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Lijiang Culture of China Tour
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ChinaStudies
has crafted the ultimate China Culture Tour. Visit ancient sites and
experience the wonder of this mystic land. ChinaStudies will introduce you
to unique individuals, places and practices found only in the Middle
Kingdom.
Your personal guide for this tour program is China Travel
Expert Ginny Woods.
Since 2006, Ginny has been spending spring and fall in
Yunnan province, Lijiang. There she has made many friends with Moso, Yi,
Tibetan, Naxi minority people and the Tibetan lamas who live there. She
has explored remote villages, slept in Tibetan sacred caves with the
monks, danced at Naxi weddings and learned to speak to locals with basic
words and a loving heart. Travel with Ginny into the heart of true,
ancient China welcomed in places by people who never met a foreigner
before. Shop away from the tourist spots.
Travel with the best. Travel with ChinaStudies.
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TOUR DATES:
May 8-21, 2008
Price: $2,730.00
U.S./person/double occupancy.
Single supplement is $500. All prices U.S. currency.
Tour includes:
Deluxe hotel accommodations – (based on double occupancy / shared room. If
you do not have a roommate or prefer a single room, a single supplement
must be purchased.), western breakfasts, several traditional Chinese cuisine
banquets, all gratuities (approx. $150.00 U.S.), English
speaking guides, private ground transportation and flights in China and
entrance fees.
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ITINERARY
Day 01: Depart home
country.
Day 02: Arrive
Shanghai (May 8, 2008).
Transfer to Airport Hotel for one night. Free evening to get some rest. (1
night)
Day 03: Shanghai/Diqin
Meet in Lobby after breakfast for flight to Diqin.
Our journey really begins in Diqin (Chinese for Shangri-la). In Diqin 85% of
the population is Tibetan. You will experience some of the most important
Buddhist temples and monasteries outside of Tibet. The landscape of
Shangri-la is truly breathtaking - Bring your camera! Enjoy a Traditional
Welcome Dinner Feast. (3 nights) |
Ginny Woods and Friends in Shangri-la. |
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Day 04: Diqin
Breakfast in hotel.
Free day to explore, shop, rest, hike, rent a bicycle and embrace this
paradise. Day
05: Diqin
Breakfast in hotel.
Guided tour of Shangri-la and
Ganden Sumtselling Monastery, home to 600 Tibetan monks. |
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Day 06: Diqin/Lijiang
After breakfast in hotel, journey
by private coach to Ancient Town Lijiang located in southwest Yunnan
province, on the mountain border of Tibet. The Lijiang basin was settled 800
years ago by the Naxi - Tibetan nomads who are still the main inhabitants of
the Ancient Town. At 8500 feet, Lijiang sits 30 km from the 18,360 foot of
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. (6 nights) |
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Day
07: Lijiang
After breakfast take a 20 minute walk to
beautiful Black Dragon Pool. Visit Dongba Research Institute. Explore
ancient town of Lijiang in the evening.
Day 08: Lijiang
After breakfast in hotel take a
walking tour of Old Town Lijiang, visit Mu Family Mansion and Lion Hill
Park with Ginny Woods. |
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Day 09:
Lijiang
After breakfast take a day trip to Bai Sha Village. View famous Bai Sha
Frescoes. Visit ancient villages on way to Yu Feng Si Tibetan Lamasary on
the slopes of Jade Dragon Snow Mtn. Pass through Naxi villages that rarely
have Western visitors. |
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Day 10:
Lijiang
After breakfast take a day trip to Yu Shi
Village, the holy place for the Dongba Culture. This is the source of the
"Water of the World" for the Naxi. In the afternoon visit the Dongba
Valley of Minorities in Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Valley. Visit homes of
Mosu, Naxi, Pumi, Taliu and Lisu Mountain minority peoples. |
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Day 11: Lijiang
After breakfast take a day trip to Shu He Old Town
on the 1200 year old Tea Transport Horse Caravan Trail. This is home to
1,000 Naxi people living in their traditional way. Have lunch here and spend
the afternoon exploring and shopping .
Free Evening.
Day12: Lijiang/Shanghai
After breakfast in hotel take a
morning flight to Shanghai. Deluxe Shanghai Hotel for 2 nights. Free
afternoon and evening to explore the world famous "Shanghai Bund". (2
nights) |
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Day13: Shanghai
Breakfast in hotel. Free day in beautiful
Shanghai to shop, visit gardens and museums.
Day 14: Shanghai
Transfer to the airport for the flight home.
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Not included in tour price:
International airfare & airport transfers, all passport applications, fees
and China entry visa, and personal hotel amenities and expenditures. Single
Room Supplement price for this itinerary is an additional $500.00.
Please remember when purchasing your airline
tickets, the tour begins in Shanghai
May 8, 2008 (arrival
city) and ends in Shanghai
(departure city) May 21, 2008.
Flights from the
U.S. require a departure date of May 7th to insure arrival on the
8th in Shanghai.
REGISTRATION: To register for this tour, a $297.00 U.S. deposit is
required. Balance of payment for Lijiang Culture Tour is due August 15,
2008. Tour may be tax deductible - check with your accountant. If you would like to speak to
a real live person about this tour, please call our office at
1-800-551-2482 or 530-470-9215. Fax to 530-470-9205. Our office hours are
10-4 M-F Pacific Time. Email: info@chinastudies.com
Click here to Register on-line!
May 8-21, 2008
Note: Itinerary subject to change due to local conditions,
transportation schedule changes or at guides' discretion.
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