Arrive in Shanghai (Wednesday)
Welcome to Shanghai - the largest commercial and financial center of China. On arrival, you will be met by your friendly local tour guide and transferred to your hotel.

Shanghai
We will have a full day city tour in Shanghai. Start the exploration form The Bund, a waterfront promenade lined with a mile-long of European buildings. Later, visit the small yet exquisite Yu Yuan Garden. After lunch, we will visit the marvelous Shanghai Museum. Its galleries contain world-class collections of ancient arts and artifacts. The Bronze Gallery is a must-see section. Shop on famous Nanjing Road & enjoy an exciting Acrobatic Show in the evening.[B/L/D]

Shanghai/Kunming Flight
We take a morning flight to Kunming, China’s “Eternal Spring City”. Afternoon tour to Stone Forest & Jade Lake. The Stone Forest, one of China's most remarkable natural phenomena, consists of exceptionally beautiful limestone formations. Explore oddly-shaped peaks, waterfalls, caves and lakes. [B/L/D]

Kunming/Lijiang Flight
Today, we fly to Lijiang (Shangri-La) (Brief introduction of Lost Horizon), the fairyland of minority areas described in a book "Lost Horizon". The whole city is all in ancient feature and rewarded by UNICON the city of cultural heritage. Afternoon tour to Black Dragon Pond, Dongba Museum, James Luck House - who was a famous American historian & geography explorer. He stayed here for over 18 years. Remains free for own exploration in the ancient town. Tonight enjoy ancient Dongba Naxi Ancient Music. [B/L/D]

Lijiang
Today, we will see Jade Peak Temple, Baisha Minority Village & Ancient Wall Paintings, and reach to Mt. Jade Dragon Snow by cable car to grassland and forest next to the snow and glacier line. The Mt. Jade Dragon Snow is one of 10th world famous snow mountains but only one the human being has not climbed to the top yet. Everyone would respect its holiness. Remains of the day for own exploration in the ancient town. [B/L]

Lijiang/Zhongdian (Shangri-La) Overland
Morning Leave Lijiang for Zhongdian-“The Lost Horizon” along the ancient Tea-Horse Road, It is a beautiful 230KM drive via Tiger Jump Gorges. "The Ancient Tea-horse Road" was a commercial passage mainly for tea & horse trading between China and Tibet. Across the dangerous hills and rivers of Hengduan Mountain Range, in the wild lands and forests across "the Rooftop of the World", a mysterious ancient road winds and wonders. It is one of the most heart quaking roads on this planet. Afternoon, we visit Tibet Villages, and Tibetan homes then visit Napa Lake-a natural beauty of the moorland lake by snow-caped mountains blooming with thousand fragrant flowers. [B/L/D]

Shangri-La
The ancient town of Zhongdian is a largely Tibetan and Qiang settlement First built during the Southern Song Dynasty some eight centuries ago, it is a harmony land of temples, farming land, dwelling houses, flower lakes and peaceful life. Today, we visit Songzanlin Monastery, Zhongdian Ancient Town & Regional History Museum. [B/L/D]

Shangri-La/Guilin Flight
Morning flight to Guilin. Upon arrival, you will be met by your friendly local tour guide and transferred to your 4 star hotel. According to a popular Chinese saying, Guilin’s scenery bests all others in the world. Its shapely-rising limestone towers and crystal-clear waters are often portrayed in Chinese artworks. Afternoon we have a city tour to Elephant Truck Hill & Piled Silk Hill. Enjoy yourself in the pleasant surroundings. [B/L/D]

Guilin
Today, enjoy a scenic boat cruise down the Li-Jiang River to the small town of Yang Shuo. Along the route, experience an endless variety of spectacular scenery and colorful river traffic which ranges from one man bamboo rafts to large junks plus an occasional wading water buffalo. [B/L/D]

Guilin/Shanghai Flight
Today, we fly Shanghai and transfer to your hotel upon arrival. The cosmopolitan port city of Shanghai is a treat to the senses with its mix of ancient and modern influence. [B]

Depart Beijing (Saturday)
Departure transfer to airport for flight to your sweet home. [B]

*Price per person in Canadian dollars, minimum 2 passengers traveling together

Includes:

• 10 nights accommodation based on twin sharing with buffet breakfast
  • Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar (4 star)
  • Kunming Kai Wah International Hotel or similar (5 star)
  • Lijiang Grand Hotel or similar (4 star)
  • Zhongdian Resort or similar (4 star)
  • Guilin Park Hotel or similar (4 star)
• Sightseeing tours with lunch and dinner as listed, including
  • Acrobatic Show in Shanghai
  • Dongba Naxi Ancient Music Show in Lijiang
  • Lunch & dinner at local restaurant with one glass of soft drink
  • Special lunch at local restaurant with soft drinks
  • Special dinner at local restaurant with soft drinks & local wine
• Regional guide service from Day 3-8
• Professional English speaking tour guide service in each city
• Round trip airport/hotel transfers in each city
• Domestic airfare Shanghai/Kunming/Lijiang-Zhongdian/Guilin/Shanghai with airport tax and fuel surcharge
• Baggage handling
Excludes:

• International flights & airport taxes
• Travel insurance
• Visa fee
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities to guide, driver & porter