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7 Days Yunnan Minority Festival Tour - Torch Festival |
Includes: Kunming, Dali & Lijiang |
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During the festival, torches are erected in front of houses. At the entrance to the villages, a grand "torch tower," made of pine branches and dry firewood and standing more than 20 meters high, is decorated with fresh flowers and fruits. At last, the long-awaited moment comes. After dinner, as darkness casts its shadow, young and old, wearing their most ceremonial attire, rush excitedly to the "torch tower" square. Cheers and screams of delight burst from the lips of the excited crowd, while the soaring flames brighten the darkness of the night and warm everyone's heart. It really is an amazing sight the torches are as numerous as there are stars in the sky. On such a brilliant night, all the participants are intoxicated by the grand spectacle and the atmosphere of celebration. Dressed in splendid costumes bedecked with sparkling ornaments, young men and women sing and dance hand in hand around the bonfire to express their gratitude for a life of plenty and good wishes for the coming year.
Enjoy fascinating days in China's most picturesque province. Our Jade Dragon Journey itinerary includes Tibetan monasteries, colorful markets and homes of the Bai and Naxi minorities. This is an active exploration featuring spectacular sites in remote Dali and Lijiang. Walk historic trails, visit villages of different minorities, and journey to ancient sacred sites. Expect good food and many opportunities for photography and cultural interaction.
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| D1 |
Arrive
in Kunming, the capital
of Yunnan province. Meet
at airport and transfer
to your hotel.
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| D2
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Fly
from Kunming to Dali,
an old town set beside
Er'hai Lake and against a backdrop
of Cangshan Mountain, you will
see the local agriculture,
observe small temples
and visit the Three Pagodas.
Then take the chair-lift
up Mt. Cangshan. Hike in
the mountains and enjoy
the birds-eye view of
the Dali area.
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| D3
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Ride
by minibus to Lijiang
with stop at a typical
Bai village,Zhoucheng, where people
usually have their tie-dye houses in the courtyards.
Observing the whole process
of sewing and dyeing curtains
and table cloth. Also
visit Xinhua village where
the Bais are famous for
making silver articles.
Overnight in Lijiang.
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| D4
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| D5
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Free
day at Lijiang.
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| D6
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Fly
back to Kunming in the
morning, transfer to your
hotel, then go to visit
the Yunnan Minorities Museum which is the best
of its kind in all China.
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| D7 |
After
a relaxed breakfast in
your hotel, go to visit
the Flower and Bird Market,
then transfer to airport
for your departure. |
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Suitable
Time: all year.
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| Price: |
More
than 10 pax: |
USD
683$/person |
6-9 pax: |
USD
753$/person |
2-5 pax: |
USD
823$/person |
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USD
1383$ |
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| NOTE: |
1.For
child younger than 11 years
old who share one room with
parents, the price is only 50%
of the above price. If the child
needs an extra bed, the price
is USD10$ per day. |
| 2.Single
supplement is USD 240$. |
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| The
Price Includes: |
| 1.Stay
in the 4 starhotels. |
| 2.Using
minibus when travel. |
| 3.Domestic air fare. |
| 4.Three
meals each day. |
| 5.All
tickets of visiting spots. |
| 6.English
speaking guide. |
| 7.Travel
insurance. |
| Not
Includes In The Price: |
| 1.International
air fare and all airport tax. |
| 2.Personal
expenses. |
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