8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS
KUNMING
CHINA
YUNNAN SPLENDOURS
Explore Kunming, a gateway to the natural splendour of Yunnan Province. Marvel at the surreal landscapes of the Stone Forest and the dramatic Tiger Leaping Gorge. Discover the serene beauty of Napahai Lake and embark on scenic hikes to immerse yourself in nature’s wonders. Experience the authentic local life in ancient towns like Dali, Xizhou, and Lijiang, each steeped in rich history and culture.
STONE FOREST SCENIC
BLACK DRAGON POOL
GANDEN SONGZANLIN MONASTERY
THREE PAGODAS
8 DAYS KUNMING TOUR
Travel Period: Valid until 31 October 2024
- Friday arrival, meet your guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel
- As the capital of Yunnan Province, Kunming is known for its rich history and cultural significance. Located at an elevation of 1894 meters above sea level, it enjoys a temperate climate and is often called the “city of eternal spring”
- Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore the city on your own
Accomodation: Weilong Hotel or similar
Transportation: Private Coach
- Breakfast at hotel
- Depart from Kunming and travel along the new expressway to Stone Forest. Enjoy a scenic 90-minute eco-bus ride to explore the Stone Forest, a remarkable Karst landscape formed over 200 million years ago by wind and water erosion
- After lunch, visit Sibeihou Village, a local Yi Ethnic Group Village, to experience its traditional culture and lifestyle
- Return to Kunming in the afternoon and visit Green Lake Park, the largest park in Kunming’s city center
- Optional Activity: If time and weather permit, participate in a Chinese Calligraphy session using water and oversized brushes on the park grounds from 14:00 to 17:00
Accomodation: Weilong Hotel or similar
Transportation: Private Coach
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel
- Your guide and driver will escort you to Kunming Train Station. Board the bullet train to Dali for a swift and comfortable journey
- Upon arrival in Dali, visit the iconic Three Pagodas, standing tall against the backdrop of the Cangshan Mountains
- Explore the scenic Er’hai Ecological Corridor Road, along the fault basin of Erhai Lake, known as the “Plateau Pearl” and a vital source of drinking water for Dali
- Wander through Dali Old Town, nestled between the Cangshan Mountains and Erhai Lake
- Immerse yourself in the rich history, stunning landscapes, and cultural heritage of Dali on this unforgettable day trip from Kunming
Accomodation: Dali Landscape Hotel or similar
Transportation: One Way Bullet Train (2nd Class), Private Coach
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel
- Embark on a 3-hour drive (180 kilometers) along the new highway to Lijiang with enroute stops at Xizhou Village, Zhoucheng Village and Shaping Monday Market
- Xizhou Village (Family Yan’s Courtyard), Zhoucheng Village (visit traditional hand made Tie Dyeing Cloth)
- Explore Lijiang Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site since 1999. Wander through Sifang Square (Square Street), a bustling area with a long history of over 800 years.
P.S. After the tour in Dali, the Lijiang local guide will wait the group in Lijiang.
Accomodation: Lijiang JP HYLLIS Hotel or similar
Transportation: Private Coach
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel
- Drive to Baisha Ancient Town to explore the Naxi embroidery at a local institution, showcasing traditional craftsmanship
- Visit Yuhu Village, a simple Naxi minority village and the former residence of Dr. Joseph Rock, an Austro-American botanist and explorer known for his work on Naxi ethnology and plant species introduction to the West. (Optional: Skip the visit to Dr. Joseph Rock’s residence if preferred)
- Visit Zhongyi Local Market to experience the local lifestyle and shop for fresh produce and traditional goods
- Explore Black Dragon Pool, a serene park surrounded by walkways, willow and chestnut trees
- Visit the Dongba Museum, established in 1981 to study, document, and preserve the ancient Naxi culture and the traditions of the dongbas, the religious shamans
- Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring more of Lijiang or relaxing at your hotel
Accomodation: Lijiang JP HYLLIS Hote or similar
Transportation: Private Coach
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel
- Depart for Shangri-La with your guide, enjoying a scenic 4-hour drive with breathtaking views along the way
- Stop to admire and photograph the dramatic V-shaped bend of the Yangtze River
- Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of China’s deepest and most beautiful gorges, renowned for its fast-flowing river, high peaks, and steep cliffs (lift excluded)
- Trek for around 2 hours from Halfway Guesthouse to Tina’s Guesthouse, taking in the stunning scenery
- Continue your journey to Shangri-La, stopping at Xiaozhongdian Grassland for a half-hour break
- Arrive in Shangri-La in the late afternoon and check-in to your hotel
P.S.: The Lijiang local guide will accompany you to Qiaotou Township, where you will meet your Shangri-La guide who will take over for the rest of the trip.
Accomodation: Floral·Shangri-la Lefugedan Inn or similar
Transportation: Private Coach
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Buffet breakfast at hotel
- Take an eco-bus to Songzanlin Monastery, the largest in Zhongdian, modeled after the Potala Palace in Lhasa and home to over 500 lamas
- Experience traditional Tibetan culture by visiting a family and exploring their wooden homes, large sitting rooms, and Buddhist halls
- Visit Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum to learn and try painting Thangka, a unique Tibetan art form depicting the sacred world of Buddha
- Discover Dukezong Ancient Town, the largest and best-preserved Tibetan town in China
- Walk up to the top of Guishan Hill to see the giant Prayer Wheel and enjoy the typical Tibetan-style views.
Accomodation: Floral·Shangri-la Lefugedan Inn or similar
Transportation: Private Coach
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
- Buffet breakfast at hotel.
- Check-out from hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Experience:
Transfer from Hotel to Airport in Shangri-la
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
| Price per person in MYR (from) |
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| Hotel | Min 2 Adults | Min 3-4 Adults | Min 5 Adults | Min 6 Adults | ||||
| 4 Star Hotel | 5,138 | 4,394 | 3,574 | 3,649 | ||||
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Private transportation with air-conditioned vehicle
- 7-N Accommodation at local 4 star hotel based on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast
- Lunch as mentioned in the program
- Experienced and skilled English speaking guide
- Entrance fee for places of visit as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transport Kunming-Dali with High-speed train (second class)
- All transfers in the city and land transportation Kunming, Dali-Lijiang-Zhongdian by private air-conditioned coach; 2 pax: 5seats 3-4 pax: 7 seats Refine 5pax: 9 seats 6-9pax: 17 Seats Ivico
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- Domestic & International airfare in and out China
- Meals and beverages meals do not indicate in the program
- Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
- Travel insurance in all kinds
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping etc)
- Tipping/ Gratuities Guideline: RMB 50/pax/day
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc.
- Hotel surcharge for peak season or festival period and compulsory dinner
- Usage of vehicle and driver guide for maximum 9 hour per day. Additional charges apply for extra working hour at CNY150 per hour
- Day 8: transportation with guide from hotel to airport in Shangri-la;
- Others not mentioned as above
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Black Out Date: 1 – 31 August 2024, 1 – 7 October 2024
- Departure on every Friday in Kunming
- Price is based on per package in Ringgit Malaysia.
- Confirmed bookings are non-cancellable and non-refundable.
- Confirmation of bookings are subject to availability.
- Prices quoted are based on per person at exchange rate of CNY1 = MYR0.70 and subject to revision according to prevailing currency exchange at time of booking.
- Prices are STRICTLY not valid during any fair, event or peak period.
- Surcharge will be advised upon booking confirmation.
- Any unutilised services included in the package are non-refundable & non-transferable.
- The promotion is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Other Holiday Tours and suppliers’ standard terms and conditions apply.
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