2022 Year-Round Yunnan 7-Day Tour【Shangri-La/Blue Moon Valley/Tiger Leaping Gorge】

The name Shangri-La has become ubiquitous with paradise.

It calls to mind visions of picturesque landscapes untouched by human hands, a last vestige of truly pristine nature, where people live in harmony with the world around them.

It’s a place cloaked in mystery, part fantasy, part reality, where the legend is older than the place itself.

In Tibetan, Shangri-La means the "sun and moon in heart", an ideal home only found in heaven.

Since it first appeared in British novelist James Hilton's Lost Horizon in the 1939, it has been associated with the mystique of a place which could not possibly exist here on Earth.

For years, people are confused as to Shangri-La’s whereabouts, it was not until the year 1996 that people finally realize that it is in the Deqin Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in China's southwestern Yunnan Province. And its veils began to be revealed.

In this 7-day tour, you’ll fully explore the mysterious Shangri-La town, to breathe in the Tibetan world, a perfect choice especially if you don’t have the chance to visit Tibet.

You’ll take a light trek at one of the world’s best trails – Tiger Leaping Gorge, taking in the unbeatable snow-caped Himalayan peak and gorge views;

you’ll go beyond the popular sights to see what few people see and to get a real encounter with the local Tibetan culture and people at Xiaozhongdian and cook a meal with the locals at their farmhouse;

You’ll hike to the legendary Balagezong Grand Canyon,explore the stunning Blue Moon Valley, wonder into the old Yuhu Village surrounded by the Himalaya mountains, lost yourself at the fairytale world of Napa Lake Natural Reserve, and so much more….

This is not just a tour to see the sites, but a journey to truly find your inner peace and tranquility.

Destination: Yunnan Province, China

Group size: 4-25 people

Acommodation: 4-5 star hotels and Tibetan style boutique hotels

Trip at a Glance:

Day 1 · Lijiang arrival (Shuhe Ancient Town free time)

🏨 4 star hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang

Day 2 · Lijiang Baisha Ancient Town -🚌30min- Baisha Ancient Town and Yuhu Village -🚌2h- Tiger Leaping Gorge

🏨 3 star hostel in Tiger Leaping Gorge

🚌 160km; 2.5h

🥞 breakfast

Day 3 · Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking -🚌2h- Shangri-La

🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La

🚌 110km; 2h

🥞 breakfast

Day 4 · Shangri-La *Baiji Monastery; Ganden Sumtseling Monastery; Napa Lake afternoon tea

🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La

🚌 160km; 3h

🥞 breakfast

Day 5 · Shangri-La-🚌1.5h- Balagezong Canyon -🚌1.5h- Shangri-La

🏨 4 star hotel in Shangri-La

🚌 30km; 30min

🥞 breakfast; afternoon tea

Day 6 · Shangri-La *Tangka Academy; Tibetan family visiting -🚌2.5h- Lijiang

🏨 4 star hotel in Shuhe Ancient Town, Lijiang

🚌 170km; 2.5h

🍲 breakfast; lunch

Day 7 · Lijiang departure

🥞 breakfast

Tour Highlights:

【Lost Horizon】In search of the surreal Shangri-La heaven, a dream land first appeared in British novelist James Hilton’s ‘Lost Horizon’. It's a mountain paradise with dense forests, alpine lakes, grasslands, and gorges distributed among the meadows and plains. And it's home to more than 20 ethnic groups, with the Tibetans comprising the majority of the population. It is a great place to experience the Tibetan lifestyle and religion, especially if you have no chance to visit Tibet.

【Epic Hike】Trekking one of the top 10 hiking trails in the world - the Tiger Leaping Gorge - for sheer dramatic natural beauty! It is widely considered to be the finest treks in China due to its unbeatable snow-caped Himalayan peak and gorge views.

*Don’t feel intimidated. You will take a relatively light hiking path for 3-4 hours, which is suitable for all physically healthy people of 6-65 year old.

【Tibetan Life】Get in touch with the local Tibetan people in the lesser-known Xiaozhongdian, an idyllic pasture Tibetan Village surrounded by the epic Himalayan peaks. Make an authentic Tibetan style meal at the villager's farmhouse.

【Balagezong Canyon】explore the mysterious ancient Bala Village and meet the hospitable villagers, witness the holy snow mountains, plank road over Gangqu River, and precipitous gorges. It is a pure land isolated from the outside world, waiting for visitors to discover its unique beauty with rich Tibetan culture.

【Outdoor afternoon tea in nature】Wonder into an unspoiled fairyland at Napa Lake Natural Reserve, a beautiful plateau wetland comprise of sapphire lakes, shimmering rivers, verdant grassland, flocks of yaks, horses and sheep, and not to mention the colossal snow-caped Himalaya peaks surrounded on three sides.

【Immersive Cultural Experience】 Make a piece of the marvelous Tangka art at the Tangka Academy, Dance the traditional Guozhuang with the locals by the night campfire and taste the exotic Tibetan food.

【Unbeatable Jingsha River and Himalaya View】 Drive along the turbulent Jingsha River, the upper stretches of China’s mother river - Yangtze River, and soak in the views of the majestic Himalayan snow mountains, the world’s highest mountain range.

【Living in Style】Enjoy exquisite boutique hotels in the beautiful Shuhe Old Town and Shangri-La.

【Tranquil Ancient Towns and Tibetan Cuisine】 Wonder in the less-crowded Baisha Ancient Town and Shuhe Ancient Town. Enjoy Tibetan delicacies including glutinous rice cake, buttered tea, highland barley, beef and mutton and all kinds of special Tibetan dairy food.

2022 Group / Price/ Early bird price

April 3rd-9th, 2022

April 30th - May 6th, 2022

Dragon Boat HolidayJune 3rd-9th, 2022

Summer Vacation July 17-23, 2022

Summer Vacation August 6-12, 2022

Mid-Autumn Holiday September 10th-16th , 2022

Price: 6790rmb

Early bird price: ONLY 6490rmb!

only 6 early bird spots each group! grab it now!

What's included:

√  Transport: 7 days of private local transport, airport picking up & seeing off service with committed flight schedule.

√ Tour guide: English-speaking local tour guide

√ Some meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 complimentary main meals + 1 afternoon tea

√ 6-nights' accommodation: 6 nights at the boutique hotels

√ Entrance Tickets to all the main scenic spots listed in the itinerary

√ Travel insurance

√ First-aid kit, water, etc

What's not included:

× Main transportation (flights/train) from and to Lijiang

× The rest of the lunch and dinner during the trip

× Single room supplement 1500/1800/2100rmb

× Invoice, personal expenses and unexpected expenses 

What you should bring

1 ID card / Passport; some emergency cash

2. Suitcase and backpack

3. clothes for a wide range of temperature. (t-shirts, light jackets, warm jackts, thermals)

4. Hiking shoes is essential. Hiking sticks is recommended.

5. sunscreen, hats, skincare products, toiletries, charger,  waterbottle, coffee, snacks, medicines, etc.

 

Notice:

We take 3000rmb deposit for this 8-day trip when you sign up. If you cancel in above 28 days prior to departure, deposit will be refunded If you cancel 14 days prior to departure, 1000rmb will be kept as cancellation fee. If you cancel within 14 days, there will be no refund.

How to Deal with Altitude Sickness

Most of the destination in this tour is located in high-altitude area and there is a chance that you may get altitude sickness. Here are some tips for preventing altitude sickness.

1. Don't be too scared of the sickness. Most people will be ok with adequate preparation and knowledge.

2. Walk and move slowly even if you feel energetic.

3. Taking altitude sickness medicine before departure is recommended.

4. Prepare some medicine according to your doctor's suggestions. Also, vitamin B and C can make you feel better sooner.

5. Do not drink alcohol while at a high elevation

Trip Inquiry:

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OKDeal Travel Disclaimer:

1.OKDealTravel does not accept anyresponsibility for the following unpredictable factors or changes caused byforce majeure:

A.Due to weather and other force majeurefactors: temporary closure of the scenic spot, suspension of sightseeingvehicles and other scenic areas;

B.Seasonal landscapes that depend on weather conditions, such as snow,flowers, leaves, etc., are greatly affected by weather changes and cannot beguaranteed. The pictures in the advertisements are for reference only;

2. The availability of the hotel facilities(amenities) such as swimming pools, saunas, fitness facilities,etc., the open and closing time may be changed by the hotel;

3. The price of the self-funded items inthe itinerary, such as hot springs, cycling, fruit picking, etc., may bechanged by the local owner. The price in the advertisement is forreference only.

4. If any uncontrollable factors, suchas weather, traffic, etc., affect the itinerary, in order to ensurethe safety of travelers, the itinerary may be adjusted accordingto the actual situation.

5. The hotel single bed or double bed availability is not guaranteed.