Yunnan 8-Day Dali & Lijiang Ancient Towns Small Group Tour

• Live tour guide: Chinese
• Transport: Bus, Car, Bullet train
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Admission: Dianchi Haigeng Dam, Dashi Forest, Erhai Ecological Corridor (Cycling + Travel Photography), Shuanglang Ancient Town, Yang Liping Sun Palace Art Space, Xizhou Ancient Town, Dali Ancient City, Shaxi Ancient Town, Lijiang Old Town, Shuhe Ancient Town, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain + Glacier ropeway, Blue Moon Valley, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Pudacuo National Park, Shangri-La Cultural Expo Center, Dukezong Ancient City, Tibetan Pastoral Homeland, Dounan Flower Market
• Accommodation: 2-night accommodation at Kunming Weierden International Hotel, Hengsheng Hotel (Kunming Tongde Plaza Caida Branch), Kunming Zhonghuang Hotel or similar, 1-night accommodation at Vienna International Hotel Yunnan Chuxiong Ruite Commercial Center Store, Chuxiong Yongxing Hotel, Chuxiong Lanchen Hotel (Yi Hai Community Store) or equivalent, 1-night accommodation at Dali Erhai Longwan Holiday Hotel, Dali Erhai Zhimen Leisure Hotel, Dali Canghai Mizong Seaview Resort and Health Hotel, or similar, 2-night accommodation at Lijiang Old Town Murenlangge Hotel, Lijiang Jindao Hotel, Lijiang Star · Rizhao Jinshan Panoramic Snow Mountain Garden Hotel (Lijiang Old Town Branch) or similar, 1-night accommodation at Balagezong Hotel (Shangri-La Songzanlin Scenic Area Store), Shangri-La Shujin Muyun Hotel, Shangri-La Maoyuan Hotel (Dukezong Ancient City Store) or similar
• Train: Lijiang to Kunming, second-class seat on bullet train, high-speed rail, no specific train number, no guaranteed ticket, subject to actual ticket issuance, fare difference will be refunded or supplemented.
• Tour guide: Chinese tour guide, transfer part not included (if the number of people in the group is less than 8, only a driver will be arranged, no entry to scenic spots or explanations).
• Meals: 7 breakfasts + 9 dinners (If you give up meals due to personal reasons, the meal fee will not be refunded; if the number of people in the group is less than 8, the dishes and portions will be appropriately adjusted or refunded while maintaining the same meal standard per person)
• Complimentary (no refunds if unused, adults only): 1. Erhai Ecological Corridor: cycling + travel photography, travel photography does not include clothing and makeup, each family receives 3-5 electronic photos; 2. Yang Liping Sun Palace Art Space: 1 exquisite sea view afternoon tea worth 128 yuan; 3. Lijiang Ancient City: travel photography show, each guest is provided with a set of ethnic costumes, 3-5 electronic photos are given, makeup is not included, guests can do their own makeup in advance; 4. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: snow mountain oxygen cylinder, cold-proof clothing, "Impression Lijiang" performance.

• Single room supplement (if a single room supplement is incurred, please pay it yourself): Single occupancy must pay a single room supplement. For triple occupancy, it is recommended to prepay the single room supplement. If there is no single room supplement, a triple room or an extra bed will be arranged if possible, but this is not 100% guaranteed. If no triple room or extra bed is available, it will be a standard double room.
• Internal transportation in the scenic area: Pudacuo National Park boat ride 65 yuan per person, Tibetan pastoral ox cart 68 yuan per person, horseback riding 188 yuan per person, etc. The above prices are for reference, and guests can choose independently within the scenic area. It is voluntary and at their own expense, not mandatory.
• Others: Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure reasons such as traffic delays, strikes, weather, aircraft mechanical failure, flight cancellation or schedule change; personal consumption within the hotel such as laundry, hairdressing, telephone, fax, pay TV, beverages, tobacco and alcohol; local optional activities and other items not included in the above "cost includes".

Additional information

Other Reminders

• Explanation of Children's Standard Price: 1. For children under 6 years old, the price only includes transportation, guide service fee, and half-price meals; all other expenses are not included. If other costs arise, please pay for them yourselves; 2. This itinerary's children's quote does not include high-speed rail tickets. Starting from January 1, 2023, children's tickets are issued under real names. Children aged 6 to 14 years old are eligible for discounted tickets, children under 6 years old are free, and children aged 14 years and older require full-price tickets. The system defaults to issuing children's tickets for children aged 6-14 (Children's high-speed rail half-price ticket: Lijiang to Kunming is 130 RMB per person).
• Shopping tips: Scenic spots, hotels, restaurants, and restrooms along the way all have local specialties, ranging from jewelry, jade, emerald, yellow dragon jade, silverware, and silver ornaments, to fruits and local produce. The goods are dazzling, so please choose carefully and compare prices. Do not buy "three-no" products (products without a brand, quality certificate, or manufacturer). When purchasing goods, you should ask for a purchase invoice and relevant certificates, and keep the invoice and certificates properly. If you shop in these places, it is entirely a personal act and has nothing to do with the travel agency.
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: I. The riding time for the large ropeway must strictly follow the time allocated by the scenic area: 1. To avoid long waits, we will adjust the itinerary, possibly arranging the Blue Moon Valley tour first, then riding the ropeway, or riding the ropeway first, then arranging the Blue Moon Valley tour; 2. The specific departure and return times will be adjusted according to the ropeway ticket times; 3. Please understand that if there is a large crowd in the scenic area, it may lead to longer waiting times. II. ropeway Closure Policy: In case of irresistible factors such as strong winds or temporary closure of the scenic area's large ropeway, which prevents its use, to ensure the experience of our esteemed guests, our company provides the following solutions for guests traveling during this period: 1. The Glacier Large ropeway will be changed to the Spruce Meadow Small ropeway, with a local refund of the discount; 2. If you do not wish to use any ropeway, a local refund of the large ropeway discount difference will be provided, and you can tour the Snow Mountain scenic area; 3. Change to visiting Baisha Ancient Town, with a refund of the price difference. We appreciate your understanding.
• Lijiang-Kunming bullet train: Transfer to a bullet train to Kunming, a journey of approximately 4 hours. Kind reminder: Due to holidays, peak tourist season, or train schedule adjustments, it may be changed to a Dali bullet train returning to Kunming. Or, in extreme cases where tourists are unable to travel by bullet train/train as scheduled or unable to take a bullet train/train due to special reasons such as operating schedule adjustments, traffic jams, passenger limits, or other irresistible factors causing oversold, suspended, or delayed bullet train/train tickets, our agency will adjust to round-trip by car according to the actual situation, and the bullet train/train ticket price will offset the car fare. We appreciate your understanding.
• Complimentary (no refunds if unused, adults only): 1. Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor: cycling + travel photography, travel photography does not include clothing and makeup, each family receives 3-5 electronic photos; 2. Yang Liping Sun Palace Art Space: 1 exquisite sea view afternoon tea worth 128 yuan; 3. Lijiang Ancient City: travel photography show, each guest is provided with a set of ethnic clothing, 3-5 electronic photos are given, makeup is not included, guests can do their own makeup in advance; 4. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: snow mountain oxygen cylinder, cold-proof clothing, "Impression Lijiang" performance.
• Tips on ethnic minority customs: Please obtain consent before photographing locals; when entering temples, do not wear short skirts or shorts, do not make noise, and do not photograph Buddha statues; in Tibetan areas: do not step on door sills, do not touch children's heads, and do not step on prayer flags; please circumambulate prayer wheels/stupas clockwise; please receive offered tea or wine with both hands; when in Rome, do as the Romans do, respect comes first.
• Attraction Order: The driving time and attraction visiting time in the itinerary are all estimates, and there may be some discrepancies in reality. The actual arrangements will prevail. The order of attractions will be adjusted as appropriate based on the day's circumstances (peak/off-peak season, traffic jams, etc.).
• Recommended activities: The tour guide may recommend optional activities during the trip. Tourists can participate voluntarily based on their personal needs and wishes; it is not mandatory.
• Single room supplement: If a single room supplement is incurred, please pay it yourself; adults and children are the same price; single occupancy must pay a single room supplement. For triple occupancy, it is recommended to prepay the single room supplement. If there is no single room supplement, a triple room/extra bed will be arranged if possible, but this is not 100% guaranteed. If no triple room/extra bed is available, it will be a standard double room.
• Booking restrictions: Seniors: Those aged 65 and above must sign a "Health Certificate" and be accompanied by a family member to travel; those aged 75 and above cannot be accommodated. Minors: Those under 18 must be accompanied by a family member to join the tour group and cannot register independently. Patients, pregnant women, and those with mobility issues: Individuals suffering from severe illnesses (such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, respiratory system diseases, mental illnesses, severe anemia, post-operative recovery period, etc.), pregnant women, and those with mobility issues cannot be accommodated.
• Park Voucher: Entry to the scenic area requires the original ID card, passport, or Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Travel Permit filled out at the time of booking. If entry to the scenic area is denied due to document issues, additional costs will be at your own expense. Please inform us in advance if you hold a discount certificate.
• Other reminders: Tourists are not allowed to leave the tour group without authorization during the trip, otherwise all losses and consequences caused thereby shall be borne by the tourists themselves; if the itinerary is delayed or other expenses are incurred due to irresistible factors, tourists are requested to understand and bear them themselves; once this itinerary is participated, no fees will be refunded for any reason if guests leave or withdraw from the group midway.

Prohibitions & Limitations

• This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
• This activity is not recommended for pregnant women
• This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.

Confirmation

• You'll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

• 100% refund available 8 days before the start of the trip.
• 90% refund available 7 to 4 days before the start of the trip.
• 70% refund available 3 to 1 day before the start of the trip.
• No refunds or changes are allowed on the day the itinerary begins.

Usage validity

• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Eligibility

• Children aged 6+ will be charged the same rate as adults
• Children's Standard Price Description: 1. For children under 6 years old, the price only includes transportation, guide service fee, and half-price meals; all other expenses are not included. If other costs are incurred, please pay for them yourself; 2. The children's quotation for this itinerary does not include high-speed train tickets. Starting from January 1, 2023, children will be required to purchase tickets with real names. Children aged 6 to 14 years old are eligible for discounted tickets, children under 6 years old are exempt from tickets, and children aged 14 years old and above are charged full fare. The system defaults to issuing children's tickets for children aged 6-14 (Children's high-speed train half-price ticket: Lijiang to Kunming is 130 yuan per person).
• Participants must be aged under 75 to take part in this activity
• Group size: 2-20 participant(s)