D1. USA/China
Depart USA to China, enjoy delicious meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for our journey.
D2. Kunming
The flight arrives in Kunming. We are met by our tour guide in Kunming airport and to be transferred to our Luxury Hotel.
D3. Kunming (AB, L, D)
Take a half day tour to the 400 year old Golden Palace Temple at the top of Mingfeng Hill, home of the Taoist Taihe Palace (Hall of Supreme Harmony) and the largest copper temple in China. We visit the Western Hills, a range of four mountains whose silhouette is said to resemble “Sleeping Beauty,” enjoy Minority Singing and Dancing Show after dinner.
D4. Kunming/Dali (AB, L, D)
Drive to Dali (4 hours), Capital of ancient Nanzhao and Dali Kingdoms. Take two hour cruise on scenic Erhai Lake to enjoy its alpine setting.
D5. Dali (AB, L, D)
Dali is the home of the Bai minority. Visit Jin Suo Isle, which is home to a Bai minority fishing village and colorful market. Continue on to visit the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, 9th century examples of the architectural art and culture of the Bai ethnic group.
D6. Dali/Lijiang (AB, L, D)
Drive to Lijiang today (3 hours), stop at the village of Xizhou , home to a diverse population. An important stop on the trade route to Tibet, Xizhou flourished in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), along with the fortunes of Dali's tea merchants, followed with a visit to a traditional Bai house. Naxi ethnic minorities have a long history in Lijiang, their splendid culture, unique traditions, architecture and clothing. Visit the renowned Black Dragon Pool with its Moon Embracing Pavilion, Five Phoenix Pavilion and Dongba Cultural Village.
D7. Lijiang (AB, L, D)
Take a walking tour of the ancient Dayan Town, a UNESCO world heritage site, where the houses are wood-and-earth structures with tiled roofs and flower-filled courtyards. Visit the Mu Family Mansion, followed with Baisha village, to see its Ming and Qing dynasty frescos.
D8. Lijiang/Hong Kong (AB)
We leave the mainland as we transfer to the airport to board a flight into Hong Kong, the ‘Shopping Capital' and ‘Bargainer's Paradise'. The rest of the day is free for leisure.
D9. Hong Kong
Take a half-day bus tour of Hong Kong . The highlight of which are Stanley Market, fashionable Repulse Bay and Aberdeen 's Floating Community and a jaunt by cable car up Victoria Peak to catch a panoramic vista of Hong Kong Harbor, the rest of the day is free for leisure.
D10. Hong Kong/USA
Take our home flight back to the States, arrive in same day.
Departure Date
(Friday) |
Land Only |
Air & Land
from SFO/LAX |
Single Supp. |
| January |
25 |
$1399 |
$1699 |
$369 |
| February |
15 |
$1399 |
$1799 |
$369 |
March |
07 |
$1399 |
$1899 |
$389 |
April |
04 |
$1399 |
$1899 |
$369 |
May |
09, 23 |
$1599 |
$1899 |
$369 |
June |
06, 20 |
$1499 |
$1899 |
$369 |
July |
04, 18 |
$1499 |
$1999 |
$369 |
September |
12, 19 |
$1499 |
$1999 |
$369 |
October |
10, 24 |
$1499 |
$1999 |
$369 |
| November |
14 |
$1399 |
$1899 |
$369 |
December |
19 |
$1399 |
$1999 |
$369 |
Group Discount: $65 pp for group of 5-9, call for better rate for group of 10 or more.
Payment Discount: $100 off by making your final payment with check or money order.
The above fares are for passengers departing from San Francisco, Los Angeles in U.S.A. Domestic add-on fares are:
U.S. Eastern and Central Standard Time Zone: New York, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago and Houston: $200. Other cities: $300
U.S. Mountain Standard Time Zone: USD$200
U.S. Pacific Standard Time Zone: USD$100 |
HOTELS |
Kunming, Hotel New Era 
Dali, Manwan Hotel
Lijiang, Sightseeing Hotel
Hong Kong, Metro Park Hotel
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