( Zhongdian )
Day 2/Beijing
Visit Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven. Enjoy Peking Duck for Dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 3/Beijing
Today's highlight is the visit to the Great Wall, and Ming Tombs (the statue-lined Spirit Road, Changling Tomb). On the way back to the hotel, stop at Olympic Park and outside view the National Stadium (Bird's Nest, no entry) and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube, no entry). (B,L,D)
Day 4/Beijing
Visit the enchanting Summer Palace, the Yonghe Lama Temple. Then, take a rickshaw through some old "Hutongs", and walk around Nanluogu Lane. (B,L,D)
Day 5/Beijing-Xi'an
Take a morning flight to Xi'an. Climb the ancient City Wall, visit Forest of Steles Museum, and the Great Mosque. (B,L,D)
Day 6/Xi'an
After breakfast, visit Shannxi History Museum. Then, visit once-in-a-lifetime viewing of the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors and Horses. Then, pay a visit to Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoy a characteristic Dumpling Dinner in local restaurant. (B,L,D)
Day 7/Xi'an-Kunming
Take a morning flight to Kunming. Visit to Dragon Gate in Western Hill. Then, pay a visit to Qiongzhu Temple, and Kunming Municipal Museum. (B,L,D)
Day 8/Kunming-Zhongdian
Fly to Zhongdian in the morning, known as Shangri-La. Begin today's sightseeing with a visit to Napahai Lake, then, visit Songzanlin Lamasery, Dukezong Ancient Town. You will also have a chance to visit Tibetan family and try home-made Yak Butter tea and Tibetan Cheese. (B,L,D)
Day 9/Zhongdian-Lijiang
Drive to Lijiang, en route visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Stone Drum Village standing at the First Bend of the Yangzi River. (B,L,D)
Day10/Lijiang
Visit the Suhe Tea and Horse Old Town, Baisha Murals, Black Dragon Pool. Then, walk along Lijiang Old Town, one of UNESCO's protected world Heritage Sites. (B,L,D)
Day11/Lijiang-Dali
After breakfast, drive to Dali, visit Xizhou Village and its morning market. (B,L,D)
Day12/Dali
In the morning, take a cruise on Erhai Lake. Then, visit to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Monastery. Walk around in Dali Ancient Town and enjoy the Three Flavors of Tea with Bai People's Performances(B,L,D)
Day13/Dali-Kunming-Stone Forest-Kunming
Take a morning flight back to Kunming. Today's highlight is to visit the Stone Forest (Shilin) in Lunan Yi Nationality. Then, drive back to Kunming. (B,L,D)
Day14/Kunming-Shanghai
Take a morning flight to Shanghai. Visit the Bund, Yuyuan Garden and Chenghuangmiao (known as Yuyuan Garden Market). Enjoy a fabulous Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B,L,D)
Day15/Shanghai
This morning, you will visit Shanghai Museum. Then, move on to visit Xujiahui Cathedral, Shanghai French Concession. Proceed to visit Jade Buddha Temple. (B,L,D)
Day16/Depart from Shanghai
Transfer to the airport and board on your homebound flight. TOUR ENDS! (B)
Note: B-Breakfast L-Lunch D-Dinner
Hotel List (or the same standard) & Price:
Following price is based on private China tour, why to choose our private tour:
√ Travel with private van and guide
√ Flexible to customize your China Tour
√ Flexible departure date, whenever you want



4-star hotel:
| Beijing: | ☆☆☆☆ Guangxi Hotel Beijing |
| Xi'an: | ☆☆☆☆ Wan Nian Hotel Xi'an (4-star building) |
| Kunming: | ☆☆☆☆ Golden Dragon Hotel Kunming |
| Zhongdian: | ☆☆☆☆ Holy Palace Hotel Zhongdian |
| Lijiang: | ☆☆☆☆ Jiannanchun Hotel Lijiang |
| Dali: | ☆☆☆☆ Asia Star Hotel Dali |
| Shanghai: | ☆☆☆☆ Best Western New Century Hotel Shanghai |
Price in 1/2 double room, 2 persons sharing one double room: USD--pp
| ≥10pax |
Single Supplemnet |
6-9pax | Single Supplement |
2-5pax | Single Supplemnet | |
| High Season |
2017 |
528 |
2475 |
616 |
2916 |
616 |
| Shoulder Season |
1972 |
483 |
2421 |
561 |
2862 |
561 |
| Low Season |
1934 |
445 |
2419 |
560 |
2860 |
560 |


3-star hotel:
| Beijing: | ☆☆☆ Dang Fang Hotel Beijing |
| Xi'an: | ☆☆☆ Wan Nian Hotel Xi'an (3-star building) |
| Kunming: | ☆☆☆ Camellia Hotel Kunming |
| Zhongdian: | ☆☆☆ Pacific Rim Hotel Zhongdian |
| Lijiang: | ☆☆☆ Lijiang Old Town San He Hotel |
| Dali: | ☆☆☆ Land Scape Hotel Dali |
| Shanghai: | ☆☆☆ New Asia Hotel Shanghai |
Price in 1/2 double room, 2 persons sharing one double room: USD--pp
| ≥10pax |
Single |
6-9pax | Single Supplement |
2-5pax | Single Supplemnet | |
| High Season |
1934 |
445 |
2380 |
520 |
2821 |
520 |
| Shoulder Season |
1886 |
397 |
2333 |
474 |
2774 |
474 |
| Low Season |
1827 |
338 |
2304 |
445 |
2746 |
445 |
Price Included:
- Twin sharing accommodation with buffet breakfast
- Domestic fights in economic class with airport tax: Beijing-Xi'an, Xi'an-Kunming, Kunming-Zhongdian, Dali-Kunming, Kunming-Shanghai
- Lunch and Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary in local good restaurant
- (first) Entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary
- Individual English speaking guide
- All Transfers specified in the itinerary by air-conditioned van
Price Excluded:
- International flight and airport tax
- China Entry Visa
- Tips, personal expenses
- Single room supplement
- Transfer, guide service for "day at leisure"
- Guide service during the plane, train or cruise
Seasons
* High season: May, Sep, Oct & Nov 01-15, 2009
* Shoulder season: Mar, Apr, Jun 01 - Aug 31, & Nov 16-30, 2009
* Low season: Dec 2009, Jan, Feb 2010
