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16 days tour for Chengdu-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Zhongdian-Tibet
Tour Code: T-P1601
Departure Date: Daily

Duration: 16 Days 
Route: Chengdu-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Zhongdian-Chengdu-Lhasa-Yangpachen-Lhasa-Shigatse-Chengdu-Dujiangyan
-Chengdu-China 
Attractions:
fly to Kunming from Chengdu. The tour after arrive at Kunming will include Dguan building, western hills, stone forest, then drive to Dali visit Erhai, Puotuo Island, butterfly Spring, Dali Ancient City. Next go to Lijiang visit Ancient City of Lijiang, Black Dragon Pool, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, then go to Zhongdian for Tiger-Leaping Gorge, the First Bay of Yangtse and Stone Drum Town, Bitahai lake and Songzhanlin Lamasery. Start a new itinerary from Chengdu to Lhasa. In Lhasa visit Stone Gaint Buddha, Potala Palace , Barkhore Street, Yangpachen with hot spring, Lake Yamdrok, Shigatse with the Tashi Lumpu Monastery. Fly back to Chengdu, visit Chengdu Panda Base, Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Wangjiang bamboo park, and Wenshu Temple.  

Itinerary

Day 01: Chengdu-Kunming
Arrive in Chengdu where is the jumping-off point for the tour. Then fly to Kunming. You can ordain the remainder by yourself such as going out for a general idea of Kunming. Also you can take a relaxation in the hotel and have a recovery from jet lag at night. (D)

Day 02: Kunming
Today we will visit Daguan Building and Western Hill. And we will spend night in Kunming what is called "Spring City" because of its benign weather same in four seasons give people comfortable feeling like in Spring. (B/L/D)

Day 03: Kunming
Visit famous Stone Forest, which is the symbolic attraction of Kunming. The Stone Forest is a geological phenomenon, which used to be a vast expanse of sea during the Paleozoic era--some 270 million years ago. Later, the movement of tectonic plates altered the earth's crust, causing the sea to recede and its limestone bottom to appear, thereby forming land. After the visit of Stone Forest we will still spend our night in Kunming. (B/L/D)

Day 04: Kunming-Dali
Leave Kunming to Dali. Visit Erhai, Puotuo Island, butterfly Spring, Dali Ancient City. In there we can have a further understanding to local custom and culture of Chinese national minorities. And overnight in Dali. (B/L/D)

Day 05: Dali-Lijiang
We will dive to world known Lijiang, it's so exciting. Except the visit for Ancient City of Lijiang we will also go to Black Dragon Pool. And still stay at Lijiang at night. (B/L/D)   

Day 06: Lijiang
We will visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, which stand on southwest plateau of Yunnan. It is snowcapped all year round. The Mountain glitters crystal pure brilliance, resembling a silvery dragon which never ceases frolicking against the background of the azure skies. The Mountain hence got its name the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. (B/L/D)

Day 07: Lijiang-Zhongdian
Drive to Zhongdian. On the way visit visit Tiger-Leaping Gorge. It is  the First Bay of Yangtse and Stone Drum Town. Overnight in Zhongdian. (B/L/D) 

Day 08: Zhongdian
We will visit Bitahai lake and Songzhanlin Lamasery. BaiTaHai is situated about 32 km away from Zhongdian county. It is an intact natural attraction with various species of flora and fauna and, of course, picturesque landscapes. In Tibetan language, Bita means “land as soft as cattle hair felt”. And Songzhanlin Lamasery is named the Gedan Songzhanlin lamasery in Tibetan. The monastery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Yunnan province, and also one of the famous monastery in Tibetan area. Overnight in Zhongdian. (B/L/D)

Day 09: Chengdu-Lhasa
Meet at Chengdu airport in the morning, then fly to Lhasa. When arrive at Lhasa Gongar airport, the local guide will pick up you and drive you to Lhasa city, and visit the Stone Giant Buddha en route. In the afternoon firstly we will have a rest and recovery in this high altitude area. And overnight in Lhasa. (B/L/D)

Day 10: Lhasa
Today, our tour will be started with the world famous Potala Palace (excluded entry fee of sightseeing). This palace was built in 7th century during the Tang Dynasty for King Songtsan Gambo's wife Princess Wencheng. After that go on to visiting Jokhang Temple( the most famous and oldest building in Lhasa), Barkhore Street( the business center of Lhasa), having a general idea for Tibetan culture and life. Lastly, overnight in Lhasa. (B/L/D)

Day 11: Lhasa-Yangpachen-Lhasa
We will cost the whole day to Yangpanchen. It is close to Namtso Lake. In Yangpanchen the earlist heat base has been developed. There are many hot springs and mysterious hot water lake with a heat explosion unseen elsewhere. In the afternoon come back to Lhasa. And spend night in Lhasa. (B/L/D)

Day 12: Lhasa-Shigatse
We will go through the turquoise Lake Yamdrok on the vast Tibetan Plateau. Yamdrok Lake situated in Lhoka area with an cover of 621 square km and the elevation of 4,441 m is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Also it is the largest lake on the northern slope of the Himalayas. On the way we can enjoy wonderful sightseeing and take pictures. Lastly we will arrive at  Shigatse by new road. (B/L/D) 

Day 13: Shigatse-Lhasa
Today you will be arranged to visit Tashi Lumpu Monastery. And in the afternoon drive back to Lhasa. Then overnight in Lhasa. (B/L/D)

Day 14: Lhasa-Chengdu
Drive to the airport and fly to Chengdu. After arrive Chengdu visit Chengdu Panda Base where is just in northern suburb and 10 km from Chengdu city. In there we can visit Giant Panda Museum and watch the lovely tender pandas, at the same time take pictures with a panda in your arms by donating some money for panda base. (B/L/D)

Day 15: Chengdu-Dujiangyan
Today we will go to visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System. It is the famous world heritage, which was built in the Warring Period (around 2,000 years ago). It demonstrated the wisdom of the old Chinese people. And we will have lunch in there. After that go back to Chengdu. (B/L/D)

Day 16: Chengdu
Today we will have a Visit to Chengdu's Wangjiang Bamboo Park. Bamboo is panda's favorite. However the different kinds of bamboos planted in park is not for food but for view. Wenshu Temple is another destination, where is a famous Buddha temple in China.  At the same time we will do some shopping. After lunch go to airport. Then all services ends. (B/L)

Quotation (In USD, per person, basis of 2 persons share one standard room, best hotel in Zhongdian and Tibet is 4 stars)

 
1 PAX
2-5 PAX
6-9 PAX
10 PAX
single supplement
Overnight in 3 stars hotel
4160
2351
1869
1651
308
Overnight in 4 stars hotel
4817
2680
2110
1870
514
Overnight in 4-5 stars hotel
6461
3502
2712
2418
925
Included: meals marked, 2-5 stars hotel if available, transportation, Tibet permit,guide service (speaks both English and Chinese), entry fee of sightseeing, a'ticket of Chengdu-Kunming, Zhongdian-Lhasa-Chengdu with a'port construction fee.
Excluded: any service not marked above, Tips for tour guide and driver.
Please mail us, you will enjoy discount.
All above subjected to our confirmation.
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