Sichuan&Yunnan: Xichang&Lugu Lake&Lijiang 8D tour
Duration
8D7N
Destination
Southwest Sichuan&Yunnan
Tour type
Leisure, Tribal, Landscape
Accommodations
Standard
From
USD 1168.00 /pax

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

01. Driving through one of China's most amazing expressway-Yaxi Expressway, which is acclaimed as an "expressway in the clouds" as it ascends 7.5 meters for every kilometer.

02. Take the famous pig-boat leisurely sailing on the mirror-like lake and go excursion to the island for in-depth visit in Lugu Lake. Join in the locals to enjoy the Bonfire party to spend a wonderful night as well as take a visit the local Mosuo family with better understanding about the matriarchal society;

03. Immerse yourselves in old towns in Lijiang, join the Naxi people and tourists to dance, learn the writing system, music style, and religion of Naxi Ethnic Minority,admire colorful minority costumes and exotic tradition cultures, meet the hospitality of unsophisticated minority people.

04. Appreciating the 《Impression·Lijiang》which is a large live show performed in front of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountains and directed by the most effective director of China Yi-mou Zhang.

05. Appreciate the changing rare natural sceneries,meadow,forest scenery, snowcapped mountain and feel the precious and brilliant culture of Dongba people in Jade Dragon snow mountain.

06. Have a relaxing walking in the Baisha Village and get to know about the local life and culture. Learn to make Naxi pancakes from a Naxi lady in Baisha village.

Itinerary
Day 1 : Arr Chengdu

Spots:Free Program

Welcome to Chengdu! You will be picked up by local tour guide at the airport hall or train station, and then be escorted to your hotel in Chengdu city in a private vehicle.

After check in, you can hang out around the City to experience local conditions and customs.

Stay at: Holiday Inn Expree Hotel Chengdu, or similar standard


Day 2 : Chengdu–Xichang(BLD, 5H)

Spots:Amazing Yaxi Expressway, Qionghai Lake

Transfer to Xichang via one of China's most amazing expressway-Yaxi Expressway, It's acclaimed as an "expressway in the 

clouds" as it ascends 7.5 meters for every kilometer. Which providing a picturesque drive as well as natural beauty.

Arr Xichang the capital county of Liangshan and the biggest place of the Yi people living in the afternoon, visit the Qionghai Lake, the second plateau freshwater lake of Sichuan province. The crowds of Egretta garzetta, the Moon bay and Qinglong Bay are the highlights of Qionghai Lake. You will have the Qionghai local flavor dinner with drunk shrimp and Liangshan Barbecue.

Stay at: Jinhu Hotel, local 4star or similar standard


Day 3 : Xichang–Puge–Xichang

Spots:Luoji Mountain

Transfer to Puge in the morning, go visit Luoji Mountain by cable car and sightseeing bus. In the mountian, there are the promising passes, the wonderful sea and clouds, 72 lakes and ponds, azaleas of thousands of mu, which blossom from April trough to middle of Fall, vast primitive fur forest, it is alos called "China's Ancient Glacier park".

Then back to Xichang after visiting.

Stay at: Jinhu Hotel, local 4star or similar standard


Day 4 : Xichang–Lugu Lake

Spots:Liangshan landscape along the way, Lover bridge, Grass lake

Set off to Lugu lake after breakfast. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Little Liang Mountain, Mo Pan Mountain, Highland Mountain, Yalong River and Yanyuan County along the way. will arr our destination by around 16:00 , head to the Lover Bridge, the world's longest man-made traditional wooden bridge crossing over  300-meters Grass Sea; wander on the bridge and enjoy the sunset scenery. Have a Mosuo local flavor dinner with "Sulima Wine" and "tuotuo mutton"  to the Lugu Lake.

Stay at:  Yinmo Hotel, or similar standard local boutique hostel 


Day 5 : Lugu Lake

Spots:Lugu lake, Liwubi Island , Mosuo Culture Museum, Mosuo Bonfire Party

Whole day’s tour in Lugu Lake, take the canoes to visit Liwubi Island and Heiwawu Island in Lugu Lake. Pay a visit to Mosuo Culture Museum and learn the Mosuo ethnic custom in the museum. Enjoy the sunset wonder of Lugu Lake in Luoshui Village.(You can also rent a bicycle and spend a leisure time riding around the lake.)

In the evening, take part in Mosuo Bonfire Party with ethnic dance and singing performance. You will dance and sing with Mosuo boys and girls around a big bonfire in the outdoors theater.

Stay at:  Yinmo Hotel, or similar standard local boutique hostel 


Day 6 : Lugu Lake–Lijiang

Spots:Lugu Lake Sunrise View, Lijiang Ancient Town

Get up early to enjoy beautiful sunrise over Lugu Lake, then transfer to Lijiang. Pay a visit to Ming-dynasty style Mufu Palace, wander through the old alleys, old bridges, featured shops and bars to Sifang Street Square. If time permits, join the Naxi people and tourists to dance happily in a round. Take a leisure walk up to the Lion Hill and climb up the 33-meter-tall Wanggu Tower - the landmark building of Lijiang to enjoy a panoramic view of the whole old town and overlook the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance.

Stay at:  Guanfang Hotel, local 4star or similar standard


Day 7 : Lijiang

Spots:Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Impression Lijiang Show, Shuhe ancient town

Pick you up at your hotel and escort you to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, The magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain features a variety of landscapes given its souring height and vast range, and Ganhaizi Meadow located at the east foot of the mountain is the starting point to experience its distinctive beauty. The meadow is blanketed with sweeping grasslands lavishly adored shrubs and pine trees. Sitting on an altitude of 2900 meters, it makes an ideal place to take in the full view of the snow-crowned peaks of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

Going west for about 5 kilometers from the Ganhaizi Meadow, you will reach the bottom station of the snow mountain, where you can take cable car directly to the bottom of the mountain’s highest peak, which is the area where the Glacier Park locates. With various types of modern glaciers and the remnants of ancient glaciers, the park boasts a collection of the major essence of middle and low-latitude mountain glaciers in the world.

Afterwards, enjoy the electrifying Impression Lijiang Show performed by 500 local people under the white snow and blue sky with the background of white Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.On the way back, you will enjoy the charming scenery and the crystal clear water various with the weather in Blue-Moon Valley and its White Water River.

Then, it is followed by a trip to Shu he Ancient Town - one of the earliest settlements of Naxi people as well as the well-preserved stop of the Ancient Tea Horse Route. 

Stay at: Guanfang Hotel, local 4star or similar standard


Day 8 : Lijiang DEP

Spots:Free Program

Today is free for you until your tour guide transfer you to the airport in time for your flight or drop you off at the airport.

You can pay a visit to the nearby village of Baisha, which offers a glimpse into the lifestyles and traditional ways of the Naxi community. or just enjoy the beautiful sunshine in a coffee shop.

Tips of Today: 

1) please pack your luggage carefully, especially for small things like camera charger, power adaptor, mobile phone, phone charger, wallet and towel; 

2) If your flight is arranged in the afternoon, please make sure you check out the hotel before 12pm.



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Cost description
Price Include

01. Accommodation: Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room in selected hotel;

02. Meals: Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner);

03. Guide: English speaking guide (for other languages a supplement applies);

04. Transport: Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle unless stated otherwise;

05. Tickets: Entrance fees for mentioned visits;

06. Insurance: Insurance: 3 hundred thousand insurance for overseas guests;

07. Others: Daily drinking mineral water;

 

Price Exclude

01. Meal which are not specified in the itinerary.

02. Tips and gratuities for the service of the tour guide team.

03. Other personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.

 

Remarks

01. The price is for one pax, and based on a private mini group(group size=4adt) of twin share room and travel in shoulder season(Apr-Jun).

02. The price is subject to change according your travel season, group size, hotel standard, change of activities and possible fluction of currency exchange rate.