China Ethnic Culture Tour

China is a vast country with 56 nationalities, among which Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi are inhabited by more than 30 different minorities. They are well-known for their simple but unique cultures in agriculture, nomadic, festivals, costumes, food, marriage, architecture, languages and religious beliefs. In addition, the marvellous natural scenery of these areas adds extra colour to the tour. Thus it is an ideal place to experience the ethnic minority cultures and customs. Our China Ethnic Culture Tour will bring you closer to its distinctiveness of China Ethnic Minority’s culture and costumes while indulging yourself in its amazing landscape.

10 Days (8 Nights) £1,159 (was £1,399) per person
UK – Kunming – Dali – Lijiang – Zhongdian – Kunming – UK

(inc. return flights in economy class and 4 star hotel accommodations)

Day 1 UK - Kunming.
Depart the UK for your flight to Kunming.

Day 2 Kunming.
On Arrival at Kunming. You will be greeted and transferred to your hotel for 2 nights. Rest of the Day at your leisure.

Day 3 Kunming.
After your breakfast at hotel, you will have a full day tour including Stone Forest and Golden Palace.
B/L

 

Day 4 Kunming – Dali.
In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Dali. Dali. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon visit Erhai Lake and enjoy a boat ride around the old town of Dali.
B/L/D

Day 5 Dali.
In the morning, we will have a half day tour including Village of Caicun and Three Pagoda. Afternoon free at your leisure. B/L

6Day Dali – Lijiang.
After your breakfast at hotel, you will take a private transfer to Lijiang. Visit Xizhou village and the Butterfly Spring en route. Lijiang. Upon arrival at Lijiang, check in the hotel for 2 nights. We will bring you to visit Old Town and Black Dragon Pool Park in the afternoon.
B/L/D

Day 7 Lijiang.
Today you will have a full day tour including Yak Meadow of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountains, Yufeng Monastery and Baisha village.
B/L/D

Day 8 Lijiang.
After your breakfast at hotel, we will bring you to visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, Stone Drum village and First Bend of the Yangtze River. Lijiang – Zhongdian. After lunch, you will take a private transfer to Zhongdian. On arrival, check in the hotel for 2 nights.
B/L

Day 9 Zhongdian.
In the morning, you will start your full day tour including Songzanlin Monastery, home visit to a Tibetan family and the ancient city of Zhongdian(Shangri-la).
B/L

Day 10 Zhongdian – UK.
In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the UK via Kunming.
B

(B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)

Above itinerary includes:

• International return flights in economy class
• Accommodation in 4 - star hotels with breakfast.
• Private car and an English - speaking local guide in each city for transfers and excursions.
• Entrance fee to all mentioned sites.
• China domestic flights in economy class
• Meals mentioned in the itinerary.

Itinerary excludes:

• Personal consumption or tipping.
• Meals not indicated in the itinerary.

Please kindly note that our tour price shown above is based on two persons travelling in Mid - season, the board basis is 4-star hotel accommodation, and single supplement is available on request.

Remember all tours shown on our website are customisable to suit your own schedule and budget, if any further assistance required, please call us on 0161 234 0118 or send us an Email to info@y3travel.com. Our friendly travel consultants will be very happy to offer you their advice and itinerary ideas for your holidays.