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18Day Beijing-Xian-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangrila-Guiln-Longsheng-Yangshuo--Hong Kong Minority Discovery Tour

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Tour Code: CTYN002

Tour Dates: All the year around.
Starts/Ends: Beijing/Hong Kong
Trip Type: China Minority tour
Activity Level: relax tour

Tour Route:

BeijingXianKunmingDaliLijiangTiger Leaping GorgeShangrilaKunmingGuilinLongjiYangshuoHongkong

Trip Highlights:
Yunan is always an ideal tour destination for western tourists, the tour of Beijing,Xian,Guilin and Hong Kong with Yunnan is the most popular tour in 2009, We are sure this tour will be more popular in the future because of the exotic ethnic culture in Yunnan and Guangxi. Tour attractions in Beijing,Yunnan,Xian,Guilin and Hong Kong include Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven,the Badaling Great Wall,Summer Palace, Lama Temple,Terracotta Warriors, Xians Ancient City Walls, the Bell Tower,the First Bend of the Yangtze River, Shigu Town, Tiger Leaping Gorge,the Yulong Snow Mountain,the Three-pagoda in Chongshen Monastery, Dali Old Town,the Erhai Lake Cruise,the Stone Forest, Longji Dragon Backbone Rice Terrace,Li River Cruise, Yangshuo West Street,Yulong River, the Moon Hill,Yangshuo Cycling Tour,Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Stanley Market.

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Jade Dragon Snow Mountain from Lijiang Ancient Town Lakefront Golf Club.

Tour Dates	Destinations	Todays Activities	Meals
Day 1	Beijing	Arrive in Beijing,transfer to the hotel [detail]
Day 2	Beijing	Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven[detail]	B,L
Day 3	Beijing	Visit the Badaling Great Wall, the National Stadium (Bird's Nest), the National Aquatics Center.Enjoy Beijing's most famous dish the Peking Roast Duck for dinner [detail]	B,L
Day 4	Beijing-Xian	Visit Summer Palace, Lama Temple. [detail]	B,L
Day 5	Xian	Visit Terracotta Warriors, Xian's Ancient City Walls, the Bell Tower. [detail]	B,L
Day 6	Xian-Kunming	Visit Provincial History Museum , City Wall, Green Lake [detail]	B,L
Day 7	Kunming	Visit the Stone Forest , Guandu Ancient Town, Jingang Pagoda[detail]	B,L
Day 8	Kunming-Dali	Visit the Three-pagoda in Chongshen Temple, Erhai Lake Cruise,Xizhou Town, Zhoucheng Village.Enjoy the Three Course Tea of Bai Minority with ethnic dance and music in Xizhou Town [detail]	B,L
Day 9	Dali-Lijiang	Visit Shaping Bazaar, Black Dragon Pool, Dongba Museum, Lijiang Ancient TownOptional.Enjoy Naxi Orchestral and Music in Naxi Concert at night [detail]	B,L
Day 10	Lijiang	Visit Yulong Snow Mountain,Spruce Meadow, Baisha Village and Murals,Baishui River and Terraces [detail]	B,L
Day 11	Lijiang-Shangri La	Visit Shigu Ancient Town, the Iron Chain Bridge, Stone Drum,Tiger Leaping Gorge. Enjoy the floating tour at First Bend of the Yangtze River from Shigu Town to Longpan Town [detail]	B,L
Day 12	Shangri La	Visit the Sogzanlin Monastery, the Bita Lake & Shudu Lake, Dukezong Ancient Town, the largest Prayer Wheel.Enjoy the bonfire party in the Tibetan family at night with butter oil tea and Tibetan snack.[detail]	B,L
Day 13	Shangri La-Kunming-Guilin-Longji	Visit the Western Hill and Dragon Gate,the Longji Dragon Backbone Rice Terrace[detail]	B,L
Day 14	Longji-Guilin	Visit the Longji Dragon Backbone Rice Terrace, Seven Star Park, and Elephant Trunk Hill [detail]	B,L
Day 15	Guilin-Yangshuo	Visit Li River Cruise, Yangshuo West Street.Special Experience: Enjoy the Impression Liu Sanjie Show in the Li River. [detail]	B,L
Day 16	Yangshuo-Guilin-Hongkong	Visit Yulong River, the Moon Hill,Yangshuo Cycling Tour. [detail]	B,L
Day 17	Hong Kong	Visit Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Stanley Market [detail]	B,L
Day 18	Departure from Hong Kong	You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves.Service ends.[detail]	B,L

Price(USD/Person)	Superior Class	Deluxe Class	Tourist Class
1 Person	$	$	$
2-5 Persons	$	$	$
6-9 Persons	$	$	$
Destinations	Superior Class	Deluxe Class	Tourist Class
Beijing	Hilton Hotel Beijing	Novotel Peace Hotel	Beijing Harmony Hotel
Xian	Sheraton Xian Hotel,Xian	Grand New World Hotel,Xian	Bell & Drum Tower Hotel,Xian
Kunming	Kunming Bank Hotel	Kunming Hotel	Kunming Guanfang Hotel
Dali	Dali Regent Hotel	Dali Asia Star Hotel	Dali Landscape Hotel
Lijiang	Lijiang Guanfang Hotel	Lijiang Jiannanchun Hotel	Lijiang Sanhe Hotel
Shangri La	Shangri-La Paradise Hotel	Yunnan Holy Palace Hotel,Shangri-La	Pacific Rim Hotel,Shangri La
Guilin	Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Guilin	Fubo Hotel Guilin
Yangshuo
Hong Kong

Price and Service Inclusion

1.Accommodation with daily breakfast as indicated in the hotel list as below;
2.Chinese lunches and dinners as listed in the itinerary;
3.All land transfers & transportation with private air-conditioned coach;
4.All transfers and sightseeing with skilled English-speaking tour guide;
5.All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary;
6.Domestic air tickets fares with airport tax and fuel extra fee based on economy class mentioned in the program
7.Service charge and all government taxes;
8.Luggage transfers between airport and hotels;
9.Travel Agency's Responsibility Insurance coverage

Price and Service Exclusion

1.Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
2.Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
3.Chinese visa fees;
4.Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
5.Single room supplement;
6.Tips to guides and drivers;
7.Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff.
8.Personal travel accident insurance.
9.All optional programs;

Note

1,Altitude Sickness:

Yunnan is a mountainous Province with high elevation. Sometimes people maybe suffer from the altitude sickness, you should drink much water,walk slowly and have much more rest. The elevations of Yunnan are as follows: Kunming(1895M),Dali(1976M),Lijiang(2416M),Shangrila(3280M).

2, Ethnic Folk Customs:

Please respect the local ethnic culture when you visit China. There are 55 ethnic minorities in China, you can find 52 of them in Yunnan Province. In this tour, you will experience Bai, Yi, Naxi, Tibetan,Mosuo minorities. You can learn more information about them from "Yunnan Ethnic Minorities".

3, Tipping
Giving a tip to someone who serves is a token of gratitude for a job well done.For the person who provides the service, their tip is often a large part of their income.Therefore, it is assumed they will do their best job to get the best tip possible.Unfortunately service tends to fall short quite often and then servers become insulted when the tip does not measure up to their expectations.

As the time flies to 21 century, tipping is no longer illegal in China since 1980s. Tipping for tour guides and drivers in recognition of their good service has become a common practice. Hotel bellboys and house keepers expect your tips as well. It is not customary to leave tips at hotel or local restaurants as the bill usually includes 10-15% service charge.

.Yunnan Adventure Travel does not include tipping in our quotation as tipping is a personal matter. If you don't know what the proper amount for tipping would be, the following standard is for your reference:

•If you are traveling in a small party like 2 to 5 members, We suggest approximately US $8 to US $10 /per guest per day as tips for tour guide and US $4 to US $6 for the driver and about US $2 to US $3 for hotel bellboys as a gratitude for their service.

For example, if 2 of you are traveling together and will stay in Beijing for 3 nights, the tip from both of you may be from US$48 to US$60 for the tour guide, US$24 to US$36 for the driver. But, for active tours like hiking, biking, rafting, we suggest you double the tipping.

•If you are traveling in a party like 6 to 9 members, We suggest US $6 to US $8 /per guest per day as tips for the tour guide and US $3 to US $5 for the driver and about US $1 to US $2 for hotel bellboys as a gratitude for their service.

•If you are traveling in a group with more than 10 people, We suggest US $3 to US $5 /per guest per day as tips for the tour guide and US $2 to US $3 for the driver and about US $3 to US $5 for hotel bellboys as a gratitude for their service.

The above is for your reference only, again tipping is a personal matter, you can always adjust the amount based on your satisfaction with the service you get from your tour guides, drivers, bellboys and so on.

4, Weather and Climate:

Yunnan is very nice to travel all the year around. From Kunmin to Shangri-La, you will experience different climate from 1900 to 3400meters above the sea level.

If you have any specific dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies) please inform us on the inquiry form so that we can provide advance notice about any special accommodations that may be necessary for you. If you are a food lover, Yunnan Adventure can be your culinary guide and provide you the opportunity to savor tempting local food and world-famous dishes.

Most meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.

Breakfast - Each breakfast will be served in your hotel. Breakfast selections include both Chinese and Western dishes to meet every diner's taste.

Lunch - Lunches are normally arranged at the Chinese restaurants near the scenic spots. Your tour guides will order food according to your appetite. Most are Chinese dishes, and some are modified to fit westerners' tastes. A complimentary glass of beer or soft drink is served with lunch.

Dinner - Same as lunch. If you prefer to not eat Chinese food, China Odyssey Tours suggests you have dinner on your own. Your local tour guide can recommend some good western restaurants in the area.

Our Luxury Car for Families
Yunnan Adventure use only modern air-conditioned luxury cars, vans and small buses on all tours. The comfort and safety of our customers is of utmost importance, so we ensure that all of the vehicles that we use are well-maintained and always very clean.
Groups of 1-2 persons: 5 seats car
Groups of 3-5 persons: 11seats van
Groups of 6-10 persons: 19seats van
Groups of 11-20 persons: 35seats van

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If you are interested in this tour program and if you want to modify the itinerary in any way, please feel free to contact us.

Day 1 Beijing Arrival

Flight Information:

Welcome to China. Upon arrival, our local guide will take you to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

-- Beijing of China, (Peking China) a municipality directly under the Central Government is the capital of the People's Republic of China and the country's political, economic, cultural and transportation center as well as a famous historic city. Beijing City is designated as the China 2008 Olympic City. The city has invested millions of dollars to enhance and upgrade the city prepare for the Olympic Games.

Day 2 Beijing (B+L)

Sightseeing: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven.
Special Experience: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven.

Today you will visit the Tiananmen Square which is considered as the largest square of the world. Subsequently, you visit the Forbidden City, the most complete imperial palace in China. And later you will also pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven. Temple of Heaven was built in the year 1420 and symbolized the meaning that the emperor can contact with the sky through it.

In the evening you will enjoy Beijing's famous Peking Opera at the Liyuan Theatre, the biggest and most famous traditional Peking Opera theatre in China. Peking opera is not just a singing drama, but is an ancient ingenious and colorful combination of elements from many sources: traditional music, poetry, singing, recitation, dancing, acrobatics, and traditional martial arts.

Day 3 Beijing (B+L)

Sightseeing: the Badaling Great Wall, the National Stadium (Bird's Nest), the National Aquatics Center.
Special Experience: Enjoy Beijing's most famous dish the Peking Roast Duck for dinner

Today you will have a visit to the majestic Great Wall (Badaling section) and Sacred Road, which is a path lined with stone statues of animals, mystical beasts and officials who will serve the emperor in the afterlife. On your way back from the Great Wall, you will drive around the main Olympic venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the National Stadium (Bird's Nest) where the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held, and the National Aquatics Center nicknamed "the Water Cube" for its unique design. Feel free to take some beautiful picture of these stadiums.Enjoy Beijing's most famous dish, Peking Roast Duck for dinner.

Day 4 Beijing – Xian(B+L+D)

Flight Information: MU210 14:55/17:00
Sightseeing: Summer Palace, Lama Temple.

Today you will start the day with a trip to the Summer Palace, which has a history of over 800 years. All the man-made hills, halls, pavilions and temples, including Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, blend together harmoniously in spite of their individual styles.

After lunch, you will also pay a visit to the Lama Temple. It is a typical Tibetan Monastery in Beijing and reveals various architectural styles from Han, Mongolia, Manchuria and Tibet, and the impressive 60-foot Maitreya Buddha, carved form a single sandalwood tree.After visiting Lama Temple, you will make a beeline for the airport to take a flight to Xian and transfer to the downtown hotel. The rest tme will be free in Xian City.

Day 5 Xi'an(B+L)

Sightseeing: Terracotta Warriors, Xian's Ancient City Walls, the Bell Tower.
Special Experience: With a savory dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty Show.

On this day, you will visit the incredible Terracotta Warriors that have been guarding China's first emperor for more than 2,000 years. After lunch, you will take a trip to visit Xian's Ancient City Walls, the best preserved ancient city walls in the world, and the Bell Tower.Complete the day with a savory dumpling dinner and the Tang Dynasty show both located at Shaanxi Grand Opera Theatre. --The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Work is ongoing at this site, which is around 1.5 kilometers east of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum, Lintong County, Shaanxi Province. It is a sight not to be missed by any visitor to China.

Day 6 Xian – Kunming by air (B+L)

Flight Information: MU5724 16:40/20:30
Sightseeing: Provincial History Museum , City Wall, Green Lake

Starting the day early, you visit the Provincial History Museum, which houses a large collection of historic and cultural artifacts unearthed in Shanxi Province. Later you mount the City Wall. It was restored in the Ming dynasty and is considered as the largest and most intact Ming Dynasty castle in the world. From there you can have a good view of Xian.

In the afternoon, you will take a flight to Kunming, the local guide will meet you. And then you will be transferred to the hotel.

You will take a leisurely stroll along the Green Lake, a charming area of teahouses and small boutiques selling handicrafts and beautiful local paintings.

-- Kunming is the capital of southwest China's Yunnan province, a primarily agricultural province of 45 million. Kunming has a population of five million and is located in one of the world's most geographically, ethnically, biologically and linguistically diverse regions. Situated at 1,900 meters (6,233ft) above sea level and 25° north of the Equator it has a rather unique and pleasant climate for a Chinese city.

Day 7 Kunming-78KM-Stone Forest-Kunming(B+L)

Sightseeing: the Stone Forest , Guandu Ancient Town, Jingang Pagoda
Optional Special Experience: Enjoy the large-scale dance drama "Dynamic Yunnan" in Kunming People's Hall (show time: from 20:00-21:30).

You will drive 86 km to the Stone Forest. An old local saying says that 'If you have visited Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest, you have wasted your time.' Truly, the Stone Forest is one of the most important attractions of Yunnan. After lunch drive back Kunming to visit the Guandu Ancient Town which is a famous historical & cultural town in Kunming; it keeps the main architectural style of Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties.

After dinner, you will have an option to enjoy the large-scale dance drama "Dynamic Yunnan" which has been an outstanding innovation on the Chinese stage in recent years directed by Yang Liping. Primitive, unsophisticated folk dances and a fresh artistic concept converge in the programme, giving audiences a unique "Yunnan Impression." Sixty-two drums and 120 masks of strong ethnic characteristics are incorporated in the performance.

-- The Stone Forest is in Shilin Yi Nationality Autonomous County, which is about 120 kilometers from Kunming and requires only a three-hour drive. It covers an area of 400 square kilometers (96,000 acres) and includes both large and small stone forests, as well as many other scenic spots. The Stone Forest has unique karst topography which is one of the best of its kind within China. There are six scenic spots in the Stone Forest: the Greater Stone Forest, the Lesser Stone Forest, the Naigu Stone Forest, the Zhiyun Cave, the Long Lake, the Da Dieshui Waterfall and the Qifeng Cave.

-- --Guandu Ancient town is of long history, it is the birth place of Dian Culture. As early as Nanzhao Dali period, it was a big town and hub of the east bank of Dian. It was inhabited 4000 years ago. It has a ferry in Song Dynasty, and many official boats stopped at the ferry, got out of the boat and rode a horse or sit in the litter to get into Kunming. So it got its name “Guandu” (Guan Means official, Du means Ferry). In Ming and Qing Dynasty, it became a developed business and handicraft center.

Day 8 Kunming-360KM-Dali by air (B+L)

Sightseeing: the Three-pagoda in Chongshen Temple, Erhai Lake Cruise,Xizhou Town, Zhoucheng Village
Special Experience: Enjoy the Three Course Tea of Bai Minority with ethnic dance and music in Xizhou Town

Take the morning flight to Dali which is a historically and culturally famous city of China, is renowned for her historical interest and Bai ethnic culture. After landing, you visit the Three Pagodas in Chongshen Monastery which has a history of over 1,800 years located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain facing to the Erhai Lake. Three Pagodas are made of three ancient independent pagodas forming a symmetrical triangle.

After lunch, you’ll cruise in Erhai Lake by the small boat to the Jinsuo Islet in the east Erhai Lake. There are 200 Bai ethnic families around 1000 people in Jinsuo Island.In Erhai Lake cruise, you will enjoy the green Cangshan Mountain and the Three Pagodas from a far as well as lots of birds and seagulls flying over the lake.

After landing, you will head for Xizhou Town to fully appreciate Bai-style traditional architectural courtyards, taste their fragrant Three-Course Tea and explore their distinctive culture. Visit Zhoucheng Village and the Bai people's Tie-dying cloth workshop where you can take some special souvenir with the Bai ethnic style. At last, you will visit the Ancient Dali Town, walk around the Foreigner Street and enjoy the relax time with local people. After climbing up to the City Wall of Dali, you will have panoramic view of the Erhai Lake.

Day 9 Dali-183KM- Lijiang by private car (B+L)

Sightseeing: Shaping Bazaar, Black Dragon Pool, Dongba Museum, Lijiang Ancient TownOptional
Special Experience: Enjoy Naxi Orchestral and Music in Naxi Concert at night.

Explore Dali Ancient Town in the early morning, visit the Shaping Balaar happened every Monday in Shangguan Town. Drive about 180KM to Lijiang with the beautiful farmlands and ethnic villages on the way. Lunch at NO.8 Restaurant at the bank of Black Dragon Pool, after lunch you’ll head for the scenic Black Dragon Pool and the Dongba Museum to explore the rich Naxi minority culture.

In the late afternoon, explore Lijiang Old Town.Lijiang Old Town has a history more than 800 years; it was listed as the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997. Here you will see the wonderful wooden architecture of Naxi ethnic people. After dinner, you will attend the Naxi Orchestral Music in Naxi Concert in Lijiang Ancient Town.

--Black Dragon Pool (also Heilongtan),located at the foot of the Elephant Mountain, about 2 kilometers away from Lijiang Ancient Town is the main headwater of the Yushui River which goes through the Old Town. It is just like the bright eyes of the town, shining with the wisdom. People believe that the gods of the Naxi people are living in the chestnut woods, beside the mouth of springs, behind the carved doors and below the bridges. The springs come from the god-protected mountains and gather in this place and finally form the dragon pool. Then water goes down a waterfall and becomes the Yuhe River, pouring life to the Old Town.

--Lijiang Ancient Town is a largely Naxi settlement first built 800years agao, located at the foot of the Lion Hill and completely surrounded by the new city of Lijiang.In December 1986, the State Council designated it a famous ancient historical and cultural city of national caliber. In 1997, UNESCO made Lijiang a World Cultural Heritage Site. Most of the dwellings, scattered at the foot of a mountain or by the river, are brick-and-tile structures with carved doors and painted windows. Traffic across the river is facilitated by a large number of tiny stone bridges. The town is similar to the Zhouzhuang Water Town in the south of the Yangtze River.

Day 10 Lijiang-30KM-Jade Dragon Snow Mountain-Lijiang (B+L)

Sightseeing: Yulong Snow Mountain,Spruce Meadow, Baisha Village and Murals,Baishui River and Terraces
Special Experience: Enjoy the Impression Lijiang Ethnic Show in Ganhaizi Meadow(3100m).

Enjoy the sunrise of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lijiang Ancient Town in the morning, drive about 30KM to Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M), you will take the sightseeig bus for a short visiting through the Baishuihe River, take the chairlift up to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The cableway will be arranged according to the condition of the mountain. You will hike around1 hours in the original forest in Spruce Meadow (3200M).

After lunch, you will enjoy the Impression Lijang Ethnic Show directed in Ganhaizi Meadow(3100M). A cultural show demonstrating the traditions and lifestyles of the Naxi, Yi and Bai peoples of the area. The show takes place inside Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Park at 3500m in an outdoor theater specifically designed to showcase the mountain which is used as a backdrop. The production itself was designed by Zhang Yimou, Fan Yue and Wang Chaoge, a cast of over 500 people, and a number of horses.In the afternoon, you'll stroll through Baisha Village, which is an enchanting traditional Yunnan village. Visit the Baisha Mural about 600 years old, which is one part of the World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO 1997.

--Jade Dragon Snow Mountain stretches a length of 35 kilometers (22 miles) and a width of 20 kilometers (13 miles). Looking from Lijiang Old Town in the south which is 15 kilometers (nine miles) away, the snow-covered and fog-enlaced mountain resembles a jade dragon lying in the clouds, hence, the name Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The highest peak named Fan Peak (Shanzidou in Chinese) which is about 5596 meters above sea level. There are three cablecars in the mountain, the fist to the Glacier Park(4500M),the second to Spruce Meadow(3200M),the third to Yak Meadow(3700M).

Day 11 Lijiang-100KM-Tiger Leaping Gorge-100KM-Shangri La (B+L)

Sightseeing: Shigu Ancient Town, the Iron Chain Bridge, Stone Drum,Tiger Leaping Gorge
Special Experience: the floating tour at First Bend of the Yangtze River from Shigu Town to Longpan Town

From Lijiang, you'll drive about 60KM to the First Bend on the Yangtze River with imposing gorge scenery, visit the Iron Chain Bridge,the Red Army's Long March Memorial Monument in the Shigu town. The town of Stone Drum got its name from a large, cylindrical, marble tablet shaped like a drum. The scenery is magnificent as the road running through the Lijiang valley which is filled with wheat fields and drying haystacks. You will have an experience of the floating from the First Bend of the Yangtze River to Longpan Town, after one hour floating, meet the driver and trasfer to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the deepest gorge in the world. With 34 rapids of the Yangtze River, it is called the Jinsha in this area because you can find gold in the river. Afternoon, you'll head for Shangri La, the former Zhongdian which is welknown as the paradise destination for every tourist. 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. Walk around Dukezong Ancient Town, an important town of the Ancient Tea-horse Trade Caravan from Yunnan to Tibet and India.

-- Tiger Leaping Gorge is on the Jinsha River of the upper reaches of the Yangtze, located 105 kilometers south of Shangrila County. The gorge is 17 kilometers long with a drop of 213 meters. Tiger Leaping Gorge is divided into three sections: Upper, Middle and Lower Hutiao. At the narrowest spot the river is only 30 meters wide. The mouth of the gorge is 1,800 meters above sea level. The river is flanked by Yulong and Haba snow mountains, with a height difference of 3,900 meters. It is one of the deepest gorges in the world.

Day 12 Shangri La (B+L)

Sightseeing: Sogzanlin Monastery, the Bita Lake & Shudu Lake, Dukezong Ancient Town, the largest Prayer Wheel
Optional Special Experience: Enjoy the bonfire party in the Tibetan family at night with butter oil tea and Tibetan snack.

In the morning, visit the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, the largest Tibetan monastery in Yunnan. Songzanlin Monastery has another alias - 'the little Potala Palace ', so named because the whole monastery is in the traditional style with mysterious atmosphere.And afterwards you'll visit the tranquil Bita Lake & Shudu Lake in Pudacuo National Park Pudacuo National Park is located in one of the most biologically-diverse regions of the world. While the region comprises only 0.7 percent of China's land area, it contains more than 20 percent of the country's plant species, about one-third of its mammal and bird species and almost 100 endangered species.

Visit Dukezong Tibetan Ancient Town in the late afternoon, climb up to the top of Guishan Hill or tortoise Hill, you will see the largest Prayer Wheel of the world and have a panoramic view of shangrila county and Dukezong Ancient Town. Finally, you will have an option to visit a Tibetan's family to experience the local life in the bonfire party with Tibetan dance and music and you will try Tibetan home-made yak and cheese.

Day 13 Shangri La-600KM-Kunming--Guilin-Longji (B+L)

Flight Information: MU5934 08:50/09:50 17:05/18:25
Sightseeing: the Western Hill and Dragon Gate,the Longji Dragon Backbone Rice Terrace.

Before leaving and finish your Yunnan trip, you will get a nice gift from our guide in Shangri-la, this will give you unforgetable experience in China.

Take the flight to Kunming and change the flight for your next destination.
In the morning visit the Western Hill and Dragon Gate at the bank of Dianchi Lake. On the way back you will visit the Flower and Bird Market in the down town. After lunch you will be transferred to Kunming International Airport for the flight to Guilin.

You will meet the local guide and drive 2 hours (about 100 km) to Longsheng. Longsheng located in the mountainous region on the northeastern part of Guilin, is famous for the Longji Dragon Backbone Rice Terrace. The natural beauty and the colorful ethnic Chinese cultures and customs attract people from all over the world.

Day 14 Longji-Guilin (B+L)

Sightseeing: the Longji Dragon Backbone Rice Terrace, Seven Star Park, and Elephant Trunk Hill

Visit the Longji Dragon Backbone Rice Terrace in the morning, after lunch drive back to Guilin.After checking out at the hotel, you will pay a visit to Seven Star Park. The main sights contain Seven Star Cave, Dragon Hiding Cave, Flowers Bridge, the Zoo, Mosque, and Potted Trees. You next stop is Elephant Trunk Hill, which is regarded as the symbol of Guilin landscape.

Day 15 Guilin-Yangshuo (B+L)

Sightseeing: Li River Cruise, Yangshuo West Street.
Special Experience: Enjoy the Impression Liu Sanjie Show in the Li River.

After the breakfast you take bus to Dock. You will start your Li River Cruise from here. The total Journey is around 30 Kilometers and takes 4 hours. On the way you will see the most beautiful landscapes and pass throw the local villages. Later this day you will arrive at Yangshuo. You can also choose to stay in the town, stroll around the local market, witness the daily activities of local society. Or you might enjoy a class for Chinese Tachi in Yangshuo at sunset (Optional).

At night, have fun on the West Street, don't drink too much to miss tomorrow's program. Or you can go to watch the envening show - Impression Liu Sanjie (Optional). The Cormorant Bird catching fish show at night is also something new (optional).Enjoy the Impression Liu Sanjie Show in the Li River directed by the famus Chinese director Zhang Yimou.

Day 16 Yangshuo-Guilin-Hong Kong (B+L)

Flight Information: CZ3031 17:35/18:35
Sightseeing: Yulong River, the Moon Hill,Yangshuo Cycling Tour.

Morning bike ride in the countryside and safe water rafting on Yulong River. Later today you will be transferred to Hong Kong.

From 6:30 to 9:00 am, cycle for 2 hours from Yangshuo to Aishan Village in the early morning, you will arrive at the Moon Hill and then you continue you bike ride on the trails to Yangshuo. After a hot shower in the hotel, you will be transfer by company vehicle to take bamboo rafting for two hours on Yulong River through Limestone Mountains and trails.

Back to Guilin airport and take the evening flight from Guilin to Hongkong.

Day 17 Hong Kong (B+L)

Sightseeing: Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Stanley Market

The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to have a half-day Hong Kong Island tour by taking peak tram to mid-level of Central District then to Victoria Peak. Later visit Repulse Bay, Aberdeen and Stanley Market on your own.--Victoria Peak is the highest peak in Hong Kong Island with an altitude of 554 meters and has been considered as a landmark of the island. It is the best spot to have a bird's eye view of the Victoria Harbor and the whole thriving island.

Viewed from the peak, the scenes are different between day time and night.

Day 18 Departure from Hong Kong (B)

Flight Information:

You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves.Service ends.

18Day Beijing-Xian-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangrila-Guiln-Longsheng-Yangshuo--Hong Kong Minority Discovery Tour