EXPLORE THE “LAND OF IMMORTALITY”
Lijiang, the ancient capital of the Naxi Kingdom, stands at an elevation of 2,410 meters above sea level on the Northwest Yunnan Plateau in Southwestern China. It is situated along a crucial trade route that was once part of the Silk Road, extending from Yunnan through Tibet. This region also features Kunming, known as the "Spring City" with its abundant blooming flowers, and the ancient, robust, and moss-covered Dali Old Town, famous as a filming location for the renowned TV series "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" (Thien Long Bat Bo).
CHINA
KUNMING – DALI
LIJIANG - SHANGRILA
Time: 6 Days 5 Nights
Airline: China Eastern Airlines
Departure: Monthly Schedule
**Children's ticket policy contact Hotline CS 0857 737479
Highlights of the program
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain – Perennially snow-capped, it blankets a vast area resembling a giant white dragon.
- Ganhai Meadows (Cam Hai Tu), Blue Moon Valley (Bach Thuy Ha), Lam Viet Coc, Yushui Village (Ngoc Thuy Trai).
- Lijiang Old Town – Nicknamed the "Venice of the Orient."
- Tiger Leaping Gorge – This incredible natural wonder is one of the deepest, longest, and narrowest gorges in the world.
- Songzanlin Monastery – An architectural replica of the Potala Palace in Tibet.
- Dukezong Ancient Town – A long-standing residential area for the Tibetan people.
- Three Pagodas of Dali – The only structures in China that preserve numerous precious treasures.
- Golden Temple – One of the four largest bronze palaces in China.
- Guanyin Temple
DAY 01: HO CHI MINH CITY – KUNMING (Light dinner on board)
Chiều 13h50: Quý khách tập trung tại sân bay Tân Sơn Nhất, Trưởng đoàn hướng dẫn quý khách làm thủ tục check – in đi Côn Minh – Trung Quốc. Đoàn đến sân bay Côn Minh , HDV đón đoàn về khách sạn nhận phòng nghỉ ngơi.
Nghỉ đêm tại Côn Minh.
DAY 02: KUNMING – LIJIANG (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. The group will then depart for Lijiang by car (500km). Along the way, the group will visit:
- Guanyin Temple (Quan Am Duong)– a renowned religious architectural complex closely associated with the Duan family in this region.
: The group will have lunch, after which the journey continues. Your guide will then take the group to visit:
- Lijiang Old Town – also known as Dayan Old Town or Shuhe Old Town – which was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1997. Lijiang Old Town, built over 800 years ago, is a world cultural heritage site with picturesque scenery, often dubbed the “Venice of the Orient.” Here, streams flow through every house, willow trees gracefully drape over doorways, and charming small bridges abound.
Evening: After dinner, you’ll have free time to explore Shuhe Ancient Town (Shuhe Gucheng). The slower pace of life here makes it a delightful destination for visitors to Lijiang, allowing you to forget the stresses of a busy life.
Overnight in Lijiang
DAY 03: LIJIANG – SHANGRI-LA (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. The group will then depart for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic area (30km) to visit:
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is located north of Lijiang Old Town. It’s covered in white snow year-round, blanketing a vast area that resembles a giant dragon, hence its name “Jade Dragon.” This place is often compared to the “Asian Switzerland,” much like the Pyrenees mountain range (a famous mountain range on the border of France and Switzerland). The group will take a large cable car up the mountain to an altitude of 4600m for souvenir photos.
The group will then watch the Impression Lijiang show.
Afterward, the group will continue to visit Ganhai Meadows (Cam Hai Tu), Blue Moon Valley (Bach Thuy Ha), Lam Viet Coc, and Yushui Village (Ngoc Thuy Trai) within the scenic area by electric shuttle (electric shuttle fee not included).
***In case the cable car to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain’s peak is under maintenance, the group will switch to the Yunshanping cable car (electric shuttle fee included).
Afternoon: The group will have lunch at a local restaurant and then depart for Shangri-La (214km) to visit:
- Dukezong Ancient City (also known as Moonlight City) – This is the oldest and best-preserved Tibetan residential area in China, with a history spanning over 1,300 years. Here, visitors can admire hundreds of meticulously maintained ancient Tibetan-style houses and learn about the distinctive culture and daily life from the hospitable Tibetan locals.
You will visit the Yak Museum.
Evening: The group will have dinner, then you’ll have free time to explore Shangri-La by night.
Overnight in Shangri-La.
NDAY 04: SHANGRI-LA – DALI (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, the group will check out and proceed to visit:
- Songzanlin Monastery: A miniature representation of Tibet’s Potala Palace, situated at an altitude of 3200m. Prominently featuring brilliant golden pointed roofs, it’s the largest monastery in Yunnan. It embodies the quintessential cultural characteristics of the Tibetan people and was built in 1679 by the 5th Dalai Lama, remaining perfectly preserved to this day.
Afternoon: After lunch, the group will travel to Dali (182km). Along the way, the group will visit:
- Tiger Leaping Gorge: This incredible natural wonder is one of the deepest, longest, and narrowest gorges in the world. Here, the Yangtze River is constrained by two towering mountain ranges, Jade Dragon (5600m) and Haba (5396m), suddenly narrowing for a 16km stretch. The gorge plunges nearly 3900m from the mountain peaks to its base. At its narrowest point, a large boulder obstructs the path, causing the swift currents to crash against it, creating echoing sounds throughout the gorge.
Evening: You’ll have dinner, then free time to explore Dali by night.
Overnight in Dali.
DAY 05: DALI – KUNMING (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll check out. The group will then visit:
- Dali Ancient City: The once-glorious capital of the Dali Kingdom, boasting a prime location with the Cangshan Mountains at its back and facing Erhai Lake. Nearby stands the Three Pagodas of Dali – a distinctive Buddhist architectural complex.
Today, this area still preserves numerous ancient buildings, temples, and shrines, along with valuable historical architecture. It offers many attractive local products and boasts a romantic landscape embodying “wind, flowers, snow, and moon.” It’s also renowned as the homeland of Prince Duan Yu, the elegant, loyal, and deeply infatuated character from Jin Yong’s famous wuxia novel, “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils” (Thien long bat bo).
Visit the Three Pagodas of Dali (exterior view) – With a height of approximately 69 meters and 16 stories, the main pagoda, Qianxun Pagoda, is one of the tallest sacred sites and a testament to the flourishing development of Buddhism during the Tang Dynasty.
Afternoon: After lunch, the group will visit:
- The Golden Temple: This scenic area’s Golden Temple in Kunming is made of brass. Under the sunlight, it reflects the golden glow of the green valley and surrounding forests, earning it the name Golden Temple. Built during the Ming Dynasty (1602), it is one of the four largest bronze palaces in China and is the best preserved. In the tenth year of the Kangxi reign (1671 AD), Prince Pingxi – Wu Sangui – rebuilt it, giving it a long and rich history.
Afterward, the group will depart for Kunming (319km).
Evening: You’ll have dinner, then free time to explore Kunming by night – a modern, developed city in China.
Overnight in Kunming.
DAY 06: KUNMING – HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on board)
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and complete check-out procedures. The group will then depart to visit:
- Kunming Waterfall Park – Witnessing waterfalls is always one of the most spectacular and beloved experiences. In addition to naturally formed waterfalls, there are also some impressive man-made creations. Among them is the largest artificial waterfall, “Niulanjiang Waterfall,” located in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. This site is currently recognized as the largest artificial waterfall in Asia.
Afternoon: After lunch, the group will continue to visit:
- Dounan Flower Market – Currently the largest flower trading hub in Kunming. Each day, over 10,000 people visit, and more than 280 tons of fresh flowers are transported to other cities. Furthermore, this is also a center for exporting flowers to neighboring countries and regions such as Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Visitors often come to the flower market to experience its bustling atmosphere and understand part of Kunming’s nickname, “Spring City.”
***Please note: Dounan Flower Market may be replaced with another attraction to suit seasonal weather conditions.
The group will then depart for Kunming Airport to return to Vietnam. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the group will complete Vietnam immigration procedures and collect their personal luggage. This concludes the program. We bid farewell and look forward to seeing you again.
Note: The order of attractions may be subject to change due to actual conditions such as weather, traffic, airline flight times, etc., but all listed attractions in the program will still be covered!
Included services:
- Round-trip airfare with the group.
- Baggage allowance: 7kg carry-on + 23kg checked baggage.
- Security fees, fuel surcharges, and airport taxes for both countries.
- Tourist vehicle and entrance fees as per the itinerary.
- Flight information (subject to change based on ticketing time).
- 4-star hotel accommodation based on twin sharing. Single travelers will share a room with another single traveler of the same gender or with the tour leader (maximum 3 people per room).
- Meals as per the itinerary.
- One 500ml bottle of mineral water per person per day.
- Vietnamese tour leader and local guide throughout the tour.
- Travel insurance with maximum compensation of $10,000.
- One-time China Group Visa fee for Vietnamese passport holders.
Excluded services:
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return (calculated from the tour start date to the tour end date).
- Personal luggage exceeding the stipulated weight limit.
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, room service, etc., at the hotel.
- Gratuity (tips) for the local guide and driver of $30 per person per trip.
- Vietnam re-entry visa for foreign nationals (if applicable): 2,070,000 VND per person.
- Guests aged 80 and above are kindly requested to purchase their own additional travel insurance.
- Single room supplement (if you wish to have a private room): 3,500,000 VND per trip for a 4-star hotel in China.
- Entrance fees for attractions outside the itinerary.
Note:
- The schedule may change flexibly depending on the flight.
- The order of the attractions according to the tour guide's program may change depending on the weather and other objective issues while still ensuring that all attractions are included.
- The tour price will vary depending on the time and the number of guests.
- For groups of more than 20 guests, please contact the Customer Service Hotline: 0857 737479 for detailed assistance.
- Children under 18 years old traveling without their parents are required to have a POWER OF ATTORNEY or a CONSENT FORM allowing them to travel with relatives, verified by the LOCAL POLICE STATION where they reside or a private NOTARY OFFICE (template – please contact the sales staff).
- For overseas Vietnamese and guests with foreign nationality, a valid re-entry visa to Vietnam is required and must be carried during the tour.
Tour Policy:
- Tour Price:
– The above price does not include additional meal costs for children under 5 years old, personal expenses, meals outside the program, expenses incurred due to transportation delays/cancellations, or room upgrade (to higher category) fees. - Other Regulations:
– Check-in time is from 12:00 to 14:00, and check-out time is before 12:00. However, early check-in may be allowed if rooms are available.
– When traveling by plane, guests should bring one of the following documents: (Valid National ID Card issued within the last 15 years, or passport, or birth certificate for children).
– For customers aged 70 – 85, families/guests must ensure the traveler’s health condition. - Cancellation and Reduction Conditions:
- Payment:
– A deposit of 70% of the cost must be paid at least 15 days before departure. For individual guests, full payment (100%) is required.
– The remaining 30% must be paid after contract completion (no later than 5 days).
