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CHINA: KUNMING - DALI - SHANGRI-LA - LIJIANG - JADE DRAGON SNOW MOUNTAIN | China Eastern Airlines
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Itinerary
DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY - KUNMING (Snack on board)
- The tour leader welcomes you at Tan Son Nhat Airport to complete departure procedures for Kunming on flight MU9634 SGN-KMG 19:10 - 23:10.
- Upon arrival at Kunming Airport, the group completes immigration procedures. The local tour guide will meet the group and transfer them to check in at the hotel in Kunming to rest.DAY 2: KUNMING - DALI (3 Meals)
- After having breakfast at the hotel, guests will check out. The local tour guide will pick up the group to visit the Golden Temple (Jindian) – the largest bronze temple in Kunming, and the largest and best-preserved pure bronze hall currently existing in China. First built during the Ming Dynasty, having weathered many years of wind and rain, it still retains its grandeur to this day.
- After lunch, the group will transfer to the high-speed railway station to board the high-speed train departing for Dali (D8758: 14:29-16:42 – reference train schedule subject to ticket availability).
- Upon arrival in Dali, visit Dali Ancient Town, famous from the literary work (Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils) penned by Jin Yong. Built with solid stone walls, Dali Ancient Town features a 3-tiered structure constructed to serve security protection and defense against invaders. Visit the Erhai Lake ecological belt (bicycles not included).
- After dinner, the group will check in and stay overnight in Dali.
DAY 3: DALI – SHANGRI-LA (3 Meals)
- Guests enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then check out. Depart for Shangri-La – known as a land of immortality through the novel Lost Horizon by writer James Hilton. Tourists often refer to this place as a paradise on earth, with wondrous natural scenery and rich cultural highlights.
- After lunch, the group visits Ganden Sumtseling Monastery – a place of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist worship, considered a miniature version of the Potala Palace (Tibet) located at an altitude of 3,200m. Highlighted by its brilliant golden pointed roofs, it is the largest temple in Yunnan, showcasing the signature culture of the Tibetan people. Built in 1679 by the 5th Dalai Lama, it remains intact to this day.
- The group continues to visit Dukezong Ancient Town (Moonlight Ancient Town) – the best-preserved long-standing Tibetan settlement in China with a history of over 1,300 years. Here, visitors can admire hundreds of carefully preserved ancient Tibetan-style houses, learn about unique cultural traits and daily lifestyle from hospitable Tibetan locals who are always eager to help.
- The group has dinner, then checks into the hotel and spends the night in Shangri-La.
DAY 4: SHANGRI-LA - LIJIANG (2 Meals)
- After having breakfast at the hotel, guests check out. The group visits China's largest Yak Museum.
- The group travels to Lijiang. On the way, the group stops to visit the deepest gorge, Tiger Leaping Gorge (escalator not included) – a gorge and scenic area formed on the Jinsha River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. This is part of the Three Parallel Rivers World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO.
- After having lunch, the group visits Black Dragon Pool Park - a famous park featuring Black Dragon Pool located at the foot of Longquan Mountain in Lijiang Old Town, Yunnan Province, China. The park was built in 1737 during the Qing Dynasty as a place for royalty to admire the spectacular view of the region's highest peak, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
- The group visits Lijiang Old Town - recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1997. Lijiang Old Town was built over 800 years ago, a World Cultural Heritage site with beautiful scenery, known as the Venice of the East, where every house has a stream flowing past, willow branches drooping over step doorways, and charming small bridges (Dinner on your own here).
- The group can opt to watch the Lijiang Eternal Love show (at your own expense).
- The group checks in and spends the night in Lijiang.
DAY 5: LIJIANG (3 Meals)
- Guests have breakfast, and the tour guide takes you to visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain located to the north of Lijiang Old Town center. Covered with white snow year-round across a vast area resembling a large dragon, it is named Jade Dragon. This place is also compared to the Switzerland of the East, like the Pyrenees range (a famous mountain range on the border of France and Switzerland). The group takes the main cable car up the mountain to an altitude of 4,600m and takes souvenir photos. Glacier Park Cableway.
NOTE: If the main cable car has restricted operation or is undergoing technical inspection, it will be replaced by the Spruce Meadow Cableway.
- The group watches the Impression Lijiang show (complimentary performance ticket included; if the performance is canceled due to weather or force majeure, tickets will not be refunded). The group continues to visit Blue Moon Valley (electric cart not included) - Yushui Village, a national park area at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
- The group has dinner, then continues to freely explore Shuhe Ancient Town, recognized as a cultural heritage site in Lijiang. You can experience wearing ethnic costumes (at your own expense).
- Overnight stay in Lijiang.
DAY 6: LIJIANG - KUNMING - HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast)
- Guests have breakfast at the hotel and check out. The group transfers to the airport to check in for flight MU5920 or MU5924 LJG – KMG to Kunming.
- Upon arrival, continue connecting to flight MU9633 KMG-SGN to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Arriving at Tan Son Nhat Airport, the group completes immigration procedures and collects luggage. The tour leader bids farewell to you – End of a pleasant trip!
Note: The itinerary may change depending on weather conditions, tidal forecasts, and port authority regulations.
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Terms & conditions
| TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: |
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| TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES: |
For the February 05 and February 08 groups, the recommended tip is 42 US dollars/guest/tour equivalent to 1,176,000 VND/guest/tour. |
| CHILDREN'S TOUR PRICE: |
| - Infants under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price (sharing a bed with adults). - Children from 2 years old to under 11 years old (No separate bed arrangement). - Children from 2 years old to under 11 years old: 100% (With separate bed arrangement). - Children aged 11 and above: 100% of the adult tour price. |
| REFUND/CANCELLATION CONDITIONS: |
| - Immediately after registering for the tour, deposit 50% of the total tour price. Please pay the remaining balance 14 days before departure. - Canceling the tour after registration incurs a penalty fee of 50% of the deposit (+visa fee if applicable). - Canceling the tour 30 days in advance, penalty fee = 50% of the total program tour price (+visa fee if applicable) (Calculated on working days) - Canceling the tour 20 days in advance, penalty fee = 75% of the total program tour price (+visa fee if applicable) (Calculated on working days) - After this period, the penalty fee = 100% of the total program value (+ visa fee if applicable). (Calculated on working days) - Cancellation of the trip must be notified directly to the Company or via fax, email, phone message and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellation by phone call is not accepted. - For cases where customers book a tour with a group of friends or family (from 2 guests or more): If one person in the group fails to get a visa, a 100% refund of the tour will be given, whereas other remaining members who have obtained a visa and cancel the tour will be subject to the general tour cancellation policy. - The tour cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. |
| NOTES |
| - (Passport) Must have a remaining validity of over 6 months (calculated from the departure date). - Before registering for the tour, please carefully read the tour program, terms, tour price inclusions as well as exclusions in the program. - In case customers already have a visa, 500,000 VND will be deducted. - If customers are refused exit or entry by immigration authorities for personal reasons (images or information in the original document are blurred, unclear, expired passport or not complying with regulations...), the travel company will not be responsible and will not refund the tour price. - Citizens must fulfill their tax obligations to the state and not violate the law in order to exit the country. In case an individual still owes taxes and is not permitted to leave the country, the Company is not responsible for compensating damages. - Guests aged 70 and above need to ensure they have sufficient health to participate in the tour journey, and are encouraged to travel with relatives to support when needed. If guests have underlying medical conditions or poor physical status, a doctor's health certificate is required to ensure sufficient health for overseas travel. - Pregnant guests please inform the tour sales staff immediately at the time of registration for further information and advice. Note that a doctor's opinion is required before taking the tour. - Due to the nature of a group joining tour for individual travelers, the company will accept a minimum number of 10 adult guests and ensure the group departs on schedule. In case the group does not have enough guests, the company is responsible for notifying guests 5 days before the departure date and will re-negotiate another departure date, or refund the entire amount paid by the guests. - Guests who have undergone cosmetic surgery please remake a new passport with photos matching the current appearance. If entry is denied because the passport photo differs from the actual appearance, the travel company will not be responsible and will not refund the tour price. - Because flights depend on airlines, in some cases flight times may change without prior notice. - Because the Chinese visa is a group visa where members travel together and return on the exact end date of the tour. - China recommends that all foreign visitors entering China must complete online declaration before completing immigration procedures. Please click on this link to make the online declaration: https://s.nia.gov.cn/ArrivalCardFillingPhone/ - Purely tourism tour, throughout the program guests are not allowed to leave the group. (For customers splitting from the group, the group-splitting fee will be collected by the Chinese company side). (Depending on different cases, please contact staff for support and detailed information). - If guests have a separate visa, they must bring it along during the tour. Overseas Vietnamese or foreign guests must bring a Vietnam re-entry visa. - Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by parents or an authorized person with a letter of authorization from the parents. - The company will support dossier procedures to the best of its ability when guests are denied entry into Chinese territory. - In objective cases such as: terrorism, natural disasters... or due to incidents, schedule changes of public transport means such as: airplanes, trains... the Company reserves the right to change the itinerary at any time for the convenience and safety of customers and will not be responsible for compensating arising damages. |
| CHINESE GROUP VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURES |
| - Passport: Scanned or photographed, note not to lose corners, flatten 180 degrees, no fingers attached. 4x6 photo: latest photo within 6 months to present, white background, clear facial features, no smiling, no jewelry, no photoshop editing software used. |
- Kunming: Vienna Hotel or equivalent
- Lijiang: Sfeel Hotelor equivalent
- Dali: Dali Chuanguiyu International Hotel or equivalent
- Shangri-La: Seyearn Hotel or equivalent
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