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44 | YUNNAN PROVINCE SHANGRI-LA LIJIANG CHENGDU KUNMING Stone Forest CHINA SHANGHAI Chongqing Yichang XI'AN BEIJING Yangtze River YUNNAN PROVINCE CHINA 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 SANCTUARY YANGZI EXPLORER 4 Coach Cruise Flight (Included) No. of Nights Stay ARRIVE IN THE YUNNAN PROVINCE Day 1. Arrive Kunming. Be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend at your own leisure. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Reception at your hotel. Two Night Stay: Kunming, Green Lake Hotel. Day 2. Kunming, Stone Forest. Kunming uniquely blends ancient Chinese heritage with the features of a modern commercial hub. A real highlight of your time in Kunming is today's visit to the amazing Stone Forest, an enormous collection of karst rock pillars towering skyward. A World Heritage-listed site, the stone karsts have the appearance of petrified trees. Enjoy lunch at Chef Pan's restaurant in Yiliang. Yiliang is a small town famous for its roast duck, and is believed by many to be the most succulent in China. Return to Kunming, and enjoy a unique 'Across the Bridge Noodles' dinner, an authentic dish in the Yunnan Province. BLD Day 3. Kunming, Lijiang. Transfer to the airport for your included flight to the World Heritage-listed town of Lijiang, located within a beautiful valley at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Tonight for dinner, enjoy a delicious and authentic experience at The Chinese Restaurant or feast on traditional fare at the rustic Lakeside Restaurants. Three Night Stay: Lijiang, Grand Hyatt Resort Hotel. BLD Day 4. Lijiang. Explore the ancient town of Lijiang today. The town successfully fuses the many cultural traditions that have been present here for centuries. Spend time discovering the alleys and canals that weave through the town, before a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. Later, have your cameras at the ready as you visit Jade Spring Park, where the white marble bridge and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the background provide a true photographer's paradise. BL Day 5. Lijiang. Today begins in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, where you'll have the opportunity to ride a cable car to the Yunshan Ping viewing platform offering panoramas of the snow-capped peaks. Later, attend the Impression Lijiang Show. With hundreds of dancers, this spectacle demonstrates the lifestyles of the local minority groups, all set to the backdrop of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Return to Lijiang to visit the Baisha Ancient Wall Paintings. BLD Day 6. Lijiang, Shangri-La. As you travel towards Shangri-La, enjoy stunning views of the dramatic landscape of the Yangtze River. Later, stop at Tiger Leaping Gorge to admire this magnificent canyon carved through the mountains by the majestic Jinsha River. Join your fellow travellers for dinner at your hotel tonight. Two Night Stay: Shangri-La, Shangri-La Hotel. BLD Day 7. Shangri-La. Visit Songzanlin Monastery today. Built between 1679 and 1681, Songzanlin Monastery features a striking gilded copper roof which can be seen from miles away shining in the sun. This afternoon select from three activities. Perhaps visit Pudacuo National Park, located in one of the world's most biodiverse regions. This national park is home to 20% of the country's indigenous plant species and one third of China's mammal and bird species. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this idyllic region and visit the pretty Bita and Shudu Lakes. Alternatively, visit a local monastery for YOUR INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Visit the Stone Forest in Kunming See the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Explore the Songzanlin Monastery in Shangri-La Experience the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panada Breeding Board a traditional vessel for a cruise around the Summer Palace in Beijing Enjoy lunch at the Great Wall of China YUNNAN AND YANGTZE 22 DAYS – KUNMING TO SHANGHAI 17 Night Smaller Group Journey | 4 Night Luxury River Cruise KEY SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM SIGHTSEEING FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM DINING (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner 30 MAX. GUESTS G U A R A N TE E D S M A L L E R G R O U P S