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From Kunming to Beijing, immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, landsacape and traidion in China.
Journey into a land rich in stunning natural scenery, diverse culture, ancient history and drop dropping modern development. Start in Kunming and venture deep into Yunnan province, meet the local Bai people and Tibetan in the ancient town of Dali and Shangrila, hike the roaring Tiger Leaping Gorge and join the pilgrims at Sumtseling Monastery. Fly to the modern Shanghai for a wonder along a the bund and see the amazing historical collections in Shanghai Museum. Learn about Kungfua and Buddhism in Shaolin temple and stand face to face to a Terra Cotta Army. Spend a night in a courtyard house at the foot of the Great Wall and be amazed with the intricate traditional paper cutting skills.
- Start
- Kunming, China
- Finish
- Beijing, China
- Destination
- China
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PCYCC
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Explore the highlights of ancient China, from the draw dropping Tiger Leaping Gorge to the majestic 2000 years old Terra Cotta Army
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Spend time with a local family in Xizhou and learn about their traditional way of life. Try your hand at cheese making and share a local lunch.
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Hike through the most stunning parts of Tiger Leaping Gorge, listening to the Jinsha Rver roaring through the mist capped mountains.
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Wander through a Tibetan village in the dreamy Shangrila pasture lands. Learn about Tibetan culture over a steaming cup of yak butter tea.
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Tour Shanghai’s imminently photogenic Bund, where historic buildings display a variety of architectural styles along a waterfront promenade.
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Taste your way through the delectable halal dishes in the sizzling Muslim Quarter of Xi’an.
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Enjoy a peaceful night in a traditional courtyard guesthouse near the Great Wall and visit a section of the Wall.
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Admire and try your hands at the intricate art of paper cutting from a master from a family that has passed down the tradition for generations.
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Zip through China by bullet train , going as fast as 300km per hour.
Is this trip right for you?
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We suggest packing relatively lightly for this trip, as you’ll need to be able to comfortably carry your luggage for the duration of the trip. This includes to and from accommodation, and on and off flights, trains and buses.
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Accommodation on this trip is on a twin-share basis, unless booking a Single Supplement.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Kunming Longteng Hotel or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Kunming - Yuantong Temple - CNY6
- Kunming - Tang Dynasty Pagodas - CNY2
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Accommodation
- Dali Lan Lin Ge Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Dali - Ancient Town walking tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Dali Lan Lin Ge Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Xizhou - Cheese making
- Xizhou - Home-cooked Bai lunch
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Shaxi Ouyang Courtyard Guesthouse or similiar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Shaxi Ouyang Courtyard Guesthouse or similiar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Shibaoshan - Hike to Shizong Temple
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Teahorse Guesthouse or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Tiger Leaping Gorge - Guided trek
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
We stay in a guesthouse here tonight.The guesthouse is clean and tidy with private facilities, but standard is a little more basic compared to other hotels we use on this trip. Past travellers have suggested bringing your own walking poles for this walk to assist them on the trail.Accommodation
- Tian Jie Shen Chuan Hotel (Paradise Hotel) or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Because of the high altitude, your leader may shuffle activities in order to suit the capabilities of the group.Accommodation
- Tian Jie Shen Chuan Hotel (Paradise Hotel) or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Shangrila - Sumtseling Monastery
Optional Activities
- Kunming - Green Lake Park - Free
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Kunming Longteng Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Shanghai Kingtown Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Accommodation
- Shanghai Kingtown Plaza Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Shanghai - Shanghai Museum
- Shanghai - Walking tour
Optional Activities
- Shanghai - Acrobat Show - CNY50
- Shanghai - Oriental Pearl Tower Viewing Deck - CNY150
- Shanghai - Yuyuan Gardens - CNY40
- Shanghai - Propaganda Museum - CNY20
- Shanghai - Urban Planning Exhibition Centre - CNY30
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Luoyang Peony Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Luoyang Peony Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Shaolin - Temple, Pagoda Forest & Kung Fu show
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Xi'an Skytel Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Xi'an - Muslim Quarter walking tour
- Longmen - Longmen Grottos
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Xi'an Skytel Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Great Wall Courtyard Guesthouse (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Beijing Dongfang Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Great Wall - Cable car
- Great Wall - Traditional paper cutting class
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Beijing Dongfang Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Beijing - Tian'anmen Square & Forbidden City
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
17 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinnersTransport
Plane, High Speed Train, Private vehicle, Public Bus, MetroAccommodation
Hotel (14 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Feature Stay Dali (2 night), Great Wall Guesthouse Feature Stay (1 night)Included Activities
- Dali - Ancient Town walking tour
- Xizhou - Cheese making
- Xizhou - Home-cooked Bai lunch
- Shibaoshan - Hike to Shizong Temple
- Tiger Leaping Gorge - Guided trek
- Shangrila - Sumtseling Monastery
- Shanghai - Shanghai Museum
- Shanghai - Walking tour
- Shaolin - Temple, Pagoda Forest & Kung Fu show
- Xi'an - Muslim Quarter walking tour
- Longmen - Longmen Grottos
- Xi'an - Terracotta Warriors
- Great Wall - Cable car
- Great Wall - Traditional paper cutting class
- Beijing - Tian'anmen Square & Forbidden City
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Important notes
1. A complimentary arrival transfer is included. Please provide your arrival details at least 14 days before arrival.
2. A Single Supplement is bookable for this trip except Day 16 at the Great Wall, subject to availability.
3. Gratuities included for the essential services only that you will receive as part of your tour package. Please see our Tipping section of these trip notes for more information.
4. This is a combo trip. Your flight from Kunming to Shanghai on Day 10 will not be accompanied. You tour leader and group composition may change.

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