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This China small group tour takes in some history, different cultures including some local minorities and you will get to taste cuisine that rivals most others.

Our reputation for travelling at a relaxed pace amid great scenery comes to a peak in Yunnan Province with Tiger Leaping Gorge, one of the world’s largest and most beautiful gorges. Add Dali and the UNESCO World Heritage listed Lijiang and you will see why Yunnan Province is one of the most scenic and fascinating regions in all of China.

Group Size: Minimum 1, Maximum 8

Guaranteed to depart

English speaking tour coordinator

Visiting
BANGKOK - THE RIVER KWAI - KUNMING (China) - DALI - LIJIANG - WALNUT GARDEN amid TIGER LEAPING GORGE.

Accommodation

• Three star hotel, (3 nights).
• One to two star guest houses and hotels, (6 nights).
• Simple guest house, (2 nights).
• Basic guest house, (2 nights).

Transport
Bus, Taxi, Plane.

Day Trips

• River Kwai, (full day).
• Kunming region, (full day).
• Dali region, (full day).
• Dali chair lift ride, (half day).

Entry Fees

All included when part of the itinerary.

Meals
23 meals included as per itinerary.
B = Breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner.

Itinerary

Day 1:

 Tonight our China small group tour will stay in; BANGKOK - Our China, (Yunnan), small group tour officially starts when you check into your Bangkok accommodation. A welcoming dinner will be had in the evening. If you arrive early enough your free time could be spent visiting the enormous Chatuchak weekend market and/or, Wat Phra Kaew & the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, MBK or Siam shopping centres or take a boat ride with the locals on the Chao Phraya express to some local shops in Nonthaburi.         

A few of the  dozens of other options may be Vimanmek Teak Mansion, Chinatown, Wat Traimit, Jim Thompsons House, Silom or Sukhumvit road shops.  

OR? Maybe just lay back and have a traditional Thai Massage. A month in the capital wouldn't allow you enough time to see it all. D.

Day 2:

BANGKOK - A local operator will take our small group tour on a full days tour to the bridge on The River Kwai. En route you will visit a floating market and the Phra Pathom Chedi which is the tallest Buddist monument in the world.

As well as the bridge on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi you will also visit the Allied War Cemetary and the Death Museum.  B. L. D.

Day 3:

Tonight our China small group tour will stay in; KUNMING - A short international flight from Bangkok today will see our small group tour in Kunming in time for a cultural performance over dinner. (China) . B. D.

Day 4:

KUNMING - A full days tour of the Kunming area which will include the Western Hills and Golden Temple amongst other interesting places. B. L. D.

Day 5:

Tonight our China small group tour will stay in; DALI - A morning bus trip will see our small group tour in the old city of Dali. This is the beginning of some great shopping opportunities. Dali is another of those magical destinations where even though the ourists have arrived the historical atmosphere still remains. The Bai minorities are the main group you will see as we meander through the narrow streets and laneways. A joy to behold.  B. D.

Day 6:

DALI - A full days tour with a local operator visiting some minority villages and markets as well as a boat trip on the picturesque Erhai Lake. B. L. D.

Day 7:

Tonight our China small group tour will stay in; LIJIANG - A short morning bus trip will see our small group tour in another travellers favourite town of UNESCO World  Heritage listed Lijiang with its narrow maze of cobblestone streets and canals. Enjoy getting lost when you wander not far from your central guest house. Minority people and shopping opportunities everywhere. The Naxi is the main minority group in town so the chance to sample some Naxi speciality foods will be on hand. Maybe a Naxi sandwich of goats cheese, tomato and fried egg between two pieces of the local flat bread known as Baba.   

But with  limited time and so much to see there wont be much time to eat. The Black Dragon Pool outside the old city is only a short walk away through the new, more modern city, but again, like Dali, the main attraction is strolling around the old city soaking up all the atmosphere. Another magical place. B.

Day 8:

Tonight our China small group tour will stay in; WALNUT GARDEN - A local bus and taxi will deliver our small group tour to another fantastic highlight of this trip, Walnut Garden. Our guest house on one side of the Yangtze River sits half way up Tiger Leaping Gorge at 2,000 metres. On the other side of the Yangtze is a massive wall of rock reaching almost 4,000 metres. Even higher snow capped peaks complete the backdrop. B. D.

Day 9:

WALNUT GARDEN - Maybe a casual stroll around one of the biggest gorges in the world or just relax at the guest house with a meal and a beer as you stare in awe at this inspirational destination. Simply sensational! B. D.

Day 10:

Tonight our China small group tour will stay in; LIJIANG - Return to Lijiang for any last minute shopping or sightseeing and an overnight stay. B.

Day 11:

Tonight our China small group tour will stay in; DALI - Return to Dali for an overnight stay. In the afternoon a chair lift with great views will take you up to visit a hill side monastery. B.

Day 12:

Tonight our China small group tour will stay in; KUNMING - Return to Kunming for a final night and a farewell to China dinner. B. D.

Day 13:

Tonight our China small group tour will stay in; BANGKOK - Transfer to the airport for our return flight to Bangkok and a final nights accommodation. B.

Day 14:

Our China, (Yunnan), small group tour is officially over after you check out of your Bangkok accommodation. An airport transfer is included also. No meals. 

NOTE: Depending on whether or not others in your group are continuing on to Laos your tour coordinator may leave you in Kunming. If this occurs everything will be pre-arranged for your return to Bangkok for a final nights accommodation.

Tour Departure Dates

2012
19 May, 02 Jun, 16 Jun, 07 Jul, 21 Jul, 04 Aug, 18 Aug, 01 Sep, 15 Sep, 06 Oct, 20 Oct, 03 Nov, 17 Nov, 01 Dec, 15 Dec

2013
05 Jan, 19 Jan, 02 Mar, 16 Mar, 06 Apr, 20 Apr, 04 May, 18 May, 01 Jun, 15 Jun, 06 Jul, 20 Jul, 03 Aug, 17 Aug, 07 Sep, 21 Sep, 05 Oct, 19 Oct, 02 Nov, 16 Nov, 07 Dec, 21 Dec

Any other date on application. (Minimum two people).

Price

P/P, land only;
USD $2,350
Single Suppliment: USD $450