Day 1 Arrive in Guangzhou
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Upon arrival in Guangzhou, you are picked up at airport and transferred to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free at your proposal. You can stay in hotel to remove the tiredness or wander around the nearby street to get acquaintance with this prosperous city. |
Day 2 Guangzhou (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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Morning hit Guangzhou for sights such as Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall built for the memory of the Founding Father of China - Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, and Museum of Nanyue King, the oldest and largest tomb of Han Dynasty with the most funerary objects in South China, as well as Liurong Temple which boasts a very impressive 17 story pagoda - Flower Pagoda.
After lunch, visit Lichy Bay, where you can trace the history of Guangzhou by observing the traditional architectures of ancient styles. Then tour Zhujiang New Town to appreciate the impressive Huacheng Square and the ecological Haixinsha Island. What’s more, you can view and take some photos of the unique constructions of the stunning Guangzhou Opera House and Canton Tower.
In the evening, enjoy a memorable Pearl River Night Cruise to catch a glimpse of the spectacular night view along Pearl River, and to have a taste of a buffet dinner.
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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall |
Pearl River Night Cruise |
Canton Tower at Pearl River |
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Day 3 Guangzhou - Kunming (Breakfast) transfer by air
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Take the flight to Kunming from Guangzhou. After pick-up at airport, you are transferred to the hotel for a short break. Then you can take a leisure stroll around the vibrant Flower & Bird Market, an excellent place full of exotic species of flowers and animals, plus jewels, antiques, ancient coins, and the distinctive art crafts, etc. Guo Qiao Rice Noodles, the most famous dish in Kumming, is suggested for you. |
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The Flowers in Flower & Bird Market |
Flower & Bird Market |
Guo Qiao Rice Noodles |
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Day 4 Kunming - Mile (Breakfast, Lunch) transfer by vehicle
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Morning drive about 1.5 hours to the World Geopark - Stone Forest with enchanting limestone, believed to be formed 270 million years ago. Enjoy a 2.5-hour tour to discover this nature wonder full of countless puzzle-like labyrinths and intricate stone formations.
Mile is your next stop of this day tour, known as "the Kingdom of Hot Spring", "the Kingdom of Tobacco" and "Eden of Plateau Grape", where there are lots of superior carbonate water hot springs distributed throughout the area. Head to Mile Spa Resort and stay overnight there.
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Stone Forest |
Minority Performace in Stone Forest |
Hot Spring in Mile |
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Day 5 Mile - Jianshui (Breakfast, Lunch) transfer by vehicle
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Start this day tour from Yunnan Red Wine Village, where you can know about the colorful wine culture and have a taste of the delicious red wine. Then it’s time to head to Jianshui ancient town which remains generously historical and cultural relics such as numerous age-old civil residences and well-preserved ancient buildings.
After lunch, visit Zhu’s Family Garden. to catch a glimpse of the characteristic residential buildings in local architectural style built in the end of Qing Dynasty. Confucian Temple, the biggest & best-preserved Confucius relic in China, is also on your visit-list. Stay overnight in Jianshui town.
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Carvings in Zhu’s Family Garden |
Old Well of Zhu’s Family Garden |
Arch of Confucian Temple |
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Day 6 Jianshui - Yuanyang (Breakfast, Lunch) transfer by vehicle
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The first stop of this day is Tuanshan Village, home to 15 well-preserved traditional civil houses of Han nationality and 6 temples or joss houses which were built at the end of the Qing Dynasty.
Afternoon drive about 2 hours to Yuanyang County, featuring its unparalleled terrace fields which were considered a unique man-made miracle on the earth. Transfer to Tiger Mouth Pass to appreciate and take pictures of the spectacular sunset view Tiger Mouth Terrace, the largest and most magnificent terrace in Yuanyang. It is a very good position from where you can overlook the extensive view of terraces. Under the sunshine, everything is sparkling and changing in different colors. Later turn back to the hotel in Yuanyang.
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The best time to take photos is after 4pm. There is a gazebo along the National Road 214, on which you could see the seemingly endless terraces weave across the mountains and valleys. You can walk down along the ridges in the fields to photograph the different faces and angles of it.
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Featured Architectures in Tuanshan Village |
Eave of Buildings in Tuanshan Village |
Tiger Mouth Terrace |
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Day 7 Yuanyang (Breakfast, Lunch)
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Wake up early this morning and head to Duoyishu Terrace to take in the beauty of the most breathtaking sunrise view in Yuanyang. Use your camera to record this dynamic scenic painting at dawn drawn by nature. After lunchtime continue your photography tour to Bada Terrace and turn back to the hotel later.
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The best time to take photos is after 4pm. There is a gazebo along the National Road 214, on which you could see the seemingly endless terraces weave across the mountains and valleys. You can walk down along the ridges in the fields to photograph the different faces and angles of it.
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Extensive Sea of Clouds on Terrace |
Farmer Walking through Terrace |
Terrace Changing in Colors |
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Day 8 Yuanyang - Kunming (Breakfast, Lunch) transfer by vehicle
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This day is highlighted by a visit to Qingkou Hani Ethnic Village inhabited by Hani People. Get a sense of natural beauty and unique customs, and record the primitive earthen buildings and daily life of locals by means of your camera. Appreciate the charming landscapes alongside on the way back to Kumming and spend your nightlife there.
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Surrounded by layers of terraces, Hani Ethnic Village offers very spectacular panoramic and perspective views for photography lovers, which can be shot near the National Road 214. Enter the village to take photos of mushroom houses and Hani customs. You can appreciate the distinctive shows of Hani People in the square, if lucky.
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Panoramic View of Qingkou Hani Ethnic Village |
Mushroom Houses in Village |
Hani Children in Market |
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Day 9 Kumming Departure (Breakfast)
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Enjoy a breezy good time for breakfast at hotel in the morning, we’ll see you off at Kunming airport, crowning your tour in China. |
Package Details
Tour Package Includes: |
Dining: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 1 dinner |
Admissions: Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in itinerary |
Flight Ticket: Guangzhou - Kumming |
Hotels: Accommodation in Guangzhou, Kumming, Jianshui, Yuanyang |
Tour Guide: Local experienced English-speaking guides |
Car Driver: Experienced licensed drivers |
Vehicle: Private air-conditioned car, offering Round-trip transfers |
Luggage Transfers: A hand for your heavy luggage; |
Insurance: Travel Agencies Liability Insurance; |
Government taxes & Service charges |
Tour Package Excludes: |
- Other optional tours / meals / flights not mentioned in itinerary; |
- Tips for tour guides and drivers. |
Meals in the Package
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary include 8 breakfasts and 7 lunches.
-- Breakfasts are offered by the hotels
-- Lunches are arranged according to different classes of tour
-- Dinners are for your own arrangement, except the second day of tour
We promise worry-free dining quality, plus flexible choices regarding your preference. Any special requestment please tell our trip advisors directly. Other recommendations are as follow:
Guangzhou
Guangzhou is honored as "the paradise of food" in China. Cantonese food is served everywhere in the city. It is one of the eight cuisines in China. Other cuisines like Sichuan Cuisine, Hunan cuisine, Shandong Cuisine can also easily be found in Guangzhou.
-- Cantonese Cuisine: Comparing with other Chinese cuisines, Guangzhou dishes use few thick spicy dressings in order to keep from masking the original taste of the food.
-- Some representative dishes are Roast Suckling Pig, Wenchang Braised Chicken, Salt roasted chicken, and Kylin Weever.
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Steamed Pork Dumplings |
Kylin Weever |
Kunming
The variety of Kunming cuisine never fails to satisfy hungry travelers. It really is a "crossroads" featuring dishes from all over Yunnan. The feature of Kunming cuisine is a perfect blend of sour and spicy flavors, made from the minority 's century-old traditional recipes.
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Steaming-Pot Chicken |
Kunming Bittern Duck |