China Ethnic Minority Cultural Tour
China Ethnic Minority Cultural Tour (14 days) Group Tour:April/2009
BeiJing,HongKong, Yun Nan (Kunming, Shangri-La, Dali, XiShuangBanNa, Lijiang)
Your journey includes BeiJing-- The Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, The Great Wall and Olympic studium. At Hong Kong You will Enjoy the world's most famous harbour and superb shopping. You will expirence Ethnic Minority Groups in Yun Nan --- There are 26 different ethnic minorities in Yunnan, making it the most culturally diverse province in China. Yunnan Province is the most southwest region of China bordering the countries ofVietnam,Laos.Within these borders, Yunnan has a diverse topography that ranges from alpine mountain ranges to tropical rainforests and the greatest number of plant species in China (more than 18,000) as well as an incredible array of animals.
KunMing --fabulous spring weather, regardless of the time of year. you will visit the Western Hill, a forest park . the famous "Dragon Gate",the Golden Temple--the largest bronze-made temple in China. Stone Forest, one of China's most remarkable natural phenomena located 90 km southeast of Kunming. Known as "First Wonder of the World".
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lijiang is where explore "Old China." it is one of China's most unique cities - culturally, ethnically, and architecturally. is made even more picturesque amid a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. Regional attractions bear colorful names like "Jade Dragon Snow Mountain," is its most beautiful pearl,Tiger Leaping Gorge," and "Black Dragon Pool Park" Fully a third of China's ethnic minorities reside here in each lending distinctive music, dress and belief structures to the region. your will enjoy the Naxi Music Demonstration.
Dali old town: built in 1382,here you will take boat cruise on Erhai Lake, the largest highland lake next to Dianchi ,visit the famous Three Pagodas of Chongshen Monastery, It is a symbol of the history of Dali City and has a history of over 1800 years . the outstanding landmark of the region and the Bai People's Town Xizhou Xishuangbanna, a tropical rainforest that is the home of the Dai people. The Dai have many festivals that span across the year.
The Water Splashing Festival occurs officially in April but has become such a famous event that it is enacted regularly. Many believe that the Shangri-La referred to in James Milton's Lost Horizons, was here in Yunnan. It now may be the last virgin land where one can observe cultures whose layers go back for thousands of years into the past. Fees include: Four star hotel accommodation + 3 meals daily Sightseeing entrance tickets in every city. Air-conditioning coach when traveling.
Flights Price does not include: visa fee,travel insurance,guide and driver tips.
Tariff (Unit: UK £ per passenger, 4 star hotel based on twin sharing room) |
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GroupSize / Pax |
Costs |
Costs |
Single |
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2-5
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1055 |
1599 |
360 |
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6-9
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995 |
1499 |
320 |
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From 10 PAX |
895 |
1399 |
280 |
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