Travel China’s Yunnan From the Myanmar Border to the Tibetan Plateau

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China’s Yunnan: From the Myanmar Border to the Tibetan Plateau

Discover the people of Yunnan China

Yunnan is a beautiful place to visit in the spring, summer, fall and winter. The province has a myriad of ethnic groups and lush, tropical scenery. On this unique view of Yunnan, you begin in Xishuangbanna on Myanmar border, visiting the Dai and Aini people, enjoying the tribal markets with their crafts and embroidery, some of the oldest pagodas in the area, and the fascinating botanical gardens.

From Xishuangbanna, you head to southeastern Yunnan, traveling the Burma Road to Ruili, the only open trading border town between China and Myanmar. Winding your way through Tengchong, famous for its geothermal activity and volcanoes, you eventually arrive in Dali, the historic town of the Bai people.

After visiting some of the local villages and craftspeople and boating on beautiful Lake Erhai, you head to Lijang, the home of the Naxi. Here you will wander the old city, enjoy tea tasting ceremonies, search out migrant birds in the mountains, and listen to a classical music concert.

Your journey will end on the Tibetan Plateau with incredible scenery and totally different ethnic communities.

DATES & LAND COST:
Starting from $4,795.00 pp based on 6-9 people
Custom dates and prices available

February 14, 2010 - March 3, 2010
April 12, 2010 - April 29, 2010
November 1, 2010 - November 18, 2010

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Day 1	Arrive Kunming; Transfer for an evening flight to Jinhong B
Day 2	Head out past Menghai for full day visit to the Sunday Market BLD
Day 3	Visit the Botanical Gardens, and Tropical Research Center as well as a Dai Village; Evening walk to the night market BLD
Day 4	Explore Man Fei Long White Pagoda; Flight back to Kunming; Tour Yuanthong Temple and Bird and Flower Market BLD
Day 5	Fly to Mangshi; Drive to Ruili via Wanding stopping at Fengping Dafodian Pagoda and Golden Pagoda; Evening walk to Burma Street BLD
Day 6	Drive on the Burma Road to Tenchong, stopping in Lianghe BLD
Day 7	Visit the village of Mazhan before heading to Yunfeng Shan Mountain; Explore Yuhang Pavillion; Laojun, Guanyin, and Luzu BLD
Day 8	Visit a wonderful old village with China’s largest village library BLD
Day 9	Stop at Cemetery of Chinese National Heroes and then drive to Baoshan; Visit Wembi Ta and the Yuhang Ge BLD
Day 10	Drive to Dali; Explore the old city and market BLD
Day 11	Explore the villages of Chouchen and Xizhou. Continue to Shaxi BLD
Day 12	Tour Shebaoshan and the Nanzhou area grottos and temples; Drive to Lijang BLD
Day 13	Explore Lijang and its surroundings BLD
Day 14	Visit Laojun Shan or Lashe Hai BLD
Day 15	Drive to Zhongdian; Stop at Shigu before heading to Gyalthang BLD
Day 16	Visit Ganden Sumtsanling Monastery and Ringha Temple BLD
Day 17	Stop in Nishi and Gonjo villages BLD
Day 18	Transfer to the airport for your flight home BLD

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Download Full Itinerary • Contact Us

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