Natural wonders of China : Yunnan, Zhangjiajie & Shanghai

Natural wonders of China : Yunnan, Zhangjiajie & Shanghai

About this trip

landscape
Nature
rural
Cultural tourist places
Bicycle
Cycling
hiking
Trekking
porcelain
Arts and crafts
Yan XIA
6 Reviews
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Yan XIA

China Private Tour Specialist

Way to travel

Private & Bespoke

Price from 

1000 US$ pp

Duration

15 days

Holiday Themes

Photography, Adventure, Cultural

Itinerary

Green Lake Park in Kunming

Day 1: Arrival in Kunming

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

A lake in the stone forest

Day 2: Kunming – Shilin – Dali

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

People in the streets of Shaxi

Day 3: Dali

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Shaxi Xingjiao Temple

Day 4: Dali – Shaxi

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Tibetan women in conversation

Day 5: Shaxi – Shangrila

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Ganden Sumtseling Monastery Yunnan

Day 6: Shangrila

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Tiger Leaping Gorge on Jinsha River

Day 7: Shangrila – The Tigre Leaping – Lijiang

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Blue Moon Valley

Day 8: Lijiang – Kunming

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Furong Ancient Town

Day 9: Kunming – Huaihua – Fenghuang

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Fenghuang Ancient Town Hunan

Day 10: Fenghuang – Zhangjiajie

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Hunan Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Day 11: Zhangjiajie – Wulingyuan

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon

Day 12: Wulingyuan

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Shanghai Oriental Pearl

Day 13: Wulingyuan – Zhangjiajie – Shanghai

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

The man who sells vegetables

Day 14: Shanghai

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

People who do tai chi

Day 15: Depart from Shanghai

Drive to Dongchuan(170 km/4hrs).

On the way, a short visit to the Bamboo Temple. It was built in the 7th century and rebuilt in Qing Dynasty. In addition to its long history, the Bamboo Temple is more famous for its 500 clay statues (Arhat).

Tour Price

Average budget

Price per person based on 6 persons : 280 $/person

Price per person based on 4 persons : 315 $/person

Price per person based on 2 persons : 425 $/person

Inclusions

  • The hotels are mentioned in the itinerary (includes breakfast).
  • Transfers by private vehicle with a driver during the whole journey. For the group without a guide, if necessary, the driver will also act as a guide. Otherwise, it will be equipped with a smartphone translator to facilitate communication.
  • Accompaniment by an English-speaking guides from the 1st day (if this option has been chosen).
  • For the group without a guide, a smartphone will be given on your arrival. You will always be in contact with our 24-hour service. We are going to offer you restaurants with their locations, you can also try cashless payment anywhere in China (we rarely use cash in China for payment).
  • Accommodation and meals for your guides and drivers.
  • One bottle of mineral water per day per person.

Exclusions

  • International and domestic flights.
  • Lunches and dinners.
  • Entrance tickets for tours and activities, to be paid for directly on site (around 380 RMB per person). 50% reductions sometimes for travelers over 60, free possible for those over 70.
  • Tips for guides and drivers (It is recommended 160 RMB / day in total for the driver guide).
  • Accident, repatriation, and health insurance.
  • The visa fees.

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