Day 10Shangri-La - Lijiang

On the way to Lijiang, visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge, believed to be the deepest gorge in the world, the First Bend of the Yangtze River and the Stone Drum Town. Your hotel is located in the old town of Lijiang and you'll check in after the day of sightseeing.(B+L)

Descriptions: Stone Drum Town - it is named after a marble stele formed in the shape of a drum. Historically, the stone drum town was an important town known for the brisk trade of tea and horses between inland China and Tibet. It has a rich hisotry full of significant events and legends.

Minority people in Yunnan

Day 11Lijiang

Visit the Baisha Village and a local Naxi family, the Baisha Murals and the Rock Joseph's Former Residence in Yuhu Village. You will have some free time to explore the old town by yourself in the afternoon. After dinner, enjoy the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance at Dongba Palace in the evening.(B+L+D)

Day 12Lijiang

The entire day is free for you to explore the city. (B)

Tips: Known as one of the four historic, well protected perfectly well in China's history, Lijiang old town is the only one which does not have the City Wall. Although it endured the proverbial baptism for centuries, the weather-beaten old town still shows its beauty to the world. The best time to visit is in the early morning before the shops open. This is a great time to take pictures of the spectacular surroundings. In the bustling daytime, many shops selling souvenirs are waiting for you to choose some gifts for your families. You can also have a cup of tea or coffee at the café -- you might even meet other travelers here.

Day 13Lijiang - Kunming

Take a flight to Kunming and check into your hotel. Visit the Stone Forest and the Flowers and Birds Market.(B+L)

Day 14Kunming - Shanghai

Take a flight to Shanghai and check into your hotel. You will have the afternoon free to explore on your own.(B+L)

Descriptions:
Shanghai City - It is one of the four municipalities under the jurisdiction of the Central government. Nowadays, it is the largest economic center in China and the largest trading port in the world. This metropolis is located at the confluence of the Yangtze River and Huangpu River, one part of the alluvial plain of the Yangtze River Delta. Shanghai is not only dynamic and alive in daylight, but also glamorous at night. It is a sleepless city which is considered to have the most colorful night life in China. When night falls, Shanghai becomes a city of lights. The flickering neon lights outline the magnificent buildings.

Shanghai street scene

Day 15Shanghai

Visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. For the afternoon activities, we have different arrangement for our different series which are described below. For dinner, a memorable a la carte dinner will be served at the Central Hotel. The hotel restaurant, Wang Bao He is over 260 years old and is known for having the best cuisine in all of Shanghai. Dinner will be followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.(B+L+D)

Differences
Luxury Series: after lunch you will be taken to the Bund area, where you will take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The cruise will start at 14:00, travel to Wusongkou pier and then return to the Bund at 17:00. After you return, you will have free time to explore the Bund area on your own.
Standard Series: you will be taken to visit the Bund and the famous Nanjing Road, and then a local family visit is scheduled.

Descriptions:
Shanghai Museum - Shanghai Museum is a large treasure house of ancient Chinese art with a collection of 120,000 antiques which especially features bronze, pottery, calligraphy and panting articles. The whole building looks like a huge bronze vessel with four floors containing eleven galleries and three exhibition halls. Initiated in 1952, today's Shanghai Museum was newly rebuilt in late 1995 on the south side of the People's Square, the municipal center, raking among the four most influential museums in China.
 
Yuyuan Garden - Yuyuan Garden is an ancient garden tracing back to 400 years ago. It was originally the personal garden of a Sichuan governor Pan Yunduan of the Ming Dynasty. It combines the architectural styles of classical Southern China gardens in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The pavilions, terraces, towers, ponds and rockeries are laid out finely, which shows originality in providing wide views in a small confined space.
 
Huangpu River - Strolling on the bank of Huangpu River, visitors are amazed by the distinctive building clusters, giving off a strong exotic atmosphere. These buildings, though designed by different people and in different periods, forms into an amazingly unity style. No matter seen from afar or looked closely, they all show a graceful, dignified and luxurious manner.

Day 16Departure from Shanghai

Today we will transfer you to the airport for the return flight. You are always welcome to spend additional time visiting China after the tour ends.

Tips: Shanghai has two airports: one is Pudong International Airport (PVG) and the other is Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Please make sure the right airport that you will take your international flight today and inform you guide beforehand. Our guide and driver will make a meeting time with you the day before. Please get your luggage ready and do remember to take your important objects from the safe box of your hotel room if you have something in it. Then you will be on a homeward journey. We wish that you will have a smooth trip and hope we can serve you next time.

B-- Breakfast     L-- Lunch     D-- Dinner