The cultural heritage of the south of Caiyun: a thousand-year-old civilization of diversity and blending (7 Days 6 Nights)

Meal arrangements: No meal arrangements today.

When you arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport, our staff will arrange a car to pick you up at the hotel we have arranged for you. If time permits, we recommend that you visit the landmark "Army Military Academy" in the center of Kunming, and you can also go to Shuangqiao Night Market to taste Yunnan special snacks: experience the special stinky tofu, a bowl of fragrant small pot rice noodles, the freshest fruit juices, dazzling Yunnan snacks, hundreds of varieties for you to choose from, and feel the atmosphere of the "Spring City" at the same time!

Warm Tips:

★After you check in, please take a rest and prepare your physical strength. Especially for guests who are new to the plateau, please be careful not to do strenuous exercise or drink too much. There is no group meal arranged today. Guests can taste Yunnan snacks on their own.

★When registering, please leave your mobile phone number used during the tour so that the tour guide can contact you and try to pick you up at the airport exit as soon as possible.

Meal arrangement: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at the flower banquet, dinner at the long street banquet.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will gather and depart for the national 5A-level tourist attraction - [Stone Forest Scenic Area] (with a free scenic battery car). After 300 million years of vicissitudes, it is known as the "No. 1 Wonder in the World" and "Stone Forest Museum". The Stone Forest has beautiful peaks, clear water and blue sky, and blooming flowers in spring. It is like a poem and a picture. Take a walk in the forest path, enjoy the natural bonsai, and experience the fairyland on earth. The karst landform of the Stone Forest was formed 270 million years ago. The scenic area covers an area of ​​about 350 square kilometers. There are strange stones, lakes, waterfalls, streams, and caves in the territory, and the scenery is beautiful. Standing on the Wangfeng Pavilion, you can see the stone peaks standing around, overlapping like thousands of horses galloping. The "Flying Stone", "Phoenix Wings", "Double Birds Crossing the Food", "Fairy Clothes Hook" and other attractions are in full view, which is dazzling. You can also encounter the incarnation of "Ashima" in the small stone forest.

After lunch, we will go to Kunming attractions, which are limited to seasonal blind boxes. (Yunnan's scenery has four distinct seasons, with colorful tulips in spring, intoxicating purple jacarandas in summer, golden ginkgo trees in autumn, and Siberian seagulls that never miss an appointment in winter) We will arrange different attractions for you according to different seasons, so that you can have a mysterious and colorful Yunnan trip. (3 electronic photos are given as a gift).

In the afternoon, we will take a bus to Chuxiong, follow the local customs, walk into the Yi tribe, and carefully plan the Yi flavor festival [Long Street Banquet] to experience the local style: taste the special food of the Yi people, the cooking pot is strong, the Tuo Tuo meat and buckwheat cakes are extremely refreshing and memorable, drink the mellow Yi Tujia wine, and the domineering toast songs show the generosity of the Yi people, and the simple smiling faces convey the fiery enthusiasm of the Yi children. After that, we will go to Chuxiong and check in to the hotel to rest.

Warm Tips:

★ Today's journey is quite tiring, please cooperate with the tour guide and keep a good mood. If you have motion sickness, please take preventive measures in advance.

★ During the tour, pay attention to anti-slip, do not climb stone peaks, rocks and guardrails to avoid accidents.

Meals: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at the team, dinner at the Dali specialty horse-drawn chicken.

Get up early and take a [VIP private yacht to Jinsuo Island] (about 30 minutes to experience the yacht around the island) to visit the beautiful Dali Royal Summer Palace [Dragon Palace Scenic Area] to enjoy the Bai ethnic group's song and dance performances. Dragon Palace is a natural underground cave formed on the island. As the saying goes, there is an island in the sea, a cave in the island, and scenery in the cave, which is beautiful. On the island, experience the leisurely and comfortable feeling of being in a paradise on earth, and experience the simple folk customs that have been preserved for thousands of years. Let us feel the boating on the water in this quiet fishing village and take in the scenery of Erhai Lake.

Enjoy the folk song and dance performance "Sea Lettuce" in Longgong Cave. The performance is based on the theme of sea lettuce growing in clean sea water and is divided into four chapters: "Flower of the Sea", "Fishing Dance", "Net Casting Dance" and "Fish Tune". It is based on the living customs of fishermen from Jinsuo Island who have been fishing, catching and shipping in Erhai Lake for generations. It uses artistic techniques to show the happy and peaceful life of the Bai people represented by Jinsuo Island, as well as the beautiful picture of protecting Erhai Lake, caring for the environment, and the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. It sings praises of Dali's splendid Bai culture, rich ethnic customs, and unique natural scenery.

Note: The Jinsuo Island electric car is not included in the itinerary's electric car project. Tourists can choose it voluntarily according to their own circumstances.

Then we will go to Fengyangyi. Fengyangyi is an ancient village on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, located near the ancient city of Dali. The original name of this town was "Brick Kiln". In history, it was mainly used to make bricks, tiles and pottery. Later, it was renamed "Fengyangyi" after the meaning of "Phoenix Facing the Sun". It means auspiciousness, happiness and a bright future. Fengyangyi Ancient Tea Horse Road is part of the Dali section of the Yunnan-Tibet Ancient Tea Horse Road. It is 1,900 meters long and has been well preserved. The three or four-meter-wide road is paved with bluestone slabs. On both sides of the road are the most distinctive Bai dwellings in the ancient village - the stone rooms are built. The walls of the dwellings are made of irregular stones, which contrast with the plants that can be seen everywhere, exuding the beauty of the original ecology everywhere. Walking on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, you can feel the beautiful scenery of towering ancient trees, winding vines and endless birdsong. At the same time, you can also see the well-preserved horse caravan theme square and horse inn, which all confirm the prosperous past. Climbing to a high place, you can overlook the whole view of Erhai Lake. At the same time, Fengyang County is also the filming location for "Where the Wind Goes" in 2023. Then go to Taihe City, which is the first capital of Nanzhao after its establishment. Its core area is the range from our Taihe Ancient Village to King Kong City in the west. Because in the Baiman language, "和" means hillside; "太" and "大" are homophones in ancient Chinese. Then Taihe City means "a city built on a hillside". It is also the site of the most intact city wall among the three capitals of Nanzhao, where you can experience the history and culture of the ancient Nanzhao Kingdom firsthand.

Then we went to [Flower Sea Travel Photography Base - National Dress-up Travel Photography] to check in at the popular photo spot. The clouds in Dali travel slowly, the flowers bloom for a long time, and even the afterglow of the sunset is filled with infinite reverie. Get away from the busy life in the city and enjoy the perfect combination of plants, flowers, and gardening and the most leisurely time in Dali. Let you travel through time and space in an instant and experience the beauty of a thousand years.

For dinner, you can enjoy the local horse caravan specialty banquet: [Ganma Chicken]. The chef is the inheritor of Yunnan Ganma Chicken. You can immerse yourself in the authentic Nanzhao specialties and watch the situational drama: horse caravan rivers and lakes, thrilling high-altitude descents, wonderful martial arts duels, explosive point cannon effects that ignite the air, and lively song and dance performances.

▼Then take a car to the hotel and check in.

Warm Tips

★Dali's ultraviolet rays are strong, so you must take sun protection measures when traveling, and be careful to keep your belongings safe when playing by the water.

After having breakfast at the hotel, visit the Dali Ancient Town, quietly walk through the ancient city wall full of stories, wander in the streets and alleys of Dali Ancient Town, and listen to the wind blowing through the moss and green tiles. For thousands of years, this place has been crowded with merchants and tea-horse trade, quietly interpreting the charm of time precipitation.

Depart for the [Yulong Snow Mountain] scenic area at the designated time. Take the [Glacier Park Cableway] (with free oxygen and cold-proof clothing) to fully enjoy the scenery of Yulong Snow Mountain, climb the snow-capped peaks, cross the cold and heat and clouds, and enjoy the landscape of the four seasons. There are also clouds rolling and unrolling around you. From a high altitude, overlook the snow-capped mountains and feel the shocking momentum of Yulong rushing into the river. The highest altitude of Yulong Snow Mountain is 5,596 meters. It is covered with clouds and snow all year round, and it is magnificent. Climb the snow-capped peaks, enjoy the snow-covered scenery of various shapes, and express your lofty ambition to see all the small mountains; the glaciers that have not melted for thousands of years are right in front of you, and the beautiful Hengduan Mountains in Yunnan are in full view… Afterwards, we will go to the Little Jiuzhaigou [Blue Moon Valley], which is known as the "Fairy's Land" (including the Blue Moon Valley battery car, which is a free item and will not be refunded if you do not go). Its predecessor is the well-known "Baishui River". The Blue Moon Valley is also known as Baishui River. On sunny days, the water is blue, and the valley is crescent-shaped. From a distance, it looks like a blue moon embedded at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, so it is called Blue Moon Valley. Free viewing of the large-scale live performance [Impression Lijiang-Snow Mountain Edition] (Special notice, for the free item, if the performance of the scenic spot is adjusted, the performance arrangement conflicts with the itinerary, resulting in the inability to watch "Impression Lijiang", it will be changed to "Lishui Jinsha" (free fee does not include watching No refund) (PS: The order of the attractions will be based on the actual situation of the day and the arrangement of the tour guide) Experience a real-life performance feast that cleanses the soul. The first part, "Snow Mountain", is a dialogue with the mountain to experience the close relationship between life and nature; the second part is through people climbing Yulong Snow Mountain and traveling around the Old Town of Lijiang, so as to have a dialogue with life; the third part, "Ancient City", is a dialogue with the ancestors. In the dialogue, it is discovered that from ancient times to the present, in the depths of people's hearts, there has always been a sacred kingdom. (The Yulong Snow Mountain Glacier Park Cableway strictly controls the time arrangement, and tickets must be booked in advance. Once the time is locked, it cannot be changed or refunded. Please cooperate with the tour to arrange the time. In addition, due to force majeure or the quota of the cableway in the off-season, it is impossible to visit the Glacier Park Cableway normally. We will make alternative adjustments based on the actual situation of the day and change to the small cableway Yunshanping or the medium cableway Yaoniuping, and refund the price difference of the large cableway based on the actual situation).

In the evening, you will be free to move around in [Lijiang Ancient Town], taste local snacks, and check into Lijiang Hotel (you will be responsible for your own dinner today. Due to different personal tour times in Lijiang Ancient Town, you will need to go to the hotel by yourself after the tour. Please be aware of this).

Warm tips:

It is quite crowded when visiting the ancient town. Please pay attention to safety during the tour and keep your belongings safe.

Meal arrangement: Breakfast hotel buffet, Naxi Huotang chicken, dinner team meal.

After breakfast at the hotel, take a bus to [Shuhe Ancient Town] (tour time is about 90 minutes). Shuhe Ancient Town is not as prosperous as Lijiang Ancient Town. Compared with the crowded and bustling Lijiang Ancient Town, it has a different kind of tranquility. Time is slow here. Strolling on the streets, walking and stopping, the strong fragrance from the coffee shop, the music from the African drum shop, at this moment, you finally return to the beginning, perhaps, this is the meaning of travel!

There is no dinner arrangement today, VIPs can move freely according to their personal preferences.

Meal arrangement: Breakfast hotel buffet, Lunch team meal, Dinner toast banquet.

The group will be picked up at the hotel and will drive to the Lost Horizon Shangri-La (Shangri-La means a place close to heaven). On the way, we will stop for about 15 minutes at the First Bay of the Yangtze River to take photos. Then we will continue along the Yunnan-Tibet Road, climbing to different altitudes, and head to Tiger Leaping Gorge, which is known as the world's largest canyon (warm reminder: the tour time is 90 minutes. Tiger Leaping Gorge is a famous Grand Canyon in the world and one of the deepest canyons in China, famous for its danger). After the tour, we will drive to the restaurant for dinner. After dinner, we will continue to drive to the Yi Village and stop for about 15 minutes to take photos.

Drive to [Pudacuo National Forest Park] (Tips: The tour takes about 180 minutes. Pudacuo National Park is a fairy tale world without any pollution. The lake is clear, the sky is blue, the forest waves carry the sound of water, the birds sing and the flowers are fragrant. The scenery is different in each season. Visit Bita Lake, roam the flower sea meadow, walk into the pure land of forest, and enjoy the beautiful lakes on the snowy plateau; watch the dense primeval forest and the plateau lake Shudu Lake.

In the evening, you will be given a chance to watch the most distinctive Tibetan song and dance performance - [Tibetan Tusi Banquet] to experience Tibetan food culture and enjoy the original ecological song and dance, so that you can enjoy the journey. (Warm reminder: the tour time is about 90 minutes, barley wine, butter tea, green tsampa, tsampa, cheese, song and dance performance), and then check in to the hotel to rest.

Warm reminder:

Shangri-La is at a high altitude. If you feel uncomfortable, please inform the tour guide in advance.

Keep your belongings when visiting the ancient city.

Meal arrangement: Breakfast at the hotel, lunch at the team, dinner at your own expense.

After breakfast, we will go to [Dukzong Ancient Town] to visit Guishan Park, turn the world's largest prayer wheel together, pray for the family, and then visit [Shangri-La Mandala], which combines modern architecture with Tibetan architectural style. It is designed according to the concept of round heaven and square earth, with the connotation of Tibetan Buddhism and the penetration of national culture. You can see the treasures of Tibet, colorful Shambhala, snowy impressions, Shangri-La and other national customs. From natural scenery to humanistic life, historical origins to religious art, it shows the diverse Tibetan culture from different perspectives. It is also a relatively comprehensive place to introduce Tibetan culture and Tibetan Buddhist culture in Tibetan areas. All the essence and meaning of the mandala are also the expectation of peace and tranquility in the real world. The exquisite Kalachakra mandala is an illusion of the Pure Land, and it is also an expectation of reality. [3A-level Sutra Printing House Scenic Area] The scenic area is located in the picturesque Xiagei Village, which is surrounded by mountains and rivers. It displays many static and dynamic cultures, including wood art, ox horn art, thangka art, Tibetan incense art, stone carving art, Tibetan silverware and knife art, and Tibetan medicine museum and other craft workshops on-site production, so that the endangered Tibetan ethnic culture and folk handicrafts can be protected and passed on. Lunch will be arranged later. (Since the Tibetan Culture Experience Center is closed at irregular intervals, the mandala or the Sutra Printing House will be randomly arranged according to the situation).

After lunch, go to the "Napahai" scenic area of ​​Yila Grassland. (Warm reminder: the tour time is 60 minutes).

Napahai Nature Reserve is an ideal habitat for the black-necked crane, a rare bird under national first-class protection. From September to March of the following year, the black-necked crane lives here for about half a year. Yila Grassland is the largest grassland on the Yunnan Plateau. Here, the simple Tibetan herdsmen ride horses and drive herds of cattle and sheep, living a fairy-like life.

Return to Lijiang City by car. After today's trip, return to Kunming City by train (if there is no ticket for the train back to Kunming, our agency will return to Kunming by car according to the situation).

Meal arrangement: Breakfast buffet at the hotel, lunch not included, dinner not included.

After breakfast, go to the [Tourist Distribution Center], where you can carefully select the local specialties of Yunnan that you like, and send them to Kunming Changshui International Airport according to the flight time. We look forward to your frequent visit to Yunnan and to serving you again.

Warm Tips

★ Please carefully organize your luggage before checking out and returning, and do not miss anything to add unnecessary trouble to you.

★ Please book a flight departing after 13:00 for the return trip.