D1

Arrive in Kunming, meet at airport and transfer to the 4 star New Era Hotel in the center of the city.

D2

Drive 2 hours to visit the Stone Forest which is one of the great nature wonders of China, it is also the hometown of Sani minority which is a sub-branch of Yi minority. Stay in the New Era Hotel.

D3

Drive 6 hours from Kunming to Nanjian following the Burma Road, Nanjian is a Yi minority autonomous county. Check in the 1 star Nanjian Hotel. Visit the local market.

D4

Drive 5 hours from Nanjian to Lincan. on the way, visit Manwan hydro-power station on the Mekong river. Stay in the 2 star Lincan Hotel.

D5

Visit the morning market in Lincan, then drive 6 hours from Lincan to Cangyuan which is a border town with Burma, viewing the 3000 years old Cangyuan Cliff Painting. Cangyuan is a Wa minority autonomous county. Stay in the 1 star Cangyuan Hotel.

D6

Drive 2 hours to visit the Nangun River Nature Reserve which is for the protection of wild elephants. (The Nangun river is the border between China and Burma), then continue drive along the border road to Zhengkang county. On the way, visit several minority's villages. Stay in the 1 star Zhengkang Hotel.

D7

Drive 6 hours from Zhengkang to Mangshi (Luxi), on the way, you will cross the Nu river. Stay in the 3 star Mangshi Hotel.

D8

Drive from Mangshi to Ruili, on the way, visit Wangdin, a border town with Burma, and the One Single Tree Forest. Upon arriving Ruili, check in the 4 star Jing Cheng Hotel. After dinner, visit the well-known night market.

D9

Visit minority villages and local markets around Ruili, including Nongdao. Stay in the Jing Cheng Hotel.

D10

Drive from Ruili to Yinjiang, sightseeing in Dayin River and Tongbiguan, a famous local scenic spot. Stay in the 1 star Yinjiang Hotel.

D11

Drive from Yinjiang to Tengchong, visit the Volcano National Park and the Heshun Village which is a very famous hometown for many overseas Chinese. Stay in the 3 star Hot Sea Hotel.

D12

Relax in Tengchong, enjoy the hot spring bath in Hot Sea. Stay in the Hot Sea Hotel.

D13

Drive from Tengchong to Baoshan, on the way, sightseeing in Mt.Gaoligong Nature Reserve and Nu River Gorge. Stay in the 3 star Landu Hotel.

D14

Drive from Baoshan to Dali, on the way, you will cross Mekong river. Check in the 4 star Asia Star Hotel. Enjoy a local flavor dinner in Dali old town.

D15

Sightseeing in the fascinating Dali Old Town, and the Three Pagodas, which is more than 1000 years old, survived about 400 earthquakes recorded in the history books, and still standing today. After lunch, take a boat cruise on the Erhai Lake, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountain and the lake. Stay in the Asia Star Hotel.

D16

Visit several Bai minority villages such as Xizhou and Zhoucheng, then drive to Zhongdian, the center town of Shangri-la. Stay in the 3 star Pacific Rim Hotel.

D17

Visit the Napa Lake which is a nature reserve for birds, especially the black-necked cranes, a Tibetan village and the local market. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Songzanlin Monastery, which is the largest Tibetan style temple in Yunnan with more than 800 monks and 3 living buddhas living inside. Stay in the 3 star Pacific Rim Hotel.

D18

Drive from Zhongdian to Lijiang, on the way, sightseeing in the Tiger-leaping Gorge, which is 3000 m deep yet only 30 m wide at the narrowest part, from where, the legend said, once a tiger leaped across Yangtze, thus got the name. Upon arriving Lijiang, check in the 3 star Grand Lijiang Hotel. After dinner, stroll to visit the old town which is a World Culture Heritage.

D19

Sightseeing in the Jade Dragon Snow Mt. which is 5596 m high and covered by snow all year round, take chair-lift up to Yak's meadow, enjoy the breathtaking view of the snow mountain. On the way back, visit Baisha, a typical Naxi village which is famous for its 500 years old fresco and the classical music. Stay in Grand Lijiang Hotel.

D20

Visit 2 Naxi minority villages including Suhe and Huangshan. After lunch, relax in Lijiang old town. After dinner, enjoy the Naxi Classical Music.

D21

Take a morning flight back to Kunming, sightseeing in the Dragon Gate which consists of some grottoes cut out of the vertical cliff face of the Western Hill, from where, you can enjoy a bird's eye view of Kunming city and the big lake at the foot of the hill. In the afternoon, visit the Golden Temple which is 330 years old and is the largest bronze-made temple in China. Stay in the 4 star New Era Hotel.

D22

After a relaxed breakfast in your hotel, go to visit the Flower & Bird Market in the old part of the city, then we will transfer you to the airport and hug you goodbye.