Shangri-La of China

Day 1 HONGKONG (D)

Upon your arrival in Hong Kong, the "Pearl of the Orient", our tour guide will meet you at the customs exit of Hongkong airport holding a welcome sign board with your name on it. The guide will assist your transfer to the hotel and help you check in. The rest of the day is on your own and can be used for relaxing or exploring the city.

	Dali Erhai Lake

Day 2 HONGKONG / KUNMING(AB, L, -)

Today's half-day seat-in-coach tour takes you to the Stanley Market, the Aberdeen Fishing Village, and Victoria Peak for a breathtaking view of the city and its harbor. In the afternoon take a flight to Kunming, which is especially well known for its numerous minority populations and stunning cultural diversity. In Kunming, you will be met and transfer to hotel.

Day 3 KUNMING (AB, L, -)

Today's excursion takes you to the geological wonders of the Stone Forest, a fantastic natural phenomena located 90 km southeast of Kunming. The various shapes of karst landscape was formed due to the millions years movement of Earth. You will also visit a Sani tribal village to experience the lifestyle and unique cultures of this minority population. Continue to visit the Green Lake Park, which is located just opposite the Kunming University, it is one of the most picturesque parks in downtown Kunming. There are nine spring outlets at north of the lake, so it was also named "Nine Dragon Pond" in ancient times. Here you may take a leisure walk or enjoy the performance by local people.

Day 4  KUNMING / DALI (AB, L, -)

In the morning you will be transported to Dali, home of the Bai Minority Group. Upon your arrival, you will take a tour of the famous Three Elegant Pagodas, an outstanding landmark of the region. Then visit the ancient city of Dali and Foreign Street.

	Donghe River Ancient Town

Day 5 DALI / LIJIANG (AB, L, -)

Today you will take an excursion to Butterfly Mountain followed by a cruise of Erhai Lake. Get first hand experience of local daily life as we visit Bai Minority Village, tasting famous Three Courses Tea. Then tour Donghe River Ancient Town. After that go to Lijiang by car, the cultural center of the Naxi Minority.

Day 6 LIJIANG (AB, L, SD)

Lijiang has beautiful landscapes and has been designated by the UN as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Gaze in wonder at the scenery and this ancient city as you walk down the cobblestone streets preserved for over 700 years. You will see that the Naxi way of life has changed very little over time. You will also visit Jade Water Villa and go to Your Baisha Village, the ancient capital of the Naxi Kingdom. Enjoy the famous local cuisine for dinner.

Day 7 LIJIANG / SHANGRI LA (AB, L, -)

Today you will visit the Pudacuo Country Park, Shudu Lake, Bita Lake. The Ecological culture village and the Tibetan village will show you a true Shangri-la.

Day 8 SHANGRI LA / KUNMING / GUILIN (AB, L, -)

Today you will return o Kunming, transfer to the airport then fly to Guilin, famous for its picturesque limestone peaks and rivers. The remainder of the day is free for your leisure.

	Pudacuo Country Park

Day 9 GUILIN (AB, L, SD)

Today you will take a relaxing cruise on the Li River to Yangshuo. Depart from your hotel in the morning. Be transferred to the Zhujiang Pier for a 4 hours wonderful cruise. Enjoy the picturesque mountains, peaceful green fields ,farms and villages with water buffalos, cows wondering around on both sides of the river bank. Disembark at the one-thousand-year-old town Yangshuo in the afternoon and explore the local market lined with stalls and souvenir shops selling traditional ornaments and paintings of landscapes. The street is also featured with various bars and cafes which attract tourists from every corner of the world. Transfer back to Guilin City.
Optional program: countryside tour by Sightseeing Electric Car. You will visit plantings fileds, market and the beautiful villages and a local villager's home to experience the farmer's lifestyle.

Day 10 GUILIN / HONGKONG (AB, L, -)

Day 11 DEPART FROM HONGKONG (AB)

You will be free on this day until the time for your personal guide to escort you to the airport for your flight home.