15 Days The World Heritage Sites' Trail in South China
Tour Route: Hong Kong, Guilin, Yangshuo, Kunming, Lijiang, Dali, Liuku, Bingzhongluo, Gongshan
"State Guest Cave" Karst Cave Fairyland-Reed Flute Cave,World Heritage& Ethnic Culture& Fossil-Stone Forest,Chessboard-type Ming Dynasty Ancient Town & Bai Minority Culture-Dali,Visiable Competitive Price & VIP Quality Guarantee
After you arrive in Hong Kong, our local guide will pick you up and then drive to hotel for a good rest.
Meals: No mealDay 2 Guilin
Minority village and Longsheng Terraced Field: The Longji Terraces are built into the steep mountain range named "The Dragon's Backbone" . The terraces look like ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the mountain. There are about 66 square kilometers of terraced fields in the district.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 3 Guilin
Reed Flute Cave (1 hour): Located 5 kilometers northwest of Guilin city, the Reed Flute Cave gets the name from the reeds used for making flutes and pipes that grow at its entrance. Jiangtou Village in Jiuwu Town: Located at north, 32 km far from Guilin city, Jiangtou Village is reputed as one of seven the most valuable ancient villages in China. Elephant Trunk Hill (40 minutes): Elephant Trunk Hill is located at the junction of Li River and Peach Blossom River. Calligraphy & Painting shop (Guangxi Normal University Art Shop): Guangxi Normal University Painting gallery is sheltered by towering ancient trees and just a few steps away from a precipitous limestone pinnacle, called Solitary Beauty Peak.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 4 Guilin to Yangshuo
Li River Cruise (4 hours): A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Pearl Culture Shop: Guilin is fortunate to have a company that is licensed by the Government to both grow and sell pearls. The Pearls are cultivated in the clean waters of the South China Sea off the coast of Guangxi province and then transported to Guilin for processing and to be created in the superb jewelry that you will see exhibited.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 5 Yangshuo to Guilin to Kunming
Yangshuo Countryside Cycling: Biking alongside the paddy field and orchards that surround the famous mountains will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China. You will have a family visit on the half way. It is an opportunity to see a real country life and talk to the local farmers.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 6 Kunming
The Stone Forest (2 hours): A fantastic natural phenomena located 90 km southeast of Kunming. The various shapes of karst landscape was formed due to millions of years' movement of Earth.
Green Lake Park (1 hour): Located just opposite Yunnan University, it is one of the most picturesque parks in downtown Kunming.
Kunming Hand Workshop: Located near Yangzong Lake, Kunming Hand Workshop sell the embroidery clothes, wall carpet and some ethnic style embroidery hand crafts.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 7 Kunming to Lijiang
Lijiang Ancient Town (2 hours): It is situated in the middle area of the county, which is more than 2400 meters high above sea level. It enjoys beautiful scenes, an indeed famous city with long history and splendid culture, it is very rare in China that such well-preserved minority ancient city still exists.
The Black Dragon Pool (1.5 hours): The park holds the Black Dragon Pool and gets name because of it.
Lion Hill (1 hour): Both the hill and the wooden structure called Wangulou provide good views of the Old Town and the surrounding countryside.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 8 Lijiang
Yunshanping on Jade Snow Mountain (2.5 hours): It is a large patch of pasture tucked away hidden amongst a virgin spruce forest on the eastern side of theYulong Snow Mountain. Baisha Murals at Baisha Village (30 minutes): Painted over a thousand years ago, the murals combine the cultures of Han, Tibetan and Naxi people displaying the life stories of the Tibet Buddhism, Confucian and Taoism. Yulong Snow Mountain.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 9 Lijiang to Dali
Cruise on the Erhai Lake (2 hours): The area around Lake Erhai is blessed with a mild climate and fertile land with forests containing valuable stocks of timber, medicinal herbs and rare animals.
Ancient City of Dali (1 hour): The ancient city of Dali is 13 kilometers away from Xiaguan, Dali city, and is located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain.
Houses of Bai People in Xizhou (30 minutes): The Houses of Bai people in Xizhou are located in the Xizhou Town which is 16 kilometers away from the Ancient City of Dali.
ZhouCheng tie-dye family workshop: The workshop is near the Spring of Butterflies. You will learn the making process of tie-dye cloth which is one of the Bai people's traditional handcrafts.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 10 Dali to Liuku
Our guide and driver will escort you from Dali to Liuku.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 11 Liuku to Bingzhongluo
Nujiang Grand Canyon: Nujiang Grand Canyon is originated from Yarlung Zangbu Grand Canyon, stretching for more than 300 kilometers within Yunnan Province. The average depth of Nujiang Grand Canyon is 2000 meters, while the deepest point is located at Bingzhongluo, at 3500 meters deep.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 12 Bingzhongluo to Gongshan
Our guide and driver will escort you from Bingzhongluo to Gongshan, Puhua Tibetan Buddhism Temple. Puhua Tibetan Buddhism Temple: Puhua Tibetan Buddhism temple was established during the Qing Dynasty. This temple presents Chinese culture and excellent architecture.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 13 Gongshan to Liuku
Laomudeng Church: Laomudeng village in Fugong in home to 180 families. Laomudng is from the Nu ethnic language and means "a place people like to visit". Lisu Ethnic Bathhouse: When spring comes every year, the Lisu ethnic people use this bathhouse to bath. Performance of Lisu chorus: An example of heterophony the art originated in their daily life and work of the Lisu people who are skilled singers.
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 14 Liuku to Dali
Our guide and driver will escort you from Liuku to Dali
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDay 15 Dali to Kunming to Hong Kong
After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport by tour guide and driver, your tour ends.
Meals: Breakfast| Travel Period | 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
|---|---|---|
| Dec.1- Feb.28 | US$4953 | US$3860 |
| Mar.1- Nov.30 | US$5220 | US$4026 |
1. The price is based on stay in China four star hotels. If you want to deduct, upgrade or downgrade the hotel, please indicate this while sending the inquiry.
2. You will enjoy more discounts if there is more people join the tour.
3. Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Qingming Festival Holiday (Apr. 4 - 6, 2020 ), Labor's Day Holiday (May 1 - 3, 2020) ,Dragon Boat Festival Holiday (Jun. 25 - 27, 2020) and National Day Holiday (Oct 1- Oct 8, 2020).
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