve rich in biodiversity. Then surround the Lashihai Lake for further cycling. The endangered black necked crane can be seen here. The Naxi and Yi minorities live in this area. We loop around the lake beginning on paved road which leads us through Naxi villages. The terrain becomes rougher as we loop back.
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Accommodation 4* or boutique Hotel in Lijiang
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Distance 65km
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Meals BLD
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Time 4-4.5 hours cycling
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LIJIANG - SHANGHAI
Today, you will transfer to Lijiang airport , take a morning flight to Shanghai. After lunch, transfer to enjoy a walking tour in Yu Yuan Garden, an outstanding garden in the South Yangtze River area. The exquisite lakes, pavilions, bridges, rockeries and courtyards are indispensable factors for the luxury ancient private garden. Then move on to the Bund, one of the most noted waterfront and architectural symbols of Shanghai. Then drive to the hotel, check in and have a rest. Free in the evening.
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Accommodation 4* or boutique Hotel in Shanghai
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Meals BL
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SHANGHAI - DEPARTURE
Free in the morning, then transfer to the airport, fly back home.
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Meals B
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Internal flights
** Day 13/ Flight from Lijiang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure: 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure: 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure: 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
