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Home / Cut Loose in Yunnan

Cut Loose in Yunnan

[Cue Tibetan singing bowl sounds]. Are you sitting comfortably? Good. Take a deep breath in….and out. In and out. Now, close your eyes. Actually perhaps not, we need you to keep reading. Sorry about that. Stress can get to the best of us, especially in this moment, but you don’t need to be a robe-clad Tibetan Lama to enjoy some calm and spirituality once in a while. In fact, just visiting one of the most divinely enriching, stunningly gorgeous places on the planet for a few days can be enough to restore you for months to come. That’s why Yunnan is just the ticket. From its ethnic minority villages, to its vast, glistening lakes; forest floors alive with delicious mushrooms; snow capped mountains and rolling fields and rice terraces – few other destinations boast such diversity. During this 6-day tour you’ll fully immerse yourself in the region, getting off the beaten path from the outset to dip into monasteries, learn about the Naxi hieroglyphic language, follow in the footsteps of Tibetan pilgrims and roll up your sleeves to join local families in making tofu and traditional pottery. In short, you’ll be transported to another world. And you’ll love it.

 

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Day 1

Pick up from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport and check into your hotel. If time permits, visit picturesque Shuhe Ancient Town in the afternoon.

Day 2

Kick off your trip by visiting Wenfeng Temple to learn about Tibetan Buddhism’s frontier culture (and get a bird’s eye view of Lijiang!) or
try your hand at Dongba calligraphy and discover the Naxi minority’s hieroglyphic language.

Depart for the farmlands of Tacheng with a stop off at Shigu village, and spend the afternoon relaxing in the rice and flower fields.

Day 3

A morning hike along the pilgrimage road to the Boddhidharma Cave, where an Indian Dharma is believed to have studied until he became a Buddha

After a hearty lunch back at the hotel, you’ll visit Hada village and join a local family to help them make soy milk and tofu in their courtyard!

Day 4

Into the wild! Spend the morning hiking through Yunnan’s Golden Monkey Nature Reserve to catch a glimpse of the region’s famous golden snub-nosed monkeys, before enjoying a local Nixi hotpot for lunch.

In the afternoon it’s your chance to learn a centuries’ old handicraft – the black pottery of the Naxi people – from local artisans, before transferring to Benzilan.

 

Day 5

Hike from Niding village into the ancient Niding Forest, resplendent with azaleas, irises and peonies, and Yunnan’s famous matsutake and porcini mushrooms, and enjoy a special picnic in the forest.

After lunch you’ll transfer to Shangri-La with a stop at Napa lake, famous for its beautiful and varied bird species and populated by grazing yaks, pigs and horses.

In the evening, you’ll visit the home of a local Tibetan family who will ply you with butter tea, local delicacies and hotpot. A memorable farewell dinner.

Day 6

If on an afternoon flight, you’ve time this morning to visit the jewel in Shangri-La’s crown, the Songzanlin Monastery, and walk around Lamuyancuo Lake.

Transfer to Diqing Shangri-La Airport for departure.

CNY 13,800 per person based on 2 pax
Private Tour
6 Day Tour
Not included:Comprehensive accident insurance; Flights to Yunnan
When to go:Anytime before December
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • The region's crisp fresh air, and its ever present scent of burning fires and Tibetan incense
  • The friendliness of the local Nixi people, who seem to have an endless enthusiasm for sharing their unique culture with others
  • Feeling like a bona fide mushroom hunter in the stunning Niding forest - it's all very Chef's Table!

THE BESPOKE DIFFERENCE

  • Efficient, reliable and down-to-earth service at all stages of your trip
  • Only the loveliest guides and hotels hand picked for all of our tours
  • 10 years of experience touring clients around China
  • Conde Nast Traveler China Specialists 2020

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Hotels in each region
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), snacks, tea, coffee, bottled water and soft drinks, and a glass of wine with dinner
  • Tour guide and all entrance tickets
  • All vehicle transfers (in luxury 4 wheel drives)
  • All Signature Experiences and activities

OUR HOTEL PICKS FOR THE PERFECT TRIP...

SONGTSAM LINKA LIJIANG

SONGTSAM LODGE TACHENG

SONGTSAM LODGE BENZILAN

SONGTSAM LODGE SHANGRI-LA

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