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  Yunnan Adventure Tours  
CYTS Tours CY06 — Yunnan Adventure Tour
Kunming, Stone Forest, Jiuxiang, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-la, Guiyang, Huangguoshu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong 15 Days
  Departure Date and Price  
       
2010: Every Thursday
Tour Fare
Fuel 
Surcharge
Tax
Total
Single 
Supplement
 Land Only
1/07, 14, 21, 28 $2399 $260 $168 $2827 $650 $2199
2/04, 11, 18, 25 $2399 $260 $168 $2827 $650 $2199
3/04, 11, 18, 25 $2499 $260 $168 $2927 $650 $2199
4/01, 08, 15, 22, 29 $2499 $260 $168 $2927 $650 $2299
5/06, 13, 20, 27, 6/03 $2499 $260 $168 $2927 $650 $2299
6/10, 17, 24, 7/01, 08, $2599 $260 $168 $3027 $700 $2399
7/15, 22, 29, 8/05, 12, 19, 26 $2499 $260 $168 $2927 $650 $2399
9/02, 09, 16, 23, 30 $2499 $260 $168 $2927 $700 $2399
10/07, 14, 21, 28 $2499 $260 $168 $2927 $700 $2399
11/04, 11, 18, 25 $2499 $260 $168 $2927 $650 $2299
12/02, 30 $2499 $260 $168 $2927 $650 $2299
12/09, 16, 23 $2599 $260 $168 $3027 $700 $2299

Remark:
1. All prices listed above are for San Francisco (SFO) or Los Angeles (LAX) departure by Air China (CA) L class. For New York (JFK) departure by Air China (CA) L class, please add $100 extra per person. If L class not available, please add $100 per class upsell (subject to availability).
2. All prices listed above are per person in U. S. dollars based on two adults sharing one room, double occupancy. If three adults need to share one room and the third person asking for extra bed, the third person's price will be the same as others. A customer who travels alone is required to pay a single room supplement. Those who want to have a single room will have to pay single supplement. 
3. Children under 12 (2-11 years of age) share room with two adults and not asking for extra bed, they will be charged 75% of a regular adult tour fare, if they need an extra bed in the same room with two adults, they will be charged 90% of a regular adult tour fare. Children 12 and older will be charged at the regular adult tour fare.
4. All taxes and fuel surcharge associated with airlines are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
5. Early depart or late return:
Early depart or late return is allowed, the ticket change fee is $50 per person each time, in addition to airlines surcharge for different air class and weekend if necessary.
6. For departure airports other than SFO, LAX, JFK, please add the appropriate USA domestic add-on fare:
Eastern Standard Time Zone $350
Central Standard Time Zone $350
Mountain Standard Time Zone $250
Pacific Standard Time Zone $100

  Itinerary  
       
Day1
 
USA - Beijing - Kunming 

Today we board an international flight bound for China. Cross the International Date Line.

Day2
 
Kunming 

Arrive in Beijing in the afternoon. Take a connected flight to Kunming. Arrive in Kunming at night, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Accommodation: Empark Grand Hotel (5 star).

Day3
 
Kunming - Stone Forest - Jiuxiang - Kunming (BLD)

After breakfast, we drive to Lunan, tour the Stone Forest, it bristles 75 miles southeast of Kunming. The ashen stone pillars, abandoned by the sea as it receded hundreds of millions of years ago, bunch together into a geological ticket. The journey to the forest is as beautiful as the landscape that surround it. Take an excursion to the remarkable Jiuxiang. Known primarily for its limestone caves, it also boasts an underground waterfall and an awesome gorge. Return to Kunming. In the evening, we are in for a special treat of Yunnan Specialties followed by an exciting Minority Cultural Show.

Day4
 
Kunming - Dali (BLD)

After breakfast, we tour Daguan Pavilion and West Hill Park. After lunch, we fly to Dali. Dali is a city in the West of Yunan, with historical, scenic and architectural significance.We will visit the old street at night. Accommodation: Regent Hotel (5 star).

Day5
 
Dali (BLD)

After breakfast, we take a boat excursion on Lake Erhai-the second largest fresh lake in Yunnan Province, then board on Nanzhao Island, which used to be the Summer Resort of ancient Nanzhao State. Tour the old city, Butterfly Spring, the traditional minority house, the pagodas at the Congsheng Temple, the Temple was constructed during the Tang Dynasty and is one of China¡¦s finest example of the skill and architectural genius of the ancient craftsmen. This evening you will have a special dinner featuring a clay pot fish.

Day6
 
Dali - Lijiang (BLD)

After breakfast, we journey by bus to Lijiang, the cultural center of the Naxi Minority. Lijiang has beautiful landscapes and has been designated by the UN as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Gaze in wonder at the sights and sounds of this ancient city as you walk down the cobblestone streets preserved for over 700 years. We see that the Naxi way of life has changed very little over time. Upon arrival, we tour the old town of Lijiang including Black Dragon Pond. Accommodation: Guanfang Hotel (5 star).

Day7
 
Lijiang (BLD)

A whole day excursion exploring the fantasy of Lijiang, including tour Spruce Meadow of Jade Dragon Snow Mountains. In the afternoon, on the way reurn to the city, we visit the Baisha Village, the ancient capital of the Naxi Kingdom. Then we stop at the Shuhe Old Town for visit.Enjoy the famous local cuisine "Wang's Family Banquet" for dinner. After dinner, we are entertained by the ancient Naxi Music.

Day8
 
Lijiang - Tiger Leap Gorge - Shangri-la (BLD)

After breakfast, we drive to tour the Tiger Leap Gorge. This gorges is 12 miles long with a natural drop of 623ft, and it is considered as one of the three worldwide renowned gorges. Then we drive to Shangri-la. It is the place commonly believed to have been used as the mythical Shangri-la in James Hilton's book "Lost Horizon". Accommodation: Paradise Hotel (5 star).

Day9
 
Shangri-la (BLD)

After breakfast, we visit the Songzai Temple. Then drive about 25 miles from Shangri-la, we come upon the Shangri-la Grassland. In the months of May and June azaleas cover this area like a splendid carpet. In the afternoon, we visit Tibetan family and the ancient city.

Day10
 
Shangri-la - Lijiang (BLD)

After breakfast, we drive back to Lijiang. On the way you will pass a number of unique Tibetan villages and flower blooming grasslands.  Accommodation: Treasure Harbour Hotel (5 star).

Day11
 
Lijiang - Kunming - Guiyang (BLD)

After breakfast, we visit the Wood House. Old Town of Lijiang is a famous historical and cultural city in China, the world's cultural heritage, and Wood's ancient city of Lijiang is "Wonderland". Wood House located in the ancient city of wooden plates, the construction spectacular Ming, Xu Xiake's government has complained Wood said : "Laguna's palaces, to be king." Unfortunately, most of the building destroyed in the late Qing conflagration, the surviving stone arches will be destroyed in the "Cultural Revolution." 1996 earthquake, the World Bank-the ability to know, a huge sum of money to help the reconstruction loan Wood House, Laguna Jiangdunjie meticulous design and construction. After three years of hard utmost efforts to ensure that the wood was like "Rise (like wood +)," reproduction as the world. Wood House is a brilliant architectural art Court, which fully reflects the Ming architectural style Zhongyuan temperament, while preserving the ancient Tang and Song Zhongyuan construction wild wind flow orgasm, and the West Block east, the House-ditch horizon, Flows live the layout, see also Naxi traditional culture spirit. Wood House was also nasi ancient kingdom from the tree dies, the Ancient houses, churches, canals brought together a garden of the earth beautiful and elegant atmosphere of the palace magnificently elegant integration. We fly back to Kunming and take a connected flight to Guiyang in the afternoon. Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (5 star).

Day12
 
Guiyang - Anshun (BLD)
After breakfast, we drive to Anshun. Tour the Zhijin Cave, with another beautiful name as "the Museum of underground caves", features fantastic natural stalactite and stalagmite formations, artfully illuminated by multicolored lights. Accommodation: Waterfall Hotel (local best).
Day13
 
Anshun - Huangguoshu - Guiyang (BLD)
After breakfast, we drive to Huangguoshu, tour the famous Huangguoshu Waterfall, it is the largest water fall in China. Also tour the Dragon's Palace scenic area. Return to Guiyang in the evening. Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (5 star).
Day14
 
Guiyang - Guangzhou (BLD)
After breakfast, we have a city tour in Guiyang. In the afternoon, we fly to Guangzhou. Enjoy a local flavor dinner. Accommodation: Dong Fang Hotel (5 star).
Day15
 
Guangzhou - USA (B)

After breakfast, you are transferred to airport for your return flight back to your home. You will be in the United States the same day. End of tour. Today you can also take a train to Hong Kong and staying there at your own expense and fly back home from Hong Kong.
Remark: During Canton Fair (Trade Fair) Period, accommodation for Guangzhou will be changed to other hotel.

  Features  
       
Tour Fare Includes

1. International air ticket between U.S. to China (economy class);
2. Transportation inside China as specified in the itinerary;
3. Sightseeing tickets as specified in the itinerary;
4. Hotel accommodations and three meals daily in China as specified in the itinerary;
5. Travel insurance in mainland China (the maximum is RMB 300000/per person);
6. English speaking tour guide services provided.

Tour Fare Does Not Include

1. Chinese Visa fee;
2. All personal expenses: Telephone bills, Laundry, beverages, postage and excess baggage charges, extended stay and etc.;
3. Tips for tour guides and drivers;
4. Cost of any programs and activities unlisted;
5. Cost of all activities after leaving the group.

Hotels

Kunming.........Empark Grand Hotel Hotel (5 star)
Dali..................Regent Hotel (5 star)
Shangri-la .......Paradise Hotel (5 star)
Lijiang..............Guanfang Hotel (5 star)
Guiyang...........Sheraton Hotel (5 star)
Guangzhou.....Dong Fang Hotel (5 star)

Meals Three meals a day for the entire trip as specified in the itinerary.
Buffet breakfast or Chinese breakfast each morning at hotel.
Chinese lunches and dinners at local restaurants.
Local Specialty Dinners Kunming: Local Deluxe Courses
Dali: Local Deluxe Courses
Guiyang: Local Deluxe Courses
Guangzhou: Roast Piggy Banquet
Entertainment

Kunming..............Local Minority Folklore Music & Dance Show
Lijiang................Ancient Naxi Music Show

      

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