( Lugu Lake )

Day 1/Arrive in Kunming                                                            
Arrive in Kunming, know as "The City of Eternal Spring". Transfer to the hotel on arrival. (D)

Day 2/Kunming-Stone Forest (Shilin)-Kunming                        
Today's highlight is to visit the Stone Forest (Shilin) in Lunan Yi Nationality. Walk around the Flower and Bird Market. (B,L,D)

Day 3/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, and have a chance to visit Tibetan family and try home-made Yak Butter tea and Tibetan Cheese. (B,L,D)

Day 4/Zhongdian-Lijiang                                                           
Drive to Lijiang, en route visit Tiger Leaping Gorge and Stone Drum Village. Check in hotel upon arrival. (B,L,D)

Day 5/Lijiang-Lugu Lake (300km)                                              
Drive to Lugu Lake and enjoy beautiful high plateau scenery on the way. Up to now, the Mosuo people retain the vestiges of matriarchal society. Visiting marriage represents the main marriage system of Mosuo people. You can sing and dance with local Mosuo people in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day 6/Lugu Lake-Lijiang                                                            
Cruise on the beautiful Lugu Lake, and visit Liwubi Island, and visit Mosuo village's house. Then, drive back to Lijiang. (B,L,D)

Day 7/Lijiang                                                                               
Take a cable car to visit Spruce Plateau of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Visit Yufeng Temple, located at the southern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Walk around Lijiang Old Town. Enjoy Dongba Religion Dance in the evening. (B,L,D) 

Day 8/Lijiang-Dali                                                                       
After breakfast, visit Black Dragon Pool, and Wangu BuildingThen, drive to Dali. (B,L,D)

Day 9/Dali                                                                                   
Visit Xizhou Village and its morning market. Take a cruise on Erhai Lake, Dali Ancient Town and enjoy the Three Flavors of Tea with Bai People's Performances. (B,L,D)

Day10/Dali-Kunming                                                                  
Take a morning flight back to Kunming. Visit Dragon Gate in Western Hill, Qiongzhu Temple, and Kunming Municipal Museum. (B,L,D)

Day11/Depart from Kunming                                                     
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) & Prices:                                                                                      

 4-star

Price in 1/2 double room, 2 persons sharing one double room: USD--pp

 3-star

Price in 1/2 double room, 2 persons sharing one double room: USD--pp

Price Included:
- Twin sharing accommodation with buffet breakfast
- Domestic fights in economic class with airport tax: Kunming-Zhongdian, Dali-Kunming
- 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