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01Kunming
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Kunming
02Stone Forest - Western Hills
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional 'Across the Bridge' noodles)
Transport
coach (Kunming, China - Stone Forest, China), coach (Stone Forest, China - Kunming, China)
Included Activities
Visit UNESCO-listed Stone Forest Explore Western Hills Traditional 'Across the Bridge' noodles dinner
Landmarks
Stone Forest Western Hills
03Kunming to Dali
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport
coach (Kunming, China - Dali, China)
Included Activities
Wander ancient quarter of Dali Visit Three Pagodas
Landmarks
Three Pagodas
04Weibaoshan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
Scenic walk on Weibaoshan Visit Taoist temples on the mountain
Landmarks
Weibaoshan
05Dali to Shaxi to Lijiang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch in Shaxi), Dinner
Transport
coach (Dali, China - Shaxi, China), coach (Shaxi, China - Lijiang, China)
Included Activities
Learn about minority people in Shaxi Local lunch in Shaxi Explore Lijiang old town
Landmarks
Shaxi ancient town Lijiang old town
06Baisha - Dongba Pictograms
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Transport
coach (Lijiang, China - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, China), cable car (Base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, China - High meadow, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, China)
Included Activities
Cable car ride on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Explore high meadows on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Visit Baisha and see Ming Dynasty frescoes Visit embroidery school Meet Shaman and learn Dongba Pictograms writing
Landmarks
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Baisha
07Tiger Leaping Gorge - Zhongdian
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport
coach (Lijiang, China - Black Dragon Pool Park, China), coach (Black Dragon Pool Park, China - Tiger Leaping Gorge, China), coach (Tiger Leaping Gorge, China - Zhongdian, China)
Included Activities
Visit Black Dragon Pool Park Journey to Tiger Leaping Gorge Visit Dafo Temple in Zhongdian Explore Zhongdian old town
Landmarks
Black Dragon Pool Park Tiger Leaping Gorge Dafo Temple
08Napa Hai - Tibetan Village
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked dishes at Tibetan-style village)
Transport
coach (Zhongdian, China - Songzanlin Monastery, China), walking (Songzanlin Monastery, China - Napa Hai, China)
Included Activities
Visit Songzanlin Monastery Hiking to Napa Hai (2-3 hours) Visit rural Tibetan-style village Learn about villagers' way of life Make butter tea Taste home-cooked dishes
Landmarks
Songzanlin Monastery Napa Hai
09Flight to Lhasa
Meals
Breakfast
Transport
flight (Zhongdian, China - Lhasa, China)
Landmarks
Lhasa
10Jokhang Temple - Sera Monastery - Tibetan Dinner and Dance
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Tibetan dinner and dance)
Transport
walking (Lhasa, China - Barkhor Circuit, China)
Included Activities
Explore Barkhor Circuit Visit Jokhang Temple Visit Sera Monastery and witness debating monks Tibetan dinner and dance
Landmarks
Barkhor Circuit Jokhang Temple Sera Monastery
11Norbulingka
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
Visit Potala Palace Visit Norbulingka
Landmarks
Potala Palace Norbulingka
12Lhasa to Gyantse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport
coach (Lhasa, China - Gyantse, China)
Included Activities
Cross Gampala Pass View Yamdrok Lake View Karola Glacier
Landmarks
Gampala Pass Yamdrok Lake Karola Glacier
13Shigatse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport
coach (Gyantse, China - Shigatse, China)
Included Activities
Explore Gyantse Kumbum Visit traditional folk house Sample home brewed 'chang' Visit Dzong Castle
Landmarks
Gyantse Kumbum Pelkor Monastery Dzong Castle
14Shigatse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery Join pilgrims on evening 'kora' of monastery Free time to explore local markets
Landmarks
Tashilhunpo Monastery
15Shigatse to Lhasa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Transport
coach (Shigatse, China - Lhasa, China)
16Lhasa to Chengdu
Meals
Breakfast
Transport
flight (Lhasa, China - Chengdu, China)
Landmarks
Chengdu
17Chengdu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sichuanese cuisine)
Included Activities
Visit Panda Conservation Centre Stroll around People's Park Visit Matchmaker's Corner Stop by traditional teahouse Sichuanese cuisine dinner
Optional Activities
'Facechanging' show
Landmarks
Chengdu Panda Conservation Centre People's Park
18Fly to UK
Transport
flight (Chengdu, China - UK)
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11 Apr 2027
28 Apr 2027
USD 5785.00
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9 May 2027
26 May 2027
USD 5785.00
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22 Aug 2027
8 Sep 2027
USD 5785.00
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5 Sep 2027
22 Sep 2027
USD 5785.00
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10 Oct 2027
27 Oct 2027
USD 5785.00
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Yunnan Highlights 14D: Kunming, Red Land, Yuanyang, Dali, Lijiang and Shangri-La, a 14 days tour from Kunming to Jianshui, Tuanshan and 9 destinations.
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