Panda Base
Emeishan Mountain
Shangri-la
Li River Cruise
15 Days Southwest China Ethnic Tour
Southwest China is rich in ethnic minorities and natural wonders. In this vast land, Tibetan, Miao and Zhuang people developed unique and amazing culture and folklore. And they showed their great admire to the nature by rice field, villages… China Exploration will take you to travel through this mysterious land, enjoy the beautiful Tibetan plateau.from
$2243.00
Duration: 15 Days
Tour Code: CE-CT-06
Departure Date: Every Day
Tour Attractions:The Giant Panda / Giant Leshan Buddha / Emeishan Mountain / Shangrila / Lijiang Old Town / Shaxi Old Town / Dali Old Town / Xijiang Miao Village / Huanggang Dong Village / Longji Rice Terrace / Yangshuo / Li River
Feature：Natural Landscape, Photo Tour, Private & Custom Tour
Tour Type: /Private Tour
Tour Code: CE-CT-06
Departure Date: Every Day
Tour Attractions:The Giant Panda / Giant Leshan Buddha / Emeishan Mountain / Shangrila / Lijiang Old Town / Shaxi Old Town / Dali Old Town / Xijiang Miao Village / Huanggang Dong Village / Longji Rice Terrace / Yangshuo / Li River
Feature：Natural Landscape, Photo Tour, Private & Custom Tour
Tour Type: /Private Tour
D1 Chengdu (Welcome dinner)
Arrive in Chengdu, the homeland of panda. Receive a welcome from China Exploration's guide then transfer to hotel, and you also learn your first Chinese “Nin Hao” for greeting.
In the evening, have a welcome dinner, Hot pot, the first food adventure in China.
D2 Chengdu-Leshan-Mt Emeishan (Giant Panda Garden/ Chinese Herbal Market) (B,L)
Let's start our Chengdu tour today. In the morning, leave for the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center in 30 minutes, just 10 kms north to Chengdu, where you can see the lovely tender pandas eating and playing, also a good chance to take picture for them. It is free! The most amazing is that you can also hold a panda in your arms to take picture by donating some money for panda base. And it is also a pleasant experience to walk in the wide garden of bamboo.
Let's start our Chengdu tour today. In the morning, leave for the Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center in 30 minutes, just 10 kms north to Chengdu, where you can see the lovely tender pandas eating and playing, also a good chance to take picture for them. It is free! The most amazing is that you can also hold a panda in your arms to take picture by donating some money for panda base. And it is also a pleasant experience to walk in the wide garden of bamboo.
After the lunch, you will head to Leshan in about 2 hours to visit the Giant Buddha statue.You will enjoy the wonder of Buddha carving in the mountain. And then drive about 0.5 hours to Mt. Emeishan, one of four Buddhism holy mountains in China.
Free to walk around at the beautiful mountain foot. The hot spring of Emeishan is one of the best in China, you can ask for your guide's help to arrange it in the evening as optional program.
D3 Mt. Emeishan- Chengdu (Emeishan Mountain Tour ) (B,L)
Ascend the summit of Emeishan mountain in the morning to enjoy the wide view of Sichuan plain, also you may meet with some monkeys en route. Descend the mountain in the afternoon, and then drive back to Chengdu.
Ascend the summit of Emeishan mountain in the morning to enjoy the wide view of Sichuan plain, also you may meet with some monkeys en route. Descend the mountain in the afternoon, and then drive back to Chengdu.
In the afternoon, drive back to Chengdu.
D4 Chengdu-Shangri-la (Wangjiang Bamboo Park / Kuanxiangzi ) (B,L)
In the morning, your guide will take you to Bamboo Garden, also called Wangjiang Park, built 1000 years ago. It is to commemorate famous women poet Ms Xutao in Tang dynasty. The highlight of the park is also its forests boasting of 100 varieties of bamboo.
In the morning, your guide will take you to Bamboo Garden, also called Wangjiang Park, built 1000 years ago. It is to commemorate famous women poet Ms Xutao in Tang dynasty. The highlight of the park is also its forests boasting of 100 varieties of bamboo.
you will walk in the Wide and Narrow Alley built about 300 years ago. Although many of western coffee, bars have occupied here, you can still trace the ancient history through the square yard and wooden door. About 1 hour's visit here. It is also a good place for photographers.
In the afternoon, fly to Shangri-la, the “Eden in dream”. Upon arrival, be free to walk in the small Tibetan town.
D5 Shangri-la Tour (Pudacuo National Park/ Songzanlin Monastery / Old Town ) (B,L)
Shangrila is surrounded by beautiful lakes, grassland, monastery and snow peaks. And today your tour will start from Pudacuo National Park. The Bitahai Lake and Shudu Lake are two pearls on this land. You will enjoy the beautiful lakes, pastures, and virgin forest around. You may also make short time's riding or hiking around it.
After lunch, back to Shangri-la city. And you will make a pilgrimage to Songzanlin Monastery, the largest Tibetan Monastery in Yunnan with a history over 300 years. It as a reputation Mini-Potala. The monastery is full of treasures. The highlight among them is the eight gold-covered sculptures of Sakyamuni.
In the late afternoon, you can walk around in Daketong old Tibetan town to know more about local Tibetan culture. Local Tibetan is Kham Tibetan, a bit different with Lhasa in culture.
D6 Shangri-la-Lijiang (Tiger Leaping Gorge/ First bend of Yangtze River/ Shigu old town) (B,L)
Today your destination will be Lijiang, the most famous old town in colorful Yunnan. But you will drop a tour to Tiger Leaping Gorge firstly. Legend says that at the narrowest section of the gorge, to avoid the hunter, a tiger leaped over it by stepping on the rock in the middle of the river. The Gorge is one of the deepest gorges in the world. China Exploration would like to suggest a mild hiking there, then you will be impressed by its charm.
Today your destination will be Lijiang, the most famous old town in colorful Yunnan. But you will drop a tour to Tiger Leaping Gorge firstly. Legend says that at the narrowest section of the gorge, to avoid the hunter, a tiger leaped over it by stepping on the rock in the middle of the river. The Gorge is one of the deepest gorges in the world. China Exploration would like to suggest a mild hiking there, then you will be impressed by its charm.
After lunch, you will have a glimpse of the first bend of Yangtze River. The Jinsha River, one main branch of Yangtze River, makes a 90 degree turn when meeting a cliff in the Stone Drum Town, forming a large V-shape bend. Then walk on the Stone Drum town to see the local market. It lies on the main route to Tibet. People come here to buy or sell their products.
In the late afternoon, arrive in Lijiang. You can relax by free walking in this Lijiang old town in the evening.
D7 Lijiang-Shaxi (Old town/ Shaxi village ) (B,L)
In the morning you will explore Lijiang old town, may be bargain in the bazaar of Sifang Jie Street ( the square Street ). While walking on the stone paved streets , delicate bridges above swift streams in the old town , you will immediately soak in the Naxi culture, such as the traditional Naxi architecture, Naxi costumes… Or choose a café, peacefully taste it and the beauty of life.
Then drive to Shaxi village. Once it was an important hub on the old Tea-Horse road, integrating the business and Buddhist culture. It is a good place for studying the history and facts of the tea horse road.
Stay a quiet night in this beautiful village.
D8 Shaxi - Dali (Xizhou morning market/ Erhai Lake/ Three Pagodas ) (B,L)
In the morning head to Dali city，have a wide view of Cangshan mountain and Erhai lake en route. This is a good place to observe the typical Bai Minority folk culture and architecture. Visit Shuanglang old town firstly, Houses and streets here are well preserved. Walking on the narrow street, you will trace the past glory. In the morning, the surrounded people will gather here. At the morning market, you may find some handmade traditional artifact, or have a bite of the local taste like Ersi, noodles etc… Watch the traditional tailors' shop, barber shop…
In the morning head to Dali city，have a wide view of Cangshan mountain and Erhai lake en route. This is a good place to observe the typical Bai Minority folk culture and architecture. Visit Shuanglang old town firstly, Houses and streets here are well preserved. Walking on the narrow street, you will trace the past glory. In the morning, the surrounded people will gather here. At the morning market, you may find some handmade traditional artifact, or have a bite of the local taste like Ersi, noodles etc… Watch the traditional tailors' shop, barber shop…
Then when you are in Dali, the boat cruise on Erhai lake couldn't be missed. Because of its shape like an ear (in Chinese Er), the lake is named Erhai lake.
Boat cruise on Erhai lake is one of the most fascinating parts of a Dali visit. You can enjoy the crystal waters of Erhai Lake and the snow mantled Cangshan radiating with each other. This Scene is commonly described as 'Silver Cangshan and Jade Erhai'. Then proceed to the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple ,which were built a thousand years ago. The Three Pagodas Temple is an interesting historic site of this ancient land.
The night of Dali Old Town is also very beautiful, you can explore in this old town.
Option: if you are interested in wax dying, one typical natural way of dying in China, you may let us know in advance. We will help to arrange this.
D9 Dali-Guiyang (Flower Stream Park ) (B)
After breakfast, take bullet train to the next beautiful city, Guiyang. Guizhou is a beautiful land rich in both ethnic minorities and Karst style mountain. And Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou, is a city in Forest. We think you may be tired of the old towns, so today China Exploration arranged a pleasant walk in Huaxi park, also called Flower Stream Park. It is a beautiful park with a lot of locals, some of them even swim in the clean river. And you can also ride a bike in this beautiful park, breath fresh air.
After breakfast, take bullet train to the next beautiful city, Guiyang. Guizhou is a beautiful land rich in both ethnic minorities and Karst style mountain. And Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou, is a city in Forest. We think you may be tired of the old towns, so today China Exploration arranged a pleasant walk in Huaxi park, also called Flower Stream Park. It is a beautiful park with a lot of locals, some of them even swim in the clean river. And you can also ride a bike in this beautiful park, breath fresh air.
D10 Guiyang-Libo (Xiaoqikong Scenic Area) (B,L)
Since there are so many beautiful places in Guiyang, China Exploration will only show you the typical and unique. So today your destination will be Xiaoqikong (Small seven-hole bridge) Scenic Area. It lies in Libo county in southern Guizhou Province, about 290km away from Guiyang. The scenic area belongs to the Karst topography with peculiar landforms, magnificent peaks and is crisscross with crystal-clear springs and streams. It's fantastic primeval scenery formed by virgin forests, limestone caves, twin lakes etc. A small seven-arched bridge spans the river, hence the name of the scenic area. And night stay in the small city of Libo.
D11 Libo-Kaili (Xijiang Miao Village ) (B,L)
Kaili is known for its Miao people folklore and rice terrace, so today your tour destination will be Kaili. After 3 hours' driving, you will arrive in Xijiang Miao Village in Kaili. Xijiang Miao Village is recognized as the biggest Miao minority village. This is the best place to learn Miao ethic minority's history and traditional culture.
Following the farmer's trails, you would enjoy the nice scenery, such as terraced fields rising along the slopes, intricate wooden houses in Miao style, and hard working farmers. And the women still dress up in lots of ornamental silver jewelry. In their culture, silver could dispel evil spirits. Overnight in Xijiang village.
D12 Kaili-Rongjiang-Sanjiang (B)
You will head to Langde Miao village firstly in the morning, which is smaller but quiter than Xijiang Village.
And then you will head to Rongjiang city, where will visit the quiet but unique Huanggang village of Dong peple. Take bullet train to Sanjiang in the late afternoon, another beautiful mountain city in China.
Meet with your tour guide there and head to Longji Rice Terrace. Be transferred to local guesthouse hotel.
D13 Sanjiang - Yangshuo (Elephant Truck Hill / Longji Rice Terrace) （B,L）
Longji Rice Terrace is also deserved. So today China Exploration will arrange a mild hiking in Longji Rice Terrace. Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces has been carved from the mountains for hundreds of years. Don't worry, it is not difficult hiking, anybody can deal! In Longji, local villagers are mostly Miao and Zhuang ethnic Minority, naturally you will experience their pure culture here.
In the afternoon descend the rice mountain and then head to beautiful Yangshuo city. Night in local hotel
D14 Yangshuo (Li River Cruise / Biking in the country Side) (B,L,D)Longji Rice Terrace is also deserved. So today China Exploration will arrange a mild hiking in Longji Rice Terrace. Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces has been carved from the mountains for hundreds of years. Don't worry, it is not difficult hiking, anybody can deal! In Longji, local villagers are mostly Miao and Zhuang ethnic Minority, naturally you will experience their pure culture here.
In the afternoon descend the rice mountain and then head to beautiful Yangshuo city. Night in local hotel
The landscape of Li River could be the most beautiful in China. So tour will start from Li River cruise today. Along the picturesque Li River, you will enjoy the jem like Li River and Karst style peaks, also hear many romantic tales about the peaks and love. It is typical China hill, just as you want!
There are many interesting program in Yangshuo town. Many Westerners like Yangshuo and reside here, Westerner Street rose up in Yangshuo after the open of China. It is a bit crowded to travel through Westerner street, but it is interesting.
And today China Exploration will arrange a mild biking tour for you. The country side of Yangshuo is beautiful,and biking is the best way to explore this land. And you will also be guest in one of the local villagers,and have a dinner at local villager's home.
D15 Yangshuo - Guilin departure (B,L)
You will head for Guilin city today. And you will visit Elephant Trunk Hill. The Elephant shaped hill is the symbol of Guilin. The hill resembles as an elephant drinking water from the river with its long trunk.
You will head for Guilin city today. And you will visit Elephant Trunk Hill. The Elephant shaped hill is the symbol of Guilin. The hill resembles as an elephant drinking water from the river with its long trunk.
In the afternoon you can take bullet train to HK or flight to other cities in China for exiting. End of the tour.
Reference: From Guilin, there are flights to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing… If you need the extension to other city, please feel free to contact China Exploration.
Reference: From Guilin, there are flights to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing… If you need the extension to other city, please feel free to contact China Exploration.
Reference: there are many domestic flights and international flights from Chengdu, including Amsterdam, Munich, Sydney, Bangkok, HK, San Francisco, Dehli, etc.
Seasons: All Year Around
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Class/Size |
1 Person |
2-3 Person |
4-5 Person |
6-9 Person |
Single Supplement |
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Tourist Class |
$4931.00 |
$3013.00 |
$2583.00 |
$2243.00 |
$360.00 |
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Superior Class |
$5216.00 |
$3154.00 |
$2725.00 |
$2384.00 |
$490.00 |
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Superior Class |
$5853.00 |
$3455.00 |
$3027.00 |
$2686.00 |
$760.00 |
Our prices included:
1.All of the accommodation. For tourist class, hotels will be around 3 star level, and 4 star level for superior class, and 5 star level for deluxe class. We will arrange them according to their location and facilities. Each 2 people share one room.
2.The meals as schedule listed. Breakfasts in the hotel, Chinese lunches at local restaurant, and part of special flavor dinners.
3.Tour site tickets.
4.English speaking guide service.
5.Domestic flights Chengdu to Shangri-la.
6.Bullet trains from Dali / Guilin, Rongjiang / Sanjiang, first class seats.
7.All of the private transportation in the airport / hotel, tour site between.
8.Travel personal accident insurance with the highest refund of RMB 300000.00/ per people
3.Tour site tickets.
4.English speaking guide service.
5.Domestic flights Chengdu to Shangri-la.
6.Bullet trains from Dali / Guilin, Rongjiang / Sanjiang, first class seats.
7.All of the private transportation in the airport / hotel, tour site between.
8.Travel personal accident insurance with the highest refund of RMB 300000.00/ per people
Our prices not included :
1.Your international flight arriving and leaving Beijing.
2.The tip to guides and drivers. It will be shared according to the number of travelers.
3.Your medicinal cost due to your own health condition.
4.The cost of China visa, but we can provide China visa invitation letter free.
5.Shopping.
6.Any of other service we have not included.
2.The tip to guides and drivers. It will be shared according to the number of travelers.
3.Your medicinal cost due to your own health condition.
4.The cost of China visa, but we can provide China visa invitation letter free.
5.Shopping.
6.Any of other service we have not included.
1. Better discount is available when travel in low season from Nov. to March or when travel in a large group. Please contact us for more details.
2. Price of Tibet may rise in July and August, please double check with us before your booking.
2. Price of Tibet may rise in July and August, please double check with us before your booking.
If you require, we can book hotels in Chengdu, and make private airport and city tour necessary.
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