Southern China Explorer [15 Days]
Fully Inclusive From $3298
This tour brings you the opportunities to explorer the wonder of Guilin's Li River, wander
along the ancient streets of Dali and Lijiang, an enchanting cultural touch with many
Chinese minority nationalities including Zhuang,Ni, Dai, Bai,Miao, Hui, Naxi,Tibetan and
much more. The scenic beauty of Guilin's landscape, Yunan's Stone forest, Snow capped
mountains and Tiger leaping gorge are the highlights of this tour.
Day 1
Australia- Kunming
Enjoy your morning flight to Kunming via Guangzhou. Welcome to China!
Upon Arrival Kunming, transfer to hotel for check in.
Day 2
Kunming – Stone Forest - Kunming (B,L,D)
After breakfast, you will travel by coach to the stone forest-a captivating
maze of jagged limestone, which is truly one of the world's most amazing
natural landscapes. Drive back to Kunming for dinner.
Day 3
Kunming to Dali – Domestic Flight
(B,L,D)
Visit the famous Pu Er tea house in the morning, visit western hill and
dragon gate for spectacular city view. After lunch transfer to Kunming
airport for your flight to Dali. On arrival into the historic city of Dali, visit
the Cang shan Mountains (by cable car) and the Zhonghe temple that
dominates the Dali area. Stay Asia star hotel or similar for your 2 nights
stay.
Day 4
Dali
(B,L,D)
This morning's city tour visits the Three pagoda temple and the reflection
lake, Dali ancient town, after lunch take a cruise on Er hai lake, enjoy the
Bai Nationality 3 course Tea show and visit Jinshuo and Nanzhao islands,
visit Dali marble factory for souvenir shopping.
Day 5
Dali – Lijiang
(B,L,D)
Morning drive by coach to Lijiang. In the afternoon explore this
magnificent world heritage-listed city and the Black dragon pool. Dinner
in the ancient town. Stay Shiner Hotel or similar for 2 nights.
Day 6
Lijiang
(B,L,D)
This morning you will take the cable car ride to the spectacular summit of
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Later visit Yufeng Lhama temple, Naxi
village, baisha grotto. overnight in Lijiang
Day 7
Lijiang – Zhongdian
(B,L,D)
After breakfast depart on your full day drive to Zhongdian via the
spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge. Check into Guanguang hotel or similar
4* for 2 nights. Rest at hotel to acclimatize the high altitude at this
Tibetan border city.
Day 8
Shangari-la
(B,L,D)
The Zhongdian area is believed to be the inspiration of the mystical
Shangri-la in the famous novel "Lost Horizons". Today’s tour includes
visiting to the Napa lake reserve, Bita lake by Green shuttle bus and Pu
Da Cuo national forest park, Songzanlin Monastery known as little Portala
Palace.
Day 9 Zhongdian – Kunming
(B,L,D)
After breakfast transfer to Zhongdian airport for your flight to
Kunming. On arrival we stop in the city for lunch, visit west and east
pagoda, Golden temple and silk factory.
Day 10 Kunming – Guilin
(B,L,D)
Depart Kunming after breakfast and arrive Guilin for lunch, transfer to
Guilin plaza hotel or similar for 2 nights stay. visit the Elephant Trunk Hill
as the Symbol of Guilin for years, free in the afternoon to stroll along the
2 rivers and 4 lakes around the city or book a cheap but famous Pedicure
or Foot massage in Guilin on your own.
Day 11 Longsheng
(B,L,D)
This morning visit the beautiful Reed Flute Caves followed by a coach tour
to Longsheng. A remote and mountainous region located 80 km from
Guilin, Highlights of the day will include the spectacular 1100 metre high
Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces and a visit to a Zhuang minority
village. Return to Guilin in the late afternoon.
Day 12 Guilin – Yangshuo
(B,L,D)
After breakfast, board a Li river cruise boat for the scenically beautiful
journey to the town of Yangshuo. During the cruise you will pass by the
fantastically shaped peaks, hat have been the inspiration for so many
Chinese classical landscape artists. Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on
board. On arrival in Yangshuo transfer to the New west street Hotel for
your overnight stay. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the streets
and shopping in this small market town.
Day 13 Yangshuo – Guangzhou via Guilin
(B,L,D)
After breakfast, travel by coach to Guilin to visit Fubo hill on the western
banks of the Li river. For scenic views of Guilin city, after lunch depart
Guilin and on arrival into Guangzhou, transfer to Landmark hotel or
similar for your overnight stay.
Day 14 Guangzhou –Australia
(B,L)
Visit to the Chen family temple, the Five Rams Statue and Dr. Sun Yat
Sen's Memorial hall. Enjoy afternoon free shopping before transfer to the
airport for your flight back to Australia.
Day 15 Arrive Australia
Arrive home in the morning.
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Return economy flight to China and Domestic flights within China
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Airline fuel surcharges and airport taxes (approx.$350) and all Local
government taxes
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4-5 star accommodations
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Daily hotel breakfast, high standard meals as indicate
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Admission involved, transfers throughout by A/C coach
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English speaking local guides
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Compulsory travel insurance of any kind
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Tipping to guide and driver ($5/person/day)
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Personal expenditures
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Chinese Visa ($100)
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Land only package not include arrival and departure transfers
2012-13 Departure date:
surcharge $100
14/04-28/04, 05/05-19/05, 19/05-02/06, 02/06-16/06, 21/07-04/08, 25/08-09/08, 15/09-29/09,
06/10-20/10, 20/10-03/11, 03/11-17/11, 23/02-09/03/13, 30/03-13/04/13
$3298 twin share, S/S $688, Land only $2488