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[ GW-SL-007 ] Chengdu-Luding-Danba-Yajiang-Riwa-Derong-Zhongdian–Lijiang-Dali-Kunming-Chengdu (16 days/15 nights)


Shangri-La is a fictional place described in the 1933 novel “Lost Horizon by British author James Hilton. In the book, "Shangri-La" is a mystical, harmonious valley, gently guided from a lamasery, enclosed in the western end of the Kunlun Mountains. Shangri-La has become synonymous with any earthly paradise but particularly a mythical Himalayan utopia—a permanently happy land, isolated from the outside world. Daocheng and Yading are the Shangri-La in Sichuan Province, while Zhongdian is the Shangri-La in Yunnan Province. They are the most beautiful scenery to the whole world.


Day 1 Arrive
Chengdu

Arrive in Chengdu and transfer from the airport to the hotel. Visit the Wenshufang Old Street and Wenshu Temple. (D)
O/N: Tian Fu Sunshine Hotel

Day 2 Chengdu-Ya’an-Luding (335km / about 7h)

Drive to Luding via Ya’an, en route visit the Bi Feng Xia Panda Base, Shangli Old town, Erlang Shan Tunnel. Stay overnight in Luding. (B,L)
O/N: Luding Qiao Hotel

Day 3 Luding-Danba (140km / 3-4h)

Drive along Dadu River to Danba, visit the Military Watchtower (Diaolou) in Suopo village, Jia Xiu Tibetan Village. (B,L) O/N: Danba 318 Panorama Hotel

Day 4 Danba-Yajiang (210km / about 4-5h)

Drive via Tagong and Xinduqiao to Yajiang (2900m), visit Tanggong Steppe Monastery. Overlook the Yala Mountain (5820m) and Gongga Mountain (7556m). (B,L)
O/N: Yajing Hotel

Day 5 Yajiang-Litang-Riwa (380km / about 7h)

Drive via Litang, Sangdui, Daocheng to Riwa (2900m), visit the Litang Monastery, Benpo Temple. (B,L)  
O/N: Suntime Hotel

Day 6 Riwa

Visit Yading Nature Reserve (3750m), three holy mountains: Xiannairi (6032m), Xianouduoji (5958m), Yangmaiyong (5958m), hike to Chonggu Monastery and Zhouma Latso See (3900m) at foot of Xianairi Mountain, then hike back to Chonggu Monastery. Take the bus to Luorong Steppe (4100m). (B,L)
O/N: Riwa Suntime Hotel

Day 7 Riwa-Derong (343km / about 7-8h)

Drive via Daocheng and Xiangcheng to Derong (2310m). En Route visit the Sangpi Monastery in Xiangcheng. (B,L)
O/N: Sun Valley Hotel


Day 8 Derong-Zhongdian  (150 km / about 3-4h)

Drive to Zhongdian, known as the site of “Shangri La”. Visit the Songzanlin Lamasery. (B,L)
O/N: Gyalthang Dzong

Day 9 Zhongdian

Visit Pudacuo Nature Reserve included Shudu See, Bita See (3540m), and Xiaji Tibetan Village. (B,L)
O/N: Gyalthang Dzong

Day10 Zhongdian-Lijiang (197km / about 4h)

Drive to Lijiang (2300m). On the way visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge. (B,L)
O/N: Liwang Hotel or Lijiang Yinxianggucheng Wenyuan Hotel

Day11 Lijiang

Visit Baisha Murals, Shuhe Old Town, Black Dragon Pool, Wangu Pagoda, Lijiang Ancient Town (UNESCO world culture heritage). (B,L)
O/N: Liwang Hotel or Lijiang Yinxianggucheng Wenyuan Hotel

Day 12 Lijiang-Dali (166km / 2.5h)

Drive to Dali (1900m), visit Dali ancient city, Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Monastery. (B,L)
O/N Landscape Hotel

Day 13 Dali-Kunming (370km / about 5-6h)

Take excursion to Cangshan Mountain (4122m) with cable car up, about 1 hour hike in the mountain. Then, drive to Kunming (1890m), visit Jinmabiji Memorial Arch in the city centre. (B,L)
O/N: Golden Dragon Hotel

Day 14 Kunming

Take excursion to Stone Forrest and Lunan Yi Village. Then, drive back to Kunming for overnight. (B,L)
O/N: Golden Dragon Hotel

Day 15 Kunming-Chengdu

Fly to Chengdu, visit Jinsha Relics Museum, Teahouse, Old town area of Kuan-Zhai Xiangzi (Wide Alley and Narrow Alley). Enjoy Chinese Hot Pot for dinner. (B,L,D)
O/N: Tian Fu Sunshine Hotel

Day 16 Chengdu-

Transfer to the airport, and board on your homebound flight. (B)

B:Breakfast  L:Lunch  D:Dinner
 

Chengdu: **** Tianfu Sunshine Hotel
Luding: *** Ludingqiao Hotel
Danba: **** 318 Panorama Hotel
Yading: Yading Hotel          
Riwa: **** Suntime Hotel
Derong: ** Sun Valley Hotel
Zhongdian: **** Gyalthang Dzong
Lijiang: **** Liwang Hotel or Lijiang Yinxianggucheng Wenyuan Hotel
Dali: **** Landscape Hotel
Kuming: **** Golden Dragon Hotel

Price: RMB --/ per person in 1/2 double room:
2011
≥12pax
≥10pax
Single Supplement
6-9pax
Single Supplement
2-5pax
Single Supplement
Apr, May, June,Sep,Oct
¥ 14080
¥ 13200
¥ 3730
¥ 17160
¥ 3960
¥ 27390
¥3960
 
 

Notes:
* Rain season is in Jul, Aug. We don’t accept booking during July, August and winter (Nov – Mar). It means that this tour is only available for Apr, May, June, Sep, and Oct.
* This price is not valid for Chinese May 1st and Oct 1st holidays.
* The price for more than 12 persons is more expensive than the price for more than 10 persons, because the bigger bus could not drive for this part, we need to add 1 luggage van from Chengdu to Zhongdian for 12 person or above.

Include:

  1. Twin sharing accommodation with breakfast
  2. Domestic fight of Kunming-Chengdu in economic class and its airport tax
  3. Lunch and Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary in local restaurant. A glass of soft drink or beer is included in the mainland China. (No guarantee lunch and dinner in the hotel which the clients over night.)
  4. (first) Entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary
  5. English speaking accompanying guide through out program on all days with excursions.
  6. All Transfers specified in the itinerary by air-conditioned van

Exclude:

  • International Flight and airport tax
  • Tips for guide, driver, bell boy
  • personal expenses
  • Transfer , guide service for “day at leisure”
 
 
 


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