Yunnan Minority Discovery
Guide & Driver: English-speaking guide, experienced driver with an air-conditioned vehicle
Meals: 7 western buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches
Highlights:
- Marvel at the Karst landscape of the Stone Forest & experience a local farmers' market
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Erhai Lake & visit the Bai Traditional House
- Explore the nearly 1000-year-old town Lijiang - a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Admire the sheer natural beauty in the Lost Horizon of Shangri-La


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Then, you will travel to the Stone Forest, a typical model of China's Karst landforms. Walking through the Stone Forest, you will be astonished by the extraordinary workmanship of nature. Stones in the shapes of plants, animals and even humans can be found here, some elegant, some rugged.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Afterwards, you will pay a visit to the Three Pagodas Temple which faces the beautiful Erhai Lake. As its name implies, there are three ancient independent pagodas standing in a symmetrical triangle inside the temple. With a history of more than 1,800 years, the three pagodas have been the symbolic constructions of the ancient Dali City.
Later, you will take some time to walk along the ecological corridor of the Erhai Lake. Alternatively, you could also take a bicycle tour from the old town to the Erhai Lake, accompanied by your guide. Your guide will help you rent the bicycle but the fee will be at your own expense. Finally, we will transfer you back to the hotel.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Then you will go to the nearby Zhoucheng to see the traditional hand-made Tie Dyeing in a local people's home. Upon arrival in Lijiang, you will first check in at the hotel in the old town. After a short rest, your guide will take you to visit the Square Street of Lijiang Old Town. The street is paved with bluestones and lined with numerous souvenir shops, unique bars and delicate restaurants. The most charming part of the street is at night. When all the red lanterns along the street are lit, all people here including the tourists will enjoy a relaxing but exciting night life.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Then, you will pay a visit to the Former Residence of Dr. Joseph Rock in Yuhu village at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. After that, you will visit the Black Dragon Pool Park (Jade Spring Park), a large park with beautiful landscape and some ancient monuments, and then visit the Dongba Culture Museum, which is an interesting folk culture museum featuring on Dongba culture preserved by the Naxi People. By visiting this museum, you could learn more about this minority group.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
The next stop will be the Stone Drum Town, where the First Bend of the Yangtze River locates. There is a drum-shaped marble monument in this town, hence the name. The town has for long been an important place for the Han and Tibetan people to do business transactions.
Our last stop en route will be one of China's deepest and most beautiful gorges, the Tiger Leaping Gorge. It's famous for its danger: one side is the dangerous mountain with high peaks, steep cliffs, jagged rocks and winded gigantic old creepers; the other is the dangerous water with high drop, fast water current, numerous rocks, dangerous shoals and cascading waterfalls. All these form a rare spectacle in the world. Upon arrival in Shangri-La, you will check in at the hotel under the help of your guide.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
After that, you will travel to the Potatso National Park to visit the Shudu Lake, one of the largest plateau lakes in Shangri-La. The plants around the lake are lush and the wild animals are various. In the park, you could enjoy the beauty of the nature and feel the peace in your mind. Finally, you will visit a local Tibetan family to get involved into the Tibetan people's lifestyle.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
There are direct flights to Kunming, Chengdu, Guangzhou and Lhasa from Shangri-La. If you want to extend your China tour to other cities, we will be glad to customize an itinerary for you.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast
Destinations | Luxury Hotels | Standard Hotels |
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Kunming | Green Lake Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Jinjiang Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Dali | Gurong Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Gurong Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Lijiang | InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Ivy Garden Hotel Resorts ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Shangri-la | The 5th Meteorite·Light-year Hotel ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Floral Hotel Le Fu Ge Dan Shangri-La ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
With Luxury Hotels | |
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2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers |
$1639 | $1569 |
With Standard Hotels | |
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2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers |
$1429 | $1359 |
- Prices are per person in US Dollars based on double occupancy.
- Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
- Domestic airfares & train fares
- Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
- Lunches as itinerary specifies
- Private English-speaking guides
- Private drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- International airfares
- Entry visa fees
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
- Peak season surcharge (public holiday, July & August, etc.)
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