Yunnan & Tibet Discovery

Yunnan & Tibet Discovery

About this trip

potala-palace
Cultural tourist places
mountains
Nature
tibet
Meeting locals
hiking
Trekking
landscape
Nature
Yan XIA
6 Reviews
4.4/5

Yan XIA

China Private Tour Specialist

Way to travel

Private & Bespoke

Price from 

1000 US$ pp

Duration

16 days

Holiday Themes

Adventure, Cultural, Off the beaten track

Itinerary

Stone Forest Yunnan

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).

Yuanyang Rice Terraces of Yunnan

Day 2: Kunming – Shilin – Yuanyang

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).

Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Yunnan

Day 3: Yuanyang

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).

Double Dragon Bridge in Jianshui Yunnan

Day 4: Yuanyang – Jianshui

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).

Dancing Bai girls

Day 5: Jianshui – Kunming – 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 working in the fields of Xizhou Village

Day 6: 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 riding horses in Shaxi

Day 7: 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).

Autumn scenery of Heilongtan Park

Day 8: Shaxi – 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).

Two Tibetans

Day 9: Lijiang – The tigre leaping gorge – 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).

Yunnan Ganden Sumtseling Monastery

Day 10: 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).

Monks playing Musical Instruments on the grass

Day 11: Shangrila – Lhasa

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).

Tibet Potala Palace

Day 12: Lhasa

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).

Tibet Yamdrok Lake

Day 13: Lhasa – Gyantse

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).

Statue of Buddha

Day 14: Gyantse – Shigatse

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 worship at the Jokhang Temple

Day 15: Shigatse – Lhasa

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).

Norbulingka Tibet

Day 16: Depart from Lhasa

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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