9-Day China Classic Tour of Hong Kong, Kunming, Lijiang and Shangri-La

Attractions: No

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Hong kong

When you arrive at Hong Kong, you can take your own taxi or airport shuttle to the hotel we have booked for you. During the rest of the day, you can explore the city on your own. Hong Kong is an international city with easy access to all destinations.

Attractions: Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Stanley Market

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Hong Kong

This morning, a local guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel or at a designated location (e.g. airport, train station or MTR station). Your amazing Hong Kong tour begins. First, you will experience the quickest and most scenic way up Victoria Peak, Victoria Harbour is named after Queen Victoria of England. Free access all year round. Victoria Harbour has always influenced Hong Kong's history and culture, led Hong Kong's economic and tourism development, and is one of the keys to Hong Kong's becoming an international metropolis.

Later, you will head to Repulse Bay, the "Hawaii of the East". Repulse Bay is located to the south of Taiping Mountain on Hong Kong Island, with a crescent shape and a reputation as "the first bay under heaven" and "Oriental Hawaii". It is the most representative bay in Hong Kong, China.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in the city center. This afternoon and evening is free for your own activities.

Attractions: No

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Kunming

After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station. Afterwards, you will arrive at the famous Spring City in China.

Attractions: Stone Forest, Kunming Green Lake

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Kunming

Kunming Stone Forest. It is a world natural heritage and a national 5A scenic spot. It is the world's largest limestone karst landscape forest with thousands of stone pillars, peaks and caves, forming a strange stone labyrinth. You can stroll through it and enjoy the unique geological landscape and natural wonders.

Visit Kunming Green Lake. The park has a lake with turquoise and clear water surrounded by lush vegetation and beautiful flowers. You can take a walk through the park, enjoy the scenery, feed the birds or just sit on a bench and relax.

Attractions: Lijiang Ancient Town

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Lijiang

You’ll start a memorable tour in Lijiang Ancient Town (Dayan Ancient Town). The streets of Lijiang's ancient city are built near the mountains and by the water, paved with red breccia, There are Sifang Street, Mufu, Wufeng Tower, Black Dragon Pool, Wenchang Palace, Wang Pizhen Memorial Hall, Xueshan Academy, Wangjiazhuang Christian Church, Fang Guoyu's former residence, White Horse Longtan Temple, Gu Peter's old residence, Jinglian Temple, Puxian Temple, Jiifeng Building, October Literature Hall, Memorial Hall of the Red Army Long March through Lijiang Headquarters, Lijiang Ancient City History and Culture Exhibition Hall, Lijiang Ancient City Xu Xiake Memorial Hall and other scenic spots.

Attractions: Yuhu Village, Baisha Mural Paintings, Shuhe Ancient Town, Dongba Culture Museum, Black Dragon Pool Park

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Lijiang

First, you’ll be transferred out of Lijiang Old Town to Yuhu Village. It is a typical Bai village. There are old Bai dwellings, ancient wells, ancient trees and other scenery, preserving the traditional Bai culture and architectural features. Visitors can feel the peaceful rural atmosphere and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery here.

Later, head to Baisha Village and appreciate the ancient Baisha Mural Paintings. It is the most well-preserved and largest Ming Dynasty mural group in China. These murals were created by Bai folk artists with natural mineral pigments on the rock walls of the village, and include myths and legends, historical stories, and farming life.

Then, it is followed by a relaxing trip to Shuhe Ancient Town - There are well-preserved traditional Bai buildings, charming ancient streets and alleys and ancient bridges, as well as clear rivers and beautiful natural scenery. Here you can stroll through the ancient streets, taste the local cuisine, visit the Bai Folk House Museum and experience the unique cultural atmosphere of the ancient town.

After that, transfer to Dongba Culture Museum. With the theme of Naxi culture in Lijiang, the unique history and folklore of Lijiang is presented to the audience through wonderful performances, lighting and music. The whole performance is based on the traditional culture of Naxi people, and through the art forms of dance, music, singing and stunts, it shows important scenes of Naxi folk customs and habits, traditional weddings, funeral ceremonies and so on.

Attractions: First Bend of Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shangri-La

First, drive to view the First Bend of Yangtze River. Located in the northwest of Yunnan Province, between Shigu Town of Lijiang City and Shasongbi Village in the south of Shangri-La County, it is 1850 meters above sea level and 130 kilometers away from the county seat of Shangri-La. According to legend, during The Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang pacified the South after the "May crossing filter" in this. In 1253 AD, Kublai Khan again in this "leather bag crossing the river." The First Bay of the Yangtze River (the First Bend of the Yangtze River, the First Bay of the Yangtze River) .

Later, be transferred to visit the one of the deepest and most spectacular river canyon in the world - Tiger Leaping Gorge. It is one of the deepest canyons in the world and a magnificent gorge formed by the Yangtze River here. With steep peaks on both sides of the canyon and the rushing and stirring waters of the river, the scenery is spectacular. You can stroll along the canyon and enjoy the treacherous mountains and the turbulent waters of the river, and you can also try your hand at the exciting sport of rafting.

Attractions: Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Pudacuo National Park, Local Tibetan Family

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shangri-La

First, you’ll visit to Songzanlin Monastery (Ganden Sumtseling Gompa),The temple architecture is grand and magnificent, and the interior houses numerous Buddha statues and scriptures.

You can feel the religious atmosphere in the temple, appreciate the unique beauty of the temple architecture, and listen to the monk's scripture recitation.

Then, drive to Pudacuo National Park. Its establishment and protection are of great significance in promoting awareness of ecological conservation, protecting rare species and maintaining ecological balance. Pudacuo National Park is an excellent destination for nature lovers and those who love outdoor adventure, offering a unique and unforgettable natural experience.

After the merry time in the park, pay a visit to a local Tibetan family to experience the highly-praised hospitality of Tibetan people and taste some special Tibetan snacks and butter tea.