China Tours, Beijing Hotels, Shanghai Travel, China Tourist Information



13 Day Yunnan Ethnic Minority Cultural Tour

Kunming → Dali → Yuhu → Shuhe → Lijiang → Tiger Leaping Gorge → Shangri-La → Stone Forest → Jianshui → Yuanyang → Kunming

  13 Day Yunnan Ethnic Minority Cultural Tour


  Yunnan province is one of China's hidden treasures with a huge population of ethnic minorities. Dali is an old town on a beautiful mountain lake where you can stroll the shoreline and explore the alleyways of the village. Many quaint cafes and shops are found along the way. Lijiang Old Town, more than 800 years old, is the home of the ancient Naxi Dongba culture. Its architecture is unique with an elaborate and orderly canal system winding along the alley paths of the town. Shangri-La is an enclave of Tibetan Buddhist culture and spectacular scenery. This is an itinerary which shows a different side of China, its ethnic minorities and their traditional culture.
Length 13 Days
Tour Code Yunnan-3
Our Advantages • Zero shopping stops at ripoff commission factories.
  Your time and money is better spent.
• Flexible time schedule to suit your pace.
  No rush and can cater to children's needs.
• Guides selected and trained by American management.
  Excellent English, accommodating, family friendly.
• Meals are in quality local restaurants.
  We order according to your tastes and diet.
• Western style service.
  Our agents and guides are there to make you happy.
Hotel We offer many hotel options to suit your style and budget. For families we can suggest hotel suites and serviced apartments. Breakfasts shown in the itinerary are assumed to be part of the hotel package. You may arrange your own hotel if you prefer.
Dates As this is a private tour you can select dates best for your schedule.

Get a quote or customize this tour

E-mail: travel@thechinaguide.com
Phone: (+8610) 8532-1860
Tour Code: Yunnan-3

Tour Itinerary

Location Schedule Meals











Day
1
Kunming Arrival Meet at the airport by your Kunming guide and driver
Options (according to your arrival time):
  1) City tour
  2) Stroll around Green Lake
  3) Bird and flower market
  4) Bamboo temple
Dancing and singing show "Yunnan Dynamic"
L
Day
2
Kunming - Dali Morning plane or night train to Dali
Met by your guide and driver
Cangshan Mountain
Zhonghe Temple
Three Pagodas Temple
Overnight in Dali
B, L
Day
3
Dali - Yuhu Drive to Yuhu
Bai Village of Xizhou
Free afternoon in Yuhu
Overnight in Yuhu
B, L
Day
4
Yuhu - Shuhe Jade Dragon Mountain
Baisha Village
Old Town of Shuhe
Overnight in Shuhe
B, L
Day
5
Shuhe - Lijiang Drive to Lijiang Old Town
Lion Hill
Mu's Family Palace
Black Dragon Pool
Naxi Music Traditional music show
Overnight in Lijiang
B, L
Day
6
Lijiang - Tiger Leaping Gorge Drive to Tiger Leaping Gorge
Hike the gorge
Overnight in a Hostel
B, L, D
Day
7
Tiger Leaping Gorge - Shangri-La Drive to Shangri-La
Explore the surrounding countryside of Zhongdian, visit a Tibetan family and taste the local specialty - Yak butter tea and Yak cheese.
Overnight in Zhongdian (Shangri-La)
B, L
Day
8
Shangri-La Gedan Songzanlin
Napa Lake
Overnight in Zhongdian (Shangri-La)
B, L
Day
9
Shangri-La - Stone Forest - Jianshui Morning flight to Kunming
Drive to the Stone Forest (126km / 75 miles)
Jianshui
Overnight in Zhu Family Garden
B, L, D
Day
10
Jianshui - Yuanyang Jianshui Old City and Confucius Temple
Afternoon, drive to Yuanyang (375 km / 235 miles)
Stop on the way to visit ethnic Yi and Hani villages.
On arrival in Yuanyang, if time permits, we will catch the sunset over the Bada rice terraces.
Overnight in Yuanyang.
B, L
Day
11
Yuanyang Sunrise over DuoYiShu rice terraces.
Climb the rice terraces and stop in Jingkou village.
According to the day of your visit, attend a local Yi or Hani market.
Sunset at Laohuzui rice terraces
Overnight in Yuanyang
B, L, D
Day
12
Yuanyang - Kunming Drive back to Kunming (500 km / 310 miles)
Stop in Xingmeng Mongolian village
Hexi Hui Muslim village and Liuyi villages
Check into your hotel in Kunming
Find your own dinner
B, L
Day
13
Kunming Options (according to your departure time):
  1) City tour
  2) Stroll around Green Lake
  3) Bird and flower market
  4) Bamboo temple
Transfer to the Kunming international airport
B

Your Private Tour Includes Not Included TripAdvisor
  • No shopping factory stops.
  • Private English speaking guide.
  • Private vehicle and driver.
  • Meals listed include unlimited Coke, Sprite, bottled water or Chinese tea. Also one local beer per meal.
  • Free bottled water provided in your vehicle.
  • Entrance tickets to sights specified.
  • Hotels as specified in your quotation.
  • Economy class air tickets and train tickets as specified in your quotation.
  • Tips for your guide and driver for good service.
  • International travel and medical insurance.
  • Personal expenses, laundry, extra hotel services.
  • Changes to your itinerary which involve additional expenses.


© 2013 The China Guide
A division of the Beijing Freedom Travel Agency, an American owned and managed, Beijing based travel agency.