YUNNAN EXPLORER

15 days at GBP1,928 including flights

Tripcode: ACY

An adventurous journey to this intriguing and diverse region of south west China

With its classic temples, stone buildings and arched bridges, Yunnan is one of China's most photogenic and intriguing regions. Home to an amazing variety of people and some superb scenery, we traverse an area populated by numerous ethnic groups, from colourfully clad Naxi and Yi, to the Tibetans of the north. Whether it's the thrilling sight of the Yangtze tumbling into narrow Tiger-leaping Gorge, or the other-worldliness of the Stone Forest near Kunming, this region of China is a constant delight.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Depart London.
Day 2	Arrive Beijing; rest of day at leisure.
Day 3	Morning flight to Kunming; afternoon free.
Day 4	Visit the unique Stone Forest, a maze of incredible limestone pinnacles; overnight sleeper train to Dali.
Day 5	Sightseeing in Dali, a laid-back town on the shores of Erhai Lake and home to the Bai people.
Day 6	Free day in Dali; opportunity to hike in the surrounding mountains or take a boat ride on the lake.
Day 7	Morning drive beneath towering peaks and over mountain passes to Lijiang; free afternoon to explore.
Day 8	Visit Black Dragon Pool and Jade Dragon Mountain.
Day 9	Day at leisure to explore the cobbled streets of Lijiang.
Day 10	Drive to the Tibetan town of Zhongdian via the first bend of the Yangtze and Tiger Leaping Gorge; stop off at Shigu en route.
Day 11	Trek to Bita Lake; return to Zhongdian.
Day 12	Visit Tibetan village and the spectacular Songzanlin Monastery, restored after the ravages of the Cultural Revolution.
Day 13	Fly to Kunming; sightseeing including the Western Hills and Bamboo Temple.
Day 14	Fly to Beijing.
Day 15	Fly to London.

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Pagoda and Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang; Jade Dragon Mountain behind.

Woman in traditional dress, minority peoples, Yunnan

Pagoda and Black Dragon Pool, Lijiang; Jade Dragon Mountain behind.

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