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8 Days Yunnan Shangri-la Trekking Tour |
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trekking tour with horses in Niru, Shangri-la
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Shangri-la is located in northwest part of Yunnan province, China. It is a Tibetan highland with a lot of snow mountains,
alpine lakes, grasslands, monasteries, white pagodas, praying wheels, yaks, and Tibetan villages. The center town of the
Shangri-la area is also called Zhongdian or Jiantang. Niru is 75 km to the northeast of Zhongdian, it is 2705 m above sea
level, surrounded by mountains, average temperature is 20 degree, rainy season is from June to October, the whole area are
covered by lush forests. There are also many lakes in this area, the most famous one is Shudu lake. This adventure trekking
tour with horses will take you into some Tibetan villages haven’t been touched by tourists. You will know why this area is
regarded as Shangri-la.
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D1 |
Arrive in Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan province, meet at airport and transfer to a 4 star hotel in downtown area. |
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D2 |
Take a morning flight from Kunming to Shangri-la, meet at airport and transfer to a 3 star hotel in downtown area, then
go to visit the Songzanlin Monastery which was built 300 years ago under the instruction of the 5th Dalai Lama, now there are
still 800 monks and 3 living buddhas inside. |
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After breakfast, drive to the east for 4 hours to Luoji, a big Tibetan village, after lunch, start the trekking tour with
horses. Today, you will trek about 10 km from Luoji to Hongxing, another Tibetan village, following the Niru river valley
path. The trekking will take about 5 hours. Dinner in local villager’s house in Hongxing, or camping. |
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D4 |
Continue trekking from Hongxing to Niru, another Tibetan village, following the Niru river valley path. The trekking
distance is 9 km and it will take about 4 hours. Have a late lunch in Niru upon arriving. In the afternoon, visit the Niru
village elementary school, after dinner, have a bon-fire party with the Tibetan villagers and the students. Stay in local
villager’s house or camping. |
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D5 |
Trekking about 12 km from Niru to Shudu Lake, it will take about 6 hours, have picnic lunch on the way. Set up Camp by
the lake. Enjoy a bon-fire party at night. Camping. |
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D6 |
Drive from Shudu Lake to the Natural Bridge Hot Spring to have a good bath, then drive to Shangri-la to have lunch, in
the afternoon, drive 4 hours to Lijiang, stay in a 4 star hotel. |
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D7 |
Sightseeing in Lijiang old town which is a world cultural heritage, including the Square Market in the center of the old
town, and the Black Dragon Pond which is a very pretty park with a nice view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Stay in the 4
star hotel. |
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Take a morning flight from Lijiang to Kunming, have a city tour, in the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your
departure. |
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Suitable Time: all year.
The Best Time: Apr. -- Nov.
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Price: |
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more than 10 person: |
USD 792$/person |
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6-9 person: |
USD 872$/person |
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2-5 person: |
USD 952$/person |
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1 person: |
USD 1592$ |
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For child younger than 11 who share one room with parents, the quotation is only 50% of the above price. |
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Single supplement is USD 140$. |
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The Price Include: |
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Kunming to Shangri-la and Lijiang to Kunming air tickets and airport taxes. |
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English-speaking tour guide. |
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Horsemen and horses for taking luggages (such as food, mineral water, camping equipment, etc.) |
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Stay in the above hotels, villager’s
house, or camping. |
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Three meals each day, including several picnic lunches when trekking. |
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Using a minibus to transfer on land. |
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Entrance fee to the above scenic spots. |
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Tour insurance. |
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Not Include In The Price: |
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International air ticket and airport tax. |
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Personal expenses, such as tips, night entertainment, etc. |
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