China Shangri-La
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Guilin; Shanghai; exploration; Adventure Travel; china tour; Lijiang; Zhongdian; Sightseeing tour; Adventure tour; Excrusion; Shanghai Museum; Chinese Acrobatic Show; Kumming; Elephant Truck Hill; History Museum; Tea & House Trade Track; Napa Lake; Jade Dragon Mountain; Dongba Museum; Yu Garden;
During this 11 Day China Shangri-La Tour, you will enjoy sightseeing and many activities in Shanghai, Kumming, Lijiang, Zhongdian and Guilin. The tour includes: 10 nights hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast daily. - 3 nights at 4* Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar. - 1 night at 5* Kunming Kai Wah ...
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- Trip Length:
- 11 days
- Price Range:
- From $2297 to $2397 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
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Jun 18, 2008 to Jun 28, 2008
Sep 03, 2008 to Sep 13, 2008
Oct 15, 2008 to Oct 25, 2008
Sep 24, 2008 to Oct 04, 2008
Jul 02, 2008 to Jul 12, 2008
Oct 08, 2008 to Oct 18, 2008
Sep 17, 2008 to Sep 27, 2008
Oct 29, 2008 to Nov 08, 2008
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
During this 11 Day China Shangri-La Tour, you will enjoy sightseeing and many activities in Shanghai, Kumming, Lijiang, Zhongdian and Guilin. The tour includes: 10 nights hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast daily. - 3 nights at 4* Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar. - 1 night at 5* Kunming Kai Wah International Hotel or similar. - 2 nights at 4* Lijiang Grand Hotel or similar. - 2 nights at 4* Zhongdian Resort or similar. - 2 nights at 4* Guilin Park Hotel or similar.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Shanghai
Hotel
Arrive in bustling Shanghai where you are transferred to a 4* hotel for overnight.
Day 2 - Shanghai
Sightseeing
Today is a full day city tour of the highlights: the Bund, Yu Garden, and the impressive Shanghai Museum.
Performing Arts
Tonight enjoy a traditional Chinese Acrobatic Show. (B, L, D)
Day 3 - Kunming
Shanghai - Kunming.
Commercial Flight
A morning flight takes you to Kunming.
Hotel
Transfer to the 5* Kai Wah International Hotel.
Sightseeing
The afternoon tour includes Stone Forest and Jade Lake. (B, L, D
Day 4 - Lijiang
Kunming - Lijiang.
Commercial Flight
Take a morning flight to Lijiang.
Sightseeing
Begins your exciting adventure in “Shangri-La,” the mythical utopia created by the book "Lost Horizons."
Sightseeing
An afternoon tour includes Black Dragon Pond, Dongba Museum, and the James Luck House (American historian who lived there 18 years).
Sightseeing
There will be free time for exploration in this city of cultural heritage.
Performing Arts
Tonight enjoy a concert of ancient Dongba Naxi Music.
Hotel
Overnight is at the 4* Grand Hotel (or similar). (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Lijiang
Sightseeing
Exploration of Shangri-La continues with Jade Peak Temple, Baisha Minority Village & Ancient Wall Paintings, and world famous, snow-peaked Jade Dragon Mountain (by cable car).
Performing Arts
Here you will see an authentic Tibetan Dance Performance.
Hotel
Return to Lijiang for a free evening and overnight. (B, L)
Day 6 - Lijiang
Lijiang - Zhongdian.
Sightseeing
A beautiful 230KM drive via Tiger Jump Gorges takes you to the heart of Shangri-La:Zhongdian. Travel along the ancient Tea & House Trade Track to Tibet village homes and also Napa Lake, a natural beauty flanked by snow-capped mountains blooming with a thousand fragrant flowers. (B, L, D)
Day 7 - China
Zhongdian.
Sightseeing
“Another day in paradise” to visit Songzhanlin Monastery, the old town of Zhongdian, and the regional History Museum.
Hotel
Spend a second evening in your 4* hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Guilin
Zhongdian - Guilin.
Commercial Flight
Fly to Guilin, via Kunming.
Hotel
Then you will settle into your 4* hotel before your city tour begins.
Sightseeing
You will see such sights as Elephant Truck Hill and Piled Silk Hill (also called “Folded Hill”)- both were named because this is what they resemble. (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Guilin
River or Barge Cruise
A full day cruise on the Li River is an unforgettable visual experience. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts.
Sightseeing
You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. (B, L, D)
Day 10 - Shanghai
Guilin - Shanghai.
Commercial Flight
A flight will take you to Shanghai.
Hotel
Get settled into your 4* hotel and have the remainder of the day free to explore this growing, modern city. (B)
Day 11 - Shanghai
Shanghai - USA.
Your memorable visit to China ends with a transfer back to the Shanghai airport. (B)
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