Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Guangzhou, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Guangzhou)

Day 2
Place & Transport: Guangzhou
Today's Activities: Guangzhou Zhongshan Memorial Hall, Temple of the Six
Banyan Trees, Chen Ancestral Shrine
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Guangzhou Zhongshan Memorial Hall: Guangzhou Zhongshan Memorial Hall is really a magnificent building in the shape of octangle. It is not only one of the symbolic constructions in Guangzhou with its majestic appearance and the infused rich Chinese national color, but also an important place for large scale meeting and performance.

- Temple of the Six Banyan Trees: A world famous ancient Buddhist temple, built 1460 years ago. It has since been known as Temple of the Six Banyan Trees.

-Chen Ancestral Shrine: Nest to the Chen Ancestral Shrine Subway Station, No. 7 Zhongshan Road, Liwan District, Chen Ancestral Shrine is a typical symbol of Lingnan traditional architecture achievement and is reputed as "Pearl of Lingnan Architecture".

Day 3

Place & Transport: Guangzhou to Guilin, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Guangzhou), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Guilin), Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Reed Flute Cave: Known as 'the Palace of Natural Arts' this large and well-presented cave system has some remarkable formations. Make sure you have some small change for the children who sell flutes for as little as one yuan if you've got nothing less than a dollar you'll end up with their whole stock.

- Elephant Trunk Hill: At the confluence of Li River and Peach Blossom River in the southwest of Guilin city
It is a national 4A scenery spot. The Water Moon Cave is close to the river. The water flows through it and the cave looks like a moon floating in the water. The stone drooped into the water like an elephant drinking the water of the Li River.

Day 4
Place & Transport: Guilin
Today's Activities: Li River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.

Day 5
Place & Transport: Guilin to Kunming, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Guilin), Airport to Hotel
Transfer (Kunming), Yangshuo Moon Mountain, Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Yangshuo Moon Mountain: Moon Cave is named for its giant archway (about 50 meters, 980steps). Be prepared for the local hawkers, who will pester you to buy water, and are very persistent and don't forget to wear your hiking shoes, for it's so many steps to climb.

- Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree: Big Banyan Tree, located 7. Skm south of Yangshuo, is one of the main scenic attractions of Yangshuo County. It is said that the banyan was planted in the Jin Dynasty and is famous for its age and towering beauty. The banyan tree is now 17 meters high, 7.1 meters around the trunk, and covers an area of 1000 square meters.

Day 6
Place & Transport: Kunming
Today's Activities: The Stone Forest, Green Lake Park
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- The Stone Forest: A fantastic natural phenomena located 90 km southeast of Kunming. The various shapes of karst landscape was formed due to the millions years movement of Earth. The Stone Forest area is the home of the Sani people, their folk customs has become one spectacular scene, the colorful embroidery and minority dances combine with the natural sceneries, which will surely leave you a deep impression.

- Green Lake Park: Located just opposite the Kunming University, it is one of the most picturesque parks in downtown Kunming. There are nine spring outlets at north of the lake, so it was also named "Nine Dragon Pond" in ancient tomes. Here you may take a leisure walk or enjoy the performance by local people. In November and December every winter, huge flock of red-beaked gulls migrate here from Siberia, constructing a nice scene.

Day 7
Place & Transport: Kunming to Dali, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Kunming), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Dali), Houses of Bai People in Xizhou, Zhoucheng elaborate batik crafts, The Ancient City of Dali, Cruise on Lake Erhai on small boat
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Houses of Bai People in Xizhou: the Houses of Bai people in Xizhou is located in the Xizhou Town which is 16 kilometers away from the Ancient City of Dali. Xizhou is not only a famous historic city, but also a typical commercial town of Bai people. It is one of the cradles of National capitalism of Bai people, and a famous hometown to overseas Chinese in Yunnan. So, you have to understand Xizhou first if you really want to understand Dali and Bai people. Where Bai minority  people live. You will see their typical traditions, dresses there. The most famous thing about Xizhou are well preserved ancient buildings of Bai Minority. On the outside walls of each house, there are numerous exquisite paintings showing the art atmosphere.

- Zhoucheng elaborate batik crafts: A town where Bai minority  people live and is famous for its elaborate batik crafts. Here you can see traditional way of making those exquisite crafts by Bai Minority people, their delicated skills and methods of making crafts will leave you a deep impression. You can also choose to buy some nice crafts.

- The Ancient City of Dali: the Ancient City of Dali is 13 kilometers away from Xiaguan, Dali city, and is located at the foot of Cangshan Mountain. The Ancient City of Dali was built in the year Hongwu 15 of Ming Dynasty (1382AD). It ranks in the first list of Famous Historic and Cultural Cities of China. In the Ancient City run clear springs, and live simple and unsophisticated local Bai people. Whether rich or poor, local people are used to planting trees and growing flowers in the yard. So there is a saying in the Ancient City of Dali:  "there runs a spring in every family and grow flowers in every yard." it is a famous historic city. The local people have a habit of growing flowers in their gardens, with the clear streams of water, finely decorated the traditonal houses, a city well worth visiting.

- Cruise on Lake Erhai on small boat: The area around Lake Erhai is blessed with a mild climate and fertile land with forests of valuable stocks of timber, medicinal herbs and rare animals. A cruise around the lake and its islands is an excellent way to explore the area and visit a working fishing village.

Day 8
Place & Transport: Dali to Lijiang
Today's Activities: The Black Dragon Pool, The Ancient City
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- The Black Dragon Pool: The park holds the Black Dragon Pool and got name because of it. The pool is listed in the Collections of Famous Pools of China because of its beauty.

- The Ancient City: The town was built in the late song dynasty and the early Yuan dynasty and was listed on the UNESCO's list of the world's major cultural heritages in 1997.

Day 9
Place & Transport: Lijiang
Today's Activities: Yak Meadow, The Mural in Baisha Village, The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Shuhe Naxi Village
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Yak Meadow: One of the part of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, living the Yi and Zang Minorities. It's a typical meadow scenery, a holy land for sightseeing and relaxation. On the way to the Yak Meadow, we pass the Baishui River, where you can have a distant view of the river. There are many scenic spots on the meadow, such as the Snowy Valley, the special Yak Glacier, the colorful Meadow and primitive Pine Tree Forest. All of them set off the magnificent Jade Dragon Mountain, constructing a wonderful view.

- The Mural in Baisha Village: Baisha village is about 16 kilometers north of Lijiang City. It is the important birthplace of "Tusi" (the Chinese word means chieftain of a clan) from Mu clan. Its characteristic artistic style and precious historic content of the mural deeply attracted visitors from home and abroad.

- The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: It's a snow capped mountain with an altitude of 5596 meters above sea level. The mountain has 13 peaks of which the highest is 18000 feet above sea level. Its high mountain and meadow views setting off the snow and rivers, construct amazing picture.

- Shuhe Naxi Village: Also known as Longquan Village, it is home to one of the ethnic groups, and is just like a village forgotten by time. Featuring a nice temple complex, this village is extremely peaceful. It is a well preserved important town on the ancient tea and horse route.

Day 10
Place & Transport: Lijiang to Guangzhou, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Lijiang)
Meals: Breakfast

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