China Kunming Deqing Lijiang Shangri-La 6Days 5Nights GOCN 8931

05.00 a.m. Meet at Don Mueang Airport, Departure Terminal, 3rd floor, Gate 1-2, check in at the Air Asia (FD) counter with staff to facilitate everyone.
08.00 a.m. Depart for Kunming, China on Flight FD582 (no meal service on board)
11.25 a.m. Arrive at Kunming Changshui Airport (local time in China is 1 hour ahead of Thailand, please adjust your time for convenience in making an appointment). After going through immigration and checking your luggage, welcome everyone to the People's Republic of China.
Lunch at a restaurant
Then travel to Dali City (approximately 4 hours), one of the most beautiful cities in China, located on the 4,000-meter-high Cangshan Mountains, and on the other side on Erhai Lake, the second largest lake in China. It is a city that preserves southern Chinese culture. There are small communities living peacefully. From the village, you can see the beautiful mountain range. And the weather is cool all year round.
In the evening, dinner is served at the restaurant.
Then, stay at DALI ZHUANG YUAN HOTEL or equivalent.

Morning, have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then take you back in time to experience Dali Ancient City (Dali Gucheng), the capital city of the Bai Autonomous Region, home to more than 20 ethnic minorities. The unique dress of the people here is similar to our northern hill tribe brothers and sisters. Although this city was destroyed in the past, it still leaves traces of ancient culture very well. It has become a popular tourist city in Yunnan Province. The highlight of Dali Gucheng is the peaceful atmosphere of the city, which is located between mountains and lakes. While walking around the city, you will see the remains of the old city, ancient walls, and many historical evidence. And pass by the Three Pagodas, which can be considered the symbol of Dali City, located inside the Chongsheng Temple, built in the 12th century. In 1925, there was a severe earthquake that damaged all the houses. It is incredible that the Three Pagodas were not damaged at all. Therefore, the villagers believe that the three pagodas are sacred. Even natural disasters cannot destroy it. And worship the Transfiguration Guanyin Temple. According to legend, Guanyin transformed herself by carrying a large rock on her back to block the army from invading the city. The townspeople therefore built this temple during the Tang Dynasty. It is considered one of the temples with excellent sculptures.
Daytime Lunch at a restaurant
Then travel to Shangri-La (about 5 hours), a city comparable to heaven on earth. Tourists from all over the world wish to experience the cold atmosphere of the city, which is located in the northernmost part of Yunnan Province. Take you back in time to experience the atmosphere of Zhongdian Old Town, a small town built to preserve Chinese architecture. Most of the houses are Tibetan-style wooden houses that have been converted into restaurants, coffee shops, souvenir shops and guesthouses. Originally, it was a settlement of Tibetans. People in the city still wear their native clothes. In the evening, in the central square of the city, townspeople gather, standing in a large circle to exercise together, which is a cute sight that is not difficult to find when visiting this old city.
Evening Dinner at a restaurant
Then stay at SHU JIN MU YUN HOTEL or equivalent

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then visit Lama Songzanlin Monastery (Little Potala Temple), the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Shangri-La. It is the largest Lama temple in Yunnan Province, modeled after the Potala Palace in Lhasa. The temple is located on a high mountain with a golden roof that can be seen from afar. The large temple is surrounded by 8 small temples. Inside, there are golden Buddha statues, ancient scriptures, and many valuable treasures. During the festival, Tibetans here still preserve their traditional customs by dancing mask dances and playing gongs (excluding battery car fee).
Depart for Deqing City (approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes), the holy land of Tibetans. It is a city located in a valley at an altitude of 4,000 meters, located in the valley between the Meili and Baiman Snow Mountains, and is the northernmost city in Yunnan Province. Along the way, visit the First Bend of Golden Sand River. (Yangtze River) The point where the river bends to form a beautiful curve is also called “Turtle Head Bend”, which looks like a turtle’s head.
Noon Lunch at a restaurant
Then see the grandeur of the sacred snow mountain. Meili Snow Mountain Viewpoint is ranked number 1 of the Eight Heavenly Mountains of Tibet and no one has been able to conquer it yet. It is like a virgin who has never been to a man. The average height is more than 6,000 meters, with the highest peak at 6,740 meters above sea level. Meili Snow Mountain has a unique but mysterious landscape. The environment changes with the seasons. There are glaciers covering a large area and snow covering the mountain peaks all year round. The mountain range consists of 13 mountains in total, which are called the 13 sons of kings or “Kawagepo”. Nearby, there are Tibetan-style white stupas and 13 pagodas representing each peak.
Take you to Feilai Temple, a temple where Tibetans often come to worship the mountain gods. The temple faces the sacred snow mountain Kawagoe. Tibetans believe that paying homage here is like paying homage to the mountain where Buddha descended. This temple is also the best location to see the panoramic view of Meili Snow Mountain. In the central courtyard of the temple, there are 8 beautiful white stupas, stone slabs carved in Tibetan, and the fence is decorated with 5-colored prayer flags, each representing a specific prayer, “Om Mani Padme Hum.” When the wind blows the flags, the prayers will float around, protecting Tibetans to live safely with nature. Evening Dinner at the restaurant.
Then stay at GUAN JING TIAN TANG HOTEL or equivalent.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then depart for Lijiang City (approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes). The city has a history dating back more than 800 years. It used to be a trading point along the old Tea Horse route, an ancient and winding trade route that used horse caravans to transport tea leaves. Along the way, we will take you to see Tiger Leaping Gorge (Tiger Leaping Alley), a gap between the valleys above the Yangtze River, which is located between Lijiang City and Zhongdian City. It is an area with a stream flowing between the two snowy mountains. The narrowest part is only 30 meters wide. According to legend, in the past, a tiger was able to jump across to the other side. In the middle of the rapid river, a large rock appeared, which was called "Tiger Leaping Rock", hence the name Tiger Leaping Gorge. (Excluding escalator fee, up-down, price is about 70 yuan)
See the beauty of Black Dragon Pool, the oldest and most famous pool in Lijiang City, surrounded by ancient architecture such as stone bridges, water pavilions and temples, perfectly blended from the art of the three races (Han, Tibetans and Naxi people). The water in the pool is water that flows down from the melting snow on top of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, making the water as clear as emerald reflecting the backdrop of the majestic snow mountains.
Lunch is served at a restaurant.
Then visit the classic old town, Lijiang Ancient City, the Venice of the East. The entire city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most complete ancient cities in China. Its official name is "Dayan Ancient City", located along a stream, dating back more than 800 years. This ancient city was built of wood, without city walls, and is a long, ancient-style building, connected along the stream, spreading out to form a large city. The structure of the city is flexible, with houses built close together. The streets in the city are paved with large, smooth stones arranged in narrow streets, running parallel to a small stream. The snow melts on the Jade Dragon Mountains, with rows of willows swaying in the wind. There are more than 300 small bridges of various styles stretching across from the central road.
Enjoy a variety of restaurants and shop for local products as souvenirs. Almost every souvenir here has the Dongba character of the Naxi people on it, and this character is also adorned throughout the city. The most prominent symbol of the ancient city of Lijiang is the large watermill in Yuhe Square, and next to it is a plaque with the handwriting of former Chinese President Jiang Zemin that says, "The Old City of Lijiang, a World Cultural Heritage." As soon as you step through the entrance to the old city, you feel like you have entered another world, like you have traveled back in time, making visitors feel enchanted by the beauty of this precious world heritage.
Evening: Dinner at a restaurant. Special meal!! Salmon sukiyaki.
Then, stay at the FENG HUANG YANHG SHENG HOTEL or equivalent.

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Then take you to Jade Dragon Park, a 5A-level tourist attraction that is considered the best tourist attraction among tourist attractions in China. It is a tall mountain that stands tall and can be clearly seen from almost every point in Lijiang City. If you look from a distance, you will see the mountain in the shape of a crawling dragon. There is white snow like white jade covering the top of the mountain all year round. Hence the name "Yulongxueshan" or Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Take you to the park car to the large cable car point (can seat 6-8 people) up to the viewing point on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain at an altitude of 3,536 meters and 4,506 meters above sea level. Experience the cold and grandeur that has been said to be one of the most beautiful views in China. (Including cable car fee)
Note: Going up to the viewpoint is a point with thin oxygen and low air pressure, which may make it difficult to breathe or some people may experience altitude sickness. You should walk slowly to allow your body to adjust. You can buy oxygen cans from shops in that area to help you breathe more easily. However, if the tourist attraction is closed due to unfavorable weather conditions, natural disasters, government orders, or other problems that prevent you from traveling within the park, the company reserves the right to change the program to Yunpingshan Cable Car instead. **
Watch the magnificent show, the impression of Lijiang, with the magnificent Jade Dragon Snow Mountain as the backdrop, “IMPRESSION OF LIJIANG”, a show directed by the world-famous Zhang Yimou, performed by more than 600 Naxi aborigines, telling the story of the way of life of the Naxi and Mosua ethnic groups at an altitude of 3,100 meters above sea level. On a clear day with no clouds to obstruct it, you can clearly see the beautiful Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. (Note: If you cannot watch the show due to unfavorable weather conditions, natural disasters, government orders to close it, Or if there is any problem, the company reserves the right to change the program to show LI SHUI JIN SHA)
Noon Lunch at a restaurant Special meal!! Mushroom hot pot
Then walk around a small village in Lijiang City, Jade Water Park, a 4A level tourist attraction, a place that showcases the cultural identity of the Naxi people. The village is designed to blend in with the water flowing down from the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Inside, there is an old Lama Temple and a sacred place that the Naxi people respect. In the pond, there is a statue of a god that the Naxi people respect. The water in the pond is clear and clean. There are schools of koi swimming all over the pond, showing the abundance of nature. The water level in the pond has 3 levels: the first level "Dragon Appears", the second level "Dragon Playing in the Water", and the third level "Dragon Flying". Free to take pictures to capture the impression to the fullest. And see the beautiful turquoise water of Baishuihe Lake, a lake on the other side of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The water in this lake flows down from the melting snow on the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You can walk to see the beauty of the lake along the 3-kilometer distance or choose to take a shuttle bus to popular tourist spots as you wish. (including battery car fee) Along the way along the lake, you will see Chinese couples who like to take pre-wedding photos. There are staffs who will bring yaks to provide services for tourists to take photos (excluding the photo service fee, approximately 50 yuan).
Take you to Lijiang East Railway Station, take the high-speed train to Kunming City (approximately 4 hours). The city of spring has a cool climate all year round. The winter is not too cold and the summer is not too hot. It is considered the capital city of Yunnan Province. There are 26 nationalities living here, which is the province with the most nationalities in China.
(Note: You must manage and take care of all luggage and belongings yourself for convenience in traveling.)
Evening: Dinner at a restaurant. Special meal!! Cantonese food
Then stay at JIN JIANG HOTEL or equivalent.

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
At the right time, we will take you to the airport
12.30 p.m. Depart for Don Mueang Airport by flight FD583 (no meal service on board)
01.50 p.m. Arrive in Bangkok safely with unforgettable memories