Destinations on the tour
Chengdu>Zhongdian>Lijiang>Dali>Junming>Stone Forest>Builin>Longsheng>Yangshou>Guilin
The Southern China Explorer is the ideal tour if you would like to explore somewhere completely unique in China. The untouched beauty of the area is unrivalled, and you will get to meet many locals from minority nationalities. You will still enjoy high quality accommodation, and all the features of our Small Group Tours, whilst travelling somewhere off the beaten path!
What’s included in the tour
Accommodation
14 nights quality (4-5 star) accommodation with daily breakfast
Transport
2nd class high speed train (Dali – Kunming, Kunming – Guilin)
All transportation, daily tours and admission fees
Flight
Flights from Chengdu – Zhongdian
Meals
Most meals as indicated
Tipping
Tipping for guide and driver
Professional Guides
Professional English speaking guide
Tour Map & Dates
Departure Dates
2024: Every second Friday from 01/03/2024
Tour Itinerary
You will be met on arrival in Chengdu and transferred to your hotel to check in for the next two nights.
Get up close and personal with the famous Giant Pandas at the Reserve. Return to Chengdu and wander the three distinct alleys in Kuanzhai Alley. Your evening entertainment will leave you amazed!
The morning is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Take a late afternoon flight to Zhongdian (also known as Shangri-La) and acclimatise to the high altitude.
Today you will explore beautiful scenery including the Napa Lake Reserve and the National Forest Park. Visit a local Tibetan family and try Yak butter tea and delicious local snacks.
After breakfast you will spend the day driving to Lijiang via the spectacular Tiger Leaping Gorge. Enjoy a delicious Naxi dinner and check in to your hotel for the next two nights.
Take a cable car ride to the picturesque summit of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Explore Yufeng Lama Temple, Naxi Village, and Baisha Grotto.
Continue to explore the cobblestone streets of Lijiang. Drive to Dali in the afternoon and check in to your hotel for the next two nights.
Today you will tour through Dali on a city tour. You’ll see Temples, cruise on the Lake, explore the old towns, and enjoy a fantastic show.
Ride the chairlift to the Cang Shan Mountains and explore before taking the bullet train from Dali Station to Kunming. Admire the Flower Market and check in to your hotel for the next two nights.
Travel by coach to the Stone Forest, filled with magnificent jagged limestone formations. You can also wander through Temples and Pagodas before returning to Kunming for dinner.
Visit a famous Tea house then admire fantastic views of the city. Relax on a bullet train to Guilin and transfer to your hotel for the next three nights.
Climb the famous Elephant Trunk Hill, and marvel at the beautiful Reed Flute Caves. Stroll around the beautiful rivers and lakes of Guilin.
Head to the remote region of Longsheng, you will be in awe of the spectacular scenery. Return to Guilin for dinner and reflexology or a soothing foot massage.
Relax on a scenic Li River Cruise to Yangshou. Check in to your hotel on arrival, then enjoy the rest of your day exploring the streets of this small town. Be entertained by a fantastic Light Show.
Your last morning will be enjoyed back in beautiful Guilin before it is time to transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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