Yunnan Highlights Tour with Chengdu Stopover

• Day 1 Beijing

  Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore China's historic and vibrant capital city on your own.

• Day 2 Beijing

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  Your first peek into Beijing begins with Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest and renowned public square where many historical events once took place.

  Then walk into the Forbidden City (UNESCO), where the 24 emperors of the Ming and the Qing Dynasties ruled for nearly 500 years (1420-1911). Experience the architectural splendor of the palaces, ceremonial courtyards and private quarters.

  After the lunch, continue the Summer Palace (UNESCO), the largest imperial garden in the world.

• Day 3 Beijing

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner

  Today setting out to the China's most renowned monument, Great Wall (UNESCO) that is the most spectacular structures ever built by human and as the only one visible from space.

  After lunch, visit the Ming Tomb, ancient burial ground of the Chinese emperors.

  In the evening, you will enjoy a traditional Beijing Duck Dinner, a Chinese delicacy

• Day 4 Beijing - Chengdu (by air)

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  Today you will visit another renowned imperial site –the Temple of Heaven (UNESCO), where ancient Chinese emperors would make sacrifices to Heaven and pray for bountiful harvests. This construction is supreme achievement of Chinese traditional architecture.

  Then you will take a flight to Chengdu. You will be met and transferred to Hotel.

• Day 5 Chendu - Lijiang (by air)

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  Your morning will begin with a rare opportunity to visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Center. This massive ecological and zoological park offers a wonderful chance to get face-to-face with China's "National Treasure". There is also a panda museum that has detailed exhibitions on panda evolution, habits, habitats and conservation efforts.

  Then you will then take a flight to the city of Lijiang. You will be met and transferred to Hotel.

  In the ancient time, Lijiang flourished as a trading post of the Silk Road of tea, known as the "Tea-Horse Ancient Road".

• Day 6 Lijiang

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  In the morning, visit the remarkable Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You travel by cable car to the Yak Meadow, which commands a magnificent view of the glacier.

  Continue to visit the Baisha Fresco situated in the northern part of Lijiang. You will find an assortment of over 600-year old preserved murals.

  Then enjoy the crystal Black Dragon Pool with the superb vistas of the nearby Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

  Afterwards, you will tour the Old Town of Lijiang (UNESCO), which is the best-preserved ancient town in China and well known for its distinctive Naxi culture and ancient buildings.

• Day 7 Lijiang - Dali (by automobile)

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  In the morning, take a car ride to Dali. Dali City is located on a fertile plateau nestled between the Cangshan Mountains to the west, and Erhai Lake to the east, which was traditionally settled by the Bai ethnic group.

  On the way, visit the Xizhou Ethnic Minority Village, where you could enjoy the collection of traditional Bai-style architecture and art.

  Upon arrival, take on a walking tour of the Dali Old Town to capture its charm with narrow cobbled streets and traditional stone architecture. The rest of the day is free for exploring and relaxing.

• Day 8 Dali - Kunming (by air)

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  In the morning, enjoy a boat cruise on the Erhai Lake, which is reputed as the pearl on plateau for its charming scenery.

  Continue to the famous Three Pagodas of Dali, the precious treasure and main landmark in Dali.

  Then take the flight to Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province. Meet the guide and transfer to Hotel.

• Day 9 Kunming

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  Enjoy an excursion to the Stone Forest (UNESCO), a typical Karst landscape formed some 270 million years ago. This geological wonder consists of limestone cliffs and peaks that have weathered into various shapes since their formation beneath the sea. Drive back to Kunming and wander the Flower and Bird Market.

• Day 10 Kunming - Shanghai (by air)

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  In the morning fly to Shanghai. Shanghai is China's largest and most dynamic city.
  On arrival, visit the Yu Garden (UNESCO). Owing to its ingenious design in Ming and Qing dynasties, it becomes a real museum of Chinese ancient architecture. Walk around the Old Downtown with its maze of walkways, reflecting ponds, pavilions and stone bridges.

• Day 11 Shanghai

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  Enjoy a stunning view of Shanghai from the 88th floor of the Jinmao Tower. At 1,380 feet, it is the world's third tallest building, as well as home to the world's tallest hotel, the Grand Hyatt Shanghai.

  Continue to visit the Shanghai Museum, with its 120,000 piece collection of Chinese ancient treasures.

  Wander through the bustling Bund, featuring outstanding European colonial architectures, new skyscrapers and historical buildings in Shanghai.

  After your dinner, enjoy a spectacular Acrobatic Show, known as one of the most fabulous performance arts in China.

• Day 12 Shanghai

  Meals: Breakfast

  Today you will be transferred to the airport for homeward flight.

  Service ends.

Tour includes:
-- Hotel accommodations with breakfast
-- Sightseeing with lunch and dinner as listed in above itinerary
-- Professional tour guide service
-- Land transfers between airport, railway station and hotel
-- Domestic air tickets with the airport tax and train tickets as listed
-- River Cruises tickets as listed

Tour excludes:
-- International flights & airport tax.
-- Personal expenses & gratuities to guide, driver & porters
-- China Entry Visa, travel insurance