Overview
See the best scenery in West China and save the cost! Commencing in Shenzhen and Kunming, you’ll have 13 days to explore the Stone Forest, Lijiang ancient town, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Potala Palace and other most engaging sites in Shangri-la and Lhasa. For the last stop in Chengdu, have fun with Giant Panda!
Duration: 13 days & 12 nights
Destinations: Shenzhen - Kunming - Lijiang - Shangri-la - Lhasa - Chengdu
Starting Point: Shenzhen
Ending Point: Chengdu
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Shenzhen, fly to Kunming
Day 2 Visit the Stone Forest, the local Sani Village
Drive 90km to visit the Stone Forest, visit the local Sani Village on the way and see the home-based handicraft workshop. Drive back to the city, and stroll at Green Lake.
Meal: B, L
Day 3 Visit Dragon Gate & West Hill, Qiongzhu Temple
Have city tours to Dragon Gate & West Hill, where you can have a panoramic view of Dian Lake (Dian Chi), then go to visit Qiongzhu Temple, transfer to take an overnight train to Lijiang at the soft sleeper class (9 hours).
Meal: B, L
Day 4 Visit Lijiang ancient town, Black Dragon Pool and Dongba Museum
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at the train station, and transfer to have breakfast and check into the hotel. Full day visit to Lijiang ancient town, go up the Lion Hill to have a bird’s eye view of the town, visit Black Dragon Pool and Dongba Museum.
Meal: B, L
Day 5 Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Mural and Shuhe old town
Drive to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and take cable car up to the Yak Meadow, watch Impression Lijiang show. Then drive back to see Baisha Mural and Shuhe old town.
Meal: B, L
Day 6 Visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, Zhongdian Old Town
Drive to Shangri-la (4 hours). En route, see the Tiger Leaping Gorge. After arrival, visit Zhongdian Old Town.
Meal: B, L
Day 7 Visit Pudacuo National Park, Nixi Pottery Village, Songzanlin Monastery
Drive to visit Pudacuo National Park, Nixi Pottery Village, Songzanlin Monastery.
Meal: B, L
Day 8 Visit Sera Monastery
Transfer to the airport and fly to Lhasa. Our guide will meet you at Lhasa Airport, and drive to the city, check into the hotel and have lunch. Go to visit Sera Monastery, you can have the chance to see the monks’ debating.
Meal: B, L
Day 9 Visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Excursion to the Potala Palace in the morning, after lunch, visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.
Meal: B, L
Day 10 Visit Drak Yerpa, Tibet Museum and Norbulingka
Drive to visit Drak Yerpa, a monastery together with a number of ancient meditation caves that used to house about 300 monks. In the afternoon, visit Tibet Museum and Norbulingka.
Meal: B, L
Day 11 Visit Wuhou Memorial Temple and Jinli Old Street
Transfer to airport to fly to Chengdu in the morning. Upon Arriving at Chengdu, be met & transferred to your hotel with private vehicle & tour guide. Then have private city tours to Wuhou Memorial Temple and Jinli Old Street.
Meal: B
Day 12 Visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Jinsha Site Museum, Wenshu Temple
After breakfast, pay a visit to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, then Jinsha Site Museum, and Wenshu Temple, have some tea at local tea house.
Meal: B, L
Day 13 Chengdu departure
Free at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your flight to next destination.
Meal: B
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