Yunnan Province Attractions
local farmer's lifestyle
hello ， welcome to my village ,you can enjoy the local farmer's life ,you can try the local delicacy ,to do farm work on the field ,in my family ,my grandmother cook delicacies for you ,my parents will lead to the farmland ,you can do some farmwork that you never did before ,my unc...
hello ， welcome to my village ,you can enjoy the local farmer's life ,you can try the local delicacy ,to do farm work on the field ,in my family ,my grandmother cook delicacies for you ,my parents will lead to the farmland ,you can do some farmwork that you never did before ,my uncle made many fruits wine , and to stay with my family ,it's will be a different lifestyle in your whole life .come on ,my family waiting for you with their hospitality and warmly welcome.
shangrila tibetan family inn
酒店简介：
香格里拉圣地人家（SHANGRILA TIBETAN FAMILY INN）是一家非常具有当地藏族建筑及文化特色的小酒店．它坐落在香格里拉独客宗古城的民居之间，没有城市的喧嚣和嘈杂。地理位置非常优越，交通极为便利，距香格里拉机场和客运站只有10分钟的车程，从酒店徒步到古城四方街只需短短的5分钟。酒店融合了传统的藏族民居特色和游客所崇尚的生活及旅游方式，尽可能的为游客提供所需要的各项旅行服务，同时体验当地藏民的生活起居。酒店共有15个标准间和8个大床间.
HOTEL’S INFORMATION：
SHANGRILA T...
酒店简介：
香格里拉圣地人家（SHANGRILA TIBETAN FAMILY INN）是一家非常具有当地藏族建筑及文化特色的小酒店．它坐落在香格里拉独客宗古城的民居之间，没有城市的喧嚣和嘈杂。地理位置非常优越，交通极为便利，距香格里拉机场和客运站只有10分钟的车程，从酒店徒步到古城四方街只需短短的5分钟。酒店融合了传统的藏族民居特色和游客所崇尚的生活及旅游方式，尽可能的为游客提供所需要的各项旅行服务，同时体验当地藏民的生活起居。酒店共有15个标准间和8个大床间.
HOTEL’S INFORMATION：
SHANGRILA TIBETAN FAMILY INN is just a small hotel in the city. We have
15 standard rooms and 8 king size bed rooms. The architecture and decoration style of our hotel is authentic locally .It’s located between local Tibetan residences, with very good location and peaceful environment. 10 minutes driving to the airport and bus station, 5 minutes walking to the centre of the old town. We always do our best to provide all kinds of services which you required for your stay and trip. While you stay with us you can really experience local Tibetan people’s life style.
酒店服务与设施Hotel facilities and services:
24小时热水24 HOURS HOT WATER
中西自助早餐CHINESE&WESTERN BREAKFAST（BUFFET）
中英文服务ENGLISH&CHINESE SPEAKING STAFF
免费专业旅游咨询FREE PROFESSIONAL TOUR INFORMATION SERVICE
交通服务TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
宽带网络及电话INTERNET SERVICE&IDD&DDD
酒店卖点：OUR SELLING POINT
安静的环境PEACEFUL ENVIROMENT
合理的价格REASONABLE PRICE
优越的位置FIVE MINUTES WALKING TO OLD TOWN AND TEN MINUTES DRIVING TO AIRPORT OR BUS STATION)
SongZanLin Temple
SongZanLin Temple was found in 16 century. It is the biggest Tibetan temple in Yunnan Province. You will need approximately 2 hours to tour the temple.
About Qujing
Qujing City, which is geographically the second largest city in Yunnan Province, is known for its location as a entrance of Yunnan Province.
It is the second largest economy entity in Yunnan as well. It is on the center of Yungui Plateau.
Moreover, Qujing is the origin of the thir...
Qujing City, which is geographically the second largest city in Yunnan Province, is known for its location as a entrance of Yunnan Province.
It is the second largest economy entity in Yunnan as well. It is on the center of Yungui Plateau.
Moreover, Qujing is the origin of the third longest river of China which is called the Pearl River.
Therefore, It is also called the first City of the Origin of the Pearl River.
Qujing is the capital of Yunnan Province in history, and it was the center of politics, economy and culture of Yunnan Province.
The first town of Qujing was built in B.C. 109. The "Five Feet Road"of Qin dynasty is the first road which connects Yunnan Province and other Provinces of China.
Qujing was called Wei county in West Han dynasty.
In A.D. 225, Zhu geliang defeated Menghuo who is the cacique of Yunnan in Qujing, and Qujing became the capital of Jianning Province which covers Yunnan province and some parts of Guizhou province.
In West Jin dynasty, Qujing changed name and become the capital of Nin Province which is one of 19 provinces in then.
From then on, Qujing was the capital of Yunnan for more than 500 years.
There are many places of historic interests and beautiful landscapes in Qujing.
There are three protected monuments which are very rare and have important archeology worth in China.
The landscape of Qujing is also wonderful.
It has Nine Dragon waterfall, Duoyi river, Lu buge ravine, sand forest and so forth.
Lashi Lake
Rich in cultural and biological diversity, the Lashi Lake watershed is home to two minority ethnic groups, the Naxi and the Yi, and provides critical habitat for the endangered black-necked crane. The watershed is also the primary water supply to a large downstream population and the rapid...
Rich in cultural and biological diversity, the Lashi Lake watershed is home to two minority ethnic groups, the Naxi and the Yi, and provides critical habitat for the endangered black-necked crane. The watershed is also the primary water supply to a large downstream population and the rapidly growing tourism industry in the historic city of Lijiang. Around Lashi Lake lives the Naxi People, who shows such enthusiam towards life, and nature. They love festivals and find joys through simple things in thier simple primitive life. They worship nature, and have different festivals and ceremonies for gods of Nature, God of Wind, God of water. And the Black Yi people, who are still keeping the best traditions of thier own, grow seas of potatos on the moutain side. While from a poorer class, Yi women are the only women who walk with straight back, full of dignity and elegance.
The village people now set up boating and horse-riding service facing visitors, which is such an enjoyable experience getting closed to the lake and the villages around there.
Mini bus from Zhongyi Vege Market, Lijiang Old Town.
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Naxi sanduo festival
Naxi sanduo festival
sanduo festival is celebrated annually in ljiang on 8th of Feburary in chinese lunar calender, usually it is in the middle of March in solar calender.
...Naxi sanduo festival
sanduo festival is celebrated annually in ljiang on 8th of Feburary in chinese lunar calender, usually it is in the middle of March in solar calender.
With a population of 300,000, Naxi people are living in lijiang naxi autonomous county. Naxi people came to lijiang and settled down 1000 years ago, they believe in dongba religion-a primitive polytheism , worshiping nature and ancestor . the religion is practised and passed down generation by generation by dongba, the shaman and lecturer of ancient naxi religion.
Dongba manuscrip recorded "san duo" is the incarnation of jade dragon snow mountain , according to lengend, he is warrior riding on a white horse, wearing a white camail, holding a spear. he always protect naxi people from disaster. that is why he is so popular among naxi people.
Early in the 8th century,an temple of sanduo was built on the foot of snow mountain . on the 8th day of Feburary , naxi people are gathering in the temple, dancing and singing . of course , the most important is asking the blessing from sanduo god, a sacrifice , usually a whole goat is a must, local people burning incense and praying . the number of the his follower is pretty big.
It's early spring in lijiang during this period of time, it is great to have a tour to lijiang, where you will experience the unique festival of naxi people and enjoy the rural life in lijiang.
liming tortoises' mountain in lijiang
Liming tortoises' mountain is 120km from lijiang city, the liming scenic area belongs to lijiang laojunshan national park, its one of the must go places in lijiang when you are planning for a trip. liming town is mainly inhabited by lisu people.
...Liming tortoises' mountain is 120km from lijiang city, the liming scenic area belongs to lijiang laojunshan national park, its one of the must go places in lijiang when you are planning for a trip. liming town is mainly inhabited by lisu people.
The "danxia" landscape in liming is very famous in southern china. million years ago, liming area was in the bottom of ancient sea. we can see here is reach in red sand , because of the Indian plate crashed into Euro- Asian plate and hence Himalaya was created. the red sand in the bottom became solid rock in liming . after thousands of years' erosion of rain and wind. the tortoise back shape in the top of mountain was naturally formed.
It's 3 hours by bus from lijiang. the best time of visiting liming is september to June. becuase July to september is rainny season, because the road to liming sometimes is flooded in summer.
The entrance fee is 80 yuan per person.
Kunming City in the 1980s
China is a developing country.The opening up in 1970s helped China made rapid progress to be part of the international country.It's amazing that China achieves rapid and considerable development in recent years....
China is a developing country.The opening up in 1970s helped China made rapid progress to be part of the international country.It's amazing that China achieves rapid and considerable development in recent years. Located in the southwest of China,Yunnan is an important tourism province because of rich tourism source .As the capital city of Yunnan province,Kunming city plays a significant role in the development of the whole province. Compared with the past,Kunming now has changed a lot.Go back to the 1980s,you will see .
Top Yunnan Province Tours
$300 Per Day
12 Days Shangri-la Featured Ethnic Culture Tour
Day 01 Arrive in Kunming
Arrive in Kunming. Be met at the airport then transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 02 Kunming
Sightseeing: West Hill and Dragon Gate / Grand View Pavilion
...Read moreDay 01 Arrive in Kunming
Arrive in Kunming. Be met at the airport then transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 02 Kunming
Sightseeing: West Hill and Dragon Gate / Grand View Pavilion
Depart from your hotel in the morning to visit the West Hill and Dragon Gate, which is totally cut on a natural precipice, with an elevation of 2,500 meters, 8 kilometers west of Kunming city. The Dragon Gate is the highest temple on the West Hill. It is famous for its spectacular view. Climbing up the winding old stone stairs leading to the natural cliff-top platform, passing through an archway on which is inscribed "Longmen" (Dragon s Gate), many inscriptions and stiles are found here and there. You will have a birds-eye-view of Kunming city and the Dianchi Lake.
After having lunch at a nice local restaurant, we will visit the Grand View Tower, which located 7 kilometers west of Kunming, at the lakeshore of Dianchi Lake. The Grand View Pavilion was built in 1682, by a Buddhist monk named Qianyin. But it had been in disarray, destroyed and restored several times because of the dynastic changes and the civil wars. Decorated with flying eaves and splendid paintings, the present-day pavilion is a square, three-storied pavilion established in 1883. It is famous for the longest antithetical couplet in China, this couplet of 180 characters is one of the most valued cultural treasures in Yunnan Province. It provides a spectacular view across sparkling Dtanchi Lake to the distant Western Hills.
Day 03 Kunming Dali
Sightseeing: Three Pagodas / Butterfly Spring / Xizhou Village / Ancient Dali town
Depart from your hotel after breakfast. Take the morning flight to Dali. Then visit the Three Pagodas. The Three Pagodas consist of one big pagoda and two small ones. They arise on the Mt. Cangshan slope overlooking the Erhai Lake, known as Chongsheng San Ta in Chinese, meaning the Three Pagodas of Saintly Worship. These outstanding landmarks of the region were once part of the greatest temple complex on the Dali plain. Pagodas are among the most ubiquitous structures throughout the Buddhist world. They are representation of the ancient architectural and cultural arts of the Bai Ethnic Group.
Then visit the Butterfly Spring, which situated at the foot of Yunlong Peak of the Cangshan Mountain, 27 km south of the Dali Old Town. Butterfly Spring is surrounded by ancient camphor trees. In spring when the trees put forth fragrant flowers, thousands of different types of butterflies flutter among the branches and over the spring water forming a dazzling "Kingdom of Butterflies". The phenomenon dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D).
After having lunch, visit the Xizhou Village. Xizhou Village locates 18 kilometers north of Dali, faces Erhai on the east.It grew and flourished in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) along with the fortunes of Dali renowned tea merchants that traded to Tibet. It is not only a historically famous city but also a typical commercial center of Bai Ethnic Nationality. It is now a "must" for the travelers. You can enjoy lovely ethical clothes, fairylike programs, decorative architectures, gifted garden parties and wonderful handicrafts there.
Finally, visit Ancient Dali town, which Located at the foot of the Cangshan Mountain and the west side of the Erhai Lake. Ancient Dali town was set up in 1382 A.D during the Ming Dynasty as the capital of the Dali kingdom. At present, only the south and north gate towers remain standing. There are well-preserved traditional houses of the Bai Ethnic Group people. Walking in the city, you will enjoy many historical relics, ancient buildings and rich minority customs, such as the "Foreigners Street", the ancient Yuxi School, tea houses, antique shops, Chinese and Western restaurants.
Day 04 Dali-Lijiang via van
Sightseeing: Lijiang ancient town / Black Dragon Pool
Be met at your hotel and transferred to Lijiang. Arrive in Lijiang, visit Lijiang ancient town. With a history of more than 800 years, covering an area of 3.8 square kilometers, Lijiang ancient town, also named Dayan (Big Ink Slab) Town, is a well-preserved old city. As a result of the combination of the multinational brilliant culture and the progress of Naxi ethnic minority, the buildings in the town incorporate the best parts of the architectural traits of Han, Bai, and Tibet into a unique Naxi style. In 1997, this old town was put on the list of the world cultural heritages.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Black Dragon Pool. The pool is listed in the Collections of Famous Pools of China because of its beauty.
Day 05 Lijiang
Sightseeing: Yak Meadow / Yufeng Temple / Baisha Frescos
Today will be your full day tour in Lijiang. Depart from your hotel after breakfast. Visit Yak Plateau (Maoniuping). With an area of 16.6 square kilometers, the Yak Plateau is located at the middle of Jade Dragon Snow Mountains. The beautiful natural scenery there is an important part of the mountain. Looking around the snow mountain, you would feel your soul is distilled with those white clouds high above the blue sky. You will not only see many yaks on the plateau, but also horses and donkeys.
Then visit Yufeng Temple, which was built in the Qing Dynasty and famous for camellias in the temple.
After that, visit Baisha Frescoes. There are some invaluable frescoes stored and preserved and displayed in some venerable temples located in Lijiang old Town. Among of that, the Baisha Frescoes are the best. Most of the frescoes were created from early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D) to the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911A.D) when those beautiful temples were built. These fresco paintings are very special and reflect the different religious cultures and artistic forms of Buddhism, Lamaism, Taoism and the Naxi Dongba religion. They are the artistic representations of economic development, mutual acculturation of multinational culture, and the growth of religions.
Day 06 Lijiang - Shangrila via van
Sightseeing: Tiger Leaping Gorge / Stone Drum / First Bend of the Yangtze River
After an early breakfast, we set off for Tiger Leaping Gorge. With a drop of 3,000 meters, Tiger Leaping Gorge is believed to be one of the world´s deepest canyons. The torrential Jinsha River, roaring and crashing over grotesque shaped rocks, produces a thrilling and stirring sight here. According to local legend, the gorge acquired its name because, at its narrowest point (90 feet), a tiger once leaped over the swirling waters.
We will then head to The First Bend of the Yangtze River. About 70 kilometers (44miles) from Lijiang city, on the north side of the highway leading from Dali to Lijiang, locates the ancient town named Stone Drum Town. It is here, the Yangtze River to make a sudden V-shaped bend and flow to the northeast. This extraordinary turn, nearly180-degrees, creates beautiful and marvelous views that startle the imagination. This bend is called the First Bend of the Yangtze River. It has been of strategic importance since ancient times. Many famous historical events happened here.
Today we take bus to Shangrila. Upon your arrival in Shangrila, our tour guide will help you to check in the hotel.
Day 07 Shangrila
Sightseeing: Bita Sea, Napa Sea, Songzanlin Lamasery and Tibetan family
We will spend the day touring around the city, including visits to Bita Sea, Napa Sea, Songzanlin Lamasery and Tibetan family.
-Bita Sea is situated about 32 kilometers (about 19.9 miles) away from Shangri-La County (Shangrila) and covers an area of 166 hectares. It is an intact natural attraction with various species of flora and fauna and picturesque landscapes.
-Napa Sea, also called Yila Prairie, is a lake in rain season, while grassland in other season. In the autumn, thousands of sheep, horses and yaks scatters on the grasslands. It just likes a necklace broken on the lawn. It is the habitat of about 150 black neck cranes. The total number of black neck cranes is around 1000 in the whole world.
-Songzanlin Lamasery or "Little Potala" as it is affectionately known, is a spiritual hub for people to discover the mystery and traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Located at the foot of Mt. Foping, faces a vast grassland that used to be smothered by a lake, the Songzanlin Monastery is the largest and the most important Lamasery of Tibetan Buddhism in Yunnan province, as well as one of the 13 large lamaseries in the joint area of Tibet, Sichuan and Yunnan.
In the afternoon, you will visit Tibetan families, to see the daily life of Tibetan, and to taste Tibetan Tea with snacks. Then you will be transferred back to your hotel and feel free at leisure for the rest of the day.
Day 08 Shangrila Kunming
Sightseeing: Stone Forest
Depart from your after your breakfast. Take morning flight back to Kunming. Then take full day tour to Stone Forest. The Stone Forest is in Lunan Yi Nationality Autonomous County, which is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Kunming. It covers an area of 400 square kilometers (96,000 acres). It has long been one of the most famous scenic spots in China, at least since the Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. The Stone Forest is divided into several scenic areas with names like Greater Stone Forest, Lesser Stone forest, Outer Stone Forest, Underground Stone Forest, Stone Forest Lake, and Da Dieshui Fall. The Stone Forest was formed by karst two million to thirty million years ago. It contains peaks, pillars, stalagmites, depressions, underground rivers, and caves. The fantastic stone pinnacles rising abruptly from the ground resemble a huge, dense forest.
Day 09 Kunming Gulin
Sightseeing: Guilin- Elephant Trunk Hill / Reed Flute Cave
Free at leisure until to be transferred to the airport for your flight to Gulin. Upon Arriving at Guilin, be met and transferred to your hotel with private vehicle and tour guide. After checking in the hotel, have private city tours to the Reed Flute Cave, which known as "the Palace of Natural Arts" where you can see beautiful stalactites & stalagmites,learn how they are formed. Then visit Elephant Trunk Hill. The hill located at the conjunction of the Li River & the Peach Blossom River, the whole hill looks very much like a giant elephant with a long trunk, it is the symbol of Guilin city.
Day 10 Gulin
Sightseeing: Li River Cruise
Depart from your hotel in the morning and be transferred to the Zhujiang Pier (about 1 hour drive) for a 4.5 hours wonderful Li River Cruise. You will enjoy the picturesque mountains, peaceful green fields, farms and villages with water buffaloes, cows wondering around on both sides of the river bank. You will have lunch aboard. Disembark at the one-thousand-year-old town Yangshuo in the afternoon.
Free at leisure to explore the old town after check in the hotel in Yangshuo.
Day 11 Yangshuo
Sightseeing: Ancient Banyan tree Park / Moon Hill
In the morning, we start early this morning (or biking via country road) through the countryside with rice paddies to visit the Ancient Banyan tree Park and the Moon Hill, you may also climb 890 steps up to the moon hill to see the beautiful scenery.
Day 12 Depart Gulin for next city
Be transferred back to Guilin or to the airport straightly in the afternoon.
$2000 Per Day
guiding a U.S couple 6days
Here is your itinerary according to your latest travel information:
1/11 arriving Dali at 07:02, pick up from Dali train station, transfer to hotel in Dali old town, visit Xizhou village morning market, see cormorant fishing performance, view Three Pagoda, overnight in Dali
2/11 travel to Shaxi, visit Shiboshan Temple and Shaxi old town, stay in Shaxi
3/11 travel to Lijiang, visit Lijiang old town and local market, stay in Lijiang old town
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3/11 visit Jade Dragon snow mountain, see Impression Lijiang show, stay in Lijiang old town...Read more
Here is your itinerary according to your latest travel information:
1/11 arriving Dali at 07:02, pick up from Dali train station, transfer to hotel in Dali old town, visit Xizhou village morning market, see cormorant fishing performance, view Three Pagoda, overnight in Dali
2/11 travel to Shaxi, visit Shiboshan Temple and Shaxi old town, stay in Shaxi
3/11 travel to Lijiang, visit Lijiang old town and local market, stay in Lijiang old town
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3/11 visit Jade Dragon snow mountain, see Impression Lijiang show, stay in Lijiang old town
4/11 travel to Tiger Leaping Gorge for hiking, stay in Tea Horse GH
5/11 Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking to Tina's GH, travel to Shangrila, stay in Shangrila
6/11 visit SongZhanLin Tibetan monastery, Naba Lake and Tibetan village, transfer to Deqin airport for flight 22:00 to Kunming
$157 Per Day
Lijiang highlights tour
Day 1 Take direct flight to Lijiang, or transfer from Kunming to Lijiang. Day 2 Tour around the Old Town, including the Sifang Square, Lion Hill and Zhongyi fruit and vegetable market; Black Dragon Pool; Luch in beautiful leisure Shuhe Old Town, then drive 1/2 hrs to Lashi Lake for horse riding around Naxi villages and boating on the peaceful lake. Dinner in a Naxi family. For culture lovers, you may check out the Naxi Antient Music Concert at 8pm.. Mr....Read more
Day 1 Take direct flight to Lijiang, or transfer from Kunming to Lijiang. Day 2 Tour around the Old Town, including the Sifang Square, Lion Hill and Zhongyi fruit and vegetable market; Black Dragon Pool; Luch in beautiful leisure Shuhe Old Town, then drive 1/2 hrs to Lashi Lake for horse riding around Naxi villages and boating on the peaceful lake. Dinner in a Naxi family. For culture lovers, you may check out the Naxi Antient Music Concert at 8pm.. Mr. Xuanke, the conductor of the band, who stayed 29 years in prison as a high scholar in last century, has amazing stories sharing with you. Day 3 Drive 40 kms to the Jade Dragon Snow Mt., watch the show Impression Lijiang, which is something you can not miss coming to this area ( 70 munites long). Then take cable car to the Glacier Park ( altitude at 4500 meters), or Yak Meadow ( 3800 meters high), or Spruce Meadow ( 3300 meters high); Blue Moon Valley, where the water is naturally blue and green; Yufeng Lama Temple and Baisha Fresco on the way back. In Lijiang, 10 percent of population is Tibetan. Tibetan Buddhism came to Lijiang and Naxi people in 700 A.D.. Day 4 Drive 2.5 hrs to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Due to your health and energy level, we can either go to the Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge, which is the most beautiful part, or just the normal tour spots for 2 hrs walking along the river. Drive back to Lijiang. Day 5 Take a morning flight to your next destination.