Shangri-La Tour for Young Adventurers
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- Published 6th March, 2011
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Day 1 - Australia / Shanghai
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Check in at
the airport on your Air China/China Eastern/China Southern flight bound
for Shanghai. On arrival into Shanghai and after completing any
necessary Customs and Immigration formalities you will be met by your
friendly China Holidays guide who will transfer you to Starway Rayfont
Shanghai Nanpu Hotel or similar where you will spend one night.
Day 2 - Shanghai / Kunming
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After
breakfast you will depart for a day tour of Shanghai. Your day will
include a visit to the Yu Gardens, the Old Chinatown and of course the
Bund. This afternoon your guide will transfer you to the airport for
your flight to Kuming. On arrival into Kunming, you will be met by your
China Holidays guide and will be transferred to Shilin hotel or similar
for two nights. (B/LD)
Day 3 - Kunming
After breakfast
at your hotel you will be met by your guide and depart to visit to the
Stone Forest, a natural wonder of grey limestone pillars formed in
earlier geological time by the sea, rain and wind. There will be a
performance of singing and dancing by the Sani people, one of China's
fascinating ethnic minority people. On returning to the city there will
be time for a city tour taking in the sights and sounds of Kunming.
(B/L/D)
Day 4 - Kunming / Dali
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This morning
you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Dali; where on
arrival you will be met by your friendly China Holidays guide and
depart for a tour of Dali, home to the Bai minority. You will visit the
Three Pagodas of the Chongshen Temple and view snow capped Cangshan
Mountain. Dali is famous for its marble, clothes shops, jewellery and
batik and there will be time to stop and browse for mementos before
arriving at Landscape Hotel or similar where you will stay two nights.
(B/L/D)
Day 5 - Dali
Today you have the opportunity to relax with a free day. (B)
Day 6 - Dali / Lijiang
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After
breakfast, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Lijiang, set
high amongst dramatic mountain scenery near the border with Tibet. Here
you will visit the ancient Lijiang town and experience the Naxi
minority culture. The town is a delightful maze of cobbled streets,
wooden buildings, canals and 'hurly-burly' of market life. On arrival
you will be transferred to Lijiang Sanhe Hotel or similar where you will
spend three nights. (B/L/D)
Day 7 - Lijiang
Lijiang's
inhabitants, the Naxi people are descendants of Tibetan nomads. You will
continue touring in and around Lijiang today with sightseeing that
includes the Black Dragon Pool Park; the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain; the
Long Quan Naxi ethnic village and the Museum of Naxi Culture. (B/L/D)
Day 8 - Lijiang
Today you have
the opportunity to relax with a free day or maybe explore further this
enchanting town and walk the winding cobbled streets. (B)
Day 9 - Lijiang / Shangri-La (Zhongdian)
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After
breakfast at your hotel you will embark on a 198km coach journey,
through forest reserves that follow the extreme upper reaches of the
Yangtze River, taking you eventually to Zhongdian, a quiet and peaceful
location close to the Tibetan border. Then proceed on with a visit to
the First Bend of the Yangtze River. The entire 16km gorge rises 3900m
from its base to the elevated snow-capped mountains. Late afternoon
transfer to Bafangyuan Business Hotel or similar where you will stay
three nights. (B/L/D)
Day 10 - Shangri-La (Zhongdian)
Your sightseeing
today will take you on a full day excursion around Zhongdian, which
marks the start of the Tibetan world. Take in the wonders of the
Shangri-La National Park including Pu Da Cuo, Bita Lake, the Shu Du Lake
and the village of Tibetan Culture. (B/L/D)
Day 11 - Shangri-La (Zhongdian)
Today you have the opportunity to relax with a free day. (B)
Day 12 - Shangri-La (Zhongdian) / Kunming
Day 13 - Depart Kunming
Today you
farewell Kunming as your guide meets you and transfers you to the
airport for your onward flight. Check in aboard your Air China/China
Eastern/China Southern flight bound for home. (B)
Day 14 - Arrive Australia
Welcome home after a fantastic 14 day trip to one of the most fascinating countries on the planet.
* Some departures may require you to depart Australia the day prior to the tour date with an overnight connection.
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